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Introduction The age of millennials is indeed a unique time, in which people live, evolve, and advocate for their self-identification. The central theme of the “Yalla! Go For It” campaign assigned by Adidas is primarily the representation of the true version of oneself as part of the social media society. I believe that social networking is mainly used to demonstrate a hyper-idealistic version of oneself that is not necessarily a true version. My campaign is targeted at the female population of the UAE region to reinforce the Emirati women and their uniqueness. For me, the most significant issue is the empowerment of women in the UAE who serve as a model the world should follow. One of my intended goals is to choose the key hashtag associated with the campaign’s headline and intertwined with its core idea. Therefore, the hashtag that will be incorporated in my campaign is #UNIQUEME. It is short and concise and reveals a strong concept that I aim to manifest in social media advertising. The decision to integrate these two inspirational words emanated from their meaningfulness and manifestation of crucial aspects of my life and, therefore, my identity. The decision to include the hashtag was based on its prevalence in today’s world of social media. It plays an essential role in my life and the millennial generation in general. #UniqueMe so that sticks and stones will not break my bones, but words will never harm me, which is inspired by the song that symbolizes the liberty of choice. The Background of the Campaign Adidas is one of the major leaders on the market that pursues changing the future for young female athletes in key cities across the globe. Most importantly, the company addresses the barriers that forced women to drop out of the sport, such as a legacy of inequality and opportunity. In addition, Adidas pursues changing the lack of access, role models, as well as funding, and, thereby, building the women’s future. As such, the company requires a long-lasting change concerning the mental and physical barriers that girls face, as well as the engagement of women into sports. The Key Insights and Elements of the Campaign Our generation is a unique and complex phenomenon, which is why the millennials are my target audience for this project. According to Barry, the modern consumer becomes “more sensitive, sceptical, and complex” (11). Thus, it is crucial to generate not only new ideas, but to focus on “problem-solving approach, perceptual choice, and periodic reassessment” (Bono 43). I want to create a campaign for Adidas based on promoting sports in the UAE for the female population, specifically those females who wear headscarves. The advertisement will be showcased in the most prominent areas where teenagers spend most of their time. Thus, I chose public transportation as the aimed place for commercial, namely the female side of the metro, which is designed specifically for females with children. Concerning the fact that I sit along with other females on the metro, I consider it as a gr
Popper’s theories have always attempted to draw the line between science and non-science. Popper is of the view that induction belongs to the non-science category. Therefore, Popper falls back on his best-tested theory as the best tool for scientific research. However, his views on corroboration seem to contradict his earlier dismissal of induction. According to him, future effectiveness of any given theory cannot be guaranteed. In addition, Popper quips that no theory can be relied on because rationally, if a theory is proved, it ceases being a theory and automatically becomes a fact. As a philosopher, Popper was of the view that individuals’ comprehension comes from setbacks and the consequent efforts of solving them. This informs the foundation of Popper’s best-tested theory. Popper goes on to claim that indeed there is no go
The good and the bad sides of the city of Los Angeles Good About Los Angeles Los Angeles is a great city where everyone can own home as that it has a wide range of fascinations and growth in the real estate section. It is evident that Los Angeles offers unique recreational facilities and opportunities for everyone to enjoy. Many people living in Los Angeles came from other countries. Cultural diversity in Los Angeles makes it a ”seventh haven” (Yoon 221). Residents can enjoy a wide variety of cuisines from different communities, as well as dressing, languages, and beliefs. Over and above, Los Angeles City ranks highly in terms of fashion and Information Technology. Residents welcome new and innovative attributes of life without bias. Los Angeles offers lots of entertainment opportunities, which include sports and movies. This plays a significant role in enhancing unity and harmo
What the author intended to do in the article The purpose of this article was to explore the issue of management time among managers. On this note, the authors focused on the issue of the meaning of management time when viewed how managers interacted with their superiors, peers, colleagues, and subordinates. Specifically, the authors identified three principal types of management time, which included boss-imposed time, system-imposed time, and self-imposed time. Besides these types of management time, they also recognized the subordinate-imposed time and discretionary time. To ensure that readers understood the intended message of the article, the authors used the monkey-on-the-back metaphor to explore how subordinate-imposed time affected managers and what they can do about it. The most significant findings of the article Managers always face demands from their superiors and subordinates, and these requirements could be time-consuming to the manager. Thus, to meet all these needs, managers must