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Ethics, Duty, and Personal Desires Ethics are certain criteria that we use to differentiate between good and evil. There are several ideas and philosophies in regards to ethics, which differ from one another. Kant’s deontology is a popular ethical philosophy, which states that morality is a matter of duty and obligation and that people should strive to live both morally and ethically. Kant argues that ethics should not be limited to personal beliefs and desires alone. Instead, they should extend to all parts of a human’s life, which includes work and social duties (Lacewing, 2014). Kant’s ethics can be applied to our scenario – lying robs the liar of their intrinsic goodness and limits other peoples’ freedom to choose rationally. Implications of Lying Lying in a questionnaire in order to be accepted into law enforcement implies that the person in question is not fit to become a police officer in the first place. In order to understand this implication, let us investigate the motive for lying in this particular case. There are two main motives – to ensure enlistment into the police force and to protect a friend from having his lie discovered. Both of these actions contradict not only Kant’s ethical criteria of morality, but they also contradict the Police Code of ethics, which is heavily influenced by Kant’s philosophy (Torres, 2017). The code takes a form of a vow which every recruit takes at the beginning of their careers. It states that an officer must be honest in both personal and official life and that an officer must never permit personal prejudices, feelings, animosities, or friendships to influence his decision-making (“Police officer code of ethics,” 2014). Lying about the drug arrest contradicts the first vow, and lying to protect a friend contradicts the second one. Thus, lying in order to become a police officer goes against the very tenets that one is sworn to protect. Benefits of Truth Although telling the truth in this situation promises only hardship and trouble, there are several potential gains to doing so regardless. If I tell the truth when it is clearly not in my best interest, I will reaffirm my moral integrity and the strength of my convictions. It may be deciding factor in my favor, since there is a chance the commission will appreciate my honesty, especially considering that the old charges were dropped later. Outside of retaining one’s moral integrity and the potential for a positive outcome, there is very little gain for telling the truth in this scenario. Truth or Half-Truth? If I were to say the truth in the questionnaire in order to preserve my moral integrity and fall in line with the Police Code and Kantian standards for morality, I would be compelled to include the information regarding my
The Touki Bouki Film presents varied thematic concerns and inherent tensions. These are important in many ways. Particularly, they help in comical presentation of the African and Western culture. The film captivates the viewers in a progressive manner. This potential captivation is realized right from the beginning to the end of the film. It is amazing how the African based movie has the capacity to create a very captivating atmosphere to all its viewers (Armes 11). The story line rests on the episodes between the two young lovers. Mory and Anta are the main actors in the film. These lovers yearn to move to a western country, France. This ambition is developed after meeting in Senegal. A series of events follow as the lovers fight their way to move out of Senegal to France. The motorbike forms the main carriage as they ride to different places in search for the money to pay for their transport to France. This discussion highlights and examines four thematic issues prevalent in the film. A critical analysis of the movie reveals that love remains the most overriding theme. The Touki Bouki Film presents and emphasizes on the issue of love. Strong love is not swayed by prevailing negative conditions. The movie director endeavors to indicate that love is the highest epitome of possibilities. It is indeed notable that despite the lack of most basic needs, Amory and Anta still struggle. The two lovers have used various strategies to obtain their t
Introduction Separating the phenomena of daily routine from art and aesthetics, Clement Greenberg used the terms avant-garde and kitsch for contrasting high art and low-quality commercial works. Taking into account Greenberg’s model and aesthetic criteria for evaluating the works of art, Marcel Duchamp’s reproduction of Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa can be defined as a clear representation of kitsch. Main Body Analysis of the aesthetic value of Duchamp’s reproduction of the world-known Mona Lisa requires taking into consideration the artist’s objectives in creating this painting. As opposed to Greenberg’s definition of high art as “pure poetry”, this work is meant to captivate public attention and consequently achieve certain economic goals. Incorporating mustache and a brief note which was meant to sound like a French pun, the author of the famous reproduction pursued the goal of entertaining the public and affecting their consumer behavior. On the one hand, inserting a mustache unavoidably spoils the world-known masterpiece and decreases its aesthetic value significantly. On the other hand, it demonstrates the level of public literacy and expectations. Moustache, as a generally accepted cliché for
