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Process Focus The State University Experience The student applied for admission to the State University and was confident about her application. She not only had good grades but had qualified for more than one course offered by the university. One of the reasons for the application was the proximity between the educational institution and her home. The short distance implied that she would not have to leave her job and that her parents would also be able to visit her from time to time. During her application, the student sent her transcripts two weeks before the set dates. However, the Admissions Office was unable to trace her transcripts and her file which had also been sent earlier by her school counselor. During the visit, the guide states that getting accustomed to State University is relatively easy if one got used to the system. Despite this, the guide fails to provide adequate information about the said “system.” Also, the student explicitly understands that she needs financial aid considering that her parents will not be able to fully pay for her tuition. Nonetheless, the tuition bill does not provide any information regarding financial aid services and this makes it impossible for the student to determine how much help she can derive from the financial aid services. Finally, while the student applied for the physics, industrial design, or M.E classes, she gets admitted to the university college 2-year program. About all this, it can be argued that the student has experienced a series of breakdowns in service, which implies that there is an absolute necessity that the university undertakes critical changes to avoid the same mistakes in the future. Breakdowns in service processes The student undergoes several breakdowns in service processes. The first breakdown is highlighted in the process of registration, which ranges from value-oriented service processes to support-based processes. During the registration process, she explicitly states that she wants to take a course related to physics, industrial design, or M.E. However, the school admissions staff assigns her to a 2-year program at the university college. It is expected that the student was disappointed because she has qualified for the courses she chose and because she was not consulted about the courses she was given instead. The mishandling and misplacement of the student’s information can also be described as a value-oriented service breakdown. It suffices to point out that this is personal and private information. The fact that the school cannot trace it, albeit admitted its receipt, illustrates the breakdown of the system. Additionally, the loss of the transcripts and the personal file from the counselor is unprofessional from a process requirement perspective
Introduction Many studies have examined the contribution of transformational bosses and administrators to enhancing their organizations’ profitability and performance. Such leaders invest hugely in their employees who they view as crucial assets that facilitate the achievement of the set goals and objectives. However, minimal literature has been documented investigating exceptional elements that help leaders to attain their transformational ranks. This observation implies that many chief executives may not be aware of how to enhance their strengths to perform better and, consequently, attain remarkable organizational outcomes. As a result, the issue of action logics presented in this paper is vital because it paves the way for leaders to develop practical ways of understanding not only their individual codes of conduct but also their employees’ behaviors, including the best way of reacting when subjected to situations that confront their authority and safety. Rooke and Torbert’s article identifies various leadership action logic types, including diplomats, strategists, alchemists, opportunists, experts, achievers, and individualists. Consequently, it is crucial to recognize a global figure, namely, Sundar Pichai, Google’s current business chief, whose transformational leadership traits have a bearing on these action logic categories. Leadership Action Logic Types Opportunists In the study conducted by Rooke and Torbert featuring several leaders, 5 % of them demonstrated opportunistic characteristics. For instance, in addition to being self-centered and scheming, such leaders do not easily trust people, including their employees and followers. Opportunists value personal issues, as opposed to interests of other people who they are expected to serve. Instead, they view their followers and all other objects as avenues that can be tapped for private benefits. Nonetheless, they are aware that all people have a particular degree of self-centeredness that makes them seek opportunities, which can help to satisfy their inner desires. As such, opportunists view the world as full of competing forces. Consequently, such leaders’ courses of action when confronted with issues depend on their capacity to control the outcome of such happenings. Although other people may point out unpleasant codes of conduct demonstrated by this class of leaders, their efforts to propose any corrections never bear fruits because opportunists view their manner of acting as justifiable, regardless of their exploitation levels. In particular, leaders with opportunistic traits never welcome feedback from their followers because they regard such a move as a way of criticizing them. This trait depicts them not only as reactive but also people who may never be liable for any mistake they make. As a result, the
Supporters of relativism believe that morality in the objective sense does not exist. The moral norms adopted in society are not obligatory for adherence and execution. In absolute terms, the concepts of evil and good are nothing more than fiction. In this regard, researcher Porus noted that moral relativism could easily degenerate into permissiveness (Bush and Moss, 2020). Moreover, people who adhere to this point of view can be perceived as the ones trying to devalue moral norms to the lowest possible level, will not attempt to seek compromises and negotiate on mutually beneficial terms. On the contrary, objectivism states that there is right and wrong that do not depend on someone’s opinions or other factors. In this sense, moral standards are believed to be propounded and everlasting, not created by humans. There are many philosophical variations and interpretations of objectivism, but the key idea lies in proclaiming one genuine truth. This evidently opposes the concept of relativism in every aspect (Bush and Moss, 2020). Objectivism, however, admits that some moral norms may change, but at thy core, any rules and standards evolve around an unaltered understanding of bad and good. I find relativism more convincing despite some flaws it contains. Although absolute relativity often signals the absence of a moral and ethical core and is thus unreliable, the theory of relativism has more realistic features. Every day we face elections, the result of which often cannot be called correct or not. Most people, in principle, always try to act ethically, but even then, their actions can be perceived negatively. You will not please everyone precisely because, despite some existing ideas about good and evil, you make decisions that pass through the prism of experience, psychological characteristics of a person, circumstances, and weighing many factors. I find objectivism too utopian an ultimatum, which seeks to simplify morality while threatening it with a distorted view of reality. Reference Bush, L. S., & Moss, D. (2020). Misunderstanding Metaethics: Difficulties Measuring Folk Objectivism and Relativism. Diametros , 17 (64).
