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Organizational diagnosis models There are various organizational development strategies which a firm can use to analyze its effectiveness. Organizational diagnosis strategy enables a firm’s management team to asses its current operation in order to undertake effective change interventions (Kotler, 2006, p. 32). Some of the models used in organizational diagnosis include force field analysis, McKinsey 7S model, the congruence model, Likert system analysis, the Burke-Litwin model and Leavitt’s model. Force Field Analysis This model entails identification and analysis of the driving and limiting forces in an organization. Through the model, a firm’s management team is able to conduct an analysis of the firm’s environmental factors (Leadership Sphere, 2008, p.5). This is aimed at identifying the factors stimulating the need for change. On the other hand, restraining forces relate to various organizational factors such as resource constraints and lack of employee’s morale. By identifying the forces, a firm is able to formulate goals and strategies aimed at driving the firm towards the intended direction. The core objective of this model is to enable the firm reach the desired equilibrium while taking into consideration the social implications. This is achieved by adding the necessary driving forces and eliminating the various restraining forces. Leavitt’s model The model enables firms to specify particular variables. The variables are categorized into task, structure, human and technological variables. Structure variables relate to the firm’s communication systems, organizational workflow and authority systems while technological variables entail the various machines and equipments which are required to undertake the necessary tasks(Leadership Sphere, 2008, p.7). The task variables relate to the tasks and subtasks which are undertaken in the process of offering products and services. On t
An archaic tale, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” has its roots in antiquity, yet it is adapted to modern days in multiple variations. Three-story analogs, including “The Giant’s Toe” by Brock Cole, “Jim and the Beanstalk” by Raymond Briggs, and “Jack and the Beanstalk” by Mara Alperin will be compared in the present paper. Similar to the original fairytale, they may be regarded as valuable pieces of literature for children since they teach how to overcome difficulties and be compassionate with others. The selected adaptations are based on the story where the interaction between a boy and a giant is the major element in the plot. Thus, each of them features a giant and a boy as well. Alperin’s book is the closest to the original in terms of character representation. It portrays a poor boy named Jack who lives with a widowed mother and an angry ogre. Brigg’s book also depicts a giant and a boy. Based on the plot, it is clear that the giant in his version is the same one who features in the original tale yet older. Jim is a new boy who visits that giant by climbing the beanstalk. Lastly, Cole’s book focuses on the life of a giant who, by accident, cuts off his toe, which then turns into a mischievous boy. Jack appears in Cole’s adaptation by the end of the plot, yet leaves without any trophies since the giant’s toe gets rid of them by that moment. The main theme of the tale may be defined as the counteraction between evil and good. After deceiving and killing the male ogre in the original story, Jack becomes a hero since the ogre is an evil man-eater (Quinn and Wild). Thus, after defeating the giant, Jack is rewarded for his good deeds by getting access to the treasures and magic things possessed by the former. The same theme is shared by the selected adaptations, yet some of them end differently. Alperin’s book is the closest to the original one and ends with Jack becoming rich by killing the evil ogre. At the same time, Brigg’s book emphasizes the importance of cooperation as Jim helps the old giant throughout the story and, as a result, they become friends. Cole’s book is about finding the common ground as well. It ends with the giant and his toe living happily ever after, regardless of all the troubles caused by the latter. The tone in each of the books may be defined as humorous. The illustrations, like the one given in Figure 1, also serve to add humor to the narration, set the tone and
Use of imagery as a stylistic device has well been elucidated in the Rime of ancient mariner by Coleridge. Coleridge has employed different imagery techniques to bring life to his work (Dean 47). He has employed use of metaphors in several instances (Coleridge 2). Similes, alliteration, assonance and consonance have also been given a place in his work. Coleridge has strived to utilize both descriptive and figurative language to invoke sensory imagination in the minds of the readers as well as breathe some air into his work. The above imagery techniques have been explored in every section and throughout the poem to energize the work and move beyond just a mere study of language. In part I, the first paragraph, the metaphor “ By thy long grey beard and glittering eye ” has been used by Coleridge” to create a visualization in the minds of the readers on the nature of the character’s eye and hair (Coleridge 1). Coleridge also tries to make the reader visualize the body of the character how he/she looks like and seek to form questions in their mind concerning the health of the person when he says “ he holds “He holds him with his skinny hand ” (3). Coleridge strives to bring in another new imagery device known as similes when he says “ And listens like a three years’ child” ( Coleridge 5). This explains the degree of attentiveness of the character. It also tries to breathe some life in the play. Moreover, the writer blows in new air in his work when he repeatedly use sound T in the following sentence “ The Wedding-Guest stood still ” (Coleridge 7). The device is used to convey the gist of what the writer wanted to put across. This is also meant to