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In wicca, magical practices are founded on the notion of spiritual transformation. Wicca is a framework on which a magician could creatively hang any ritual performance. In modern witchcraft there is great emphasis on the goddess. Witchcraft specifically focuses on a female deity as Goddess, who is usually seen as Triple. Wicca is sometimes seen as devils worship, but it is based on beliefs in nature and its authentic power and impact on a human. Wicca is not a devil’s worship because the essence of the charge is deity incarnated in the body of the Priestess and that she becomes a ‘secret door’ of initiation (for men) through sexuality. The doctrine that God can be incarnated in human form as Avatar is, common to Hinduism, Mahayana Buddhism, Christianity and the Sufis. However, usually only special people, and, in the case of Christianity, only Jesus as one unique person, incarnate deity (Cameron 87). The incarnation of deities may be said to perform two functions: firstly, that of bodily communication with the otherworld; and secondly, the assumption of divine otherworldly attributes and authority (Church and School of Wicca 2008). The complementary ritual of Drawing Down the Sun into the high priest occurs less often, because ‘Wicca is a Goddess-oriented religion which lays particular stress on the “gift of the Goddess”, women’s intuitive and psychic faculties. Drawing Down the Sun is sometimes used for priests after invoking the goddess but before she says the Charge. In wicca, a woman is the center of the universe, she has the primacy although in the development of Gardnerian Wicca this was not always so. In wiccan ritual the high priestess represents the Goddess; she creates the sacred space in the circle, and during an invocation the Goddess may be ‘drawn down’ into the body of the high priestess (Witchcraft 51922). The emphasis is on heterosexual sexual dynamics as a means of raising energy in the circle. Most wiccans while stating that sexual polarity is the basis of their magical working, argue that people must find their own ways of working magic, and that the Wiccan circle may be used as an organizing framework for alternative forms of raising energy. Thus the High Priestess should be young and beautiful, and rules because the God gives her the power. She must recognize that when she is too old she must relinquish her place to another, younger woman. Although the ideal is holism on the inner planes through the balancing of feminine and masculine energy (Church and School of Wicca 2008). The individuation process takes place within the framework of the feminine circle, of which the high priestess provides the vehicle united as One. Both high magic and wicca base their philosophy on a conception of masculine and feminine difference. The difference
The globalization process has introduced new patterns in the world’s economy. By attracting more companies, it provides new ethical frameworks and moral responsibilities for legal entities to follow. So far, business institutions failed to regard safety and security of environment and society and prioritize their duties and responsibilities in front of people. Instead, their primary objective was to meet their personal interests and increase their revenues at any price. However, personal objectives had a serious impact on the surrounding world. Working under intolerable conditions, people receive extremely low salaries. Failure to experience guilt and reluctance to conform to social norms led to the diagnosing the pathology of business institutions. Nowadays, international perspective of business does not admit development of corporation who act beyond accepted social standards. Respecting moral within the organization should also influence the overall image of the corporation. In the movie Corporation (Achbar & Simpson 2003), the focus is first made on defining the essence and function of a corporation. At the beginning, this notion is defined as a unity should serve public good and trust. Corporation, therefore, is like a family in which its members should support each other. However, corporation respect rights and responsibilities for the people employed into the business, but not for the ones outside it. So, as an institution, business community is a monster that removes outside boundaries and acts regardless the existing environmental laws and legal regulations. However, considering corporation as a set of individuals, ethical and moral choices are present. Each person employed into corporation has moral and social values. The bottom line of all incorporate communities lies in gaining a competitive advantage over one another. In the pursuit of money, business entities are ready to violate the norms and pollute the environment having no responsibility and awareness of the consequences these actions have for the world society. Corporate power prevails over people’s inner awareness of the necessity to conform to moral and ethical frameworks (Achbar & Simpson 2003). The point is that this business community cannot fit in the societal values because their business goals do not correspond to the global objectives. To gain power, one should neglect the welfare of each individual, but focus on personal stability and welfare. The presented discrepancy, therefore, is inevitable because it is impossible to adhere to accepted ethical principle and follow self-interest simultaneously. The essence of is globalization lies in developing new patterns of business development. Specifically, the globalized communities make shift from a legal entity formation based on an institution supported by the government and affecting public function to commercial institutions that should take responsibilities for the legal and moral rights of a person. Hence, the corporations should not have
