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Introduction Islam in the current world is connected with numerous thoughts both great and terrible. Islam is an old religion that is extremely misconstrued my many people. It has been corrupted and connected with savagery, hostilities, and activities that are insensitive as a result of recent incidents. This is an issue on the global stage in light of religiously propelled terrorism and the connections that have been produced, wrongly so, by the terror networks. This has led many people to question whether Islam is truly a peaceful religion (Asani 5). The sorry part is that many people simply assume that Islam is a violent religion due to what they hear and see in the media. Islam, however, is not savage or callous, it is a religion based upon serene standards and cherishing decrees (Gillum 8). According to Gillum, Islam is regularly misrepresented as an exceptionally fierce and cruel religion, in light of its association with Middle East politics (10). However, this is far from the truth. Islam is and has forever been a tranquil and benevolent religion. The truth of the matter is that Islamic radicals who use terrorism as a necessary means of achieving their end are in all actuality not representing the genuine Muslim beliefs. They accept and lecture a rendition of Islam so compelling and misconstrued to the point that they lecture false and manufactured talks. This is not Islam, nor is it supported by the majority of the Muslim faithful (ABC News 1). This paper will try to disapprove the common stereotypical beliefs about Islam as a religion by exploring the life of Prophet Mohammed. The paper will demonstrate that Islam is, in fact, a very peaceful religion and that the fundamentalists are just a small group of people soiling the image of Islam. Besides exploring various body of literature related to the topic under study, essay will use verses of the Quran to prove certain points. The essay will also analyze the two branches of Islam, namely: Sunnis and Shiites. The essay will explore the differences between the two branches and how they came to be in the situation they are in today. The true meaning of Islam Islam is a far reaching and widespread religion for all races and categories of individuals. It is not inclined to serve a particular classification or gathering of individuals. Islam is particularly intended to address the needs of all mankind (Al-Sheha 6). Its growth is attributed to its ethical immaculateness and lucidity, straightforwardness in a stringent monotheistic statement of faith and thorough disallowance of a wide range of culpability, abuse and foul play appeal to all manner of individuals, paying little respect to color, social and financial status (Gulen 45). The main objective of Islam is to establish a perfect human culture and fellowship spreading extensive generosity and spiritual direction among all human beings for their improvement and deliverance. Part of its central goal is to create justness at all instances and heights, to keep up
The crafting of a thesis statement starts with a business need or a problem. The first task in crafting a thesis statement is to get the problem clearly in the mind. A project fails to reach its goal if the thesis statement is haphazardly built. Getting the problem clearly in mind is largely a matter of gathering all the information needed to understand it and then applying the best logic to it. The information can be gathered from company files, literature review, talking over the problem with experts, searching through printed documents and discussing the problem with those who authorized the business need. All this preliminary investigation needs to be done before framing the thesis statement. The second task is to state the problem clearly. Writing the problem statement is a good practice for several reasons. This has to be rewritten until it is getting approved by the authorized personnel. Normally three forms of stating the thesis statement are commonly followed – Infinitive phrase, question or a declarative statement. It is better to state the thesis statement in all three forms to have a clear understanding of the problem. A well crafted thesis statement forms the frame work of a project or an essay. It limits the scope of the entire essay to a particular topic and provides a frame work for the researcher to carry out the research work. Nearly seventy five percent of the entire projects get completed at the thesis statement level; the rest is documenting and collecting information to finish up the work. A well stated thesis statement determines what needs to be done to solve the problem. Specifically, the thesis statement will lead to finding the factors causing the problem. Problem factors may be of three types: First, they may be sub topics of the overall topic. Second, they may be hypothesis which must be tested. Third, in problems that involve comparisons, they may be the bases on which comparisons are made. After this step, the next step is breaking the sub topics into simpler forms. The next step is to conduct the research needed. A personal investigation is usually appropriate. The information can be gathered primarily through questionnaires and interviews. Library research and internet are major sources of information. The next step is to interpret the findings. This is highly a mental activity. Thus a well crafted thesis statement provides an excellent platform for the entire essay to proceed. Some of the problems that can be seen in the body of an essay if the thesis statement is not well crafted are  1. Framing of wrong hypothesis  2. Testing of redundant and unwanted hypothesis  3. Sometimes based on the body of the essay, the thesis statement has to be restructured or vice versa.  4. Unwanted information not pertaining to the problem will be collected.  5. The findings will have no relevance to the addressed problem  6. Waste of time and money  7. Conclusions will be inadequate  8. No evidence substantiating the conclusions.  9. Comparison of non comparable data 10. The research done and the conclusions are independent of each other. As a result, ultimately the essay will not satisfy the business need.
