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The analyzed video is based on Bill Aulet, MIT’s managing director and professor of the practice, personal vision, and strategies of fostering corporate entrepreneurship. He starts with defining the greatest misperception about entrepreneurship, which is the common belief that it equals the start-up. Corporate entrepreneurship (CE) encompasses the skill set focused on assembling assets and executing that to generate new and exclusive products for the market. Based on such a strategic perspective, entrepreneurs can exist everywhere, whether in non-profits, government, academia, or large corporations. Dess et al. define two primary aims of CE: the “pursuit of new venture opportunities and strategic renewal” (362). Moreover, the professors engage the previously examined aspects of strategic management, such as corporate culture, leadership, and organizational systems that foster learning, like those that determine the development of entrepreneurial projects. According to the professor, entrepreneurship is more associated with the mindset and spirit of oneself and the willingness to be different. Many corporations address critical challenges with entrepreneurship, such as Boston-based GE. Aulet highlights the need for big companies to become more entrepreneurial for the current society, for instance, in the healthcare and energy sectors because they tend to create breakthrough products and innovations. More specifically, the major obstacle to CE is short-termism because companies are less concentrated on employee training, research and design, and other critical strategies due to the emphasis on quarterly earnings. With that said, the primary focus for fostering corporate entrepreneurship is taking the assets of the target organization and creating value. The proper solution implies a concerted effort to promote entrepreneurial thinking and develop an insufficient body of knowledge and practice. Works Cited “ Bill Aulet: How to Foster Corporate Entrepreneurship. ” YouTube , uploaded by MITSloan, 2018, Web. Dess, Gregory, et al. Strategic Management: Text and Cases . 9 th ed., McGraw-Hill Education, 2018.
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is one of Dickens’ most tragic works. The novel is set in the time before and during the French Revolution. The story revolves around Lucie Manette, a young Frenchwoman living in London and her family and friends. Lucie is loved by a British lawyer Sydney Carton and French expatriate Charles Darney, whom she marries. Darney is of a noble French family and gets in trouble with the French revolutionaries on a trip to France to rescue an old family servant. The novel paints a vivid picture of the French Revolution, the fervor and radicalism of the revolutionaries and the terror and bloodshed spread by the revolutionaries. However A Tale of Two Cities is not a rabidly anti-revolutionary and pro-monarchy sort of work unlike, for example, The Scarlet Pimpernel. Dickens makes the causes of the revolution clear through his vivid portrayal of the corrupt and brutal aristocracy which dominated the monarchical government prior to the revolution. Dickens portrays the corrupt nature of the old order primarily through the various acts of cruelty perpetrated by the Charles Darnay’s father and his uncle the Marquis St. Evrémonde. Due to them Dr. Alexandre Manette, Lucie’s father, is arrested and secretly kept in prison for eighteen years, where he loses his mind (Dickens 54). It is revealed that the Marquis killed a peasant and kidnapped his wife, with whom he had become infatuated. He also killed the wife’s brother and of her family, only one little sister survived.
COVID-19 pandemic has become a crisis in whole worldwide. It continues to impact the globe positively and negatively. It is more than a year since the first case was reported in Wuhan, China. Since then, restriction measures like quarantines, lockdowns, and curfews have been implemented to curb this deadly virus (Khatatbeh, 2020). As a result, it has not spread quickly across geographical boundaries as it would have without such mitigation strategies. This paper seeks to discuss discrimination against immigrants and people of color amidst this pandemic. The topic has been chosen because there have been cases of harassments in China. People of color have been accused of spreading the virus due to their susceptibility (Marshall, 2020). Some have been chased from their rental houses and spent nights in the cold. Such a move is inhumane since the pandemic is a global outbreak and requires the efforts of every individual to contain it. Furthermore, it was not brought by a specific cohort of people that deserve to be blamed. The choice to voice these social issues is to help fight against such discrimination and promote global cohesion and fight against this menace. Since the onset of this pandemic, discrimination against immigrants and persons of color has been reported in many regions across the globe. Addo (2020) points out that people of East Asian and Southeast Asia have fallen more victims of discrimination in Australia, the UK, India, Israel and the U.S. Some people have been denied entry into their apartments, and some from access to public service vehicles. Migrants are unable to visit hospitals for fear of their identity, and as a result, they present themselves late with complex symptoms (Devakumar et al., 2020). To increase knowledge concerning this issue, one should listen to news from credible sources like WHO, UN, CNN and Aljazeera. These media channels and organizations are rich in information affecting the globe and how to handle associated cases. This information is fundamental in helping people appreciate that infection is a global issue affecting anyone and its epicenter shifts from one region to another. Therefore, discrimination is not the solution. Individuals are advised to view people of color, immigrants, and poor people differently and always be ready to help where possible. Finally, to gain proximity and understand the topic further, society is recommended to interact with at least five individuals of color who may have undergone discrimination.
