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Abstract The paper in question investigates the nature of the internationalization of family businesses and studies how different futures of the company affect the process. The authors discuss the previous literature on the subject and choose stewardship theory as the main theoretical framework for the research. Providing long speculation regarding previous research, the scholars conclude the lack of consistency of the findings and state the necessity for a new study. To acquire new empirical data, the scholars conduct interviews of directors, chairpersons, and executives of four family companies that operate in Italy and are at the initial stages of internationalization. The articles argue that altruism and trust are the central moderators of the process in question. The small sample size is the primary limitation of the study, and the subject requires further research. Introduction The paper is dedicated to an investigation of the nature of the internationalization of family businesses. The authors use data from prior research and theoretical framework of stewardship theory to formulate a set of initial propositions. The scholars gather information about four Italian firms and analyze it to test the propositions. The method of interview is the primary tool for acquiring data. The researchers use the findings to support their initial argument and to draw conclusions regarding the nature of the processes in question. Identifying Relevant Literature The authors of the article reference seminal
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) causes difficulties in the interpretation of non-verbal communication and reading social cues and leads to having a narrow sphere of interests and repetitive behaviours. The detailed analysing the common needs of ASD students was chosen since it is more probable to notice a child with ASD rather than those with visual and hearing impairment or other types of difficulties. The report will look deeper into the most common learning issues of ASD children and recommend the most suitable teaching strategies and Individualised Education Plan (IEP) that would assist in meeting the needs of an ASD student. The Description of Learning Needs First, it is necessary to examine what “autism” or “ASD” means and specify the needs that educators require to meet to make the learning process easier and enjoyable for a student with ASD. One should note that ASD is an issue that affects an individual for life, and it impairs his or her non-verbal and verbal communication, diminishes social interaction, and restricts the range of interests and activities (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). As can be seen, the first difficulty is the understanding of social interactions, verbal and non-verbal communication, and participating in it. Children with ASD might not use or understand gestures and acceptable maintenance of eye contact. It is rather hard for children with autism to maintain ba
Introduction Architecture is an important art form, yet, having a clear and obvious purpose, it is often relegated to serving a purely utilitarian purpose. While experiments with form and function are not unique to architecture, the concept of utility restricted the opportunities of architects until Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-British architect of Arabian descent, presented her ideas. Hadid managed to reinvent the entire approach toward architecture by shifting the focus thereof to the area where form meets function and expands it, thus creating unique and inimitable architectural art pieces. Herein lies the rationale for choosing Zaha Hadid as the focus of the paper; she pushed the boundaries of architecture, causing a shift toward a brief yet glorious moment of Neofuturism. Zaha Hadid Born on October 31, 1950, in Baghdad, Iraq, Zaha Hadid was influenced heavily by the Left-Liberal views of her father (Seražin et al. 1182). She received mathematical education at the American University of Beirut, yet, later on, she decided to choose architecture as the main field of future explorations (Seražin et al. 1183). Thus, Hadid moved to London to enroll in the Architectural Association School of Architecture in 1972. After graduation, Hadid started her organization, designing unique projects that challenged the traditional perception of architecture. Some of her works include the extension of the Ordrupgaard Museum (completed in 2005), the London Olympics Aquatics Centre (completed in 2011), and the Innovation Tower in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (completed in 2014) (Willett and Garfield). Hadid’s original ideas that incorporated the elements of neo-futurist and promoted luxurious architecture make her and her works a particularly interesting object of study. Hadid’s projects received wide recognition due to the challenging ideas and the groundbreaking concepts that they presented. In 2004, Hadid was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, which was the first time when it was given to a woman (“Zaha Hadid’s Style and Design Philosophy” par. 2). In retrospect, arguing the jury’s decision is very hard due to the unique and masterful way in which Hadid designed her projects and the original ideas that underlay them. The distinctively unique appearance of each of Hadid’s designs was a testimony to her unparalleled talent and imagination. Among the key works that Zaha Hadid created, one should mention the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre first. Built-in Baku, Azerbaijan, the art piece features the characteristic elements of Hadid’s style, including sharp angles and curves, as well as new materials such as glass fiber reinforced concrete and glass fiber reinforced polyester. The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre is particularly emblematic
