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Introduction Mining is an economic activity capable of supporting the developmental goals of countries and societies. It also ensures that different metals, petroleum, and coal are available to different consumers or companies. Unfortunately, this practice entails excavation or substantial interference of the natural environment. The negative impacts of mining can be recorded at the global, regional, and local levels. A proper understanding of such implications can make it possible for policymakers and corporations to implement appropriate measures. The purpose of this paper is to describe and discuss the effects of mining on the environment. Effects of Mining on the Environment Ways Mining Impact on the Environment Miners use different methods to extract various compounds depending on where they are found. The first common procedure is open cast, whereby people scrap away rocks and other materials on the earth’s surface to expose the targeted products. The second method is underground mining, and it allows workers to get deeper materials and deposits. Both procedures are subdivided further depending on the nature of the targeted minerals and the available resources (Minerals Council of Australia 2019). Despite their striking differences in procedures, the common denominator is that they both tend to have negative impacts on the natural environment. Firstly, surface mining usually requires that machines and individuals clear forests and vegetation cover. This means that the integrity of the natural land will be obliterated within a short period. Permanent scars will always be left due to this kind of mining. Secondly, the affected land will be exposed to the problem of soil erosion because the topmost soil is loosened. This problem results in flooding, contamination of the following water in rivers, and sedimentation of dams. Thirdly, any form of mining is capable of causing both noise and air pollution (Minerals Council of Australia 2019). The use of heavy machines and blasts explains why this is the case. Fourthly, other forms of mining result in increased volumes of rocks and soil that are brought to the earth’s surface. Some of them tend to be toxic and capable of polluting water and air. Fifthly, underground mines tend to result in subsidence after collapsing. This means that forests and other materials covering the earth’s surface will be affected. Sixthly, different firms of mining are known to reduce the natural water table. For example, around 500,000,000 cubic meters of water tend to be pumped out of underground mines in Germany annually (Mensah et al., 2015). This is also the same case in other countries across the globe. Seventhly, different mining activities have been observed to produce dangerous greenhouse gases that continue to trigger new problems, including climate change and global warming. Remediating Mine Sites The problem of mining by the fact that many people or companies will tend to abandon their sites after the existing minerals are depleted. This malpractice is usually common since it is costly to clean up such areas and
People that are involved in scavenging are called Dumpsters. They have different attitudes towards foods and goods compared to ordinary people. Those people live depending on what others throw away and no longer need in their households. Dumpsters also have a set of rules and recommendations on what products are safe to consume, when the most fruitful periods are, and in what places food can be found regularly. They also have a philosophical view on scavenging and consuming food from the rubbish bins. However, it does not emerge eventually, each Dumpster has to pass through several stages to take full advantage of this activity. Learning what is safe to eat constitutes the basic golden rule of any Dumpster that scavenges on a regular basis. First, such products as crackers, candies, cookies, raw fruits, and vegetables form a nutrient ratio. Second, some restaurants and cafes throw away the courses that were either prepared not according to the customer’s requirements or got cold before the actual delivery. To eat safely, any Dumpster is obliged to use senses and common sense to evaluate the condition of food (Eighner, 1992). Anyway, even the most careful and attentive scavengers regularly experience dysentery. Overall, Dumpsters are peculiar as they adhere to specific lifestyles and philosophies. The first aspect concerns analysis of the most fruitful periods for scavenging – academic calendar and business hours usually predict the total haul. Another facet is associated with Dumpsters’ attitudes towards the things found – every object has its value and may be useful at a definite period, so a warm blanket found in summer must be captured and utilized in winter. Once Dumpsters do not need a thing, they also throw it away, but they are less wasteful consumers than the previous owners. To become a true Dumpster and take advantage of it, one needs to pass through scavenge and disgust, learning how to find and collect appropriate products. Reference Eighner, L. (1992). On Dumpster Diving. New England Journal of Public Policy , 8(1), 87-95.
