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Currently, a search for adequate employment conditions is a formidable task. While seeking an office position, a person has to consider every aspect of the business, including its location, working conditions, and employee benefits. However, with the rapid development of technologies, people became acquainted with the new employment arrangement model – telecommuting. The current capabilities of technologies and the Internet evolution allowed employees to work from anywhere on the planet, including their homes. This essay will describe the impact of telecommuting on different spheres, discuss its advantages and disadvantages. The Impact of Telecommuting on Energy Conservation, IT Operational Costs, “Green Computing,” and Shifts in Telecommuters’ Lifestyles Telecommuting appears to positively impact energy conservation, IT operational costs and grants working opportunities to people with different lifestyles, such as parents or people with disabilities. As the research states, telecommuting generally allows people to work from home, which reduces office space and, as a result, the expenses associated with the operating costs and the amount of energy use (O’Brien & Aliabadibi, 2020). Consequently, telecommuting aids in energy conservation since there are fewer offices which use energy. Moreover, as people use their computers and do not depend on the company’s technologies, it reduces IT operations costs, making it easier to maintain a business. Furthermore, there would be less use of paper since the documentation will be handled online, making the company more environmentally committed. Therefore, a company would use ‘green computing’, which aids the environment. Telecommuting would also positively impact the people with busy lifestyles, such as parents, since it would allow them to combine work with family more efficiently, without sacrificing one another. As for people with disabilities, telecommuting would enable them to spend less time commuting, use their time efficiently, and feel more comfortable with their condition since they would meet less inconveniences. Design the Business Infrastructure Should Have in The Event of a Disaster Making Access to the Buildings Impossible Employees had to learn to perform in extreme circumstances rather quickly since the worldwide pandemic. The primary way businesses were allowed to function further was through telecommuting. However, if to consider a natural disaster, such as a storm, hurricane, or earthquake, which can occur at any moment and make it impossible to access the building, there are several strategies to consider. First, a company must learn all the risks a
Toyota is one of the leading automotive manufacturers that is famous for its focus on quality and sustainability. The company has received numerous awards, which can be regarded as the acknowledgment of its effort (Toyota, 2016; Golden Peacock Awards®, 2016). I believe the high quality of the products is largely ensured by the self-assessment system used in the organization. According to the Business Excellence Institute (2015), self-assessment is one of the key elements of the production cycle. This procedure enables organizations to detect issues at the stage of development and eliminate them, which reduces costs and ensures quality. The lean production system utilized at Toyota facilities encourages employees to work as a team and focus on continuous improvement (“TMHE Improves Efficiency & Quality,” 2011). Every employee can (and is encouraged) to stop the production cycle at any stage if a defect is detected. The cause of the problem is then identified, and the problem is eliminated. Thus, employees work hard to provide the highest quality as they can be rewarded for detecting a defect and penalized for concealing or causing it. Toyota’s self-assessment system has proved to be effective as Toyota cars are safe and reliable although some issues appeared in the past. The recalls that took place in 2009 were associated with unintended acceleration that could be caused by displaced driver’s mats. Many people can see 2009 recalls as an illustration of certain flaws in the self-assessment system. However, I believe this is only another example of how a company should act in certain situations. It is impossible to predict all issues. However, if some issues occur it is the company’s responsibility to make sure that people will not get hurt and the products will be improved. The self-assessment system involves a meticulous examination of each item by a team of professionals (“Toyota Mirai 2015,” 2015). Some issues can only be revealed during the continuous use of the product. It is also noteworthy that there is a lot of controversy concerning the causes of unintended acceleration as well as the validity of customers’ claims. I believe the self-assessment system is not compromised since the problems that occurred in 2009 are now taken into account, and Toyota employees make sure that possible errors made will not occur again. I believe Toyota has numerous opportunities for improvement via its self-assessment system. The company has developed a comprehensive self-assessment system that ensures the high quality of products and continuous improvement (“2011 new Toyota Yaris video,” 2011). As has been mentioned above, the company’s employees are encouraged to detect any flaws and come up with strategies to eliminate any defects. As far as the continuous improvement is concerned, regular cross-functional meetings play an essential role in this p
