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Having considered two different opinions in the relation to the question whether consciousness can save us or not, I came to the conclusion that I support the Earth Charter’s ideas which state that human conscious can save the whole humanity from different disaster. Taking the example of population and its damaging grows, we are going to support the Earth Charter’s ideas and ruin Hardin’s one. The Earth Charter states that only the universal responsibility, membership in the human family, the need for global ethics as the elements of social consciousness may save people from overpopulation which becomes a real problem for the whole planet (n.p.). Garrett Hardin has another point of view. Referencing the research of the problem to the population, he states that human consciousness cannot help in the question as “how many children a family had would not be a matter of public concern” (Hardin n.p.). I believe that consciousness can save our planet from overpopulation. This opinion may be easily supported with the following arguments. First of all, people understand that the increase of people on the planet increases the consumption of different resources that increase the responsibility of human beings for what they do. Considering the global situation, it becomes obvious that overpopulation of the planet influences ecological and social systems, but the changes are not inevitable. The understanding of the problem, the union of people from all countries may be really helpful. Along with the Earth Charter, I strongly believe that people understand that they belong to the whole Earth community, where each person shares the responsibility for the future of the planet. The principles the Earth Charter considers are strong and can influence human consciousness. These principles recognize the rights of all people and “affirm faith in the inherent dignity of all human beings and in the intellectual, artistic, ethical, and spiritual potential of humanity” (“the Earth Charter” n.p). This quote means that it is possible to influence on human morality, that being intellectual, ethical and spiritual, human beings are to be conscious about their life as well as about their planet. Supporting this idea Macgregor states that “The Earth Charter may be seen as an example of a global citizen initiative that supports and promotes a cosmopolitan environmental vision” (Macgregor 88). Garrett Hardin’s point of view is absolutely unacceptable. Dwelling upon the problem of overpopulation, he states that “most people who anguish over the population problem are trying to find a way to avoid the evils of overpopulation without relinquishing any of the privileges they now enjoy” (Hardin n.p.). Such opinion is inadmissible, as according to the Earth Charter people are ready to “care for the community of life with understanding, compassion, and love” (“The Earth Charter” n.p.). Such words touch the cultural images, refer to national symbols and narratives and create the feeling of human belonging to the world as the global society. Furthermore, Hardin also states that
New York and Dhaka are extensive and densely populated megapolises, cultural and economic centers. These qualities, as well as long traffic jams, are almost the only things that unite these cities. Dhaka is the capital of the country Bangladesh and a famous city in South Asia, but New York is one of the most popular cities in the world, although not the capital. Despite all the differences between these cities, each of them has its own charm. The common feature that unites New York and Dhaka is a large population. Crowds of people on the streets and a bunch of vehicles create a sense of chaos. However, if one looks long enough, in such a confusion they can find order. People accustomed to clusters of people act intuitively and confidently as a united system. However, after close acquaintance with these cities, differences become more noticeable. The differences that are noticeable in the first place are vehicles and the nationality of the population. In Dhaka, such a type of transport as rickshaws prevails on the roads. In turn, in New York, residents use buses, taxis, and a convenient subway. Speaking of the population, most people in Dhaka are united by a single culture and faith, and in New York, there are representatives of many cultures. Such differences are essential features of each city, as they emphasize their uniqueness. Thus, Dhaka and New York are large megapolises on opposite sides of the world, contrasting with each other. Although both are well-known cities, life in them is different. On the one hand, the first notable feature of the cities is many people on the streets. On the other hand, nationality and transport are also bright aspects when first meeting with cities. In this way, people and their daily habits vary from city to city.
