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Highly effective project teams can achieve amazing results at work. However, when a team represents a wide variety of ethnic groups who are hostile to each other, the manager should know how to build a good relationship in a multi-ethnic team. Scientists claim that humor in the workplace when used correctly by the manager, improves the efficiency and productivity of project teams, changes human behavior, and creates a high-performance environment. A sense of humor is among the most important qualities of a qualified project manager. A good manager, in addition to knowledge of the organizational and technical aspects of work, should master the key skills of working with people. After all, the success of any project depends on the well-coordinated actions of the entire team (Englund & Bucero, 2019). Proper humor is capable of breathing new life into a stalled project. Therefore, Brian should make a good mood at work a priority. A welcoming, creative environment is an important factor in the workplace. If the atmosphere is tense, unfriendly, toxic, or even hostile, productivity will be low. Thus, Brian should create a cheerful work environment, that is, an environment in which people can show their best qualities. If he adds a bit of humor to his communication with the team, it will sparkle with new shades and will have a great effect. Humor will facilitate the overall interpretation of events, emphasize understanding between team members, and create a sense of equality (Englund & Bucero, 2019). A proper joke, understandable for all ethnic groups, can set off a chain of witty remarks about a situation, giving the participants a sense of unity within the team. It can also provide an opportunity to look at the situation in a new way (Englund & Bucero, 2019). Humor instills confidence in one’s strength when faced with problems or stressful events, and also helps to focus on the positive, rather than failures and difficulties. Humor has a positive effect on individual and team productivity. A leader who knows how to laugh at himself is respected and loved. Humor can help reduce hostility, relieve tension, and positively accept criticism, avoiding over-escalating emotions. It can be used to present a situation in a positive light, highlighting points that help to remind everyone of common interests. It can help to reduce the negative effects of stress, allow the employees to relax a little. Humor encourages generating innovative ideas and overcoming challenges, as well as increasing team motivation. Reference Englund, R., & Bucero, A. (2019). The complete project manager: Integrating people, organizational, and technical skills. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Music festivals are important components of society because they encourage people to bring out the best of their abilities in songs and dances. The festivals allow the participants and the audience to interact in an environment where entertainment as well as values can be exchanged freely. Scholars have argued that music is a vital component of education. This is the major motivation for the design of this school music festival concert. The vision of this festival is to represent the interests of secondary school students to allow them express their abilities in singing, dancing and other performance related areas. The festival therefore is well placed to empower participating students within the town to ensure that they improve on their abilities in performing and singing. Therefore, the festival aims at making schools establish a program within their school timetables, which can guide teachers and students wishing to participate. The timetables help students identify ways through which they can register for these activities (Education World 2011, p. 1). The festival concert requires a lot of participation by educational administrators, government authorities, school music teachers and other professional bodies who can provide support on how a successful project can be effectively implemented. School administrators would be relied upon to help in designing music festival program in order to ensure that time allocated to school curriculum is not negatively affected by students performing in the music activities. The festival would seek to include the views of school administrators, music teachers and relevant bodies that have expertise in music festivals. This would ensure that activities are conducted in the best way possible since they require active school participation. A feasibility study would be carried out to determine the probability of carrying out the festival annually, especially on programs that are to be part of the festivals in which the participating schools and students can specialize. (Shapiro 2009, p. 90) It would be vital to carry out a study across the town to determine the activities and the events that can be co-opted to be part of the festivals so that schools are given various categories to compete with one another. The initial categories that can be used would be limited to songs and dance and the participants within these categories would have to ensure that there is a message which is relayed from the songs they participate in. The schools woul