Introduction Terrorist threats as one of the urgent problems in modern society pose a danger not only due to potentially serious consequences but also the variety of attack methods. Today, extremists resort to many opportunities to carry out their criminal activities with the help of different resources, and the development of technologies is one of the stimulating factors. Due to the variety of threats, there is a classification of hazards in accordance with a special CBRN system – chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear dangers. Each of these types involves individual countermeasures and protections because the agents of the CBRN categories affect differently. In order to assess the possible implications of danger and specific countermeasures, the biological category will be considered, including its features and manifestations. The purpose of this work is to describe a biological terrorist threat through the introduction of a smallpox toxin in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by the assessment of potentially effective countermeasures. This type of extremist danger may defeat a large area, and collaboration, along with the use of highly efficient technological equipment to identify and eliminate the consequences of such an attack, is essential. Selected CBRN Agent Background As a selected biological threat agent, smallpox toxin will be considered. According to Tharratt and Albertson (2016), although today, this virus is only found in laboratories in the USA and Russia, the danger of infection is not diminished. The reason for this is that smallpox is transmitted through the air, and the incubation period is about 45 days, which makes it difficult to assess toxin leakage immediately (Tu, 2017). The governments of the leading countries of the world express concerns about the possibility of applying the causative agents of dangerous infections that can cause large-scale epidemics. As Johnson and Nolan (2016) note, large US pharmaceutical companies receive government orders for the production of smallpox vaccines. Moreover, according to the authors, despite the fact that more than 20 years have passed since the announcement of the complete elimination of smallpox as a disease, this illness still poses a significant threat (Johnson & Nolan, 2016). Specialists put this virus in the first place on the list of the most dangerous infections. Therefore, biological terrorism with the use of this agent is extremely dangerous from the standpoint of defeating the population. When assessing the extent of the defeat by the given biological terrorism agent, it is essential to clarify some historical facts about it that may explain its danger. Valdes and Valdes (2018) mention that it was probably smallpox that completely destroyed the Inca and Aztec civilizations after the Spanish conquistadors brought the virus into the New World. Despite significant advances in medicine, various strains of this pathological disease exist today. The carriers of many of them are animals, and it is hard to limit people’s contact with the livestock that supposed
Despite a decline in coronavirus-related emissions, Earth’s carbon dioxide levels have reached record peaks. The lock-down has lowered emissions of many toxins, including carbon dioxide and greenhouse gasses. However, the elevated CO2 concentration results from the cumulative current and past emissions. Le Quéré et al. argue that the projected reduction in day-to-day CO2 emissions during this pandemic period corresponds to the emission level in 2006 (652). However, the carbon dioxide concentration levels keep rising despite the effort of the global society to reduce it. The increasing numbers of automobiles release greenhouse fumes into the air. Almost 26% of all the US global heating emissions come from its transportation sector, including vehicles, trucks, aircraft, trains, ships, and freight (Chapman 355). Thus, environmentalists advocate for behavioral changes amongst the global population to reduce the adversities associated with the elevated concentration of CO2. Specifically, Chapman argues that a significant modal change to public transport is vital to minimize CO2 emissions from road transport (357). Moreover, although policies are needed to promote the shift to other transportation modes, the enlightened author adds that they might fail as well unless the global countries expend sufficient investment. Notably, Freije et al. contend that every member of society needs to know the complex nature of CO2 concentration to ensure that they oversee the reduction of it (14). Other than enacting policies against the careless emission of CO2, all the entrusted stakeholders need to have vast knowledge about the complex nature of these gases. Companies are investing in green technology to minimize the emission of CO2 into the atmosphere. Corporations such as The Coca-Cola syndicate and other goal-oriented businesses uphold the corporate social responsibility’s (CSR) principles (Kolk and Pinkse 214). Successful business people advocate for renewable energy sources to safeguard society members from the adversities associated with the increasing carbon dioxide concentration. International bodies such as the European Nations and other humanitarian organizations pledge their support to the various endeavors invested in reducing the gas concentration (Alola et al. 313). Thus, companies in this modern era should invest in green technology to help mitigate the adversities associated with greenhouse gas emissions. In conclusion, the levels of carbon dioxide concentration are on the rise despite the global society’s efforts to cut it. Other than the increasing number of motors, the society’s ignorance makes the society members suffer the adversities associated with the extreme weather conditions. Thus, global stakeholders need to invest their