learn to control the timing and aspects of their roles. Managers have discretionary time as a part of their self-imposed time. They should strive to create discretionary time by reducing or eliminating elements of subordinates’ demands. Consequently, managers will use the additional time well to manage system-imposed duties and boss-imposed roles. A commentary by Stephen R. Covey emphasizes that an article by Bill Oncken remains the strongest indicator for managers to learn to delegate their roles. Recommendations made in the article Managers should maximize their discretionary time by minimizing or eliminating their interactions with subordinates. First, managers should not let their subordinates turn their problems into managers’ problems. Second, managers should not allow subordinates’ problems to accumulate more than they can handle. They should not spend more than 15 minutes on a given subordinate’s problem. Third, managers should have appointments to handle subordinates’ issues. Furthermore, they should not concentrate on looking for subordinates with problems to help them overcome their challenges. Fourth, managers should deal with their subordinates directly or through telephone, but not through e-mails. Finally, managers should only see their subordinates or handle their issues based on schedules, and they must have initiatives. A concluding statement The authors concluded that managers should get control over the time and content of their roles to ensure the management of their time effectively.
Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods produced through modification of various genetic make-ups, using genetic engineering techniques. These techniques involve selective breeding and creating somaclonal variation. GM foods have been in the market from the early 90’s but have gained more popularity in the past decade. However, since its inception, this technology has been faced by various criticisms from economic views, religious, safety, to ecological issues. To develop these foods, there is always a pioneering project to create and test the foods. However, these projects encounter various problems which have led to the failure of some of the projects. For a project to be successful, there are various issues that must be considered, below are guidelines which are worth noting when undertaking such projects. Foremost, it is recognized there are several procedures involved in the project development with the main ones being, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing. One of the fundamental issues that determine the success of any project is the planning stage of a particular project. This is the function of the project management, who should determine which resources will be required (both human and material resource) along with a budget of the costs that are anticipated. For the successful execution of a project, the managers of the project should have a documented Project Management Plan (PMP) and a Project Execution Plan (or PEP). The PMP will be a stipulation on how the project will be managed, controlled, and the stakeholders involved, while the PEP will be a guideline of how the project will be implemented. The PEP stipulates the time required for each activity, resources, constraints, deadlines and other critical dates in the schedule. In addition to a plan, the management should also adopt a project management model that guides it the execution of the program, although the model chosen can be changed at different stages. Some of these models include: Critical Chain Project Management, Extreme Project Management, Event chain methodology and the Process-based management model. Communication is another major issue in project planning; there must be an effective communication channel for the project to be successful. Each member involved must be clearly aware of the responsibilities assigned to them. Here should also be a communication guideline on who is responsible for giving information so that anyone who needs clarification will be able to get it and to avoid conflicts of responsibilities. Another essential tool for project implementation is the Project Success Plan. This shows what the project is meant to accomplish in a given time. The plan should be formed once the project’s participants have been chosen and it should be communicated to the members and should continuously be used as a reminder of the mission of the project when the team gets out of tr
Introduction Homelessness is a pertinent social problem that has been escalating over the past few decades. Efforts by different governments across the world to contain the problem have not been successful in dealing with homelessness (Atherton and Nicholls 96). Homelessness is attributed to poverty, substance abuse, mental disorders, unemployment, and increased rental rates, among other factors. Chronic homeless is believed to be the major cause of other social problems such as poor health, substance abuse, and illiteracy amongst the affected individuals (Tompsett et al. 50). The cost incurred by governments in providing healthcare services for homeless individuals is high, and if the issue is not addressed in time, it may affect the world’s economy in the near future. This paper explores the issue of homelessness, its status and impacts, the historical context, and ethical solutions to the problem. Status quo/impacts Statistics indicate that by March 2015, 578,424 individuals in the US were homeless (“National Alliance to End Homelessness” 5). According to the “National Alliance to End Homelessness,” about two-thirds of these people spend their nights in temporary shelters (6). In addition, one-third of the homeless individuals spend their nights either in c