Introduction Education is usually a key aspect in each and every individual as it instills knowledge on various aspects of life, making a person to be well equipped with relevant information and skills necessary for survival in the competitive world for instance efficient and effective communication, decision making and problem solving. Special education entails education meant for students or pupils who need additional support other than the support given to ordinary students for their success in school work. The students in special education programs are usually not able to compete in a standard classroom setting as they need extra care and facilities to enhance a smooth learning process. It is however evident that Increased class sizes to include more special education students while only providing paraprofessional support of special education students for social studies classes has impacted overall student performance. This paper gives an insight on different aspects that are associated with special education and social sciences for instance the factors that influence human behaviors in regard to class size, limitations to the success of special education program and practices related to various aspects of special education. Social Studies and Special Education Seevers (2005) asserts that there has been an increase in class sizes to include more special education students forgetting the emphasis that should be put on the social studies classes in regard to the normal students, much effort being put on the paraprofessional support of special education students and hence affecting the overall student performance. There should however be a balance in teaching of social studies to both normal students and those with special needs even with the fact that social studies is a very wide and complex field. Appropriate techniques and methods of teaching should also be applied in social studies and the teachers involved should be qualified and have adequate management skills (Zevin, 1999). According to the United Federation of Teachers (2010), although inclusion is a good idea, there exist some instances where special classes are essential so as to serve learners with disabilities whose needs cannot be satisfied within a general classroom setting even with the provision of support aids and services. Restructured programs for the students with disabilities brings about efficiency and effectiveness in learning as they offer a better way for special students to make high academic achievements and compete fairly compared to when they are included in a general setting (Zigmond et al. 1995). Factors That Influence Human Behaviors In Regard To Class Size and Performance Zarghami, and Schnellert (2004) argues that there have been lots of changes in the education system as the demands for education increases and every person is expected or has a right to acquire quality educati
Introduction A cell phone has become an almost basic necessity among most individuals in the society today. The current demand for this commodity has forced manufacturers to continue their advancement in order to produce various types of cell phones. This includes those that have minimal features and low prices for those with low incomes and those that are multifunctional and often expensive. Cell phones are mostly manufactured in developed nations where they get the raw material for these products in developing world. The nations that manufacture these products in large amounts often find themselves with a backlog since each time a new technology is launched; most individuals tend to dispose their former cell phones in order to acquire the new ones. As a result, these nations are forced to seek places to dispose the old products. Since these products are mostly manufactured in the developed nations, the dumping ground for the old products is often the developing world. This is because though most developing nations produce the raw materials to manufacture these cell phones, they are not able to manufacture the products. Instead, they depend on the products manufactured by the developed nations. Sources of raw materials The consistent and fast changes in cell phone technology which means that more and better products are manufactured every day and the obvious fall in prices of this commodity have led to massive electronic waste in the whole world. It is estimated that every year the products that are counted as E-waste could amount up to 50 million. This could increase since Europe alone is currently disposing as many as 100 million cell phones every year ( Rockwood para 5-7). With increased attempts to diversify global trade, developed countries are taking this chance to dump their electronic waste to developing countries with a claim that they are trading with them. Some of the products are sold while still new while others are used items. Some of the developing regions that become a dump site for these products include Africa, India and even China among others. Some of these nations like China are at an advantage since they have learnt the art of recycling these products which often reduce the increase in the amount of E- waste. In addition, these nations have benefited from creation of jobs and affordable technology whish id brought by repair and reuse of these products. However, most of the developed nations especially those that have not found the benefits of repair and recycling are facing a large amounts of electronic waste as more products continue to be imported in their territories without anywhere to dump the old ones ( Rockwood para 9). Incidentally, though the developing nations are the dumping grounds for the cell phone waste, they happen to be the highest contributors of the product’s raw materials. Some of these commodities include; tin, cobalt, platinum and fluorspar among others (Rockwood para 3). Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the countries that produce the world’s most precious raw materials which are used in the manufacture of different types of cell phones. This country contains ric