Introduction It is estimated that thousands of persons bracketed in the ‘poor’ sector of society go to jail annually in the United States without having spoken to a lawyer (Parker). On the other hand, those who are rich can hire the best possible lawyers, who in turn can get their clients acquitted at any cost – always financial of course. There have been several high-profile cases in the recent past that lend substances to this observation. Examples of the case Singing sensation Michael Jackson was repeatedly accused of child molestation. Each time when it seemed that the singer would, at last, receive a stringent sentence, he used his vast wealth as a magic wand to wriggle free, paying his alleged victims huge sums to withdraw their accusations and refuse to testify against him. For example, Jackson paid a $ 2.4 million settlement to the son of a Neverland maid in 1990. In another case, he paid Jordan Chandler a $ 20 million settlement in 1993 (Spilbor). American National Football League star Ray Anthony ‘Ray’ Lewis was accused of murdering Jacinth Baker and Richard Lollar on January 31, 2001. Ray’s lawyer arranged with the prosecuting attorney to drop the murder accusation against his client and replace it instead with a minor misdemeanor charge. Ray was eventually sentenced to mere one-year probation, that too without surveillance and restriction. Ray went on to pay unrevealed amounts as settlement to the families of Lollar and Baker in April 2004, thus effectively preventing them from initiating any further litigation against him. A third example is the case of another American National Football League star – O.J. Simpson. At the end of high-profile legal proceedings that was highlighted by the media all over the world, Simpson’s lawyer Yale Galanter saw to it that his client was cleared of charges of murdering his ex-wife Nicole and her male companion Ron Goldman in 1994. Galanter was instrumental in getting Simpson’s case relegated to a civil court which declared him liable for the deaths of the two persons and ordered him to pay $ 38 million to the estate of Ron Goldman and $ 24.7 million to the Brown family of Nicole (International Herald Tribune). The perilous predicament of poor people in the U.S. unable to spend for their legal defense is best highlighted by the James Thomas case. Thomas was interned in the Louisiana penitentiary while waiting to undergo a formal trial for the 1996 murder of a Baton Rouge man – a crime Thomas insisted he was never guilty of. When his trial finally took place, the jurors acquitt
In the modern world the European Union commands a formidable and significant portion of the international market. A country that would be interested in sharing a significant portion of the international market should deem it important to join the European Union. The economical integration of the European Union is very advantageous to many countries that are in the vast European region. A country being included means that it enters the single market in the European and this means that it will trade with other rich nations in the European continent and also increase its exports to the rich nations. The country will also benefit from the free movement of capital withing the Union and this increases the countries foreign direct investment in their countries. The common economical policies will also help the country in ensuring that it benefits from the Union in such ways as agricultural policies and industrial policies where the country stands the chance of being funded by the Union to run its industries and agricultural sector. The country will also benefit from the reduced volatility of the exchange rates. The main advantage of entering into the Union is ensuring that the country will integrate more with the Western European countries which will see to it that the country will have the benefit of raising the standard of living of its citizens and also the country being offered a platform for a long term economical growth. Hindrances to country joining the European Union The European Union requires that for a country to be a member, the country needs to make some economic reforms that will adhere to the Union’s requirements. To many countries this is not acceptable because some of the reforms could be very costly for the country. This means that the country would have to leave behind many economic structures of the country. This means that the country would have to suffer economically before fully integrating the Union’s reform and hence many countries have shied away from joining the European Union. Some of the reforms that they require are to change the currency from the national currency to the Euro and this is not acceptable to many countries. Many economies in the European continent have been stabilized by the current currency they have and a good example is Bulgaria. This have limited the number of countries that can join the European Union. Cultural diversity problems in the European Union Presently the European Union have been culturally unified on various fronts which include sports, politics, citizenship, language and education. However, it is important to note that the European Union members have a huge similarity in terms of the above cultural aspects especially the We
Introduction Memory is often associated with remembering past events or information learned. It is the ability to recall and utilize information or a skill learnt at an earlier period. Matlin (2012) defines knowledge as the information stored in our memory, the cognitive functioning of our memory and the ability to utilize the acquired information. This description implies that memory constitutes only the conscious awareness of past events. When browsing or playing video games, the brain is bombarded with a plethora of information and images, which reduce the brain’s ability to retain much information (Douvtlle, 2009). Much of the information is retained in the subconscious memory. Memory is an essential part of our daily life. Thus, it is important to identify memory strategies that suit different content or scenarios. For the writer of this paper self-reference, episodic memory, procedural memory and semantic memory are most useful memory strategies. Understanding the different memory strategies helps one to evaluate and predict his or her learning or performance on a particular memory