Whenever nuclear weapons are mentioned, it sparks fear and anxiety in many people. Currently there are very few countries that posses nuclear weapons or have intentions of acquiring them (Lee 45). Nuclear is a dependable source of nuclear power and coincidentally political power. Countries that possess nuclear weapons are widely feared allover the world. The potential of destruction the nuclear weapons command makes them special tools for international negotiations (Fieldhouse 56). When two nations that own nuclear weapons are involved in a conflict, it is easier for them to negotiate as they both understand the destructive capacity of nuclear weapons incase war begins. Many countries that own nuclear weapons are always researching and improving their nuclear weapons because they are seen as a source of national pride. This paper will discuss the cons of nuclear weapons despite the fore-mentioned benefits. The discovery of nuclear weapons has brought a lot of destructions compared to benefits. To begin with, the nuclear power is a source of dangerous radiations that are very harmful to patients (Cohen & Lee 48). The emissions from nuclear power can cause very devastating effects to patients to an extent of causing death. One fact that is universally acceptable is that nuclear weapons are extremely dangerous. A nuclear attack can literally wipe out everything within a radius of 15 miles leaving every thing completely destroyed (Leakey 121). The Hiroshima and Nagasaki case is a good illustration of how nuclear weapon can be extremely destructive. Nuclear explosions are known to cause massive loss of lives and poisoning as a result of the dangerous radiations that are normally emitted. The area of impact by a nuclear attack becomes irradiated making it impossible to be used for construction and agricultural purposes. The effects of a nuclear attack are felt by both present and future generations (Lambers 84). The generation that has experienced a nuclear attack has a high likelihood of giving birth to children with deformities (Child 42). In conclusion, the case of maintaining and dismantling nuclear weapons is very high. The weapons need high protection because they are always a target for many terrorists. In the case of a nuclear war, countries in possession of nuclear weapon face the greatest risk of being attacked by their enemies because they understand how dangerous they can be. Countries that possess nuclear weapons and power are always under great suspicion by peace organizations that see the probability of abuse by the nuclear nations (Szumski 123). Nuclear power requires professionals who have special training to operate the nuclear plants. Nuclear wastes posses a great environmental threat because of their toxic nature which makes it difficult for
Introduction Currently, the automotive industry is very saturated with various car manufacturers. The level of competition in this industry has increased the adoption of novel technologies intended to improve the quality of the manufactured car brands as well as competitive advantage. Despite the existence of many industrial leaders namely Ford, General Motors amongst others, Chrysler Corporation has emerged to be amongst the most globally cost-effective car manufacturers. However, it is doubted whether this company will be able to withstand the market competitiveness given its weaknesses. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the current internal business operations of Chrysler Corp and its chances to survive in the market of digital technologies. The business internal assessment will analyzed using tools such as PEST, and SWOT. Findings and their analysis The Chrysler’s PEST analysis Political When the state delivers freedom and suitable national infrastructure, it has to motivate the auto industry and enforce rheostat over their usage. The auto industries create employment opportunities, and the state should back the auto architects. For instance, Chrysler was salvaged through a special national mortgage assurance plan by the U.S. administration. Chrysler signed a treaty with the administrations about policies regarding its security and operational backgrounds. However, Chrysler business operations are structured and incorporated in the German National Democratic Bylaws. Economic The Chrysler Company needs to amalgamate with other corporations to dominate the auto industry and endure the poor economic conditions. From the unexpected decrease in the costs of cars in the EU, the corporation ought to have endorsed the slogan, ‘be trampled, or consume. Actually, a solitary coinage in Europe is enough to self-drive the creation of superior transparency of prices. This augments the enthusiasm for Chrysler unification with other companies. There is a lot of pressure exerted on the marginal costs because of the increased market share and competition. Currently, the auto industry is operating at a rate of twenty six percent (26%) thus; the companies like Chrysler might fall short of fuel prices (Taylor, 2010). Social In the industrialized states, the auto industry has transformed the lives of several individuals. It has provided the newfangled opportunities for vacation and work as well as the degree of freedom. The corp. holds a position in Asia, North America, and European automotive marketplaces that are rich in consumers. Chrysler transports numerous products to varied societies as these nations have different capabilities to effortlessly buying autos in bulk. Therefore, Chrysler is