Organizations have a need for regular skills assessment. Assessments are important to an organization in several ways. A thoughtful performance assessment procedure helps to create a better working environment and a strong organization. Organizations are interested in increasing the skill or rather proficiency level of their existing employee talent. In other instances, it is just a routine requirement of developing new skills to have sufficient strength to handle jobs in the future or to enable strategic objectives which are long term. A good example of skill assessment is succession planning (Anchard & Thacker, 2007). When choosing or training a group of managers, it is important to identify the areas which need improvement while caring not to ignore organizational strengths. Skills assessment of an organization by first measuring its personnel’s skill level helps to improve their ability to finalize on succession training so that they can successfully meet their current and future objectives (Landale, 1999). By evaluating a wide variety of the workforce in an organization ranging from directors, managers, and supervisors to internal consultants and sales people, an organization is able to put into place individual, team, as well as departmental development efforts for the success of the company. After the skill assessment, employees are now molded to fit the needs of the position, department as well as the organization. This is made possible because a subset of aptitudes that is most required for maximum performance is selected. Some of these competencies include skills such as attention to detail, personal motivation, analytical thinking, conflic
Abstract Static Hydraulic Energy is a unique product that is expected to generate energy that will be sold to schools, hospitals, and other clients that may need alternative power as a supplementary to their electric power. This clean alternative energy is generated by using pressure exerted by static objects (cars) to develop the energy that is then stored in large batteries. If commercialized, this product can have impressive rates of returns to the sponsors. Product Identification Static Hydraulic Energy is a new concept that seeks to reduce the current overreliance on fossil fuel to generate energy. This product will harness energy from vehicles that are static for use in other areas. In this project, the aim is to devise a system that can transfer fluid through a hydraulic motor which can then engage an electronic motor via a pulley system. The system will have a bladder filled with fluid which will be built underneath the roads. When vehicles come to a halt on top of these bladders, they will exert pressure that that will then engage the hydraulic motors. This will generate energy that shall be tapped and stored in large batteries. The generated energy can be used in schools, hospitals, or any other institution based on the amount of power generated. This concept will help in reducing overreliance on fossil fuels which are harmful to the environment. Energy generated will be friendly to the environment. It will require little training among users and the energy output will largely depend on the number and size of bladders and hydraulics used. Key Product Deadlines Setting a clear timeline for this project is very important. If the project will be approved, then it should take the shortest time possible to avoid interfering with the general public. The Gantt chart below shows the proposed timeline for each activity in this project. Figure 1: Timeline of the project. As shown in the figure above, setting up the entire system and connecting it to the grid will take the longest time. Assembling of the needed equipment and testing the system will take one week each. Commercialization may take more than a week based on the ability of the marketing teams to reach targeted customers with the product. It is important to note that the timeline has been given in terms of the duration each activity will take other than giving specific dates. Physical Description It is already common knowledge that static objects exert some amount of pressure at their base due to gravitational force. It is also known that pressure is a form of energy that is useful in various industrial contexts. Lester (2013) notes that energy can never be destroyed but only transferred from one state to another. These are some of the known scientific facts upon which this project will be based. The physical dimensions of the product will include the bladders of varying sizes, the hydraulics, copper wires to transfer electric energy, and batteries meant for energy storage. Financial Re
Abstract This study has been carried out to enhance the comparison between two field tests; the vertical jump test and the Wingate lab gauge of anaerobic power. This experiment was conducted using twenty students; (15 of the students were males and 5 were females; mean +/- SD age, 21.6 +/- 4.43). The field test had to do with a 15-seconds anaerobic jump test to evaluate anaerobic power. The stair sprint test was carried out with the aid of a timing gate and the vertec was employed in the vertical jump test; both of which were performed tries. Also, to find the peak power, and the values for the mean power and the index of exhaustion or fatigue, all the students that took part in the experiment or study were subjected to a 30-seconds Wingate anaerobic test. This was performed with the aid of a Monark cycle ergometer. In the two tests that were conducted, statistically significant peak power figures were observed in males, but none was noticed in females. In this study the findings are indicative that the entire three tests performed, anaerobic characteristics have been measured. The Wingate test and the field test all evaluate unique aspects of anaerobic ability and power. The Vertical jumping test, after a critical consideration, was found to be inappropriate for individuals that are not skilled in jumping. Introduction Methods used in the evaluation of the performance of sports men and women are being sorted for by their trainers. The performance of athletes in the past couple of decades has improved significantly as a result of improvements in the training techniques. A growing interest has also been observed in the determination of anaerobic capacity. The correct evaluation of anaerobic power is essential for athletes; this is because most sporting activities have to do with a changeover from a hurried break to high-intensity exercise. Examples of such exercises are running and jumping. When the degree to which an exercise is to be performed