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Introduction The relevance of design and innovation concerning social challenges aims at the deeper level of its impact on the society behind the visual content of a designed product. Design is commonly viewed as the form of things, while innovation is seen as the beauty of novelty. Hence, design and innovation, as two aesthetic concepts with constantly evolving strategies, give a more comprehensive perspective onto the socio-cultural context, which, I believe, plays a crucial role in solving social problems. Main body To begin with, any social product represents the changes and dramatic progress in the modern society, which, in turn, requires a strong ability to analyze these issues and find the right user-centered approach. According to Verganti and Dell’Era, the design-driven innovation is reflecting the “subtle and unspoken dynamics in socio-cultural models” (p. 146). Therefore, it is leading to fundamentally new meanings and languages with the possibility of change in the social and cultural regimes. Thus, one of my significant expectations of this course is learning those skills that can help me to design products and to search for the right methodology for their creation. A properly selected methodology directly results in innovative concepts that still co-exist with the traditional market pull process. Furthermore, considering design as the form of things, it can also serve as a creative problem solving, although, most importantly, design is the innovation of meanings (Verganti and Dell’Era, p. 147). In that regard, I look forward to learning new innovative cases and discussing them in order to find easier ways of making an impact on the society. However, there is a definite possibility of the challenges that I might face throughout the design and innovation course. In my opinion, those include the relevancy of the created product since there are a big number of social issues that has already been solved. As a result, it is essential to develop a sense of novelty by learning and deeply exploring the existing market and social environment. By spending time in this field, I await to achieve this through the explicit work and sharing new ideas and experience with my teammates. I think that this class is not only teaches us the contents, but also shows the easier way to learn what we can do for the society. One of my biggest concerns, as a creator, is undoubtedly the possibility and ease of acceptance by consumers as well as difficulties of the product’s distribution. Verganti and Dell’Era claim that design is seen as the key strategic asset in today’s business arena, as it was at the rising point in management the first decade of the twenty-first century (p. 148). This rise facilitated the investigation and awareness of the connections between design, innovation, and competitive advantage (Verganti and Dell’Era, p. 148). The consumers’ choice is usually based upon the aesthetic and symbolic value of products and services, which are directly related to the company’s accomplishment and success. Conclusion To conclude, I expect the design and innovation course to provide a
Introduction Death is one of the topics that are considered by all people at certain period of their lives. In the vast majority of cases this topic evokes fear and despair as almost all people are afraid of death. Of course, there are people who accept this inevitable stage and have no fear. However, these people have their reasons and they have their specific ways to overcome the universal fright. These reasons are religious in character. However, it can be interesting to understand why the rest of the people are so afraid of death. Body Some may assume that people are afraid of pain which is often associated with death. However, this reason is secondary as many people have to live in pain due to chronic diseases. Therefore, it is not the pain that makes people tremble at the very thought of death. In fact, the major reason is the fear of the unknown. People do not know what happens next. It is universally acknowledged that people are more afraid while anticipating than when overcoming some constraints. Of course, death is the greatest challenge that leads to something unknown. Notably, some people claim that they are afraid of non-existence as they hate the idea they will not exist anymore. Nonetheless, no one knows for sure what happens after death and this is more frightening. This makes people feel uneasy. Conclusion People need to know everything that happens to them. They want to understand the reason of their lives. Of course, they wish to understand the secrets of death. However, people are not able to understand these secrets and this unawareness makes them feel desperately insecure. People are not afraid of death itself, related pain or non-existence. People are afraid of the unknown.