Globalization is about being interconnected by communication and transportation. It means that people from all over the world can establish business and personal relationships in a manner deemed impossible a few centuries ago. This is made possible by the rapid development of technology as well as the realization that the global expansion of a particular business will increase the profit of corporations. Yet, it must be pointed out that globalization does not only result in more wealth for highly industrialized nations but globalization forces can also negatively affect the way of life in developing countries and two of the best examples are India and the Philippines. This study will attempt to understand globalization and its effect on developing countries. It would be impossible to study all the emerging economies worldwide and therefore this paper will only be limited to the study of two countries situated in Asia. India and the Philippines were former colonies of England and the United States of America respectively. The Indians and the Filipinos are experiencing the simple fact that globalization is a “two-edged sword” it is both beneficial and destructive at the same time. Overview There are those who think of globalization as some sort of the “flattening” of the planet. It is a helpful illustration because it is able to encapsulate so many facets of globalization into one short statement. First of all, a flat world means that nations could no longer be in isolation and secure in the belief that others needed their help but they can stand on their own and be an island unto themselves. In this new era, every continent and nations are interdependent. The problem of one nation can be a problem for those who are in close proximity or those who belong in the same region. The current global financial crisis is an example of this phenomenon. Globalization is responsible for creating a flat earth because the speed of technology and transportation allows businessmen from all over the planet to compete on a more level playing field. For instance a Filipino entrepreneur can set-up a website at very minimal cost and then start advertising for a product that has a huge demand in the U.S. for example. Americans can stumble upon this website or they can be referred to it by another party. In short, Americans are made aware of this website, the products being sold as well as the identity of the Filipino entrepreneur and if they find it mutually beneficial to do business with each other, a business relationship can commence. The ability of the average person to reach out to a foreigner and do business from long distances was unheard of a few centuries earlier. In order to do business with other countries massive capital is needed. Only the very rich are able to buy and sell overseas. Today, this is no longer the case. As pointed out earlier, an entrepreneur from a developing country can easily create a website to sell their products and services making the planet fl
Introduction Recently, people have recognized the excitement in adventurous activities. Families, students, children, and tourists across the world fulfill their leisure endeavors through activities such as hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing, and skiing among other recreational activities. It is noteworthy that most of the adventurous activities take place in the wilderness and risky areas. Therefore, the team members ought to possess great management skills. Leadership and risk management skills are some of the most essential management skills. Great leaders with competent risk management skills are necessary in every team that intends to go out for adventurous activities (Uhlik, 2006). This paper will give a stringent analysis of what is expected of outdoor adventure leadership and risk management. Outdoor adventure leadership An outdoor adventure leader takes the responsibility of ensuring that the trip is successful (Pigram & Jenkins, 2006). The team leaders direct, support, and coordinate all the happenings throughout the trip. The leaders ought to be alert at all times in that in case of emergencies, the leaders should respond in a swift manner. They should have all the skills and experiences to respond to urgent situations using the available resources. Team leaders should be great thinkers, who can find their own way of handling difficult matters. Some of the desired qualities of outdoor adventure leadership are as described below. Decision making skills Outdoor leaders ought to be great decision makers, as they have to make critical decisions in the entire adventurous exercise (Priest & Gass, 2005). The leaders have to display solid maturity in making sound decisions in the field. Moreover, the leaders have to formulate ways of entertaining the group and at the same time ensure that every member of the group is safe. Outdoor adventure leaders are proportionate with their judgments because they are responsible for any happenings in an outdoor trip. The leaders have significant personal and technical skills, which play a great role in the management and evaluation of the entire adventurous trip. Integrity skills A team leader should display truthfulness in every action. One of the most challenging aspects in adventure recreation is the checkout process that determines the eligibility of the members to participate in the trip. Some team leaders would be tempted to make wrong evaluations and incorporate incompetent people into a trip. A team leader should not employ any prejudice in selecting the members, who participate in the trip, especially if the outdoor adventure is so risky. A team leader should scrutinize the way in which group members handle situations and their interaction levels. The leader will observe the alertness, ability to follow safety guidelines, punctuality, and ability to become an effective team player among other eligibility criteria. The leader should countercheck the observed items with the eligibility criteria enlisted in the evaluation forms. Essentially, the