Providing questionable products to foreign countries Business ethics are obligations that the management of a business should follow in doing business activities. Reflectively, when a business fails to follow these obligations, ethical dilemmas are likely to occur and negatively affect such the business (Bustin 24). Based on the code of ethics, the management of a business should exercise integrity. In the case of the CornCo Company, providing questionable products to foreign markets betrays the trust that customers have on products or companies that supply them. The decision to sell such products to foreign markets is a sign of neglecting the written rules of engagement and expected behavior in business (Bustin 28). The management teams who conspire to sell questionable products to foreign markets are guilty of negative allegiance to the culture of morality in their management authority. Suggestions submitted Business ethics are presented as influenced by internal and external factors which when improperly aligned, result in an ethical dilemma. The main contributory factors to ethical dilemmas in the business environment include personal feelings and thoughts that are improper, especially on self-concept, motivation, attitudes, emotions and perceptions. These should be controlled and aligned with the moral of the company. It’s just wrong to use this corn An ethical decision can be defined as a decision with moral and legal appeal to the wider community. The aspect of commitment is a crucial element in examining ethicality of a decision. In precision, for these decisions to hold and be positively assimilated into the market environment, a series of tests are carried out by gathering facts and incorporating them in defined issues surrounding ethics to test the consciousness in application. The aspect of competency is critical in separating the premises from assumptions in making ethical decisions. Thus, the suggestion is ethical since it considers the moral value of doing business (Ferrell, John and Linda 289). Process it and ship it off to Mexico The dual pillar approach to ethical leadership comprises of a combination of moral being and moral management skills. The combination of the two aspects is critical in building ethical leadership reputation since executive responsibility functions on moral codes that promote proactive leadership. Processing the questionable corn and shipping it to Mexico would be a temporary solution with long negative impact on the company (Ferrell, John and Linda 289). In fact, it may destroy the CornCo’s external market since customers will opt for other alternatives. Besides, it is the responsibility of the management team at the CornCo to give the customers quality products. This suggestion would betray the elements of trust between the company and the market. Use the corn we all get laid off This suggestion is often used as an excuse to
The Chinese students embarked on a nationwide demonstration on fourth of May 1919 to force the government to formulate stronger policies in response to the Treaty of Versailles since the agreement gave Japan the right to take over Shandong, yet the Chinese government did nothing to avert the situation. After the Siege of Tsingtao, Germany was compelled to surrender various territories under its leadership, and it was felt that China had to take over the region automatically, as the regions belonged to it, but it was surprising to note that the treaty made in Germany had handed over the territories to Japan. One of the major political consequences of the demonstration was that it marked the upsurge of the Chinese nationalism, where the political culture of the country shifted towards political mobilization (Rana 13). Previously, citizens respected the culture, and it was against the cultural laws to engage the government in protests. Again, the protest gave rise to several young leaders who were willing to sacrifice their lives to benefit society. Initially, only elites were depended upon in providing alternative ideas whenever it was felt that the government was going against the established values. However, this changed after the May Fourth protest since populism was introduced as a new way of dealing with social issues where a leader emerges with his or her group to challenge the government. The participants of the protest, such as Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, changed their political positions and seemed to support the leftist perspective, leading to the formation of the Communist Party in 1921 (Ping 451). Economically, the mode of production in China was purely feudalistic and was characterized by imperialism, whereby only a few foreigners controlled the economy. However, the protest marked a new beginning, as the country embraced a bourgeois-democratic revolution that aimed at kicking out all foreigners and facilitating nationalism. The leaders of the demonstration were the proletariat, the young scholars, and the new state bourgeoisie. The movement provided an opportunity for the intellectual community to shift from a traditional approach to the radicalized intellectual thought, which was very important in changing the country’s leadership. The Chinese policymakers never trusted their western counterparts, and they moved on to adopt different viewpoints that went against the western-style liberal democracy that had gained relevance in society. Furthermore, the Fourteen Points on Democratic Propositions introduced by Wilson Woodrow were viewed with contempt because they were duplicitous and western-centric as well, even though they were based on morals. Before the protest, the country was highly unorganized, and unity was never a concern to many people since each group had its interests, with different ways of realizing their object