Introduction The Kleen Energy Explosion that took place in last year in Middleton, Connecticut. The accident took place at the Kleen Energy System power station located in Middleton, Connecticut (Nick para. 3). The total death toll from this blast was 6, with five people dying at the scene of the accident and another one dying at the hospital. In addition, at least fifty people are reported to have been injured during the explosion (McFadden para. 5). What caused the Kleen Energy Explosion? According to reliable authorities, the explosion was not caused by international crime or terrorism. A statement issued by a neighbour of the plant reads that the explosion could have been caused by natural gas stored at the facility (Aeppel 3). The local fire marshal was convinced that the explosion may have been trigged by a propane device. On the other hand, the Connecticut AFL-CIO disagrees with this explanation, and he argues that the explosion could have been the result of an inadvertent spark occasioned by the explosion, as opposed to an open flame (Aeppel 3). Reaction and follow-up to the explosion Those people who were injured by the explosion received treatment at local hospitals. There were nearly 20 ambulances at the scene of the accident to help transfer the injured people to the hospital. Emergency personnel also arrived at the scene of the accident shortly after the blast, and they even used helicopters to airlift the injured patients to hospital. In addition, the search crew also came with their sniffer dogs, and they scoured the rubble in search of victims to the accident and dead bodies as well (Los Angeles Times 2). Reporters who had arrived at the scene of the accident had to be turned away by rescue officials for fear that hazardous materials might have leaked. In addition to the Joint Terrorism Task Force that was deployed at the site of the explosion, officials from the Chemical Safety Board also arrived to carry out their investigations. In February, 2011, construction work to the destroyed facility was completed. Plans are also underway to construct a memorial park in honor of the people who were either injured or died due to the explosion. Investigation into the explosion A day after the explosion occurred, agencies at the state, federal, and local levels began investigations to determine the cause. The investigations were expected to examine if insufficient safety p
Introduction Drug abuse has always been a significant problem that affects people’s health, safety, and values. The legalization of opioid or narcotic substances might lead citizens to social and economic issues, increase the healthcare costs, and cause the demand in higher state financial costs that could be applied for institutions’ improvement. Law enforcement and active police involvement are required to avoid severe consequences and provide a state with solid drug utilization regulation (Lofton, 2019). Considering these factors, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department should apply for a Federally Funded Grant to use the resources for establishing drug distribution elimination forces for the local community. Drug Dealing Regulation and Financing Street drug markets are an issue that threatens local neighborhoods’ safety, and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department can solve the problem. Financial support is required for the police to create a surveillance and take-down task force team to gather information on illegal drug distribution. Department awareness about these dark market’s representatives will help the former eliminate the possibility of selling drugs. The dealers will also know that the risk of being caught became critical and not worth the risk. Moreover, obstacles to getting substances will decrease the overdose rate as the victims tend to return to the same dealer (Stelter, 2018). Today the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department lacks officers and tools to apply drug supply elimination strategies, and receiving a Federally Funded Grant is the most viable option. Why does Drug Legalization Need the Police? The measures have to be taken urgently because medical drug legalization without proper police-based regulation is harmful to society. Cannabis utilization often progresses into a trial of dangerous narcotics like fentanyl and heroin, and elimination distribution opportunities will decrease the number of crimes and maintain better health rates. The lack of funding into the law enforcement will cost Missouri’s state financing vast expenses related to the choice of illegal markets instead of the state’s medical ones, police investigations, and healthcare providence (Lofton, 2019). Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is t