An oyster, the species, which has existed since time immemorial, has now become extinct. In fact, we have to admit that it has practically died out, being unable to survive the twentieth century. Our native oyster, Crassostrea virginicus, seems to have entirely disappeared. The question arises what the reason for this ecological catastrophe is and what is more important if it could have been averted. Just one hundred years ago, oysters were practically thriving near the Easter coasts of the United States but due to such factors as global warming, overfishing, the rise in water temperature, and naturally increased pollution (it is probably the key factor), the total amount of the oyster population reduced by ninety-five percent. As far as the reasons are concerned, we can single out the following ones. First, oysters natural habitat is continuously destroyed; perhaps this issue requires further explanation. According to the research “Temperature tolerance in the oyster, Crassostrea Virginia, is affected by cadmium,” conducted by Marine Research Center, the species is extremely vulnerable to the rise in water temperature, and cadmium of the heavy met
Introduction Catfish and Mandala: A Two-Wheeled Voyage Through the Landscape and Memory of Vietnam is a book authored by Andrew X. Pham and printed by Flamingo in 1999. The book is a semi autobiographical narration of Andrew’s own life, with hints pointing at his future. The book is narrative in nature and begins when Andrew, fed up with his job as an aerospace engineer in San Francisco, quits his job, takes his bicycle and sets off on a journey that takes him to his native country: Vietnam. He begins the expedition at the Gold Gate Bridge and bikes north along the US Coast, as he moves along, he meets other travelers encounters the steep climbs into Oregon and Washington, and finally reaches Seattle, Washington. This brings him to the end of his US leg of the journey. He stays there for three weeks and after failing to find a cheap boat ride to Japan, takes a plane to Japan. He flies to Saigon, then moves to Hanoi and bikes back. The dangers of these odd journeys are remarkable, but within the levels of standard travel writing. So is the self-criticism for partaking in such ventures. Throughout the book, we get a glimpse of Pham’s earlier life. The flee by boat is close and fascinating. His depiction of his father in a concentration camp (he was freed before officers found out he was a propaganda officer) finds support in the Indonesian refugee imprisonment camps. There is a chilling account of a jade polisher, who kills himself due to the depression of not being received into a host nation (Pham, pp. 64). Pham’s narration touches on many aspects of his life: his personal experience growing up as a Viet-kieu (a Vietnamese who grows up in another country), his confusion over his bi-cultural nature and how people express their feelings concerning the Vietnam War upon him; the instances of self –hatred, besides instances of cultural grace and bewilderment. He returned to his motherland for several reasons, but mainly to resolve his past and to help him allay the pain he felt upon his ‘sister’s’ suicide. Catfish and Mandala is a smooth mix of travelogue and memoir: Pham merges stories of his family’s escape and settlement in America with steep mountain climbs on his bike, the reunion with several family members and meeting friends of different nationalities while on his bicycle; his own family’s complex and painful background with the harsh livelihood that the Vietnamese face presently. He takes a pessimistic position towards his time in Vietnam: he is rejected and ridiculed by the natives, fleeced by government officers, and has a violent encounter with disgruntled men after they discovered that he is a Viet-kieu. The encounter with native Vietnamese is repeated in the book and sounds amusing, especially when the natives approach him thinking he is a Korean or Japanese visitor, but how drastic things change when he speaks fluent Vietnamese, and in one instance, he coolly attempted, unsuccessfully, to walk past as a Korean businessman to avert a violent confrontation. Dur