task. Self-reference Effects According to Matlin (2012) self-reference occurs when a person remembers information that has relevance to the self. The writer of this paper easily recalls events that, in some way, relate to him. For example, whenever the writer encounters a new item in a shop like a pair of shoes or clothing, the writer first reflects upon his needs and desires before deciding whether to buy the item or not. Thus, the writer’s approach reflects self-reference effect, which enhances a person’s ability to remember information associated with the self. In light of this, Sandoz (2005) notes that psychotherapists often use mental images of particular items to enhance focus on personal traits in relation to the event. This facilitates one’s memory to remember desirable or undesirable personal attributes. Self-reference effects also work for the writer of this paper especially when learning new information. Often, the writer tends to connect any new content with old known content. This helps the writer to remember things by relating them with his perception or prior knowledge on the topic. For example, regarding master content taught in class, the writer of this paper relates it with what they have already learned in class. Besides personal knowledge, the writer relates new information with personal experiences to enhance his long-term memory. The writer tends to have a better memory of information that relate with his personal experiences. For example, when learn
Corporate summary Company name McDonald’s Corporation Mission Statement McDonald’s brand mission is ‘to be our customers’ favorite place and way to eat’ (AboutMcDonalds.com). McDonald’s statement of purpose states that the company aims to be the best in the world at offering its customers quick service restaurant experience. In order to do so, McDonald’s strives to deliver excellent service, cleanliness, quality and value. The ultimate goal is to make every customer leave the restaurant smiling. Industry area McDonald’s is in the fast food industry. It is the world’s largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants. Major products or services McDonald’s main product is fast food. Their main categories of food are chicken, salads, breakfast, beverages, burgers & sandwiches and snacks, sides & deserts. Head office and the geographic area served by the company McDonald’s was founded in 1955 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Its current headquarters address is 2111 McDonald’s Dr., Oak Brook, IL 60523. The company has franchises in over 120 countries across the globe, with over a thousand franchises each in countries like the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, France and the United Kingdom. 2009 Revenue In the three months that ended 30 th March 2009, the company’s net income was $979.5 million, down from $985 million over the same period in 2008. Press Release and Article Summary Press Release On 19 th October, 2011, McDonald’s announced that it had become a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). This was in line with its intention to use only RSPO-certified Palm Oil in all its restaurants and franchises by 2015. McDonald’s is committed to using only sustainable ingredients such as palm oil. Already, palm oil is used in McDonald’s restaurants as frying oil within the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. This move is in line with it
Introduction This paper will discuss the role of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) in the Management of Persons with a Laryngectomy both before and after the Laryngectomy. The Alternative possible methods employed to enable a person with a laryngectomy to speak are also discussed, and the Techniques employed by the Speech-Language Pathologist in assisting Persons with a Laryngectomy. An SLP is professionally trained to help people with various speech problems. Laryngectomy involves the surgical removal of a person’s larynx, which is the ‘voice box’ from the neck. The larynx connects the nose, mouth, and lungs. The vocal folds necessary for speech are also situated in the larynx. Persons who have had a complete Laryngectomy, with their airway redirected to a stoma (a hole in the neck) from the lungs have to breathe differently, and also require a new source of sound than they had before they had their larynx removed. Thus, there will be many changes after a person has undergone a Laryngectomy Alternatives The most important change for most Laryngectomees is the communication challenges posed by an inability to speak. “There are 3 possibilities to enable a person with a laryngectomy to speak. The first and easiest to use is an artificial larynx (AL). The AL is an electronic device held with one hand and is placed directly on the neck or a tube is placed in the mouth. The person pushes a button and articulates speech as before surgery. It is the easiest and quickest to learn and is most often used directly following surgery. The drawback is that it has a robotic sound and runs on battery.” (Frowen, J., & Perry, A. p.394) Another possibility is for the person to start using esophageal speech. The third alternative for voice restoration is by creating a tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) Although there are some Speech-Language Pathologists who have little or no experience in assisting people who have had a Laryngectomy, there are some with special training in assisting Laryngectomees and as such, are proficient at assisting Laryngectomees. Most Speech pathologists do not get enough academic exposure to Laryngectomy and people with a Laryngectomy during their university education. “A survey carried out by Melvin, Frank, and Robinson suggested that many speech pathologists indicated they felt unprepared to work in the area of Laryngectomy and required further training, clinical exposure, and coursework to improve their skills in this area. It is suggested that speech pathologists dealing with a Laryngectomy