Introduction Arabic is the native language of approximately 70% of the total population of Kuwait. It is also the sacred language of the Muslim community, who form 80% of Kuwait population (Dresch 123). Moreover, it is the first official language of Kuwait followed by English. All government documents and notices are written in modern standard Arabic language. American English forms the second language for most educated Kuwaitis. This paper discusses the English language and the Islamic religion in the context of the country of Kuwait. It tries to explain whether being religious implies hating the English language; and whether supporting the English language in the country necessarily means a person being of little or no faith at all. It also lays down the fear Arabs have on the erosion of the Arabic language due to Westernization of most Arabs who embrace the English language. Lastly, the paper discusses the cultural influences of Arab expatriates to the spread of English in Kuwait; and spread of English language due to the need of Kuwaitis to pursue higher education abroad. Islamic Religion and Attitude of Kuwaitis towards English Language Majority of the Arabs in Kuwait profess the Islamic religion. They view the spread of English as an attack to Islam and its civilization. Islamic fundamentalists have always had a feeling that “Westerners” especially the US; have always wedged wars against Islam and its civilization by siding with Israel (Zionists) which was trying to humiliate Muslims and occupy their land and steal their wealth. Islamic fundamentalist groups in the Middle East depict the Western and American intrusion in the Arab world as a greater danger than Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990. They have persistently vowed to resist the forces of the ‘Great Satan’ to expel them out of the region. Thus, any language, especially the English language is regarded as a language for ‘pagans’, that is, for people of little faith or no faith at all. They restrict the interpretation of the Koran, the Holy Islamic book to Arabic language only. Over 200 million people speak Arabic language worldwide and is the official language of about 17 countries (Dresch 121). This language links the people of Kuwait to the rest of the Middle East and Northern Africa. There exist three main forms of Arabic: classical, the language of the Koran; the modern standard used for writing in all countries and for communication between Arabs from different regions; and spoken Arabic. To the majority of Kuwaitis, Arabic is more than a mother tongue, it is a language in which God to Prophet Mohammed revealed the Koran. Koran refers to recitation in Arabic. For the many Muslims, the Koran should never be translated into other languages; but read only in Arabic, as it is perfect in its original form. All Muslims pray in Arabic irrespective of their mother tongues, and all of them aim to be able to recite the Koran. Possibly, Arabic is the main cultural link binding the world’s one billion Muslims, of who only one-sixth are Arabs. This hampers the spread of the English
Introduction Racism is a tumor in the society that has refused to go away regardless of the level of civilization achieved. The notion that one human race is superior to the other due to color is misleading and needs eradication. Though there have been significant efforts to eradicate racism in the society, the divide brought about by color remains distinct. The paper analyzes two articles related to racism and society, and different perspectives on the issue. Main Point of the Article The article by Kolivoski, Karen, and Constance-Huggins emphasizes the importance of critical race theory in fighting racial discrimination in society (Kolivoski, Karen & Constance-Higgins, 2014). The authors provide a critical viewpoint elaborating on the role of different stakeholders in addressing racism. It is prudent that an evaluation is conducted on all the previous efforts employed to fight the vice. Most of the efforts made in theory and practice are short of the required comprehensive input and understanding that the article strives to bring out. Critical race theory provides a framework that should be used by social workers in their effort to administer social justice by sealing loopholes that the relevant stakeholders have previously overlooked. In essence, the article provides a paradigm shift in the way race issues should be explored within the society. Difference between CRT and Traditional Theory The traditional theory places emphasis on information about racism but fails to explore other steps that are employable in eradicating the problem. CRT provides a more advanced approach in dealing with racism by defining a framework that social workers can use. The structure used involves an understanding of power systems and race issues. It provides an avenue for dialogue and action for social change in society (Kolivoski, Karen & Constance-Higgins, 2014). It is a proactive approach compared to the use of traditional multicultural understanding that has previously been in use. Critical race theory exposes how power and the tools of power are made use of advancing the agenda of racism in society. Such a view is informative to the social worker and proves to be a departure from past approaches. Bias and Discrimination Bias is an inbuilt human weakness informed by skewed thoughts and interests. In the case of racism, there is a bias in more than one way that leads to the disenfranchisement of the disadvantaged groups. The conversation by Alexander is geared towards a society that lives in cosmetic pretense about race issues. There is a need to direct the question posed to the community that lives supremely with the belief that it is better than those of color (Alexander, 2015). Honesty requires that each person sees through themselves to find out their stand