Introduction As an expected federal subcontractor, our organization seeks to ensure that it fully complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity requirements before accepting to enter into a contract with the main federal contractor, a company that has been one of our faithful customers. Our organization recognizes the fact that all the mandated provisions under the EEO originate from the American laws that pertain to the discrimination and civil rights acts as well as from the federal contract regulations (Felsberg, 2005). Therefore, the purpose of analyzing and developing a comprehensive analysis of the EEO requirement is to ensure that the organization has a comprehensive affirmative action plan in order to avoid any case of discrimination when the offer for subcontracting is accepted. The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive and critical analysis of the additional EEO compliance that impacts the organization as a federal subcontractor. This paper also discusses the important components of the affirmative action plan by expanding the organizational goal-setting. Moreover, it discusses the process of relating the affirmative action goals to the organizational strategic plan for human resources. Critical Analysis of the EEO Compliance for the Federal Subcontractors The initial issue to consider is the determination of whether the company is covered under the EEO specifications or not. Noteworthy, the company is a non-construction organization with more than 50 employees and is considering taking a federal subcontract worth more than $50,000, which means that it is covered and should develop a comprehensive Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) to ensure equal employment opportunities when the contract is in progress (Felsberg, 2005). Within the planned AAP, the first section relates to the compliance with the Executive Order 11246 (E.O 11246) that prohibits federal subcontractors from discriminating in employment decisions based on human characteristics and differences such as race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sex and color. This order specifies that the company is to take favorable actions to guarantee that there is equal opportunity in all aspects of its employment. Therefore, the company’s AAP should be based on this order and will seek to comply with all the other requirements under different statutes and regulations that impact on its proposed subcontracting b
Ford Motor Company presents a clear and concise business strategy that consists of four key elements. In particular, the company strives to improve people’s lives, strengthen the bonds between communities, and make our planet healthier ( Ford , “Our Purpose”). Therefore, it is important to hire employees who will be committed to these elements of corporate strategy. Aligning their talent with the company’s strategy would demand clear communication; as such, an HR specialist must recruit capable people and build an atmosphere of trust and cooperation among them. In addition, the employees must be motivated — in this regard, it would be necessary to maintain high job satisfaction rates through friendliness, fairness, and adequate pay for their work. These tasks are accomplished on multiple levels within the typical HR Department. For instance, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics offers two variants of the HR Department job positions: Human Resources specialist and Human Resources manager. The HR specialist screens candidates conduct interviews and introduce new employees to their professional roles ( U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics , “Human Resources Specialists”). The HR manager operates on a strategic level by planning, coordinating, and directing recruitment efforts for the whole organization ( U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics , “Human Resources Managers”). Consequently, the HR manager is usually required to have several years of experience in a related occupation and receives considerably higher pay. Given these facts, I would prefer the position of an HR manager since it offers better pay and implies significant influence over matters critical for the company’s future. However, a realistic assumption tells me that one has to work for at least several years as an HR specialist to acquire the skills and competencies necessary for an HR manager. Regarding Ford, Human Resource Management (HRM) can be used to enhance the competitive advantage associated with diversity and inclusion. Most importantly, diversity will bring no good if the objectives and goals are not set. Therefore, Ford should provide all employees with an explanation of the benefits that diversity brings to them and the company. Furthermore, it would be useful to eliminate any remaining non-merit-based status differences between the demographic groups in the organization as possible (Guillaume et al.). According to the One Ford truth of Ford’s corporate culture, all company employees should rely on, respect, and care for each other ( Ford , “One Ford”). Therefore, removing the existing status differences would bolster unity among the employees and strengthen their loyalty to the company. Finally, it is possible to highlight specific ways of increasing Ford’s workplace diversity levels. Workplace diversity provides a valuable competitive advantage in the modern globalized economy, as it helps synergize employees’ skills and competencies (Tamunomiebi and John-Eke 263). In this regard, Ford m