give opportunity to readers to have a description on how the character stood. The writer further utilizes metaphor and assonance in two different lines “ And thus spake on that ancient man ” and “ The ship was cheered, the harbour cleared ,” (Coleridge 4). In the first place, he endeavors to make us have a clear description of the character when he uses the metaphor. The use and repetition of sound E also helps the writer to vividly bring out the meaning he intended to his audience (Coleridge 5). In the fifth stanza a new style emanates. Coleridge personalizes sun when he says “ The Sun came up upon the left ” (1). Coleridge uses this to create meaning to his work and help readers understand better what he is striving to communicate. Coleridge combines two devices in subsequent lines “ The Wedding-Guest here beat his breast. For he heard the loud bassoon” (6). Sound T and E are used to enhance the message the author intended to communicate. It also endeavors to make the audience awake to hear more from the play. In the same stanza he makes use of a simile “ Red as a rose is she ” to create visualization in the minds of the audience. In the successive stanza, Coleridge uses metaphor “he bright-eyed M
Today, many people believe in the existence of ghosts. However, there is no enough evidence to prove that they really do exist. A ghost can be defined as the spirit of a deceased person that can appear in the form of a body to living people and haunt them (McCormick 38). Once a person dies, he or she ceases to exist in bodily form and makes a transition to the spirit world. Seeing the bodily image of a person who is already dead can be very scaring. The media is a major factor that has led many people to believe in ghosts. Through it, pictures of ghosts are made available to people in the whole world. The television channels, movies, internet, and other forms of media have played a major role in this. Seeing ghost pictures on the media creates a permanent image of the same on people’s mind. In addition to that, everyone can bear me witness that all people in the world have been told ghost stories in their childhood. Such stories that have been told include those of phantom armies, ghost trains, ghost animals just to mention but a few (Schwartz and Chess 104). From these stories, children create permanent pictures of the ghosts in their minds and that keeps reminding them of the ghosts. All the above makes people believe in their existence. However, I refute the claim that ghosts exist because apart from being told stories about them and seeing their images in the media, I have never encountered one. People should not believe in ghosts because they have never seen a real one and there is no enough evidence to prove that they really exist. The person who initiated the creation of horror movies involving ghosts made the greatest mistake. Horror movies are watched across the world and after watching a movie involving ghost like characters, it is quite possible to keep dreaming about them (Buse and Stott 93). There are countless number of cases where by people are heard screaming in the middle of their night. Some even get out of their beds and flee claiming that they can actually see the ghost. I have also experienced the same and got very frightened for that matter. It was so serious that I could not sleep alone and somebody had to be there to drive away the fear. However, that was long in my childhood. Even with all this, I do not believe in ghosts because I have never seen them in reality. People who assert that ghosts exist because they see them in their dreams commit a fallacy of invalid analogy because whatever they say is not based on reality but dreams. However, some dreams
Chinese masculinity is an issue that has been considerably challenged in time by a variety of cultural, social, and political factors. Many people try to introduce their own ideas and suggestions on how it is necessary to define masculinity in China and to use the concepts of wen and wu like a powerful combination of biology and culture. As soon as the idea of Chinese masculinity is proved to be a binary opposition between mental and physical characteristics with the help of wen and wu ideologies, it is necessary to remember a part of the Javanese ideologies and compare male power and control with female behaviour and expectations. Current paper aims at discussing masculinity and femininity in Chinese culture on the examples of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Kuan-Chung and Javanese ideologies as a possibility to comprehend the roles of the two genders, their peculiar features, and the impacts on each other in regards to the power, abilities, and control that can be gained within a family. According to the Chinese paradigm, masculinity may be defined as “the binary opposition between wen, the mental or civil, and wu, the physical or martial” (Louie 2002, p.10). These two notions can be hardly called conflicting. They seem to be more complementary because the masculine ideal is a kind of cultural construction characterised by constant circulation of morals, responsibilities, and duties that have to be performed by a man; still, the role of the mental beginning remains to be more important in comparison to the physical beginning. Of course, such factors like an appropriate physical size, properly developed skills of a warrior, and even the required portion of brutality do define masculinity in China. However, they are powerless in front of the necessity to be wise, have respect to everything around, and use the power of ancestors and the importance of the past to conquer the present and defend the future. The main characters from The Romance of the Three Kingdoms become good examples of masculinity regarding heroism and respect to the traditions as the main components of an image of a true man. They may not use their power, words, or possibilities, but they demonstrate how crucial their masculinity can be through their knowledge, attitude to the events, and relations with the people of both genders. In comparison to the Chinese traditions and ideologies, the culture of Java proves that female and male statuses may differ considerably but do not influence society and people’s contributions to its development. Brenner explains that “in most Javanese families today, regardless of social class or occupation, the wife con