Introduction The film ‘Juno’ is an amalgamation of feminist, political and cultural ideology. These have been depicted through the actions and decisions of a young and inexperienced pregnant teenager called Juno. Ideologies The movie is focused on abortion, which is a sensitive issue in US politics. Many critics have categorized the movie as ‘pro-life’ because its main character (Juno) was a pregnant teenager that chose to keep her child. However, it may also be considered as a pro- choice movie because Juno had the option of getting an abortion but chose not to. Consequently, it reflects prevailing sentiments on unplanned pregnancy. The movie also serves as a commentary on gender roles in the US (Ramos et al. 15). The producer of the film probably had a feminist agenda because she did not represent a stereotypical image of a teenage girl. Juno is a cool and collected woman who acts intelligently when confronted with a huge challenge. She is not a stereotypical, fun-loving teenage girl that most movies are focused on. Many Juno fans have praised the script writer for being unconventional by creating a symbolic teenage character that others can look up to. Therefore, the movie demonstrates that women do not have to be defined by their circumstances. She illustrated that pregnant teenagers can still be intelligent. ‘Juno’ also reflects the dehumanization of motherhood. As one watches the movie, one soon realizes that the pregnancy is like a problem that must be solved by the main character. Minimal attention has been given to the emotional attachment between mother and child, yet this is an inevitable part of pregnancy. Furthermore, Juno does not even recognize her unborn child as a real person. This is seen by the fact that she frequently refers to her child as ‘the thing’. The audience is also informed about these sentiments through Juno’s voice-overs. One gets the impression that the child is abstract and displaced from Juno. She is perceived as something to be handed over to another family. Even after carrying the child for nine months and finally giving birth to her, Juno still supports adoption. There is no bond formed between the natural mother and her child in the movie. After Juno gives away the child, she comments that the baby never really belonged to her or her partner. This illustrates that young mothers in this society are really distanced from their nurturing roles. Nonetheless, the writer does not completely dehumanize Juno; this teenager changes her mind when going to have the abortion and thus illustrates that she is compassionate. Juno’s hospital technician also reinforces these values at a later segment of the movie. He believes that teenage pregnancies can be poisonous to a child. In fact, one can
Introduction The English language has gained a wide acceptance and is being used by many people across the world. This language is used as an official language in many countries. Globalization is said to be the major cause of English Internationalization. Many nations are currently under pressure to involve English in their communication. The non native speaking countries are also under pressure to learn the language in order to facilitate communication in the international world. This paper summarizes the arguments provided in the article “An Essay on the Work of Composition,” which has been written by Min-Zhan Lu. The article is found in the journal titled “ College composition and communication ” that was published in the year 2004. Argument Summary As the language attracts considerable users across the world, there is a need to establish what is meant by being a responsive and a responsible user of English. There are assumptions, which have helped in the development of responsible and responsive approaches to the relationship between English users and the language itself. The reason for summarizing this essay is to ensure that it is possible to reiterate the major points of the argument faster, at any time, and anywhere. In addition, it is important to incorporate summaries in any paper that has been written in order to communicate the main ideas of the work effectively. Thesis There has been a set of reasons as to why English users need to be responsive and responsible. Globalization has been mentioned to be among the drivers for the increased use of the language. In fact, the aspect of globalization can be argued to be the main reason for the spread of the English language. The aspect of globalization tends to bring countries together to interact through business transactions. However, the use of the English language varies depending on the purpose and individual users. The author of the article presents assumptions, which are likely to develop considerable responsive and responsible approaches in the relation between English and its users. The main argument presented in the essay is that the assumptions developed by the author can help in the composition of the English language against the grain of all systems and relations of injustice. Sub-arguments In supporting her argument, the author says that people should be responsible especially in the catastrophe of the modern world. Being responsible will help people who are using the language. This is especially in selecting the best places where they can use the language, as well as how it should be used. People have to overcome the fears of communication breakdowns resulting from language imperfection. This will ensure responsibility and responsive communication is achieved. If a language is not effective, then it can as well be termed as dead. The language effectiveness depends on its ability to pass on the required message at the right time. Language should not be biased for it to