is low, the system used is the aerobic system; it is the main source of re-formed ATP that is required for the activity to continue. To maintain activities that require more work to be done, an anaerobic energy system is needed. The energy needed for exercise in the first two minutes is provided by the instant and the short-term energy systems. Due to the fact, the two systems do not require air, because of the chemical energy that is already stored that is utilised to produce muscle tightening. They are anaerobically operated. It is normally observed that, that activities that require a fast pace or resistance to motion at a given speed tend to depend solely on the transfer of anaerobic energy. Figure 1. Three energy systems and their percentage contribution to total energy output during all-out exercise of different durations. Figure 1 shows exercises performed at various periods of time and the input of various energy systems (both aerobic and anaerobic). At the start of different forms of movements, either slow or high-speed movements, the intramuscular phosphagens, (ATP) and PCr systems make available
Becoming professional soccer is a time-consuming and intricate process that requires a lot of effort and hard work. It includes a wide range of various training drills aimed at developing new skills in playing techniques and tactics, speed, endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and agility (Morgans et al. 253). A positive result can only be achieved in the case of developing a training program that would include the activities and exercises that help achieve the best results in meeting the requirements mentioned above. First of all, what matters for becoming a professional soccer player is physical strength. However, it is nothing without endurance and speed. Professional players have a strict training program that varies depending on the period of the year and the stage of the league. For example, during a pre-season, they train more intensively with specific attention to strength, endurance, and speed training activities, while during the season training activities are rarer because the players work heavily during the games. Even though endurance, speed, and muscular strength are of significant importance, what is even more vital is the tea spirit and the knowledge of playing techniques and tactics. It is what coaches should focus on because, without these skills, there is no chance to become a champion. There is a wide range of training methods that can be used for training professional soccer players and helping them gain knowledge and develop skills in tactics and techniques. In general, these methods can be divided into two groups: theoretical and practical. Theoretical methods include getting primary theoretical information on the new tactic or strategy from the coach, watching video records of the games or watching a coach demonstrating some new moves that can be used for becoming a better player. As of practical methods, they involve any activities regarding putting newly received information to practice. For example, it might be studying new tactics or asking a bench team or young team to use the tactics of the team of opponents during the drills or conducting drills for smaller groups of players, not the whole team. Each of the methods mentioned above has its particular advantages and disadvantages. The study of the training methods in professional soccer will begin with the first theoretic method. Here a coach gathers his team and shares theoretical information regarding the new tactics or strategy the team will use while planning. Some of the advantages are probably the possibility to find out some new techniques in playing soccer and an opportunity to have some rest because it does not involve any physical activities. As of the disadvantages of this method, it is, for the most part, limiting because using only words cannot help
Introduction When Yellowstone was established as the first ever American national park, very little was known regarding the future of national parks in the United States. Arguably, those behind the national park idea had no clue that what they were doing would have long-lasting implications for America and Americans. For modern-day American citizens, the national park concept was an amazing innovation and a great contribution to the pride of present-day Americans. As noted by Dilsaver “parks have been justifiably called the crown jewels” (1) of the United States. Over the years, many Americans have been able to cultivate great relationships with nature in order to safeguard it for future generations. To the rest of the world, America’s national parks, as well as other national monuments, are a clear reminder of the beauty that nature holds. According to a study undertaken by Anzaldúa (26), it is quite obvious that most American citizens are proud of who they are. As a result, so much is done by the government of the United States and its people to conserve what they hold very dearly. Based on research findings, the American national park system is currently made up of close to 400 parks. Drawing from a study by Dilsaver (1), the US national park system is generally regarded as a complex collection of numerous units placed into twenty different classifications. Arguably, they represent the finest that America has to offer in scenery, historical and archeological relics, and cultural display. The paper looks at the significance of the national park system to America and its people. Specifically, it focuses on Yellowstone National Park, the oldest national park in America. Characteristics of Yellowstone National Park that make it stand out as a unique national attraction are discussed. As an important national icon, Yellowstone National Park occupies a very important position in the history of the United States. Together with other national parks, they serve to remind the American citizens of their identity and to ensure that every person gets to appreciate the beauty that is associated with nature. Yellowstone National Park The American national park system makes an attempt to present an elaborate explanation for America’s history, interpret its culture, represent and preserve its varied ecosystems, and provide, incidentally, for the recreation of its huge population. For some people, the national park system is the best idea America ever had. According to Birnbaum (1), the importance of national parks comes from the fact that they remind the Americans of their cherished past. To a certain extent, national parks are considered o be more precious than monuments, forests or even territories. For some people, they signify a piece of the American soul. Among other things, America’s national parks serve as important icons of cultural heritage. In addition, they help to preserve the pioneering spirit and identity of the American people. The U.S. government endeavors to promote the g