Abstract Psychopathological disorders are not as common as other forms of illnesses. In this analysis, I will look at the nature of Dissociative identity disorder with a special analysis of the movie Sybil. Dissociative identity disorder is a mental condition in which a person suffering from it experiences two or more different identities or personalities. In each of these personalities, the person usually has different patterns of perceiving information as well as interacting with the surrounding environment. In addition to this, the disorder involves abnormal memory loss. This abnormal memory loss is commonly referred to as acute Dissociative disorder Introduction Psychopathology is a medical or scientific term that refers to mental distresses or mental illnesses. In another context, the term can be used to refer to the manifestation of characteristic behaviors and or experiences that are usually indicative of psychological impairment or mental illnesses. In the context of this paper, I will look at one movie and or book that have a psychological theme. In addition, I will analyze the plot as well as the characteristic features of the disease and how it is analyzed or dramatized in the movie/book. Analysis: Book/Movie Review Sybil The movie Sybil analyzes the life of a person living with Dissociative Identity Disorder. The movie revolves around the true life of Shirley Ardell mason. Shirley was born in 1923 and died in 1998. She was a psychiatric patient, although she was a commercial artist. Shirley’s life was documented in a book by the name Sybil and later it was made a movie under the same name. The book was written by Floria Schreiber and was published in 1973. The movie by the same name was adopted in 1976. The book and movie, in order to protect mason’s privacy and identity, used the name, Sybil Isabel Dorsett. The movie starred sally field (Sybil Dorsett), Joanne Woodward (Doctor Cornelia Wilbur), brad Davis (Richard Loomis) amongst others. The movie was directed by Daniel Petrie and was nominated for the globe awards. The plot outline of the movie reveals the true story of a beautiful young woman, Sybil Dorsett. Dorset’s childhood upbringing was so traumatizing, to a point that she developed more than twelve different personalities. For purposes of this paper I, will look analyze the movie and point out the key issues of Dissociative identity disorder (formerly multiple personality disorder). In this analysis, I will also look at the issue of whether the disorder really exists or it is just a medical creation. Shirley Mason was born and brought up in Dodge Centre, Minnesota. Within the early years of the 1950s, she was a teacher and a student at Columbia University. Mason had suffered for a long time from blackouts and emotional breakdowns. After this lengthy suffering, she finally entered psychotherapy under the guidance of Doctor Cornelia B. Wilbur. Doctor Wilbur was a Freudian psychiatrist. Shirley’s s
Introduction There are hundreds of books in the world that are considered classics of literature or the literary canon since they determine the characteristics of their time and culture. The canons are conditional as they are formed under the influence of society and general trends, and books that stand out from others become a model of a particular cultural era. One of the examples of the American literary canon is Rappaccini’s Daughter, since it is distinguished by its innovativeness, features of the narration, and themes, but has universal values at the same time. Main body A clear definition of the literary canon does not exist as this concept means a collection of short stories, novels, and other works that characterize the peculiarities of the time. The books that fall into this category are determined both by literary experts and ordinary readers since they understand the issues and moods of a particular period and country. Moreover, such lists are usually conditional and adaptive because the broad vision of the cultural era is a combination of people’s objective views. However, it is impossible to deny that literature that becomes canonical has some common features. The main characteristic of such works is their exclusivity, which expresses itself in a bright presentation of the peculiarities of time and place, innovativeness, expressiveness of the aesthetic part, and relatedness to universal issues. The innovation of the book can be expressed in any traits that are not familiar to the current culture and have not been used before. However, the theme of the work should also illuminate the relevant problems of society; for example, as it was in the work of humanists during the Enlightenment. Besides, the literary canon often bears a trait of the novelty of aesthetic means such as narrative form, language, or style. Nevertheless, any classical work in one way or another appeals to general moral truths, such as love, fidelity, justice, or faith, by disputing or confirming them. Thus, the literary canon can be any exceptional and determining book for a particular cultural period in the country. Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is the American literary canon, since it has the novelty of style and form, metaphorical senses, and ambiguity. The first feature of the book is an unusual form of storytelling. Hawthorne begins his work with an analysis of the literary style of fictional Monsieur L’Abepin, who, as Hawthorne conceived, was the author of the Rappaccini’s Daughter (647). This move makes the story stronger as readers delve into the plot all the time through the prism of perception of a fictional author. Besides, the third-person narrative form makes the reader miss essential details about the nature of the characters, which at the end of the work raises a lot of questions and thoughts. Another feature
