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Introduction As a course requirement, students keep a journal of their experiences and skills learned throughout the course. This paper describes three items extracted from my journal, which are part of the experiences and skills I gained from the course. The first item is based on my experience with the Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory; the second item describes the skills I gained in business communication while the third one will focus on what I learned about team building as a professional business skill. Business communication skills Business communication is a basic function that enables stakeholders to relay information to one another to facilitate the exchange of commodities. There are several business communication channels in business, the channels link up customers, sellers, suppliers and manufacturers (Ober, 2007). All those who are linked up in these channels of communication must always learn skills of effective communication to maintain mutual relationships. The communication channels are established either by verbal communication or through written means. Verbal communication is where exchange information by word of mouth either face to face or on phone. Good verbal communication skills entail; clear projection of the voice, the ability to listen or give others time to air their views and of appropriate choice of words (Hamilton, 2008). Business communication should largely be official and deliver a direct message to the targeted audience. Verbal communication is largely used for advertising and indirect sales to customers. The second form of communication is the written one. This takes the form of official business letters, e-mails and other written official business documentation. It is essential to learn how to use this form of communication as it is widely used to pass on business information among business stakeholders. Business letters serve as an effective means of communication among members of the supply chain- making orders, complaining about defective deliveries or inviting one to a business forum or meetings (Hamilton, 2008). Emails have become another popular form of written communication due to the fact that it is a cheaper faster and reliable form of communication. Modern business marketing strategies are largely characterized by direct sales and presentations through forums, exhibitions and meetings. For one to successfully make a business presentation, he or she must be well equipped with verbal communication skills. Other aspects that complement one’s communication skills relate to personality and culture (Ober, S. 2007). Factors such as emotional intelligence, negotia
Mississippi’s War: Slavery and Secession and Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property documentary explore the factors that caused the American Civil Warand the subsequent revolt by slaves. The Civil Waris one of the most debated topics across the US due to its impact on socio-economic and political domains. Scholars continue to examine the actual causes of the conflict to justify or refute existing details. Although politics played a significant role in triggering the civil war, the institution of slavery emerges as the most significant factor that caused it. Mississippi’s War documentary traces the history of slavery and its contribution to the American Civil War. On the other hand, Nat Turner’s documentary exemplifies how rebellious slaves intensified the drive for a revolution. Both documentaries discuss socio-economic and political issues that affected Americans before, during, and after the Civil War. Foremost, slavery is a major issue discussed in Mississippi’s War and Nat Turner documentaries. The history of slavery in the US dates back to one-hundred years before the birth of the nation. British colonists arrived in America and started purchasing slaves to work on vast colonial plantations. The onset of the Revolutionary War inspired most of the American settlers to oppose the practice in their fight for freedom. Turner and a group of rebelling slaves heightened tension that spurred revolution in America. Mississippi’s War documentary discloses that some American Colonies outlawed servitude, which motivated the US to ban the importation of slaves after the American Revolution. Reforms enabled the newly formed nation to mitigate slavery, but the issue became rife with the gin’s invention in the late 18th century. This period witnessed the integration of slavery into economic goals across the Southern states; slave owners moved them from the upper South, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Maryland downward to work in cotton plantations. Consequently, the issue of c
Maternity is a challenge for every woman as she enters a new stage characterized by radical changes in all aspects of her life. Moreover, it is followed by significant stress associated with the increased responsibility, need to provide care to another person, and the necessity to guarantee the appropriate treatment to avoid severe complications. Unfortunately, in many cases, women can fail and become serial offenders hurting their children mentally and physically (Nurse-Family Partnership, 2020). However, it can be prevented because the given situation is mainly linked to the lack of knowledge and support at this stage. The program of the Nurse-Family Partnership center is designed to help mothers to avoid undesired behaviors and maltreatment. The statistics offered by the center show that it is possible to attain a 48% reduction in child abuse and neglect by suggesting to young mothers specific training and support to transform them into caring mothers (Nurse-Family Partnership, 2020). The numbers prove the necessity of such interventions. The program offered by this group focuses on all meaningful aspects of child-mother relations and help to strengthen families. The importance of mother-nurse collaboration is one of the central ideas of analyzed courses (Nurse-Family Partnership, 2020). The given cooperation can help women to cope with all challenges that emerge during pregnancy and first periods of maternity and avoid aggressive or violent behaviors caused by stress or the poor understanding of how to behave (Nurse-Family Partnership, 2020). The meaningful takeaway is that most offenses can be prevented by helping mothers and improving their comprehension of the situation, which is vital for outcomes. Helping mothers, it is possible to create healthy families with developing and happy children who are protected from different types of abuse. For this reason, such prevention programs play a fundamental role in contemporary society. Reference Nurse-Family Partnership. (2020). Better worlds start with great mothers . Web.