Renewable energy has been seen as the best alternative source of energy given the rising cost and scarcity of non- renewable sources. According to Craddock (2008, p. 23), although some people believe that the development of renewable sources of energy is driven by the economic needs, the social force also plays an important role in increasing popularity of this form of energy. The research by Kemp (2006, p. 37) shows that the social force behind the development of renewable sources of energy is even stronger than the economic one. In this paper, the social background of renewable energy development will be analyzed (Korkin, Krstić & Wells 2010, p. 76). Green consumerism Green consumerism has gained great popularity in the West and many other countries around the world (Maczulak 2010, p. 78). The recent destructive cyclones, earthquakes, and other natural disasters have made the society realize that there will be a time when the world will not be able to withstand pollution anymore (Linscott 2011, p. 35). For this reason, the society has come to appreciate the use of eco-friendly energy that poses no threat to the environment. Most of those who engage in development and consumption of green energy do so because of their concern for the environment. This has helped in the development of renewable energy. Change of consumer behaviour According to Lund (2010, p. 63), there has been a shift in consumer behaviour over the past one decade. As the price for oil continues to soar, consumers have developed a different behavioural pattern that leans towards renewable sources of energy. Consumers are always willing to pay a higher fare than normal when they board a bus that is driven on the alternative fuel. They get satisfaction from protecting the environment from excessive carbon emission. Increasing quest for sustainable development It has become a common knowledge that sustainable development can only be achieved if the environment is protected. As Da (2013, p. 34) says, our current developmental projects should not jeopardize development needs of the future generation. Fossil fuel has played a major role in the pollution of the environment. The society believes that this condition can only be reversed with the help of renewable energy. France, the United States, and the United Kingdom are some of the leading countries where the concept of sustainable development through the use of renewable energy has become very popular (Wengenmayr & Bührke 2013, p. 64). I
Introduction With the emergence of increasing cases of diseases and infection, there has been an increase need for health care services. There is a need to have quality health care services that are easily accessible. Several programs are available that advocate for the accessibility of healthcare services indifferent parts of the world (Aday & Anderson, 208). It is desirable that the healthcare providers respond promptly to cases that need an urgent medical attention. Besides, the services also need to be available to the patients at cheaper costs that can be afforded by many individuals. These factors have attracted attention of different researchers and many studies have been carried out in relation to health services. In a broad perspective, health services research is concerned with the ability of the people to access quality health care services. Accessibility to health care services is also affected by the customers’ knowledge of the care and willingness to receive such care (Aday & Anderson, 210). The researches also examine the costs of such health services, how such costs affect individuals’ abilities to obtain the services, and the ultimate effects on their health. In particular, such researches how factors like the technological developments, socio-economic conditions, and the management and organizational structure of the health care institutions affect the accessibility, quality, and cost of healthcare services provided to patients. In order to get reliable information on these aspects of health services, the researchers often collect data from groups of individuals, families, or health care institutions based in the communities. Relevant pieces of information could also be obtained from the healthcare organizations and other organizations like insurance companies that provide medical cover or life insurance. The information could also be obtained from various government departments and agencies. The information obtained from the analysis of the research findings are used by the healthcare organizations and policy makers to improve on the delivery of quality healthcare services to the people. It will enable such agencies to restructure the management and organization of the healthcare institutions according to the kind of relationship that was observed. It will shed light on the appropriate ways of providing financial support to the medical centers in order to improve on their operations. Based on the findings, a proper medical scheme can be developed that enables individuals with financial problems to obtain healthcare services at subsidized rates. The findings from such studies can also provide foundation for other studies in this and other related fields. Like many other researches, health services research also has certain challenges. One common chal
There are four characters in “When Key Employees clash”. Mathew Spark is the owner of the Kid Spectrum, a company providing in-home services for autistic children. The given case evidences his interest in the functioning of the company, his desire to analyze the conflict and find the best possible solution. Ellen Larson is one of the key employees of the company. She is devoted to her job and prefers to spend hours at her workplace, trying to improve her performance and results. She could also be characterized as an authoritarian woman because of the way she works with the clients Ronnie Emerson is the director of clinical operations in Orlando. He contributes to the development of the company greatly, working with clients and promoting the Kid Spectrum’s services. He has another perspective on the job and tries to be tolerant while working with clients. Finally, Maxine is a senior clinician who explains her attitude to the above-mentioned employees and supports Ronnies method of working with clients, underlining its acceptable character. Analyzing their leadership styles, it should be said that all characters adhere to different models. Ellen Larsons approach could be characterized as the coercive one. She insists on the accomplishment of various tasks in the way she sees it. For this reason, she blames Ronnie for his approach which does not seem appropriate to her. Additionally, Maxine does not accept this style as it contributes to the increase in the level of tension within the collective. Furthermore, Ronnie Emerson adheres to the affiliative style of leadership. He acts by the clients demands, trying to satisfy their needs and guarantee the development of the company. This pattern could be described as efficient as Ronnie is appreciated by Kid Spectrum’s clinicians and customers. Finally, Mathew Spark could be taken as an example of a democratic leader. He is interested in the detailed analysis of the given incident to determine its roots and understand further actions. Additionally, Mathews consultations with all participants of the conflict evidence the democratic style of leadership. 