Introduction People are always under the influence of various external factors that affect not only their lives but also characters, including the way they behave, perceive the information, and think. Books are one of the most powerful sources of such effects. They may serve as guidelines for individuals to improve their current condition and achieve more or turn into milestones after which they lose themselves, become frustrated, aggressive, and detached. Sometimes, the age of readers plays the most critical role. For example, The Catcher in the Rye is a book that appeals to the majority of adults while the representatives of the younger generation often turn out to be not able to come to the right conclusion. This book should not be read by children and adolescents because it is full of drinking scenes, violent events, and sex context. Alcohol The first reason students should not read The Catcher in the Rye until they grow up is that the main character, Holden Caulfield, is drinking alcoholic beverages even though he is a teenager. The boy can easily access alcohol when he needs it, which is not normal. Holden solves the majority of the problems that make him feel depressed getting drunk. Some people say that such scenes represent him as a pathetic person and make the readers realize that it is not the best solution. Still, substance abuse is a critical issue faced by today’s society. The information that is available to the children should focus on the negative side of alcohol drinking to improve this situation instead of provoking them. Violence Another reason not to include The Catcher in the Rye in the school curriculum is the presence of violence in the text. The boy was beaten twice during the book. At first, he confronted with another teenager but later with an adult. Thus, it seems that fighting is one more way of problem resolution appropriate for people of all ages promoted by this novel. However, they say that in this way the author wanted to emphasize the fact that Holden was treated unfairly and justify his behavior. Such an idea may be true, but violence in the book can make children more aggressive, as they tend to imitate characters. Sex Finally, The Catcher in the Rye is not appropriate for children and adolescents because it includes the theme of sex. The main character often talks about it and even pays for a prostitute to come to his room. Almost in every chapter, the boy discusses the event when someone did something to a girl, and he is constantly looking for one to communicate with. Holden also describes his own sex life when chatting with a friend. Of course, sex is not a topic that is forbidden today, and it is commonly discussed in mass media. Still, the fact that children and adolescents should know about sex does not mean that they should be encouraged to follow Holden’s example, the rates of teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS increased greatly in
Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index This Index demonstrates how well the institution of property rights is developed. Singapore’s position means that this country is attractive to foreign investors because they are confident in this market. This fact makes Singapore more powerful, both domestically and internationally, since the country achieves more resources. At the same time, Thailand is not even present in the Index’s Top 25. It denotes that the formal institution of property rights is not significantly developed in the given state. It is so because foreign investors do not like to deal with hybrid regimes because they have features of both democratic and authoritarian countries. Rule of Law Index According to the World Justice Project (2020), the Rule of Law Index shows how effectively governments can address corruption, reduce poverty, and protect their citizens from injustice. That is why this indicator is useful to describe the formal institution of the legal system. When it comes to the countries under analysis, they perform differently regarding this index. Singapore’s 12 th place and Thailand’s 71 st place show that the latter nation suffers from poverty, corruption, and injustice more severely. Consequently, one can say that Singapore has a more developed institution of the legal system, which inevitably leads to higher legitimacy of the Singaporean government. GPD per Capita GDP per capita is a significant economic indicator when it comes to comparing different states since it demonstrates a state’s financial performance and citizens’ well-being. Gaguly and Thompson (2017, 73) state that GDP per capita is connected to state capacity, meaning that the higher indicator leads to better state capacity. According to The World Bank (2019), Singapore’s GDP per capita is significantly higher than Thailand’s. That is why it is possible to suppose that Singapore’s state capacity is better compared to Thailand’s. The reasoning behind this idea is that wealthy states are traditionally considered more powerful and influential because of their resources. Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index The Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index is a significant indicator to see how well the institution of electoral rules is developed in the states under analysis. This indicator demonstrates whether media coverage, party registration, voter registration, campaign finances, vote count procedures, and electoral laws are fair and equal for all. It is worth mentioning that Singapore and Thailand have similar results regarding this Index. According to the Electoral Integrity Project (n.d.), Thailand has 51 points, while Singapore has 53 points. This information demonstrates that the given states provide their citizens with similar institutions of electoral rules irrespective of different political systems that are found in the countries. Human Development Index The Human Development Index is a useful criterion to assess the reasonable development level of a nation accordi