Introduction Comcast Corporation is a massive global broadcasting company headquartered in Philadelphia. Founded in 1963 by Ralph Roberts, Julian Brodsky, and Daniel Aaron, this company has grown through mergers and acquisitions to become the leading broadcasting company in the world in terms of revenue. According to Gilson and Altman (97), this company became very successful in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s. The firm has been able to expand its operations to Europe and some parts of Asia. The success of this firm has been associated with its team of skillful managers who understand the forces of the market and ways through which the needs of the employees can be met successfully. The firm has been very innovative in the market, always struggling to come up with products that are beyond the expectations of the consumers. The prolonged economic prosperity in the United States always played a part in enhancing the success of this company. Currently, this firm is one of the most successful broadcasts and cable companies not only in the United States but also in the global market. When making an investment, it is always important to be careful in order to select a company that has a positive trend in its stock prices. An investor needs a company whose stock prices are rising or has the potential to rise in the near future so that the investment would yield attractive profits. Comcast Corporation is a very successful firm, but this does not automatically make it an attractive investment destination. It is important to analyze various parameters in order to determine its sustainability in the market. In this study, the researcher will analyze the attractiveness of this company using various parameters in order to guide investment decision making. Statistical Findings from the Case The successful performance of a firm in the current market does not guarantee that it will remain successful in the future. It is important to analyze various parameters that may help in determining the future of the firm. It is important to analyze the historical performance of a firm within a specific period in order to predict its future performance. In this study, the researcher will analyze six parameters that will help in determining the performance of this company for the last five years. The researcher considered a period of five years to be a true reflection of the performance track of the company that can be used to track the trends in its stock prices and other parameters that define the future success of the firm. The parameters that will be used at this stage will include t
Transformational leaders are typified by the ability to influence change. They are able to marshal followers support through ambitious visions and development of effective roadmaps for encouraging their attainment. These leaders redefine their follower’s objectives through different sources of motivation for the overall benefit of the organization. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the incumbent deputy president and Premier of the United Arab Emirates, is a classic example of a transformational leader. He has instituted major reforms in all sectors of the economy since gaining power in 2006. For instance, he has effectively managed to give his “organization” a new form through top-notch projects, such as Jumeirah Group and Emirates Airline. Transformational leaders are inspired by the progress of their followers. Sheikh Mohammed, as the premier is commonly renowned, possesses a number of characteristics and qualities that makes him as a transformational leader. One of his most noticeable qualities is that he is purpose driven (Lussier & Achua, 2014). His Highness has encouraged the initiation and implementation of grandiose projects in his country. The Burj Al Arab hotel, Technology Park, as well as free economic zone are among those projects initiated under his leadership. In addition, he is an inspiring and highly admired leader by a large number of people across the globe. He has been at the forefront in supporting and inspiring the development of Smart City; U.A.E’s sole green city. Moreover, His Highness is exceptional at intellectual stimulation. He has fostered the creation of an environment that has allowed his followers to rethink commonly held beliefs and notions. Sheikh Mohammed always encourages a bipartisan approach to decision making. Although he is in charge of overseeing the affairs of his cabinet, he believes in the potential of those entrusted in running the various government departments. This demonstrates one of the reasons why he has successfully led his country to unprecedented changes over the last decade. Today his country is one of the established business hubs in the Middle East and a great tourist attraction. Among other things that has helped shape Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership qualities is culture. As a Muslim, he is conscious of the need for being concerned about the well-being of his people. He also abhors corruption, and other forms of self-centered approaches to wealth accumulation. I always consider myself as a transformational leader. I am inspired by uplifting the life of other people, especially the less fortunate in the society. In addition, I always develop clear visions to support the realization of my goals. I strongly believe that I posses the potential to be a distinguished transformational leader in the future. To achieve this objective, I need to be passionate about my work. To attain the status of a role model, a leader must be excited about his work and helping other people to improve their strengths. Therefore, I will need to learn ways of ment