Abstract This report aims at finding out whether practicing strong business ethics and good corporate social responsibility has an impact on the operations of the business. In essence, these two concepts provide a coherent framework that is used to explore the relationships within the business and the communities in which they are operating. The findings indicate that companies with strong business ethics and social responsibility have increased efficiency hence greater performance. In addition, businesses organizations with increased ethical and social responsible practices have enhanced customer satisfaction, which in turn add more value to the company shareholders. In this sense, socially responsible behaviors take into consideration ethical behaviors being practiced by the firm. The two concepts encompasses all those practices that the firms undertake to increase efficiency in the management of resources as well as enhancing good relations with customers, employees, as well as shareholders. Introduction Corporate social responsibility together with strong business ethics remains critical to the company growth and development. Most businesses agree that promoting good ethical standards and social responsiveness is one of the key successes (Starcher, 2010). The reason is that social responsibility and strong business ethics have direct influence in the company efficiency, reputation, as well as the employees’ relationships. Incorporating strong business ethics as well as social responsibility in the company mission and vision statement is the beginning of promoting these values in the company general conduct and practices (McWilliams & Siegel, 2000). In addition, the human resources must design and put programs in their employment procedures and train employees the importance of having strong business ethics. Several research findings indicate that having strong business ethics and practicing social responsibilities promote trust among the company stakeholders, which in turn increases employees’ efficiency and productivity. Strong business ethics also promotes efficient and effective use of the company resources (Miller, 2011). The relationship between corporate social responsibilities has also been found to be direct. This means that companies practicing social responsibilities have good reputation. Good reputation results in increases profits as well as long-term benefits to the company. Moreover, good reputation increases public confidence on the company and its products and services leading to increased sales (Miller, 2011). The relationship between ethics and social responsibilities and business processes Businesses are currently integrating the needs of all their stakeholders into their corporate strategies. Incorporating the interest of employees, customers and shareh
The success of any organization depends on the contributions of its leaders and managers. Competent individuals who possess good qualities find it easier to guide, empower, and mentor their followers. Although the concepts of leadership and management are inseparable in nature, they have unique differences that supervisors should learn to take into consideration. The five significant aspects that analysts use to describe these two terms include meaning, basis, focus or goals, emphasis, and philosophy. When it comes to meaning, leadership is a skill or strategy for guiding, directing, or leading others through the continuous application of examples. This means that people in such positions have followers who are inspired and empowered to deliver specific outcomes. According to Milić, Grubić-Nešić, Kuzmanovic, and Delić (2017), management is “a science and art of organizing, influencing, and coordinating a wide range of activities and things efficiently” (p. 13). Its ultimate aim is to ensure that the major functional areas of a specific institution are capable of delivering the intended results. The second aspect that many people take seriously is that of basis. Arruda (2016) indicates that leadership is a practice that is founded on human trust. This means that followers should have confidence in their leader if they are to emerge successfully. The individual in charge needs to have adequate skills in order to earn the trust of the people he or she leads. On the other hand, the basis or foundation of management is the ability to assert control and make sure that all the units or departments in a given organization are operating harmoniously. Such professionals should be ready to identify what works and implement the suitable systems depending on the outlined objectives. When it comes to the third aspect of focus, the objective of every leader is to create the vision and guide his or her teammates to consider it. The application of various competencies is critical if the targeted individuals are to turn the idea into something productive (Arruda, 2016). Leadership is founded on the ability to remain exceptional while at the same time applying the proper techniques that can deliver a new change. Professional leaders will create teams and present adequate resources and opportunities in order to make the defined vision a reality. Management is a strategy aimed at setting, achieving, and measuring clear goals that will drive a given organization (Chesser & Cullen, 2018). It entails the power to control situations and maintain the status quo. This is a clear indication that the two can be adopted in a company to ensure that all followers and employees have a vision and pursue the indicated goals in their respective units. Emphasis is the fourth basis that researchers and scholars use when trying to define leadership and management. Milić et al. (2017) argue that leaders should be able “to inspire people and mentor them depending on the experienced challenges, existing opportunities, and the presented vision” (p. 29). When these people achieve such a goal, the chances are high that all fol