Introduction In the novel, Life of Pi, by Yann Martel, the protagonist is found in a state where the realm of self-awareness and human consciousness fails to make the difference between reality and illusion. However, it is a mode of debate that whether if the chemical imbalances in the brain under extreme conditions makes illusions out of reality. For this, a complete understanding of self-consciousness and mental testing is needed in order to establish the illusions created by Pi Patel with the reconstruction of his own self-consciousness. All these components of self-consciousness created a parallel reality for Pi and that forded him to two different stories of the ship disaster and his survival. The first, and the predominant story, involve animals. This story can be termed as expression of illusion. The second story involves human characters, which is the reality. To understand this difference one must look into the parameters of self-consciousness of the human mind. Description of Consciousness as a mental state Consciousness has been described to be a mental state. It is a perception of a person’s self with others in his surroundings. Researchers have also concluded based on research survey and extensive medical research that mental illnesses such as schizophrenia have been caused due to chemical imbalances in the brain. Therefore, it is essential to determine whether all such factors such as the consciousness of a human being could also be explained by the same phenomenon. Consciousness is essentially, philosophically and metaphysically, a sense of self-awareness. Therefore, it is important to understand the basic bio chemical reactions that take place in the human brain and therefore try to relate it to conventional discoveries in neuroscience and ascertain whether bio chemical processes are the sole reason for self-consciousness. Analysis of the dual existence of Pi There is a significant belief that most of human consciousness has been because of such chemical reactions and the study of these reactions were in line with Darwin’s theory on natural selection and evolution. Additionally, most contemporary literature also supported the view. In the case of Pi, his mental imbalance and his illusions are clearly due to shock of his mother’s violent death and that was instrumental with long starvation and living under harsh conditions as a shipwreck. Thus, the position of his self-consciousness was highly challenged due to these physical incidents and that triggered the process of depiction of manifested imageries of animals in place of human being such as Zebra, tiger, orangutan, hyena etc. Mr. Okamoto, the maritime insurance investigator, points out, “ both the zebra and the Taiwanese sailor broke a leg, did you notice? ” (Martel, 2004) Mr. Okamoto further mentions, “ And the hyena bit off the zebra’s legs just as the cook cut off the sailor’s. ” (Martel, 2004) Mr. Okamoto then clarifies the enti
Introduction The concept of occupational health and safety in the workplace is a mandatory undertaking for all employers. The aviation industry is not an exception. The effective operation of organizations in the aviation sector calls for the safety of employees. It also requires the use of airworthy equipment. The management should emphasize safety training, regulations, and work procedures. The aim is to ensure continued safety in the industry (International Air Travel Association [IATA], 2016). The reliability of human actors in the workplace is a major determinant of occupational safety. The ability of employees to execute their roles without errors relates directly to workplace safety. In this paper, the author focuses on workplace safety in the aviation industry. The paper addresses the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Regulations of 2009 on Infrastructural Modification and its impacts on safe runways and noise-proof work stations for employees. To this end, the author will analyze current trends in workplace safety in the aviation sector and the standards put in place by ICAO. Current Trends in Workplace Safety Management Systems in the Aviation Sector Like other industries, the aviation sector is affected by several occupational hazards. However, some of the safety concerns are unique to this industry. They include, among others, environmental problems. The problems involve inadequate lightning under aircraft fuselage and wings. Others include noise pollution and ambient temperatures (Ferguson & Nelson, 2013). Work support systems, such as proper schedules, are recommended by safety experts. The safety of employees in the aviation sector is determined by a combination of complete systematic operations and responsible human resource behavior. Safety management is largely the responsibility of the management team in an organization. The existence of safety management systems (SMS) in organizations is meant to safeguard the welfare of employees. The major focus of these systems is risk identification. It involves the assessment of threats and the identification of hazards (Burnette, 2011). The data collected from time to time is traditionally used to carry out these assessments. Studies conducted in the aviation sector show glaring gaps in the existing data. The gaps are significant considering that the safety of workers requires a holistic approach to the operations of the enterprise (Burnette, 2011). It should bring onboard flight operators, as well as maintenance and overhaul crew. Cabin safety, environmental management, and quality systems are also required. The other thing is strict adherence to regulations from all the regulatory bodies. Such entities include the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Travel Association (IATA), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Besides, a change in the attitudes and perceptions of employees and managers is required to improve safety in the workplace. Safety culture should also be encouraged (IATA, 2016). Employees in the aviation sector deal with
