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Introduction The success of any company depends on the ability of its human resources to implement its goals. Today, many companies are striving to achieve their goals by hiring competent staff and motivating them to execute their tasks (Wheelan 2012, p. 23). It is difficult for many companies to develop an efficient working environment because they do not have proper strategies (Lawler & Boudreau 2012, p. 59). Therefore, managers have a significant role in creating an efficient working environment. This report discusses issues to be considered when developing an effective working environment. Recruitment of Employees Recruitment is an important aspect of human resource administration. It plays a crucial role in shaping the effectiveness of an organization because it facilitates the selection of appropriate human resources. Competent workers usually contribute to efficiency in business. Thus, recruitment of qualified personnel is the first important task in creating an efficient working environment (Lawler & Boudreau 2012, pp. 89-90). A company should consider the following when hiring new workers. Job applicants must have relevant skills needed by an organization. They should also have enough experience. In this case, a web development agency plans to hire fifteen employees to boost its workforce. It requires workers with the following qualifications. First, candidates should have adequate experience in computer science and web development skills. Second, they should have good communication skills. Third, they should be able to demonstrate creativity in web development activities. Training of Workers The orientation of new employees leads to an efficient working environment because of the following reasons. First, it enables workers to learn the goals, products, and rules of an organization (Lawler & Boudreau 2012, pp. 112-113). Therefore, orientation mitigates expenses and losses that can be incurred due to lack of orientation. Second, it enables employees to know their responsibilities, compensation, and benefits. Third, new workers can be taught occupation health and safety measures during an orientation program (Lawler & Boudreau 2012, pp. 98-99). After recruiting fifteen employees, this company will organize an orientation program. In the first phase of the orientation, the recruits will be taught organizational goals and policies to make them conversant with the rules of the company. Second, they will be informed about their terms of service and remuneration. In the second phase of the orientation, the new employees will be taught various skills in web development. They will be in
Before his arrival to the USA in 1915, Marcel Duchamp was willing to make some alterations to the manner and method of his painting. He was inclined to continue the cubists’ traditions. However, he intended to develop his painting in a different way. Thus, he proceeded further. His desire resulted in “Nude Descending the Staircase.” As a matter of fact, the painting was rooted from an illustration dated 1911 which Duchamp had made for one of the poems which were written by Laforgue. Duchamp was willing to make illustrations for more of his poems. Nevertheless, he managed to finish only three pictures. Duchamp admitted that he did not really like the poems, but he adored the manner in which the poet named his creations. In the drawing which preceded, there was a person who was on the way downstairs. The painting “Nude Descending the Staircase” demonstrates the same plot. Duchamp did not accept that the painting under discussion was anyhow connected with futurism. He asserted that despite it appeared at the same time, the drawing which it was based on had been made earlier. Besides, he stated that he did not keep in touch and communicate much with other painters in spite of admitting knowing them. Duchamp was willing to rely on cubism so as to demonstrate a non-dynamic movement. His aim was to make lines reduced. He realized that he could apply some dots and other geometry in his paintings to reduce lines, too. This was the manner in which his further paintings were made. The artist did not consider his style as abstract. Moreover, he rejected any relation of it to futurism. He called the latter “impressionism of the mechanical world.” It failed to become gripping for Duchamp. He thought that the name was more important that the manner. Apart from that, he wanted his paintings to attain his own goals. He wanted everyone to reflect on his paintings but not merely watch them. Therefore, he acknowledged that the arts were supposed to provide food for thoughts. Actually, as Duchamp stated, before the 18th century, the painting was aimed to make the viewers think. In the 19th century, the concept changed, and the painting became “physical,” which was reinforced later. Such a state of affairs was opposed by Dada, which Duchamp supported since he wanted to break free from the prison of modern viewpoints on the arts in particular and life in general. Duchamp highlighted a purgative character of Dada. He was willing to contribute to it. He comprehended that modern painting had neither philosophy nor freedom. He borrowed some features of cubism but struggled for conceptual development. What is more, he wanted to apply 3D-dimensions in his paintings. As for Duchamp’s preferences of those times, he liked Brisset and Roussel due to their creative insanity. Brisset was a linguist, whereas Roussel was treated as a poet. Roussel influenced Duchamp in “La Mariée Mise à Nue par ces Célibaraires, même.” Duchamp tended to think that it was unusual for an artist to be affected by a poet. Ho