There were some problems identified in Yungaburra, what caused them and what methods were used for primary assessment. For instance, the lack of forest cover was caused by deforestation for agricultural land and the method used for this assessment was a drone. The forests were cut down due to the expansion of tea estates. Now, the forest coverage is lessening each day, as tea estate owners, who are very influential, try to cultivate more lands. Furthermore, Yungaburra’s forest composition was caused by tipping points and the problem was discovered through an ecological survey. The Burra Burra tribe knows about the peculiarities of the situation in the area, including the natural, economic, and social aspects. A survey was held to ask them about the issues they found concerning. Moreover, it was affirmed that the lemur population is at stake and what led to it were hunting and habitat loss. As stated previously, the owners of tea estates expanded their lands by cutting down trees. They ignored the fact that the forests were a natural habitat of lemurs, endangered primates, which led to the dwindling of the lemur population. This fact has impacted the local people too, who relied on hunting. As they lost their source of protein, many of the locals have been found to be malnourished. This issue was uncovered through indigenous knowledge and a research center. Additionally, the tea plantation number has also become an issue due to expansion. This leads to the problem of tea estates being a danger to the natural environment of Yungaburra. The goal of protecting the biological and landscape diversity of Yungaburra is threefold: it consists, firstly, in the optimal use and support from locals of protected areas, secondly, in protecting regions from depletion, and thirdly, in removing the tourist lodges and trails from sacred grounds of BurraBurra tribe. The government can regulate the activities of people only within a rigid framework that does not always meet the requirements of individual localities or ecosystems.
Porter’s Diamond outlined the determining factors for the competitive advantage of nations. The listed determinants of competitive advantage include firm strategy, structure, and rivalry, demand conditions, factor conditions and related and supporting industries. In that regard, the analyzed articles related to the mobile and cell phone developments in Uganda and India are fitting into the denoted model with different success, with various factors having different influences on the competitiveness of the country in the aforementioned sectors. In terms of Uganda, it can be seen that the most contributing factor is the demand factor, where the market being relatively new has a lot of demand for the mobile operators. Another factor can be seen through the governmental support through opening ways for foreign investment can be seen as a contribution to the strategy, structure and rivalry factor. In terms of factor conditions and supporting conditions it can be stated that Uganda is lacking, with only the factor condition of being within the African continent can be seen fitting in building a strong mobile infrastructure connecting the countries. In India, the factor contributing the most might differ due to different approaches in mobile development. Where in Uganda the emphasis was on the expansion of the infrastructure, in India the article outlined an emphasis on innovative technologies. Accordingly, demand and factor conditions can be seen dominating, with availability of skilled engineers as a human resource, and infrastructure, which can be seen through the leading positions of India in the IT sector. The latter can be attributed to related and supporting industries as well. Nevertheless, the main contributing factor can be seen through the strategies, structure and rivalry, where the emphasis on innovation is an important aspect for the companies to compete in introducing new products and technologies. In that regard, it can be stated that India is fitting better into Porter’s diamond, in terms of correspondence of the industry to the determinant factors. The relation between industries can explain the development in other industries, where the example in Uganda, according to Porter’s Diamond, can be interacted with factor conditions and strategy and structure. Mobile telecommunication, specifically in rural areas such as Uganda, will allow the farmers for better communication, better monitoring of prices, more flexible financial operations, etc. In that regard, the changes in factor conditions will allow changes in strategy, structure and rivalry conditions in the cotton industry. The latter is directly related to the factor of supporting industries, where taking mobile co