Introduction Any person with the zeal to succeed in life has to make sound decisions on issues that concern his or her life. Decision-making is an important process that involves selecting among available alternatives the best factors that will have a great impact in one’s life. People have to face decisions on the careers to pursue, relationships, and work coupled with how they are going to spend their time effectively doing the right thing. These are just some of the issues that call for decision-making skills. Having emphasized on the importance of the decision making process, a person needs to gather relevant information that will aid in discerning the right path to avoid doing anything absurd or wicked and not pleasing to the eyes of God. The decisions that we make in life should be aimed at deepening our bond with God as this aspect underscores the ultimate goal in life. At this point, spiritual discernment comes in as it underlines the decision-making process that Christians can use since it helps them to overcome their own personal will in life (Liebert, 2008) and make great decisions that are in line with the will of the almighty God. Spiritual discernment is the ultimate secret weapon that can be used by Christians who are interested in drawing closer to the Lord as they progress in life as it guides them to make the most informed decisions that align them with the will of God. Personal position Making a decision on the career that you are going to take is very critical as this move determines the kind of life that you are going to live on earth before going to meet with your maker. Unfortunately, in the society we live in, most people have not been taught on decision making especially on issues concerning vocational calling (Bieber, 2010). From my point of view, when making career decisions, Christians should be guided by certain factors with the main one being prayerful. In the decision-making process, sparing some time to invite God through prayer affects the outcome of the decisions that you make. By telling God your greatest desires and showing that you need Him in making decisions, He enlightens you on the best decisions that you can make, as the Lord is interested in every aspect of our life. God may not speak to us directly, but through circumstances that will guide us in making good decisions (Horton, 2009). Praying helps us in getting closer to the Lord, which enables us to discern different ways in which He communicates to us and this aspect is the perfect gu
Despite education-oriented studies, various recovery efforts, and targeted steps implemented by policymakers, sociologists, psychologists, and experts in pedagogy, failing schools are still one of the most pressing issues in the United States today. High rates of students’ low academic achievements are recorded nationwide, entailing social and economic losses. Currently, approximately 14.3% of public schools are identified as underperforming, totaling 12,445 settings (Reyes & Garcia, 2014, p. 352). Multiple theoretical concepts, including functionalist, conflict, interactionist, and feminist perspectives, have not devised an effective and universally applicable method of turning around failing schools so far. Thus, today’s trends in academic underperformance require approaches and theoretical models that are flexible in their utilization and relevant to the issue. In accordance with the functionalist perspective, education systems should aim to absorb prevailing societal values and develop unified national consciousness in learners. Proponents of functionalism, such as Durkheim, Parsons, and others, paid considerable attention to the analysis of functions of education and its role in society. In the functionalist context and according to the construct of solidarity, the development of shared meanings, values, norms, attitudes, and practices are the primary purposes of institutional settings, in general, and schools, in particular (Ahmed, 2018, p.179). Functionalists tend to view education and socialization processes as manifestations of universal values that unite society. Students acquire knowledge of their national heritage, core cultural values, and standards and rules established in the society. This aspect of functionalism is of paramount importance for the United States, where minority students comprise approximately 43% of public school enrollments (Reyes & Garcia, 2014, p. 352). Thus, in line with the functionalist perspective, young people from different ethnic, religious, and racial groups can effectively socialize and become prepared for responsible citizenship, being immersed in the common culture. However, in terms of turning around failing schools, functionalism is not free from shortcomings. This concept does not consider interpersonal interactions at teacher-student or student-student levels in the classroom environment. Moreover, the theory of functionalism does not deal with the content of curricula and teaching methods. Therefore, the functionalist concept cannot be applied to improve current trends in underperforming schools. Theorists of the conflict perspective, such as Marx and Weber, view education as the embodiment of intergroup conflicts that arise when it comes to the content of education. This approach is grounded on the assumptions that socially, economically, or geographically stratified groups have fundamentally diverging interests, and some learners will obtain greater benefits from education than others (Ahmed, 2018, p.178). Conflicting interests of individuals from different social groups af