Introduction The Mountaintop is a play written by an American playwright Katori Hall and premiered in 2009. The story of the play narrates about Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated after his demonstration on behalf of workers from Memphis. The King played the role of a savior who struggled for the economic improvement of poor Americans. However, Dr. Faedra Carpenter asserts that Martin Luther King Jr. is presented as a human being who has personal drawbacks rather than a hero who protected human rights (4). Nevertheless, there is some evidence in the play that contradicts this point of view. Discussion Judging by the conversation of the King with a lady Camae, the King indeed is presented as a human being who had feelings, fears, and emotions. However, Hall also created a specific style of narration, according to which it was obvious that the King still could be considered a warrior. For example, talking about marching during the demonstrations, he says: “We are marching for a living wage…Well, we back and we gonna do it right this time” (Hall 15). It shows that Martin Luther was presented as a strong man who was not going to give up. Also, even though the King was shown as a kind human being, he still could be very tough for people. Thus, he interrupts the conversation with Camae when he realized she could be insincere with him: “You think you can break me! Well, YOU can’t break me!” (Hall 23). The author of the play continues showing the strength of his personality that proves the King to be a warrior rather than a simple human being. He is pursuing his goals, even when people around him have doubts about him. For example, when Camae said he should die because he would not be able to finish what he had started, he answered: “No, it’s not my time…I still have work to do” (Hall 27). Therefore, Katori Hall showed the King as a person who could be kind, gen
Introduction Firms communicate the value of products and services to the consumers to increase sales and to welcome new customers in their market. Marketing, research, and development departments seek to create, deliver, and communicate value for consumer satisfaction. Consumers’ rationality changes in time with relation to income, geography, tastes, and preference; thus, the firms need to analyze specific needs on a timely basis. The service industry requires significant information on consumer behavior, consumption trends, and market patterns to enable firms to plan and maximize their profits. Accurate data and strategic analysis help firms to appropriately allocate resources and determine optimal marketing strategy, guided by consumption patterns and products’ development. Yard House and Maria’s Italian Kitchen restaurants in Los Angeles compete in the service industry, and each applies different marketing strategies to conquer the market and retain clients. Strategically, the firms combine marketing and product development techniques, and this paper will evaluate, analyze, compare, and contrast their services across perspectives recommending where necessary. Exceptional Services Yard house capitalizes on market segmentation to augment Los Angele’s 24 hours economy and its population diversity. For instance, the restaurant has strategic operation hours distributed evenly over the weekdays and additional service hours during the weekends. The restaurant’s food, beer, and take out platter menus, serve the functional aspects of product differentiation and market segmentation. For example, Happy Hour, Lunch Selection, and Group Dining departments serve different products for different age groups and social statuses, guaranteeing holistic consumer satisfaction from a single visit. Maria’s Italian Kitchen specializes in events and catering services designed to satisfy the tastes and preferences of the visiting clients. For instance, its Catering Loyalty Rewards integrates restaurant’s catering services designed to attract new markets and retain the visiting clients. Piccolo Trio and No Corkage Thursday segment divide the market into different social and economic statuses with age and consumption patterns influencing the strategy. Overall Service Experience and Perceptions The service industry represents tangible and intangible products offered to the clients with the industry’s success gauged by consumer’s satisfaction, derived service, and the tangibility spectrum. Yard House and Maria’s Italian Kitchen have unique competitive advantages, and each capitalizes on the products’ af
The capacity to demonstrate the necessary skills and experiences required for a particular job opening should be used to inform the decision to hire one person and not the other. Discriminating people based on aspects such as physical disability, genetic information, religious orientation, or their bodily appearance disadvantages an organization. It not only minimizes the range of talent potential for building a competitive advantage but also hinders the development and nurturing of future talents. These concerns support the need for anti-discrimination Acts in the Australian legislation. Indeed, various state and federal anti-discrimination provisions, including the Sex Discrimination Act of 1984 and the Affirmative Act of 1986, have been operationalized in Australia. This paper examines whether these policies effectively reduce discriminatory behaviors in the workplace or whether more effort needs to be put to deal with favoritism at the workplace. The