Interview The work of a therapist demands specific skills and competencies from a person. This assumption could be evidenced by therapists answers acquired using the interview. The specialist works with individuals who experience anxiety and mood problems, traumas, or alterations in social behaviors. During the conversation, she emphasized the necessity of enhanced communication skills to establish a contact with a patient and ensure that he/she will trust a specialist. For this reason, it is crucial to be able to understand peculiarities of every individual, his/her behavioral patterns, social expectations, and responses to particular stressors. In the majority of cases, the first contact was fundamental for the establishment of trustful and close relations between the therapist and an individual. That is why the interviewee is sure that analytical skills play an important role in the work as they help to understand peculiarities of every patient and discover his/her primary needs. She also outlines the unique significance of tolerance and basic ethical principles. It is essential to respect all patients needs, desires, and peculiarities, regardless of their nature. It is the key to positive outcomes as the therapists task is to remain tolerant and analyze the causes of some undesired behaviors to correct or eliminate them. The interviewee ou
Introduction Research in Motion (RIM) is a software as well as a telephony hardware manufacturing firm that is operating in the telecommunications industry that was started in 1984 with the main aim of developing both software and hardware applications for mobile communication. Over the years, RIM has grown to become one of the world’s biggest handset manufacturers with the brand blackberry. The Blackberry handset has been popular since its launch in the American market because of its unique applications like having a high memory and storage capabilities that allowed for massive storage in its music player. Also, the blackberry handset could support the 3G connection allowing the handset to have high speeds in terms of internet connectivity. These applications served its business clientele very well in terms of e-mail access and uploading of data (Research in Motion Ltd, para3). The blackberry smartphone, which is the modified version of the first blackberry handset, although having gone through tremendous changes in design, has been RIM’s best innovation in terms of sales and also subscriber base. This paper will seek to establish reasons for the significant increase in the sales of the blackberry handset in the Middle East. The paper will also try to highlight the effects of the RIM retailers in these Middle East countries in terms of the market base, sales and consumer response to the product and also to the RIM systems of sales in their country. The finding of this paper will be based upon the survey of the RIM retailers that will encompass between 18-30 retail outlets. Problem Analysis In the past few years, the market paradigm has undergone through dramatic upsets that have been occasioned by the economic recession that has hit the American and European economies in the recent past. The effect of this has resulted in a slow demand for goods, increased production costs, and a fall in share prices for the listed trading companies. These factors have led some of these companies to venture from their traditional market into unfamiliar territories like the Asian market, which has a promising untapped potential. RIM is one of those companies that have sought to establish itself in the Asian market as the most preferred handset provider in the region. Market Strategy RIM came up with a strategy in which to target some Asian markets through the launching of retail stores that operated within the countries cities; one of those cities targeted was Beijing, Qatar, and Indonesia. The strategy was designed to increase the sale of the product. One of the market strategies in which RIM capitalized on was the fact that blackberry as a brand had done exemplary well taking around 52% of the American market share. In itself, the brand was popular with the wider majority of the user being the business client. This was in co
Introduction The mainstream media in Singapore during the National Day Rally in September 2013 observed the country as one that has undergone radical changes. The day was a defining moment and a mark of how significantly the administration had reformed. The change was observed as the result of the government listening to its people. The Premier has stated that the country is in a new political dispensation. The younger generation has recently been actively participating in politics since the entry of Lee Hsien Loong. The succession of his father was a milestone for the entire country as the older generation had been shaped to submit to the authoritarian rule of Lee Kuan Yew. The retirement of the patriarch significantly changed the political arena augmented by the improvement of e-Governance that is given high priority by the current administration, which values the contribution of the younger generation in propelling the country’s economy and politics forward. The younger generation’s aspiration for better governance has pushed youthful activists to take advantage of Loong’s reluctance towards freedom of expression to consolidate support and urge other youths to participate in politics. The overwhelming presence of the internet has made the efforts by press censors futile. The attitude of the older generation in the ruling party called PAP has been a force that pushed the younger generation to other political parties. Research Questions   * Does the