2. There are two opposite experts visions of the situation and the way to solve the problem. Jim Southern suggests the implementation of the practice of private talks insisting on the idea that Mathew does not have to communicate with Ronnie and Ellen at the same time. Besides, the expert is sure that Mathew has to work with Ronnie, explaining the importance of the new protocol and contributing to his reconsideration of the situation. The given pattern could contribute to the further development of the company and increase the level of Ronnies performance in terms of the absence of Ellens cla
Introduction The case is based on business law on the issues of elements of a contact and their application. Fiona took her favourite Chanel suede jacket to Black Tie Dry cleaning. She paid a premium price to have the jacket individually dry-cleaned. At the store she was handed with a docket that had the terms and conditions but she did not see them. The paper gives advice to Fiona on the situation and the possibilities that Black Tie Dry cleaning has. It also analyses the situation given Fiona was a regular customer which is supported on reasons on the stand given. Analysis Fiona and Black Tie Dry cleaning were in a contract when the dry cleaner agreed to clean the jacket and she agreed her jacket be cleaned. By the time Fiona took the docket that had terms and conditions a contract was fully realised. A contract is basically an agreement between two or more parties’ coupled by other elements that makes it valid (Dillavou & Howard 1948). An offer was made to Fiona where she had the chance of not accepting the offer. However, by the time she took the docket she become part of an agreement although she did not see the terms and conditions available on the wall. An offer constitutes the willingness by the offerer to the offeree to “act or refrain from acting along certain lines” (Dillavou & Howard 1948). The offer needs to be communicated to the offeree through a means that is understandable to the intended party. When an offer is made to the public, it is communicated through the use of public notice or through the use of posted notices from which the offeree learns them before entering to the contract. In the case of Fiona and Black tie Dry cleaning, an offer was made with terms and conditions which were communicated to the offeree (Fion
Introduction Nortel Networks case study is about the transformation made by the company to survive and grow in a highly competitive environment. This competition came about due to the popularity of new technologies like the internet. New highly competitive players also began to emerge. This report is about the transformation of Nortel Networks from a traditional supplier of telecom equipment to a competitive player in the new environment. Focus of the paper will be on supply chain management, logistics and market strategy. Global Supply Chain Issues Manufacture of goods is often a complicated procedure and would depend on the complexity of the product itself. Take the example of a plastic doll. Availability of plastic as raw material, the mould and the injection machinery is enough to produce thousand s of dolls every day. This would be a simple process and all the manufacturer needs is a regular supply of raw plastic, which is abundantly available. But a complicated product like telecommunication equipment requires much more effort. It would need hundreds of components to make one single product. These components would be sourced from many suppliers and finally assembled by the maker in its factory. The whole process from sourcing of raw materials and components, manufacturing, transporting, storing and making the product available in the market is very complicated in such cases.. This process is referred to as managing the supply chain. Supply chain can be defined as “The sequence of steps, often done in different firms and/or locations, needed to produce a final good from primary factors, starting with processing of raw materials, continuing with production of perhaps a series of intermediate inputs, and ending with final assembly and distribution.” (Deardorff 2001). For a company like Nortel Networks this process is even more complicated since it has to deal with global supply chain issues. These are issues that come with the advantages of globalization and free trade. One main problem is distance since the final assembly will be made in Ireland whereas a component may be made in China. Quality is another concern since control procedures are not held by the final manufacturer, but by the partner OEM’s (Original equipment manufacturer). Making the component available on time is also of concern. According to Dr. Ir. Hans van Wijngaarden, business manager for Philips Applied Technologies (PAT) in the Netherlands, “A consumer product can become obsolete if movement within the supply chain takes more than three months”. (Thuermer 2006). Such instances will naturally involve a factor known as third party logistics. “3 rd Party Logistics is the supply chain practice where one or more logistics functions of a firm are outsourced to a 3PL provider”. ( 3 rd Party Logistics(3PL) : What is 3 rd Party Logistics(3PL)? Description . 2008). There would also be trade regulations to contend with along with local legislations and laws. La