“Blindness” by Krishna Tateneni I picked this poem because it talks about grief, which is a common topic that anyone can identify with in life. One of the interesting lines in the poem is, “on the day you lost sight, after your mother’s death” (Douket 77). This line paints a clear picture of how losing a loved one affects the bereaved. I have experienced the death of a loved one, which explains why this line is interesting to me. I can identify with the poet’s feelings as captured in this line. The main theme in this poem is grief and the pain that the bereaved experience after losing a loved one. In this case, the poet talks of the death of one’s mother and the ensuing blinding grief. The poet notes that the journey through grief is long, and it may take years for one to overcome the pain. During this period, the grieving party sees things differently due to the darkness that covers one’s life. “On His Deafness” by Robert F. Panara I picked this poem because the poet talks about his personal experience of living with deafness, which can affect anyone. The most interesting line in the poem is “My ears are deaf, and yet I seem to hear” (Douket 75). The contrast created by this line spurred curiosity within me, and thus I sought to read the poem carefully to understand its message. The main theme in the poem is the bright side of being deaf. The poet notes that while he cannot hear, the power of the written words awakens and thrills the inner ear. The beauty of awakening the inner ear is that one can hear and understand things that can easily go unnoticed to a normal person. For instance, the poet says that he can “tell each secret shade of meaning” (Douket 75). In deafness, the poet says that one learns to hear the harmony that exists in nature, from the cooing of birds to the swishing of leaves, which underscores the beauty of life. “My Son, My Executioner” by Donald Hall I chose this poem because it addresses parenting, which readers can easily relate to in real-life situations. The most interesting line is the opening one where the poet says, “My son, my executioner” (Douket 76). The effect of this line on me was that it caused me to be interested in knowing how one’s son can become their executioner. The
Flash Sterilization Rate The problem is about the infection rates increase in the surgical patients due to the use of flash sterilization in operation theatres. Flash utilizations per 100 surgeries are plotted against a week. The average value in the baseline period was 33 infections per 100 surgeries. The average value increased to 50 infections per 100 surgeries as soon as some new surgeons have arrived. The chosen chart is used due of its ability to identify the hospital baseline rate as well as the rate after the new surgeons’ influx. Special cause variation is identified as the cluster of newly employed orthopedic surgeons. The interpretation of the control chart helps the representatives of the IC committee to make a decision and look into the process of handling the surgical instruments with confidence. Laboratory Turn Around Time The clinicians of the A&E department complain on TAT and the necessity to gain control over blood counts. The mean and SD TAT are calculated on a daily basis so that the standard deviation in minutes is plotted against the day shift routine orders. The average time taken is 45 minutes. TAT data tend to tag along a normal distribution. The control charts are the X-bar and S. Common cause variation is based on the consistent performance of the process. The interpretation of the control chart makes the team consider the implementation of improvement strategies with the main objective of reducing the variation and lowering the mean TAT. Surgical Site Infections The reduction of surgical site infection during the period that follows surgery for some of the surgical procedures is considered. The number of cases between surgical site infections is plotted against the infection number. The average rate is about 2.1%. G type of control chart is used due to its ability to evaluate the statistical significance of each occurrence of an infection. Special cause variation is not identified. The results help the team to realize that the usage of the shave preparation technique to prepare for a surgical site prior to surgery is effective indeed. App
Technology is important in the daily lives of human beings since it positively impacts various sectors. It has made it possible for human beings to perform complex procedures that could not be possible without it. One of the most recent technology advancements that have been developed is virtual reality. It has led to drastic changes in commercial design and expectations are high that it will change the daily lives of individuals. It is applied in different areas such normal communication and recreation. Despite the fact that it is in its early stages of development, virtual reality is expected to impact human life greatly in the future. Due to this important role that it plays in human lives, technological advancements continue emerging (Walter 5). Use of virtual reality in different sectors has both negative and positive impacts on the society. Virtual reality impacts societies positively by ensuring that mistakes and errors made in certain professions are avoided. For example, it is used in the medical field to offer training. The training involves use of simulated surgery by doctors to train new doctors and medical students who do not have experience in the medical field. Such simulated training produces qualified doctors by equipping them with the necessary skills before they get into the field fully. The other positive impact of virtual reality is that it makes it possible for doctors to