Probationers with a history of drug misuse are at increased risk of relapse of the harmful behavior. Although the freedoms of parolees and probationers are restricted, they have greater access to illicit drugs and alcohol than the incarcerated population, which may lead to adverse outcomes (“Treatment for Offenders under Community Supervision”). Therefore, this population requires a treatment program that is based on the increased authority and community supervision. This initiative includes hiring more supervisors for probationers, extensive training of service providers, and providing education to the community. The problem of substance misuse among probationers and parolees is a considerable bother for criminal justice agencies. According to Fearn et al., at any given time, there are approximately 5 million individuals on probation or parole, and nearly 25% experience drug-related problems (129). Apart from being harmful to physical and mental well-being, drug abuse negatively impacts adherence to supervision requirements, including treatment mandates, reentry and recidivism, and the ability to maintain non-criminal statuses while being monitored in the community (Fearn et al. 129). Therefore, the development and implementation of an efficient evidence-based treatment program are vital for improving probation outcomes. The first step is to increase the number of supervising officers to ensure that there are enough human resources for the program. Second, all the supervisors are to be taught appropriate strategies to perform their duties efficiently using recent evidence. Third, the agencies are to provide education to the community about the risks of drug abuse. The education program will also include information about how to react if citizens know that a parolee or probationer abuses drugs. The program is expected to reduce the number of drug addicts by 80% among probationers and reduce associated adverse events. The prisons are expected to be less populated since the risk of additional offenses from the probationers will decrease. The program may be funded by a federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services. This grant provides a funding opportunity for developing behavioral and integrative treatment programs for drug addicts. Non-profit public agencies are eligible for this grant; therefore, it is appropriate for a criminal justice agency experiencing cutbacks. The grant also provides the opportunity to include pharmaceutical treatment, which may be vital for improving community outcomes. Even though there may be numerous organizations competing for this grant, there is a high chance that the proposed treatment program will win the money. Works Cited Department of Health and Human Services. “Behavioral and Integrative Treatment Development Program,” Grants.gov, Web. Fearn, Noelle E. et al. “Trends and Correlates of Substance Use Di
Introduction Most novels refer focusing on grand events and major changes, sweeping seemingly insignificant occurrences of what appears to be a mundane life under the rug. Richard Russo in his award-wining book, “Empire Falls,” takes a strikingly different approach, highlighting the importance of the mundane. By combining metaphors and similes to outline the nuances of seemingly simplistic characters and the plot developments, Russo conveys an essential message of hopelessness permeating every facet of life in a small American town. Character Representing the epitome of the mundane life, the characters in the novel convey the sense of hopelessness that the author outlines as the essential social issue. For example, in the conversation that Miles has with Jimmy, the very setting in which it occurs creates the presence of a threat and, therefore, emphasizes the idea of the characters being entrapped in their own lies without the opportunity to change them. For instance, Jimmy mentions the need to conform to the established norm even when it seems to be counterintuitive due to the unwillingness to accept change and challenge: “An attitude like yours leads to things” (Russo 295). Thus, the characters embody the sense of despair and hopelessness perfectly. Plot Likewise, the plot serves to represent the endeavor to escape the conundrum of mundane life, yet with very little effect. Specifically, the novel takes its characters through a series of events that are seemingly disjointed and are supposed to represent the unpredictability of life. For instance, in the passage where Miles and Jimmy discuss their lives, Jimmy finally referencing the titular concept of the empire falling as the metaphor for the challenges of the U.S. social and cultural setting, the conversation is introduced as the characters get out of their cars and are about to continue with their lives: “Miles put his hand on the door handle. ‘I’m sorry I upset you, Jimmy’” (Russo 294). Thus, Russo emphasizes the idea of disconnectedness between the characters as they fail to develop a rapport even in a familiar setting. Literary Devices The stylistic devices utilized in the novel are quite few and far between, yet the ones incorporated into the text serve their function impeccably. Namely, in Jimmy’s passionate speech about the relationships between people in his and Miles’ lives, Jimmy creates an important metaphor that represents the focal point of the novel, having been chosen as its title. Specifically, Jimmy equates the concept of a fallen empire to himself and his broken life: “Mr. Empire Falls? That’s me. Last one to leave, turn out the lights, right?” (Russo 294). The specified metaphor represents the very essence of despair and loneliness that the author strives to capture in the novel. In turn, the sue of similes reinforces the specified impression, contributing to the idea that the characters experience a personal crisis and represent the epitome of loneliness: “They like it that they’re more like me than they are like you” (Russo 294). Although the comparison b