The story basically revolves around the relationship between a Japanese emperor and a lady who worked in his precinct. From the outset, the story presents the lady as one with uniquely good looks such that her association with the emperor was constantly looked at with jealousy from the other women that the emperor associated with. The story takes a different turn as the beautiful lady gives birth to the emperor’s son and then tragically loses her life living the emperor in an unending state of sorrow. The story reveals a lot about the Japanese traditional social organization. The author makes us aware of the different rankings among citizens based on the roles that their parents had been assigned by the state. For instance, the royalties are highly ranked and even believed to be better looking than the commoners. As such, individuals from a lower class, such as the commoners, are not allowed to interact in marital interactions with individuals from higher classes. This is actually the reason why the relationship between the emperor and the young lady is received with a lot of rejection. The story presents the Japanese culture as one based on order with each individual assigned a particular place in society from the time they are born. For instance, the Minister of Left’s daughter is required to marry Genji even before Genji has abandoned his childhood, and both her father and the emperor ensure that this comes to be. Most of the story is set within the palace and it tries to bring to light the goings on among the royalties especially since it focuses on the relationships between individuals. The reader can clearly establish that the practice of polygamy was generally accepted among the individuals of higher classes. The emperor has several women living under his roof and he summons whoever he chooses for romantic encounters. The same applies for the Minister of Left. From Genji’s grandmother’s account of her life with her husband, it is clear that she was his only wife. This, though not clearly presented, suggests that commoners and individuals from lowly classes were not allowed to take more than one wife. From the way the story unfolds, the author is clearly trying to illustrate the importance of love in society. He (the author) constantly reminds us of the emperor’s anguish over the loss of the love of his life. The emperor does not find solace in many of the women who come to keep him company and this goes on until he is presented with a young lady whose resemblance to his departed lover is uncanny. The same applies to Genji, who gets married to a very beautiful woman but still chooses to focus his attention on Fujitsubo-his father’s wife. It is sad that Genji and Fujitsubo cannot be together because of the latter’s association with the emperor but the author successfully shows us just how true love cannot be shaken. The author also tries to show how death’s hand renders a cruel end to a beautiful life. Genji’s would probably have had a better childhood if his mother was alive. His grandmother stays with him in the early day’s of his mother’s death but her state of affairs
Introduction Chris has a difficult decision to make considering the number of people that can be affected by his decision. Consequently, Chris can use the stakeholder theory when he is making his decision. His actions are supposed to do the greatest good to the majority. If Chris decides to ignore the matter and keep quiet, the buildup of the pergarectizine (PRTZ ) chemical can lead to devastating health consequences for several people who reside around Comfy Cove. However, there is no evidence that this can happen because all available records prove otherwise. Nevertheless, Chris is tasked with the responsibility of making sure that Comfy Cove’s boating and fishing industries, as well as the environment, are not jeopardized by the activities of his company. The stakeholders of Frazier Chemical Incorporated (FCI) are obviously outnumbered by the population of Comfy Cove and Chris’s decision should favor the residents. Main Body Using the rights theory, Chris can choose to turn a blind eye to the incident by arguing that the stakeholders of FCI have as much right to use the resources of Comfy Cove just as the rest of the population. In addition, all evidence shows that the activities of the industry have done no harm to Comfy Cove yet. On the other hand, Chris can argue that everyone who does any activity in Comfy Cove engages in a certain form of environmental degradation. For instance, boat makers use wood and other materials and this contributes to negative effects on the local environment. Consequently, FCI has the right to use the resources of Comfy Cove whilst contributing to the economic development of the area just as the boat builders and the fishermen are. Chris can report the matter or decide to keep quiet if he bases his decisions on the justice theory. On one hand, Chris can argue that the benefits of having the FCI’s operations outweigh its environmental risks. Therefore, because available evidence indicates that FCI has not had any noticeable effects on the environment, its operations in the area are justifiable. On the other hand, Chris can report the activities of the company using the argument that the harm that the industry can do to Comfy Cove’s environment is not justifiable. The actions of FCI have enormous benefits for its stakeholders while none are passed on to the population of Comfy Cove. Consequently, Chris should report the activities of his company because there is no fair distribution of benefits and burdens between FCI and the population of Comfy Cove. Chris can decide to report the activities of FCI based on the theory of categorical imperative. For instance, if all companies flouted environmental rules, the whole manufacturing industry would become chaotic. Therefore, it does not matter whether there is evidence to support the views of the US Environmental Protection Agency, the rules and regulations are meant to maintain order amongst manufacturing industries. Conclusion Chris should consider if his decision was to become t