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a fabric that can simultaneously harvest energy from both sunshine and motion. According to researchers, combining two types of electricity generation into one textile paves the way for developing garments that could provide their own source of energy to power devices such as smart phones or global positioning systems. “This hybrid power textile presents a novel solution to charging devices in the field from something as simple as the wind blowing on a sunny day,” commented Zhong Lin Wang, a Regents professor in the Georgia Tech School of Materials Science and Engineering. Flexible, breathable and light weight To make the fabric, Wang’s team used a commercial textile machine to weave together solar cells constructed from lightweight polymer fibres with fibre-based triboelectric nanogenerators. Triboelectric nanogenerators use a combination of the triboelectric effect and electrostatic induction to generate small amount of electrical power from mechanical motion such as rotation, sliding or vibration. Wang envisions that the new fabric, which is 320 micrometres thick woven together with strands of wool, could be integrated into tents, curtains or wearable garments. “The fabric is highly flexible, breathable, light weight and adaptable to a range of uses,” Wang said. Use of polymer materials Fibre-based triboelectric nanogenerators are said to capture the energy created when certain materials become electrically charged after they come into moving contact with a different material. For the sunlight-harvesting part of the fabric, Wang’s team used photoanodes made in a wire-shaped fashion that could be woven together with other fibres. “The backbone of the textile is made of commonly-used polymer materials that are inexpensive to make and environmentally friendly,” Wang said. “The electrodes are also made through a low cost process, which makes it possible to use large-scale manufacturing.” Next steps In one of their experiments, Wang’s team used a fabric only about the size of a sheet of office paper and attached it to rod like a small colourful flag. Rolling down the windows in a car and letting the flag blow in the wind, the researchers were able to generate significant power from a moving car on a cloudy day. The researchers also measured the output by a 4 by 5-centimetre piece, which charged up a 2 mF commercial capacitor to 2 volts in one minute under sunlight and movement. “That indicates it has a decent capability of working even in a harsh environment,” Wang said. While early tests indicate the fabric can withstand repeated and rigorous use, researches will be looking into its long-term durability. Next steps also include further optimizing
Introduction Writing skills are influenced by the nature of the information and targeted audience. Same as writing style, length of writing is determined by the nature of the message in terms of content and the need for an in-depth explanation. This analytical treatise attempts to review improvements in my writing skills over the last five years. The analysis is based on Evan Thomas’ video and Unit 5 Journal. Reflection on Thomas’ Video and Unit 5 Journal As opined by Thomas, good writing skills revolve around the aspects of clarity and the use of simple language that can be understood by the targeted audience (Thomas, 2010). Therefore, unnecessary rigidity on the adherence to grammar rules is but a myth since the aim of the whole process is to communicate in a way best understood by a target audience. Clarity is the first and most important ingredient to effective communication in writing. It secures the attention of the reader and keeps the reader interested in the topic of discussion. Therefore, Thomas notes that the aim should be directed towards brevity which was a serious challenged I experienced in writing (Thomas, 2010). As opined by Thomas, lengthy, complicated constructions, and unwieldy sentences are an instant communication barrier since they infringe effective concepts. Unwieldy sentences also bore a reader (Thomas, 2010). Brevity enables a reader to grasp the communicative idea within the shortest time possible without having to unnecessarily strain. At the beginning of the class, I used to write very long and ambiguous paragraphs. Thomas notes that occasional and exceptional long or very short paragraphs will give balance, class, and color to the piece. However, a writer is at liberty to use longer sentences especially in expertise writing and explaining complex phenomena as was discussed in the Unit 5 Journal. Therefore, a well-written document should be concise, unambiguous, and clear (Thomas, 2010). Personal Reflection This semester has been instrumental in developing my writing, critical, and analytical skills. I have tackled several assignments across the semester which allowed me to intrinsically display my creative and critical writing skills. The first paper I wrote was during the first week of the semester. Upon finishing the rough draft, which consisted of over thirty events, I decided to narrow down these occurrences in a second draft and introduce the aspect of flow and sentence connectivity. At the beginning of this unit, I had not acquired the skills such as accuracy, clarity, fairness, and style mentioned by Thomas as essential in the determination of an effectively written piece. The challenges involved in collecting the relevant information alone made writing this assignment a gruel some experience. The most difficult part in the compilation of the work done in a group was the editing and selection of information to include in the final co