Introduction A restaurant is a premise that prepares and serves foods, drinks and beverages to consumers, in exchange for money. Most restaurants offer these services at their premises, whereby customers come, have their meals and leave for example the Deising’s chain of restaurants, while others especially the well-established ones offer take-out (take-away) services and delivery services for example the Macdonald’s chain of restaurants etc. Food serving enterprises first started in the 11th century in Kaifeng, China, during the time of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). During this period, the city of Kaifeng had a population of about a million people and many people needed food especially for the fact that they were working in the urban areas, and the second reason being many people had moved from the rural areas to the town located in the northern region of the country. Different restaurants are organized and managed using different ways and strategies, depending on the size of the restaurant, its target market, its policies, cuisines and themes, its ratings and location. Some restaurants only offer lunch and tea-break meals, while others offer breakfast, tea-time breaks, lunch and dinner services. Others insist on formal wear, while others do not give particular concern as to whether the customers are formal, semi-casual or casual. Notably too, different restaurants have particular themes that they concentrate on depending on their target market, for example Chinese, American English, Brazilian themes etc. these are the themes that define and determine the restaurants’ cuisines. Restaurants also have various policies and regulations, depending with their target markets, governmental regulations etc. For example, depending on the local customs and policies of the restaurant and Governmental regulations, some restaurants may sell or not sell alcohol. Others have the BYOB (Bring Your Own Beer) policy. Categories of restaurants There are different categories of restaurants as earlier noted in the introductory part of this essay, depending on their target markets, their services and in this segment, I will take a closer look at three categories. Fast food restaurants Fast food restaurants are mainly locate
Holidays as Part of American Society Celebrating holidays is an important part of being an American. According to Shelley, Boyer, and Casper, holidays play an important role in society since they help to mark progress, foster unity, and resolve tensions (315). American holidays are authorized by the important institutions in the country. These institutions are the church, the home, corporations, and the nation. Since the majority of Americans are Christians, some dates in the calendar year commemorating important religious events have been set as holiday days. They include Christmas and Easter holidays which are celebrated by a significant portion of the population. The home has a number of celebrations, including birthdays, engagements, and weddings. Organizations where people work, give their employees holiday days that can be spent in leisure. The government has declared a number of national holidays, including the Independence Day celebrations on July 4th and the Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November. Holidays provide some important benefits to individuals and society. People engage in festivities and merrymaking during the holidays. Since the celebrations are communal, the holidays help to promote unity in the country. National holidays such as the Fourth of July celebrations make citizens proud of being Americans. The bonds of family are also strengthened during holidays as people make time to be with their families in celebration. When people are given work holidays, most of them choose to go on vacation. This provides them with a chance to get rid of the tensions that had built up during the workdays. In addition to this, it provides them with a chance to relax and enjoy some of the money they have worked hard for. After the holidays, people are full of energy and ready to resume their productive lives. The holidays are, therefore, an important aspect of American life, and they contribute to making the nation great. The Importance of Sports to American Culture Sports are an important aspect of American society and its culture. Americans devote significant amounts of their personal free time to sporting activities. The most popular sports include baseball, football, and basketball. Americans value sports for various reasons, and parents introduce their children to sporting activities at an early age. Schools also provide a wide range of sporting options for students. For these reasons, sports are deeply ingrained in the psyche of millions of Americans. The USADA reports that over 60% of the adult population in the US engages in sport-related activities, with 25% being actively engaged (10). Watching sporting events is a favorite pastime for Americans of all age groups. Most people have their favorite teams that they support by buying tickets to watch matches. There are numerous reasons why people engage in sport
44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out is an American crime film, which was shot in 2003. The film is based on real events that took place in 1997 in North Hollywood. On the morning of 28 February 1997, two bank robbers broke into the Laurel Canyon Bank, took its employees hostage, and picked up the money (“44 Minutes”). As they left the bank, they saw dozens of police cars around. After that, two heavily armed men hold the Los Angeles Police Department at bay for 44 minutes. The directors of this film could accurately convey the atmosphere of that terrible incident. The Los Angeles Police Department was entirely unprepared for such well-trained robbers. The most remarkable thing is that no one died among police officers and civilians, though many of them were heavily wounded. I believe that this crime thriller was shot to restore the reputation of the Los Angeles Police Department. The filmmakers achieved this goal; that is why the film encourages the audience to feel proud of the American police. The Old and the New Ways of Police’s Response Previously, in case of active shootings, responding police officers, in the first place, set up a secure perimeter around the crime scene. Only after that, they thought about moving on the suspect. However, police had to change their tactics because of the increased incidence of active shootings. Nowadays, policemen in the United States of America use a strategy, which is known as rapid deployment, in which the first officer at the scene is involved (“Police Change Tactics in Active Shootings”). The new tactic means immediate police intervention, taking risks, and seeking to catch or eliminate criminals promptly, which has increased the effectiveness of police officers’ actions. Works Cited “44 Minutes The North Hollywood Shoot-Out Full Length.” YouTube, uploaded by Truckin Dad. 2012, Web. “Police Change Tactics in Active Shootings.” CNN . 2017, Web.