Write up of the Assessment Children can be exposed to violence in multiple situations, through media or real life, for instance. P, a 4-year-old child, was in the apartment, outside which her mother fell victim to gun violence – the girl became the incident’s indirect witness. Although P did not see the shot, she is entirely aware of the situation. The girl’s vocabulary and manner of speech are well-developed for her age, and she appears to be rather perceptive. Furthermore, from an educational standpoint, P is characterized as cooperative and inquisitive. The girl comes from a low-income working household and primarily lives with her grandmother, but custody rights belong to P’s mother. She also seems to have a strong bond with her other grandparents. For instance, P refers to her two grandmothers as mothers, which appears to be a common consequence of being raised and spending a lot of time with them. Case Formulation The current assessment results demonstrate that P was not gravely influenced by the situation and does not have safety concerns. Nonetheless, children who have experienced traumatic events can experience posttraumatic stress disorder later (PTSD). Learning that a violent incident happened to a close person may be enough to develop it (Klika & Conte, 2017). During the interview, P appeared to lack positive emotions and acted somewhat helpless and withdrawn – all of which are signs of potential PTSD (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2020). Nonetheless, the gathered information is not sufficient to establish to what degree the traumatic event affected the girl. Intervention Plan In the case of children who have been exposed to trauma but have not developed posttraumatic symptoms, interventions serve to impede their appearance. Therefore, the main objective is to ensure that P feels safe in her home so that the risk of further traumatization is reduced; proper risk detection is crucial at that stage. Although some children can recover independently, support from family members and others is another essential element to ensure that P overcomes the traumatic event. Psychotherapeutic interventions may also help prevent the development of traumatic stress symptoms when incorporated after a child experiences such an event. Critique of the Information Gathered on Each Level On the individual level, information related to P’s emotions and attitude towards the traumatic episode was gathered. SW formulated their questions to constructively investigate whether the girl’s safety is jeopardized at home. Regarding the familial relationships, the interview seems to be focused on identifying dynamics between P, her mother, and grandmothers, as well as the child’s perception of them. Specifically, the interviewer tried to establish how much time P. spends with her caregivers and their closeness level. Subsequently, the questions were directed at identifying how much the girl knows about the shooting and her mother’s state. The meeting also incorporated play and drawing, an age-appropriate tool in
Introduction Planning systems are different from one region to another and from one country to another. In Australia, things are much more the same. Since each state and territory has their own principle legislation for the land use planning system, it is still worth noting that the overall administration of the planning system is generally done by larger government departments. Planning portfolio is mostly intended to achieve integration with other portfolios such as environmental conservation. The approaches to urban and land use planning differs from one state to another. Also the legislation and policies do differ. In the state of Queensland, the government engages the public in most parts of the decision making process since land use will affect the local population. In the state of New South Wales, the public is also engaged in decision making process although the ministry of Planning is directly involved in the planning process. State and territory planning systems in Australia In Australia, there is no national method that guides the use of urban and land use planning. This means that the states and territories have to develop their own distinct planning systems to address the issues of land use and planning. In addition, each state has to come up with its own policies, legislation and approaches to land use and planning. In the process of formulating policies throughout the states, there is often the aspect of overlap in which some policies in one state may be similar to others in a different state. Knowing the similarities between these policies, legislations and approaches is not as important as understanding the way in which the different planning systems function in assisting the transfer of knowledge and good practice between jurisdictions (Young 2008). Comprehending the role of planning systems is also important because it provides the basis for broader policy development planning or in relation to the promotion of particular priorities like environmental sustainability (Cameron 1978). The administrative aspects of planning in Australia are such that they fall under ministerial dockets. Thus, a change in government or ministerial reshuffle is always accompanied with a reorganization of administrative functions of the panning agencies. A good example is in New South Wales. Between 1997 and 2006, the planning portfolio was under the former department of urban affairs and planning (DUAP): Planning NSW: and the department of infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR). This was an attempt to combine various environment related departments with land use planning so that they fall under one large umbrella agency. Currently, the planning portfolio is under the single function Department of Planning (DOP). Table1: The administrative arrangements for land use and environmental planning in the Australian states and territories are tabulated below. State/territory                     A