Introduction The present marketing plan focuses on the new product (washing machine Xeros) marketing strategy. The plan covers the major points necessary for making decisions on how to market the product. The marketing plan provides a thorough market and customer analysis revealing opportunities and possible threats. The marketing plan also contains a particular strategy to put the product on market. It is necessary to note that the marketing plan is quite detailed and profound; the author also suggests effective solutions and strategies. The plan touches upon all important points which will help to market the product effectively. However, the marketing plan has certain downsides. Though, the flaws of the plan are not that crucial and the plan can be improved. Strengths of the Marketing Plan Market Overview The present marketing plan includes a detailed market overview. The plan presents precise statistical data which enable the management to draw certain conclusions concerning the present state of the market. It is noted that it is possible to focus on two markets, i.e. residential and commercial. It is concluded that the development of the residential washer market depends on the development of real estate market. As for the commercial market, the statistical data presented confirm that there is quite slow but still steady growth in this sector. Therefore, the market overview is well-grounded which is very important for a marketing plan (Kumar & Petersen, 2005). The plan reveals two major markets to focus on. Competition Analysis The present marketing plan also contains a detailed analysis of the major competitors of Xeros. Thus, Whirlpool, Alliance, GE, Electrolux are the major competitors of Xeros. These are competitors in both residential and commercial markets. Notably, the plan reveals the major threats. It is noted that the brands mentioned above are well known and are properly established. It can be difficult to establish a new brand that can ‘beat’ the existing ones. Notably, the plan also mentions such threats as new entrants. All these data verify that though Xeros will need a thoughtful marketing strategy to enter the market, the product has all chances to become successful. Customer Analysis It is necessary to note that the plan includes a detailed analysis of the customer. This section has one of the major flaws which will be discussed below. As for the strengths of the present section, it is possible to state that the customer profile portrays the potential customer and also reveals customers’ needs and expectations. All these data can be supported by various statistical data (the present marketing plan also includes certain statistical data). As for the commercial market, the needs of consumers are almost the same. This information is really valuable for the development of marketing strategy. Data Pre
Introduction In order to mitigate the complications of oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation in refractory hypoxemia over the past decades, methods of lung ventilation have been used and are actively developing, with a comparable level of effectiveness. Until today, it has not been possible to prove that controlled ventilation has advantages over assisted ventilation, which provides adequate alveolar ventilation and a decrease in respiratory function. The advantages of APRV and HFOV include avoiding complications, improving patient comfort, and preserving the protective mechanisms of the respiratory tract, speech, and swallowing (Owens, 2017). This determines high potential of their application in clinical practice. However, based on clinical evidence, it could be claimed that APRV has more advantages as a first-line intervention in the adult patients. APRV can be considered as an alternative or advanced mechanical ventilation mode rather than a rescue strategy. On the other hand, HFOV would be an appropriate intervention in neonates. Claimed Disadvantages of APRV and HFOV A significant number of clinical studies have been conducted evaluating the efficacy and safety of various respiratory therapy methods in patients with ARDS related to refractory hypoxemia, which were conditionally divided into first and second choice methods, namely, APRV and HFOV, representing core ‘array’ for choosing (Cheriana et al., 2018; Meyers, Rodrigues, & Ari, 2019). Nevertheless, few ventilation method users have of a negative effect of HF mechanical ventilation on myocardial contractility (Jiang et al., 2018) and cellular immune responses (De Luca &Dell’Orto, 2016). Moreover, there have been reports of complications specific to HF mechanical ventilation associated with inadequate conditioning of the gas mixture, impaired patency of the catheter through which ventilation is carried out, a real risk of pulmonary barotrauma in case of obstruction of exhalation, and some psychological reasons (Jiang et al., 2018). There is an opinion about the insufficient ventilation efficiency by high-frequency vibrations. In particular, HFOV