Introduction The issue of the gun culture across the world has social, historical, and political implications. In the United States, the gun culture is a term used to refer to the Americans’ perception and affection for guns as tools for self-defense, recreation, and sports. The gun culture has different connotations depending on how people intend to use the guns. Conventional knowledge holds that masculinity commands a close relationship with guns and this perception is hinged on the reported cases on the issue. The relationship between men and guns has developed a bond that is evident on many platforms from advertising to the actual usage. For a long time, gun systems have created the impression that firearms are mostly suited for men while marketing has always targeted men, and apparently, guns are the major causes of deaths related to weapons amongst men. This article will argue that the society’s conviction about the threat or actual usage of guns is a constructed notion of masculinity and the message relayed to the public following the use of a firearm is dependent on historical, social, and cultural conditions. This assertion implies that gun use in the United States, is a masculine view linked to self-defense, violence, and force. Historical background The phrase ‘gun culture’ developed from the proliferation of firearms since the early centuries and the association between private ownership of guns and the country’s decision about personal ownership of firearms. 1 Cultural perceptions on firearms in the historical times and its evolution through time created the connotation that guns are designed for men. The American standpoint about the private acquisition of a gun can be traced back to the American Revolutionary War of 1775-1783. From this times, guns’ usage gained momentum through hunting, sporting, and militia activities. During this time, men and women had clearly distinguished roles, with men taking roles outside homes such as participating in the battlefield and protecting the family. On the other hand, women were expected to stay at home and perform household chores, which alienated them from all activities involving firearms. Shooting precision in many rural American societies was not only a necessity, but also it served as a rite of passage for boys transitioning to manhood. With modernization, hunting and sporting using guns only survive due to the historical prestige associated with the gun culture. Literature review As people grow, they learn how to react to different circumstances from those within their environment. In the Western culture, male roles are characterized by aggression, power, and dominance. On the other hand, women roles are linked to subordination, caring, and passivity. Studies have indicated that children start learning their roles as early as two years of age. Parents contribute to masculine development among boys by buying them gun toys and praising them for their ability to
Executive Summary The following paper is a thought experiment, a work in progress that is unfolding as I observe today’s dynamic industries struggle to exploit multiple avenues to respond to customer complains. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of feedback system as one of the mechanism that supports functional element of organizational climate. The study methodology uses a trail group consisting of 35 members from the United States, Philadelphia region dispersed across a variety of demographic location and environments to determine how companies A, B and C quickly respond to their complains. The trial attempted to measure how fast companies A,B, C effectiveness responded to customers’ complains in relation to their defective devices in service industry perspective, and to evaluate the collective processes and outcomes. To effectively measure feedback system performance and satisfaction, the study uses variables that included technical-customer support, action orientation, phone-based technical support and information exchange. Changes in subject cognition were assessed using a series of conceptual model to measure reliability of the results obtained. Results of this study did however demonstrate that companies that engaged in feedback system and actively involved in strategic activities that requires introduction of innovative products and outreach program that mitigate customer problems before they occur reported high returns. Our conclusive results reveal that all the variables that related to feedback system positively linked to customer satisfaction. This study provides evidence of a relationship between effective feedback system in relation to solving customers’ complains and customer satisfaction. Introduction Feedback system remains to be the most significant factor of organisational climate in resolving customer complains. For example, majority of computer companies in the United States continued to expand their products through implementation of effective and up to date feedback system. Since many companies are thriving to survive through the competitive markets, many new and efficient products are such as iPod, Mac, iPhone are being introduced to the markets everyday. These products are reported to be widely successful due to the organisations’ communication system. This requires the organisation to implement effective feedback system with eminent good customer support that quickly responds to customers complains (Kaplan, 2006). The three companies assessment results present us an investigative framework to examine extend to which service firm utilises customer satisfaction data obtained from formal feedback mechanism. The essay further explores the effectiveness of feedback system using a questionnaire methodology to find out the relationship between overall feedback and customer satisfaction in computer companies in the United States (Fred, 2001): Fox, 2004). Literature Review Feedback system Lately, the three companies have been using feedback system for paying out customers w