The introduction: the importance of anti-imperialism “Americans divided sharply in 1899 over whether to annex the Philippines as part of the United States. Still, the conflict between imperialists, isolationists, and Filipinos who fought for their nation’s independence would echo in debates over U.S foreign policy” (Spencer & Fabillar 1). Generally speaking, anti-imperialism stands in opposition to the U.S. expansion. It means that anti-imperialists protest against the extension of American sovereignty by Spanish methods. The assumption that the American governors want to get rid of the spirit of 1776 in the islands is associated with fear that the American governors can conquer the islands. The point in the Declaration of Independence that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain Unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” is under threat (Uh.edu 1). In other words, anti-imperialists want to follow the points written in the Declaration of Independence. They do not support the intentions of the U. S. to expand its territories. For anti-imperialists, freedom and national identity are considered to be the most critical issues. According to them, the Spanish methods are to be denied, as they are cruel and cause pain and suffering to others. The Anti-Imperialist League doesn’t believe that Abraham Lincoln would have supported the annexation of the Philippines as he stated that “Our reliance is in the love of liberty which God has planted in us. Our defense is in the spirit which prizes liberty as the heritage of all men in all lands” (Halsall 1). It is evident that the policy of the present national administration in the Philippines is recognized to be destructive. The thesis statement Generally, there are many contradictions concerning the annexation of the Philippines. Thus, anti-imperialism stands in opposition to the U.S. expansion; while imperialism supports the idea of occupation. There is a need to consider the arguments of both sides to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the policies. The body: the fundamentals of Philippine question Albert Beveridge thinks that people are to be controlled without their consent. Thus, he talks about their successful policy concerning other territories the country controls. Beveridge points out that it is Spain, which is associated with reeking hands . The author uses the metaphor to emphasize the influence of his words. According to Beveridge, if America lets the Philippines go, Germany, England, Japan will gobble them up. According to Beveridge, Providence is associated with “the purpose of a fate that has driven us to be greater than our small intentions” (Halsall 1). He thinks that Providence is to join the Philippines to America. McKinley gave religious reasons for keeping the Philippines. In my opinion, the most appropriate reason was the fourth one. Thus, McKinley speaks about the duty to support other nations. Moreover, he says that the country is to do its best to prote
Abstract The assessment of the significance of topical leadership approaches used in various organizations may be performed by analyzing these practices from the perspective of presenteeism. With regard to the field of personnel management, this direction can be described as presence in the workplace, regardless of poor health or other factors that complicate the normal performance of direct duties. Presenteeism may manifest itself in some aspects of job performance, in particular, productivity, interest in carrying out particular tasks, and other nuances of corporate activities. To prove this assumption, the analysis of this concept will be conducted in relation to such criteria for evaluating management activities as work engagement, transformational leadership, and meaningful work. Appropriate job performance is the factor of evaluating the implementation of suitable practices. The article conducts a 20 expatriate’s supervisor-subordinate dyad from private and public sector firms in the UAE to show the level of practicing leadership in organizations. Introduction The modern sphere of management is characterized by a variety of approaches and principles used by leaders to achieve high performance and coordinate the activities of colleagues and subordinates. In the context of different concepts and theories, the focus on dynamics is significant since ever-changing trends and priorities influence the nature of interventions and largely determine the necessary style. In this case, the concept of presenteeism as a term defining the focus on contemporary trends is relevant. Outdated leadership techniques may be ineffective in the conditions of market globalization, the emergence of innovative technologies, and other aspects of the business sphere. As a result, adherence to popular management practices plays an important role in achieving high job performance and other criteria determining the quality of managerial work. In addition, presenteeism as a theoretical concept allows forming a clear working strategy based on following the designated objectives and explaining the implementation of certain techniques. Therefore, the features of leadership behavior and factors arising from the application of appropriate steps may be considered in the context of this movement, which is also applicable to management and business coordination. Since presenteeism is the concept that implies dedication to work despite any obstacles or circumstances, its role in shaping leadership behavior is significant. An opportunity to adjust a managerial regime on the basis of those practices that are relevant in a particular business environment opens up positive prospects. In particular, heads of organizations can focus on the specifics of their companies’ activities and not follow classical stages defined as examples. Conversely, presenteeism makes it possible to expand the sphere of influence by introducing those principles of control over subordinates’ labor that meet certain working conditions and