Mission Statement The mission statement for Jones Girls correctional facility is to model delinquent girls and prepare them to rejoin society. The statement emphasizes that the overall intention for all the programs implemented is to make sure the released girls will be fully rehabilitated and will not engage in delinquency anymore. Most importantly, the term modeling refers to behavioral conditioning, which will be undertaken by experts in this field, to ensure that the released inmates behave well in the communities. Goals   * To prepare young girls to rejoin society after serving their sentences.   * To educate the girls on the need to be good human beings.   * To impart social and technical skills to young girls to help them kickstart their life out of the correctional facility. Type of Facility Jones Girls will be a correctional facility for juvenile girls or prison for convicted delinquent young girls. However, the sole purpose will not be the imprisonment of the inmates, but to re-model them to become better human beings as they get ready to rejoin society. Therefore, the facility will incorporate educational and behavioral modification sessions. Since the girls are below the age of 18 years, it is essential that the facility also includes programs to develop their skills to compensate for the time spent out of school. Such facilities may be rare in the country but Jones Girls is built on the principle that the young girls deserve an opportunity to learn and acquire basic skills like all other people. It is a principle of equality and fairness and treating the inmates as people with basic rights, including education. Most importantly, behavioral modification offers the best chance of modeling the inmates and reduce the rates of recidivism. The rates of juvenile recidivism in the United States are high as expressed by Spooner et al. (2017) who states that approximately 77% of released offenders are arrested within five years. Additionally, the facility is set to be suitable for all groups, especially the vulnerable ones. Cases across the world have emerged where juveniles are held in appalling conditions in prisons, for example in the Philippines. Jones Girls will be an embodiment of how juvenile facilities should treat and handle young girls. Figure 1: Appalling conditions for children held in prisons, police stations, and even adult centers in manilla, Philippines (Watkin, 2019). Gender and Population As the name suggests, Jones Girls will be a correctional facility specifically for juvenile girls. The prison is designed to host a maximum population of 200 girls from all demographic groups in the country. The girls are sent to the facility by the various juvenile justice bodies for correctional purposes. The number of staff members may push the population of the facility to 250 depending on the capacity. However, some of the duties are distributed among the inmates as part of the rehabilitation process, which means the population will hardly excee
The knowledge on the behaviors that consumers portray assists an organization improve their strategies of promotion by understanding the consumer’s psychosomatic individuality. It is necessary for the producer to study individuals and their methods of selection of products, and how these methods of choice eventually influence normal activities in the society (Perner). Clients have preferences on the types of automobiles they would like to acquire. These preferences principally arise from the strategies used in promotion of products and behavior that their acquaintances display. The BMW EfficientDynamics is a new eco-friendly car that BMW plans to launch, and for it to be successful, conduct of potential consumers must be examined in detail (Pulman). Clients carry out both an inner and outer investigation for information on solutions that can unravel their troubles. For example, when the brakes of a car do not synchronize properly a customer will consider that before making another purchase. Internal search involves making out alternatives based on memory while an external search necessitates more involvement in examination of product quality. The consumer will retrieve information from hisher memory in making decisions on products and their alternatives. The elementary information sources are through individual familiarity, communal, and commercial bases. Information on the selection of goods can be through personal experience and what product or service was stored in their memory. A consumer may also depend on news reporting or consult friends on their partiality before making a conclusion. It occurs when an individual perceives something through receiving, choosing, organizing and interpreting data, hence creating an evocative image of a product. The consumer searches for this information in order to evaluate the available substitute methods to decipher the problem. For example, one may buy a new car or may choose to commute by bus. After settling for a decision, the consumer proceeds to purchase the product of choice. A consumer is thus able to identify the available types of brands and their differences. The quality and price of a product comes into question, and the purchas