Semi Standardized and Unstandardized Interviews While examining the situation of food insecurity, the most appropriate time to use the semi standardized or unstandardized interviews would be when the researcher is interested in getting the real situation on the ground regarding how the representative sample views the concept of food security. For instance, while conducting an interview within households, it is more appropriate to either use the semi standardized or unstandardized interviews as they prove to be more informative than the strict standardized interviews. As described by Berg and Lune, (2011), the standardized interviews assume that the next question is known to the researcher which limits the openness of the respondent to the research question. It is this limitation that the use of either semi standardized or fully unstandardized interviews can overcome with ease. The determinants of which type of interviewing method is to be adopted should be fully controlled by the intention of the research being conducted. If the research aims at establishing some already identified variables, then the standardized interviews can be a better option as they have the tendency to remain focused to the original question. However, to get a clear picture of what is on the ground, the unstructured or the semi structured interviewing methods should be adopted. Despite this, there is a personal preference of the semi structured interviews as they the tendency to enforce compliance to the subject matter. Use of Focus Groups Focus groups are appropriate when the researcher is interested in getting the collective view of the subject matter as opposed to the individual views. While conducting a research on food security, it is important to have what the collective group has on the subject as food security can be an issue of single household or a collective issue. If it is only one household or a couple of them, then the data collected will indicate diverging extremes which means that the overall inferences may be hard to interpret. A focus group can help the researcher to gain access to what individuals collectively hold on the situation of food security in their country or locality. Another advantage of focus groups over individual in-depth interviewing is that the latter is free from individual biases, psychological states or personal predispositions. Individual focused interviews are mostly raided with an element of bias due to personality issues. For instance, while researching on the question of food insecurity, the answers may be affected by the individual’s accessibility to food, current situation of food supply to the individual or even the ease the person can get food with. All this personality problems can be tackled by use of a focus group as the main interviewing tool. Dramaturgical/Creative Interviewing Berg and Lune, (2011) assert that interviewees have their own preconceived ideas of certain situations that are to be considered ideal in the society. I
Introduction The academic study of cartoon works is essential to detail psychological analysis because it allows to summarize and assess the applicability of theoretical concepts in practical implementation. The core of this statement is the recognition that contemporary cartoons rarely serve a pure entertainment function but instead aim to educate viewers about specific patterns and qualities. This genre of cinematography is mainly aimed at the children’s audience, which means that the task of the screenwriters is to create such material that would be able to tell the severe emotional problems of the real
Introduction The article The Singer solution to world poverty was written by Peter Singer. Peter Singer has also authored the Animal Liberation (1975) and has served as the editor of the Bioethics Journal. The article compares the lives of people in the developed world represented by America and that of developing world represented by Brazil; It is about a school teacher who sells a young boy for adoption to enable him to earn money to purchase a TV. The school teacher is driven by the desire to enjoy luxury and hence she uses the money to buy a TV set, and this drives her to the comfort she desires. The teacher compares herself to the American people who use their money enjoy unnecessary luxuries, and the money instead could have been used to change the lives of people in the developing world by donations through charities. Dora, poised by the concerns from her neighbor manages to redeem back the child who is considered too old for adoption. The writer argues that the spending behavior of the Americans and the unconventional mode that people from emerging countries use to acquire money both raise moral concerns. This is captured well by philosopher Peter Unger in his book Living high and letting die . The culture of excessive spending in the developed world and poverty in the developing world are both matters of moral concerns. Brief summary of the article The article is captured in the film ‘central station,’ and it is about a Brazilian schoolteacher called Dora who due to the harsh life she experiences decides to sell a young boy for adoption to earn money that will enable her to enjoy life like people in America. According to Dora, her actions are as a result of the hard life she is facing. The article argues that the lifestyle in America is lavish and the excess money could be a utility to the lives of people in developing countries. The writer argues that the lavish spending in America and the unorthodox tactics of making money like the one used by Dora are both moral issues which raise ethical concerns. This is because it is not ethical to consign a live child to death and similarly it is not ethical to ignor