conduct experiments on procedures that are being tested. In addition, it is beneficial in the military sector since it is used to provide complex and advanced training for military personnel. This is possible through the use of flight simulators which cannot be used in its absence. Finally, the technology is used in the business world where companies improve their communication strategies and accessibility of information. For example, users are not required to search for files on computers because with virtual reality, it is possible for them to access the files by opening the drawers containing them (Biocca 5). Although virtual reality can impact societies positively, it could also impact the society negatively. The first negative impact of this technological advancement is that it is a costly undertaking and scientists grapple with the huge costs. The technology is also complicated to use. For instance, the users experience problems when using the head set since there are disturbances caused by body movements. The second negative impact of virtual reality is that it causes dehumanization. It is important for human beings to remain natural and maintain their dignity instead of being influenced by technology. The third negative impact of virtual reality is that it causes human beings to st
Area – Product Management The collaborative work in Product Management is one of the top reasons for which Google brings innovative products improving access to the world’s information. According to Wimmers (2009), the main function of job advertizing is acquisition of new personnel which may also signalize that the employer operates well or even beyond the expectations (6). For this reason, a few words on the advantages of working at Google may contribute to positive branding of the employer. The Role – Product Manager Google is looking for promising and ambitious technologists for the launch of new products. If you have proper skills and want to improve information access for millions of users, Google projects are waiting for you. One of the main objectives of HR marketing is the long-term supply of a company with skilled and highly motivated people which can have a positive impact upon the company’s competitive advantage (Ehnert 54). Responsibilities   * Collecting requirements.   * Defining a product vision and strategy.   * Cooperating with world-class engineers for fulfilling it. Proper HR marketing can be beneficial for selecting well-defined career paths (Price 163). Requirements   * BA in Computer Science or a related field;   * experience in designing products and developing Internet technologies;   * understanding of the search engine domain;   * excellent communication and organizational skills. Works Cited   * Ehnert, Ina. Sustainable Human Resource Management: A Conceptual and Exploratory Analysis. New York: Springer Publishing, 2009. Print.   * Price, Alan. Human Resource Management in a Human Context. London: Thomson Learning., 2007. Print.   * Wimmers, Julia. HR Marketing: From Job Advertizing to Employer Branding . Berlin: Books on Demand GmbH, 2009. Print.
The war in Afghanistan is a generational war. The country has been in a state of conflict since the early eighties. The Mujahedeen gave way to the Taliban and war keeps on evolving. War is a very difficult subject to analyze from an ethical dimension (Wehr, 1998). In fact, the ethical implications of all conflicts are never easy to decipher (Bercovitch & Jackson, 2009). The goal of this paper is to demonstrate that the American Government did not appreciate the magnitude of the ethical implications of the war in regards to the state, world politics, world economy and the future of the world. The terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001 changed the global landscape on many fronts. The attacks on American soil made it clear to the world that no country was beyond the reach of terrorists. The US holds the pride of place among the nations of the world as a secure and prosperous nation. However, the terrorists were able to demonstrate that no one was safe from their attacks. The Bush administration responded by ordering airstrikes targeting Al Qaeda bases in Afghanistan and Northern Pakistan. The US military set up camp in the country to help stabilize the Kabul government as a means of eliminating the threat of future terrorism. The policy makers in Bush’s administration saw that the only way of removing the threat of terrorism is by eliminating Al Qaeda and Taliban bases from Afghanistan and ensuring that they have nowhere to plan their activities (United States Institute of Peace, 2009). The military objectives of the invasion of Afghanistan were very clear. The unclear issues were the ethical implications of the American invasion. Ethical Impacts on the Afghan State The war on terror had several impacts on the state of Afghanistan. The central government in Kabul was not in control over large areas of the country. The arrival of the US gave the central government a major boost in the war. However, the Kabul government faced several ethical dilemmas. First, the government appeared weak and ineffectual in the eyes of other countries in the region. The arrival of US troops made it clear that Kabul was unable to secure its territory. This compromised Kabul’s status in the region and led to the emergence of nationalist sentiments in the country. Secondly, the invasion of the country by US troops made America appear as a bully and as a rogue nation. America did not wait for a UN resolution before going to Afghanistan (Wyk, 2010). Rather, the country sent its troops and formalized issues with the UN later. This robbed the UN of its authority. Thirdly, the presence of US troops in Afghanistan reduced the power of Afghan government. The Americans started making decisions on behalf of the country and it started influencing government policy in the country. The main question here is whether this was ethically acceptable in the context of sovereignty. Ethical Concerns on World Politics The decision of the Bush administr