Purpose of Anti-discrimination Acts in Australia Apart from engaging in entrepreneurial activities, employment is a leading source of livelihood for many Australians. Employees have the right to equal participation in paid work without any discrimination. Mitigating the issue of discrimination paves the way for equal opportunities for all people (Australian Government, 2012). Australia recognizes the need for the equality of all people, irrespective of their disabilities, looks, race, gender, age, or ethnicity. Anti-discrimination Acts seek to enhance the equality of people in Australia. Fairness refers to a state of affairs where people in a society or even isolated groups of people enjoy the same status regarding certain respects. For instance, social equality implies the possession of equal rights as stipulated by the law on property rights, the freedom of speech, equal access to public social goods and public services, assembly privileges, and voting rights. Equality also means health impartiality, social security justice, and economic equity (Majeed, Forder, Mishra, & Byles, 2015). Discrimination implies a state in which people’s access to fundamental rights is curtailed based on their unique differences (Fields & Cheeseman, 2013). For example, women in Australia enjoy the right to receive maternity leave as part of the terms and conditions of employment in all organizations. However, in some situations, women may fail to disclose their pregnancy status, especially during job opening
The objective of this experiment was to reassert that mutation of PUC19 really does occur. The PUC19 sample was obtained from an E. coli bacteria whose LacZ gene had been mutated and hence it was non functional. Production of β-galactosidase had, therefore, stopped. The main idea of this experiment was to reverse this mutation so that the gene can regain its ability to produce β-galactosidase. The production of β galactosidase is indicated by presence of blue colonies on the plate which results from the cleavage of X-galactosidase which is colorless into galactosidase which is blue in color. The Puc19M was heated to denature the double stranded DNA and placed on a tube containing ice. An annealing buffer, together with a mutagenesis primer was added during which, the annealing buffer helped in bringing the primer and the single strand DNA into consistency. The mutagenesis primer was added to perform reverse functions to the mutated gene in order to make it functional. A selection primer was also added to alter the restriction site of the plasmid thus allowing the synthesis of a new circular DNA strand. A synthesizing buffer was added to provide the suitable environment required for the synthesis of the new DNA strand. The addition of T4 DNA polymerase was to facilitate the hybridization of the old and the new DNA strands. T4 DNA ligase was as well used to join the two ends of the new DNA strand. The DNA obtained was introduced into E.coli mutS since they lack the gene responsible for repair of mismatched sequences. Hence, the new DNA strand could not be repaired. After electroporating the mixture overnight, a pellet was formed onto which, a cell suspension was added to prevent enzymatic reactions. The cell was lysed to obtain the plasmid DNA. Addition of an alkaline solution was to get rid of all the membrane proteins that could have been present. The solution was then neutralized. The
Introduction An integrated curriculum helps students to identify the intended concepts when knowledge is transferred from different curriculum areas. The process of teaching the skills, values, and testing a student’s understanding is presented in meaningful contexts (Drake & Burns, 2004). Forms of Curriculum The official school curriculum consists of content that has been chosen. In addition, the official school curriculum follows an official standard. It includes a list of items that have to be delivered to students. This is appropriate because it guides teachers about the content that should be taught. Another form of the curriculum is “the taught curriculum”. This is influenced by the content that teachers choose to teach. This is determined by the knowledge that teachers have in respect to the subjects, teaching experience, and interest in the given topics. The teachers’ attitude towards learners also influences the content delivered to students. This may lead to delivery of inadequate information to the learners when this is used as the sole form of curriculum (Wilson’s, 2005). The hidden curriculum is influenced through the way a school is structured. It is also influenced by the manner in which the daily activities are run. It is also influenced by the behavior and attitude of instructors. This involves aspects such as room arrangement or posture of the teacher while in class. These aspects indirectly influence the way in which students learn the concepts. This may have a negative or positive impact on the learners. However, this depends on the learners’ perspective. The null curriculum refers to what teachers do not teach. Therefore, students regard the null curriculum as unimportant to the leaning experience and society at large. Thus, it is necessary for teachers to integrate all forms of teaching to ensure that they meet the students’ learning experience adequately. Interacting with students provides teachers with the opportunity to understand the student, and establish relevant concepts for teaching (Wilson’s, 2005). Universal design for learning Modern technology has enhanced the learning process and has motivated students to learn through interaction. Web quest provides a link between the pre-digital world teachers and modern students who knew about the t