Communication skills are essential for effective interaction between nurses and patients. Proper communication and professionalism of nurses improve patients’ health outcomes (Bussard & Lawrence, 2019). Developing effective interaction with patients requires nurses to practice and perfect their verbal and non-verbal communication skills constantly. Non-verbal communication skills include body language, therapeutic touch, and tone of voice (Bussard & Lawrence, 2019). Verbal communication is the ability to listen to patients and reflect accordingly. In the week three role-play activity, we were able to practice therapeutic communication skills in patient interviewing. During week three, the following patient communication techniques were discussed: establishing a rapport with the patient, asking open-ended and closed questions, paraphrasing, summarizing and expressing empathy. Therapeutic communication techniques that I found to be the most successful were touch, probing, and paraphrasing. During the patient interview, these three communication techniques were effective because touch demonstrated non-verbally expressed empathy; probing ensured obtaining extensive and detailed patient history; paraphrasing showed that the nurse has actively listened to the patient. Appropriate use of tactile communication or touch in patient interviewing helps to show emotional support to patients. According to Bussard & Lawrence (2019), therapeutic touch, spending enough time with the patient, and a calm tone of voice are practical communication skills in nursing practice and education. Certainly, touch should be used in patient interviewing only after obtaining verbal or non-verbal consent from the patient. As I noticed from the previous practice interview, shaking hands with the patient after introducing myself allowed me to establish a rapport with the patient. Furthermore, I could see that using touch encouraged the patient to continue discussing difficult topics. This communication technique also helped to express empathy and understanding of the patient’s difficult situation. Touch is a helpful non-verbal communication skill for establishing trust with patients; thus, poor use of non-verbal techniques results in ineffective communication with patients (Bussard & Lawrence, 2019). Therefore, non-verbal communication skills such as touch should be used to improve health outcomes through effective communication. Probing questions are used in a medical interview to gain more information about the patient’s history. Probing includes open-ended and closed questions. Using probing questions helps obtain the patient’s history and assess the nurse’s knowledge and preparedness because open-ended questions elucidate if the nurse knows the interview’s approximate structure and is competent enough in the subject (Bussard & Lawrence, 2019). Using open-ended questions helped me get the complete history of my present
This focus of this work is to explore the published literature about military families in order to determine what forms of communication prove successful or unsuccessful. The writer has analyzed each article presented for the types of research preformed as well as the effect that the research either could or did have on these family units. Research articles were chosen that covered a wide variety of topics including ones that specifically focus on the military, as well as communication in large companies and family research. At the conclusion of this paper it is the hope of the writer that the reader have an increased understanding of the difficulties experienced by individuals under contract with the military as well as what forms of communication will decrease these difficulties creating a family unit that enjoys a better rate of adjustment. The military family has a unique family structure in that at any time depending on the needs of the nation one or more family members can be deployed to distant locations. This research is exploring the effect these deployments had on the family structure. It is an important research study because it examines the effects on the family when the male or female parent deployed and compared those results. The Gulf War provided these researchers with an opportunity to study the effect of long deployments on family structure. These researchers studied the 1992 Survey of Officers and Enlisted Personal to determine the occurrences of divorce and children disability rates. When the male parent deployed there was no statistically significant increase in the divorce rates. When compared to the divorce rates when the