Summary The movie, Mean Girls, can be summarized as a classical film that depicts the enduring power of association by examining real-life sociological phenomena. The movie is both compelling and educational, as the viewer might think it is real. In the initial scenes, the teenage girls captured in the film are involved in making exciting decisions at stake. The central character, Cady, missed a vital psychosocial and cognitive stage in her early childhood development that affected her social interaction. The issue was, however, solved through interaction with different groups at the end of the film. Cady’s attractiveness is central to the plot, which qualifies her to the alpha group, “The Plastics”. Cady emerged throughout as curious, probing, and analytical such that she could not be an obedient follower in the groups. The movie concludes with full social integration of Cady with the entire school population. Analysis The film is endowed with exploring social dynamics in high school centered on Cady’s, whose behavioral analysis can be explained using Erikson’s psychological and Piaget’s cognitive development theories. The movie depicts how the social environment in childhood impacts future interactions (Punjabi, 2018). For example, Cady, being a homeschooled girl, had challenges with her upbringing based on cognitive development stages illustrated by Piaget’s theory (Berger, 2018). Erikson’s approach illuminates Cady’s development throughout life, while Piaget focuses on her infancy to teen years. She had poor social skills when she joined high school but later resolved through peer influence. For such consideration, Cady is a candidly innocent girl who attempts to explore her social reality since she is unfamiliar with the things that are normal to other girls. Cady is depicted from an early age living with her parents in Africa before joining for the first time a public high school in Evanston, Illinois. Since she cannot make concrete decisions even after passing Piaget’s third stage, she had no predetermined idea of how students should interact with others in groups (Punjabi, 2018). However, her colleagues engage with her immediately and take advantage of her unfamiliarity because she does not know the rules. For example, Cady’s first experience at school was the overwhelming chaos, something she had never been exposed to since childhood (Berger, 2018). In such adversity, she made no sense of the increasing complexity of high school’s social relations. Naturally, a character such as Cady is likely to gain sympathy from her colleagues. She interacts with peers and is briefed on the school’s cliques by Damian and Janis. Such briefing probably raised her awareness of the unspoken rules in social reality. Regina George embarrasses Jason to support him for using innuendos to flirt with her (Mayron & Waters, 2004). Since p
Global environmental politics refers to the study of the relationship between world political forces and environmental changes. Environmental issues largely reflect on the politics of natural resources access, control, and exploitation. It looks at the patterns of domination, social execution of duties, and the amount of pollution that is done on natural resources. It identifies the global structures that produce environmental inequalities and injustice. It also looks at the environmental managerial organizations that continue to uphold structures that assume to be generating solutions to the environmental problems. Political and social classes, race and gender are the prevailing factors that lead to determination of the environmental degradation (Maarten, p. 16). Rain forests as a natural resource are important not only to the indigenous people but also to the world at large. They are home to roughly 59% of the world’s species making them an important reference for biological and genetic resources. They largely help to maintain the climate by regulating the atmospheric gases and stabilizing rainfall. However as important as they are faced by the threat of diminishing through deforestation. Statistics by the food and agriculture organization of the United Nations (FAO) indicate that deforestation rates increased by 8.5 percent from 2000-2005 (Tucker, p.17). Deforestation can be defined as the conversion of forested areas to non –forested land for other purposes such as pasture, urban use and logging. It can result to arid land or wasted land if the regions that have been deforested are not put into use. Tropical forests have been useful sources of timber, animal products such as meat and hides and they are also of medicinal value since the plants are used to produce drugs that are used to treat fever, fungal infections, burns, gastrointestinal problems, pain, respiratory problems, wound treatment among others (Bazerman, p. 18). By the 1970s, the rates of deforestation in the developing countries became an issue both locally and internationally due to the effects that were resulting from the cutting down of trees without replacement. The rates of deforestation were attributed to climatic changes as well as human actions. The background of deforestation varies from place to place in the tropics but major reasons are to clear land for agriculture. In southeast Asia, commercial timber is one of the leading factors for the logging of trees (Maarten, p. 30). Forestry is one of the rapidly growing economic sectors in Malaysia. About 63.6% of Malaysia’s land is forested. Bet