Pricing strategy refers to the series of maneuvers that businessmen employ to arrive at the final price of a new product at the market. In general, a business man should follow the following steps before settling down on the price of a commodity: come up with a marketing strategy, decide on the marketing mix, determine the demand versus price relationship, calculate the cost incurred, consider environmental factors, outline the pricing objectives and finally settle down on the cost of the commodity (Anon 2). Putting into consideration a few examples, Tata, an Indian car company introduces the cheapest car in the market which after selling for a while undergoes a price hike. The company would have failed to maintain the cheap price due to various reasons. For instance, despite the car’s cheap price, it did not realize market share maximization which was one of its targets since it sold just 45,000 in a country of over a billion people. The company had considered some ethical issues before settling down on the price like excluding features that may raise the cost of production and setting the plant near the source of raw materials. However, low prices are usually prone to price wars and may be considered internationally as dumping. Again, the Indian government initiative to develop the cheapest PC attracts so much debate from manufacturers. This goes hand in hand with the introduction of $35 tablet PC which appears to be impossible to many. Such initiatives may be successful since the government may subsidize the manufacturing cost in its efforts to make each of its citizens own a PC. The government considers legal issues like subsidizing the cost for the benefit of their consumers, though it may raise questions from other manufactures. However, price standardization has not been accepted in many countries. Automobile Sales Examining the conversation between the three car dealers and the report thereafter, it is very clear to everyone that automobile prices have drastically gone down by a very high percentage compared to the previous years. Many programs have been put in place to have the prices cut by almost 40% that have seen all kinds of vehicles going at a lower price. Apart from prices falling, car sales are not very good probably due to gas prices. However, quite a good number of people are targeting the collapse of the general motors’ hoping that this would cause the prices to fall even further. Manufacturers have been employing various pricing strategies to ensure that despite the low prices and low sales, they still remain in the market and do not undergo losses. There are five pricing strategies that are evident in the automobiles industry which include price skimming, penetration pricing, experience curve pricing, complementary product pricing and break even pricing (Rao 15). Price skimming involves setting initial prices very high to target those customers who are less sensitive and then gradually reducing the prices to have them fall even further. The referred articles show that automobile prices were higher in the previous ye
Introduction Providing high-quality care in rural populations poses challenges to the healthcare professionals for the lack of mobility in the area. However, Pender’s health promotion model allows practitioners to increase the level of care through a multitude of approaches, including but not limited, to medical, societal, behavioral, educational, and client-centered. This assignment briefly assesses the ways nurses can evaluate the role of the patient-centered care approach in the rural population while utilizing the health promotion model. Patient-centered care in rural population In a patient-centered approach, the focus of healthcare shifts from generalized clinical guidelines to individual care based on specific customer’s needs and wants. According to Charlesworth and McManus (2017), delivering patient-centered care in rural populations may be difficult for the overall low level of individuals’ awareness about their health. Therefore, nurses should engage in educational training and detailed conversations with patients on genetic predisposition to certain diseases to increase people’s knowledge. The efficiency of such activities may be evaluated with the reoccurring admissions rate to the hospital, instances of late-stage diagnosis, and incidents of preventable hereditary diseases, such as Diabetes-II. The critical role of the health promotion model (HPM) in this case lies in the motivation of rural residents to treat their health more seriously. As supported by Khoshnood, Rayyani, and Tirgari (2018), in HPM, nurses act as agents of change who strive to prevent diseases by enforcing rules, improving the environment, engaging in counseling, and supporting patients in their routine. Conclusion To master such qualifications, a prepared healthcare professional should be able to provide powerful health promotion messages, using advanced technologies, and develop practical programs, aimed at impacting patients’ attitudes toward their health. In terms of the rural population, one of the key evaluative factors would be comparing statistics rates showing quality rates of healthcare in the city and in the countryside.