Chinese novels take up a special place in the world’s literature. When getting acquainted with these texts, one gets absorbed in the mysterious eastern culture full of multi-layered value and meaningful images. Hua’s To Live and Hsun’s The True Story of Ah Q represent fine examples of Chinese literature of the twenty-first century. While telling the life stories of two men, the authors simultaneously enlighten the key features of the relevant period. The common traits of the society are reflected in the main characters; the spirit of the Revolution penetrates the fortunes of Fugui, and Ah Q. Hua and Hsun, each in his manner, try to depict a life of an average Chinese man of the relevant epoch. Their characters have to face a lot of difficulties and challenges on their way; in fact, their life paths are so troublesome that they can easily provide competition for those of the well-known The Miserable . To begin with, one should necessarily point out the originality of the depicted personalities in both the novels. Thus, one is accustomed to the fact that the long-suffering main character is depicted as a brave man that honorably overcomes all the troubles he has to face. Meanwhile, the personalities illustrated To Live and The True Story of Ah Q can hardly be called heroic. On the contrary, the authors do the best to show these men from the negative side, and they do succeed – from the very beginning of the stories, readers cannot help feeling a certain contempt for the described personalities. Moreover, whether it is Ah Q, who is yet again despised by the locals or Fugui who loses all the family fortune, one would rather claim they deserve it. Therefore, one might presume that the authors did not pursue an aim to make their readers sympathize; instead, they might have tried to draw the public attention to some acute problems that are present in every nation regardless of time and location. It is important to note that although both Ah Q and Fugui have truly doleful destinies, the character of their suffering is principally different. Hence, Hsun shows the story of a man who is put in a challenging environment from the very beginning. The reader learns that Ah Q “had no regular work, simply doing the odd job for others,” and, despite “some uncertainty regarding his
A dentist is a person who is qualified to deal with the dental and teeth problems. One gained interest in the field and wanted to know more about it from the health care practitioner who specializes in the area. Salah Almulla is the health practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the oral cavity diseases. He has worked in Kuwait for not more than a year. One sought to interview him through Skype to get to know how and why he ventured into this career. It is one of those careers that attract people who want to venture into medicine. The doctor graduated from VCU in the year 2014. Mr. Salah Almulla may not have made a decision on what career prospects he wanted to venture into before high school. He had gone to gain knowledge in school and perhaps made a decision afterwards about his career. Towards the end of his senior year in high school, he decided to become a dentist. It was one of the most important decisions he has made. Since then, he has never regretted about it at all. Salah had visited several dental offices to get to know about the profession in a real life. It must have been a very difficult task for him. He asked questions and discussed his ideas with some dentists to get to understand the career. What he learned enabled him to make the wise move towards the job he wanted. He needed to join an institution that would train him to become a better dentist. It would enable him to serve people with passion and enthusiasm. He joined a college and spent three years of pre-dental studies. It was important for him to take that journey because it would acquaint him with the necessary skills and provide with the knowledge for the next level. He had a minor in chemistry. The pre-dental studies prepared him for the following four years in the dental school. It was such an exciting learning experience for him. He knew that his career required hard work and determination. Experience in the Field and employment Opportunities Due to the need for dentists of his caliber, the Ministry of health employed him. He has worked there for almost a year. His place of work is in Kuwait. He is okay with the type of practice he is currently pursuing. But he has a desire to keep climbing higher in his career. He looks forward to working in the private sector as a solo or group practice. The dentist career has got its positive aspects. It is all about communication. He is delighted at how many lives he has touched. When he meets the people he has impacted, and they feel satisfied with his work, it gives him the hope. He is always happy to see what great confidence the patients have in his skills and how he applies them to make their lives better. However, there is only one issue, that requires the attention of the stakeholders. He has figure out that because of the nature of the job, some dentists experience physical injuries and disabilities in the neck and back. He says that many of them have acquired such a problem and sometimes felt it. Continuing Education Prospects and Choice of Specialty The eagerness to keep improving himself has continued to drive
The London Stock Exchange or LSE, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which is also referred to as Tosho in Japanese or TSE, are the two beehives where multi-million dollar deals are conducted daily, and the business activity never stops. Two articles were selected to obtain an insight into the two Stock Exchange giants. The first article, the ‘London Stock Exchange’ provides an overview of the LSE, sheds light on the largest deals, and provides various statistical data regarding deals conducted. The TSE provides an overview and a historical perspective throwing a spotlight on the difficulties that current brokers are facing in a world of cutting-edge technologies. The LSE is diversified and incorporated with Borsa Italiana and MillenniumIT, these subsidiaries allow the LSE to diversify its activities and provide exchange platforms for customers throughout entire Europe (Kahn, Sullivan, & Stackelberg, 2011). The LSE services four different business segments and offers versatile exchange trading services. The division dealing with Capital Markets helps companies attract financing for investment and provides investors with tools facilitating trading (Kahn et el., 2011). Other divisions include Post Trade Services, which helps to close the deals in an effective and hassle-free manner. The Information service provides clients and subsidiaries with relevant, real-time market data. The Technology Services develops and provides clients with high-tech platforms and trading software. The LSE generates income from the divisions mentioned above. The Market division charges companies for being listed on the exchange, admission costs around £57,000 (Kahn et el., 2011). According to the article, the LSE works across entire Europe, and this creates a high level of competition. The main rivals are NYSE Euronext Inc, Deutsche Boerse AG as well as global competitors from emerging exchange platforms. The article of the TSE deals with the issue of cutting-edge technologies and the drawbacks that the new technologies bring for present-day employees. New technologies are on the increase and if it was possible to generate 10 per cent of orders in 2010, today the number may be as high as 72 per cent (Nakamura & Hasegawa, 2015). High-frequency trading has sparked criticism in the United States, and now effective deals boil down to those who have the fastest computers as opposed to the past years when intellectual abilities played into success. Making money at TSE is harder than in the United States or Great Britain because 90 per cent of all stock trading occurs in Tokyo whereas London and US stock markets are diversified and provide platforms in various locations (Nakamura & Hasegawa, 2015). The value of shares sold and bought in the Stock Exchange both in London and Tokyo is enormous. Since 2010, the turnover of shares, according to
Introduction Charles Michael ‘Chuck’ Palahniuk, the author of Invisible Monsters, is an American transgressional fiction novelist. His genre of literature focuses on characters who feel confined by the norms and expectations of society and who use unusual and/or illicit ways to break free of those confines. Labeled as a shock writer by critics, some of his works have become a pop culture phenomenon. Laura Esquivel, the author of Like Water for Chocolate, is a Mexican fiction novelist cum screenwriter. She uses magical realism to combine the ordinary and the supernatural. The theme of romantic love, particularly love thwarted, appears repeatedly throughout her novels, as does the setting in Mexico. She is regarded as an author who has made a noted contribution to Latin-American literature. Main body The aforementioned authors, and books, have created a benchmark for modern-day literature. They have individual takes on human society – present and past, with vivid descriptions of how things were and how they are. They put forward the complexities of 19th-century Mexican society referred to in Laura Esquivel’s novel, as opposed to the complexities of the 21st century materialistic society described in Chuck Palahniuk’s novel. With the added supernatural by Esquivel, and the bizarre by Palahniuk, both novels are something out of the ordinary and predicaments that the characters are in rather differently than one would expect. Chuck Palahniuk, better known for the abnormality of the situations he writes about, and the dark humor with which he treats his otherwise abnormal characters stays true to his genre in Invisible Monsters. Shannon McFarland, whose jaw has been shot away and taken by a bird while she was driving down the highway, is essential, the oppressed protagonist. After her accident, she becomes, what she calls, a monster. She is, as the book is called, an invisible monster to people around her. Looked at, and shunned aside, paid attention to only because of her disfigurement. She has become a mere object. Rather, an animal is kept captive in a zoo. Stared at, pointed at. Due to the fact that her appearance is no longer normal, she is an outcast. Kids, on noticing her, tug at their mother’s skirt and point at her, telling ‘mommy’ to ‘look at that monster’. Shannon is shocked at how people judge someone else without even knowing the person. All she wants is for someone to really know her, and love her for who she is. Whereas Chuck Palahniuk’s Invisible Monsters centers on a physically disfigured young woman, the core of Laura Esquivel’s novel, Like Water for Chocolate revolves around Tita De la Garza. The novel follows Tita throughout the course of her life and shows how she is tormented by her mother. Like Water for Chocolate, Esquivel’s first novel, released in 1989, is partly inspired by her own great-aunt, Tita, who was forbidden to wed. She never did anything apart