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Current Channels and the Channel Mix Fitbit Flex is currently using a mix of channels in selling its electronic products. The snapshot shows that this firm is selling its products directly to its consumers through its own website. Its clients can easily go to the site and make an order for a given product. After making online payment, the firm will make an arrangement for the delivery of the product. This firm is also using other online vendors such as the Amazon.com. Customers can purchase any of its products through this online retailer. Retail stores such as Wal-Mart and Best Buy also stock products of this firm. Some of these large retail stores such as Wal-Mart also act as wholesalers for small distribution agents across the country. Using this channel mix offers Fitbit Flex a variety of options in reaching out to the customers. It ensures that the firm is able to reach both online and brick-and-moter customers. Impact of the Changes on the Channels The market environment is experiencing changes brought about by technology and other environmental factors. These changes have direct impact on the channels that Fitbit Flex is using to reach out to its customers in the market. Advanced technology is making online retailing a very important distribution channel that a firm may not ignore. This firm will need to improve its online stores to ensure that clients can easily purchase its products through their website in any part of the country. However, this comes with a number of challenges. Cybercrime has become so advanced that many online stores usually fear a possible attack on their own bank accounts or accounts of their clients when conducting online financial transactions. This means that the management of this firm will need to find a way of installing advanced security software in order to protect such transactions. The changes will also force this firm to get into partnership with some of the leading online retail stores not only in this country, but also in the global market. The Chinese Alibaba.com may be a good start for this firm. Collaborating with these online retailers will help it reach out to a large market that may be beyond its reach if it were to rely on its own facilities. Finally, this firm will need to establish a few specialty shops in some of the largest urban centers to sell some of its expensive products. In such shops, customers can ask all the relevant questions about their products and register their opinions about what the firm is offering. This may guide the firm in designing its future products. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Current Channel Situation The current distribution mix used by Fitbit Flex has a number of benefits. The main strength of this mix is that it offers the firm a wide range of options to reach out to its clients. Online customers who cannot access the firm’s website can get the products through the more popular website of Amazon.com. Customers who prefer visiting brick-and-moter stores can easily get the products at Wal-Mart or Best Buy stores. The strategy tries to ensure that both online and brick-and-moter customers can have access to the products of this fi
News websites are the common place where people usually check the validity of some information. However, news stories may not always be accurate on the findings by scientists. The news article on nutrition introduces the readers to the difference between intermittent fasting and regular calorie restriction in losing weight. In her article, Putka (2021) refers to the study by Templeman et al. (2021), where the researchers analyzed the two types of popular dieting techniques. Putka (2021) claims that those who want to lose weight by using intermittent fasting may not have the impressive results but can still use it as a body fat reducing technique. Thus, the author refutes the common belief on the extreme impact of intermittent fasting on human body. Even though there is mostly a valid summary of the scientific article, it can be seen how news story may misinterpret the findings in the scientific research. Putka (2021) states that the research is simply inconclusive about the method’s effects. According to her, intermittent fasting is simpler to adhere to, so it may be a delightful option for some to lose calories (Putka, 2021). However, the original paper remarks that time-limited eating, without different intercessions, is not more useful in weight reduction than eating for the duration of the day (Templeman et al., 2021). The article states that there is only a result of a weight loss when intermittent fasting is complimented with other types of dieting such as slight calorie reduction during food consumption (Templeman et al., 2021). The beneficial effects widely discussed in the media were not seen in this study. As a result, it is not right to deduce that intermittent fasting can replace other dieting methods on its own.
Introduction In today’s America, it represents a usual practice among politicians and government officials to claim that the functioning of the country’s legislative branch has a strongly defined ethical significance. After all, it does not represent much of a secret that in order to be enacted by the US Congress, just about every legislative initiative must prove potentially beneficial to the society’s moral well-being. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) illustrates the validity of this suggestion perfectly well. The reason for this is quite apparent – the actual rationale behind the FCPA’s enactment was the publicly shared belief that once covered by its provisions, American companies will be much more likely to apply extra effort into ensuring the ethical soundness of their commercial operations in foreign countries. Nevertheless, there appears to be much more to the FCPA than merely its presumed ability to make American business executives less likely to consider bribing foreign officials – it is there to help enforce America’s geopolitical hegemony. In my paper, I will aim to explore the validity of this suggestion, while showing that it is possible to defend the appropriateness of the SEC ruling against SAP SE from both: the morally Relativist and morally Realist perspectives. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Jurisdiction The FCPA saw enactment in 1977 as the legal instrument of restoring public trust in the ethical integrity of American companies operating abroad. It contains two types of legally binding provisions: anti-bribery and accounting. The former is there to prevent covered subjects from trying to bribe government officials in foreign countries, as the mean of ensuring that their business in these countries remains commercially competitive (Marks, 2011). According to the Act, it accounts for the criminally/administratively punished offense, on the part of the US-based/publically traded company, to “pay money or anything of value to a foreign official or a foreign political party… for the purpose of influencing the official to obtain, retain, or direct business to any person or to secure an improper advantage”. The second type of provisions, contained in the Act, require ‘issuers’ (publically traded companies) to ensure the thoughtful transparency of their bookkeeping policies, “Issuers must make and keep books, records, and accounts which, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company”. This, in turn, is supposed to help make sure that no funds are misused for any unscrupulous purposes. There are two organizations in ch
Introduction The provision of patient-centered care is one of the nurses’ priorities these days, which is associated with increased interest in interpersonal communication as well as interprofessional collaboration. Nursing practitioners have to perform their duties in highly demanding settings that are characterized by a considerable workload and time shortage (Arnold & Boggs, 2019). Nursing professionals often lack the time and skills to develop proper relationships with the patient, which is associated with adverse effects on patient satisfaction and outcomes (Foronda, MacWilliams, & McArthur, 2016). It is noteworthy a substantial proportion of the current research is concerned with cancer treatment and palliative care as these settings have significant peculiarities (Banerjee et al., 2017). However, nursing practitioners working in any department needs training as this medical staff is in direct contact with patients with diverse health issues, so nursing professionals have to be effective communicators. This paper includes a brief description of a quality improvement initiative regarding the communication skills development of nurses working in all departments or clinical settings. Aims and Target Population The primary purpose of the initiative is to improve nurses’ communication skills they use when interacting with patients and other healthcare practitioners. After the completion of training, nurses will be able to develop proper relationships with patients, their families, as well as share patient-related data with other practitioners involved. The program can be utilized in diverse clinical settings. The initiative involves the collaboration of nurses and physicians, which is one of the central premises for the provision of high-quality care (Foronda et al., 2016). Nurses will be taught to listen actively, interact with families, and collaborate with physicians. Therefore, the program will be characterized by the collaboration between nurses and physicians. The implementation of the program will require paying considerable attention to scheduling as healthcare professionals often have different shifts. The Benefits of the Initiative The proposed program will be beneficial for every department as it will equip nurses with the skills necessary to perform their daily tasks more effectively. Proper communication will improve patient satisfaction and have a positive impact on patient outcomes (Bullington et al., 2019). Nurses will be able to identify patients’ needs and address them. The creation of a suitable atmosphere of trust and mutual respect will lead to the increased compliance of patients with the developed treatment plan. The knowledge of effective communication patterns will enable nurses to manage time in a more efficient way as nurses wi
Introduction The documentary, The Invisible War , makes shocking revelations about widespread sexual crimes in the US military. It contains a series of interviews with active military commanders, veterans, and members of congress who recount how conditions in the Armed Forces, such as cover-ups and fear of reprisals, perpetuate rape. It chronicles the social and personal struggles of female victims in a bid to seek justice. The systematic cover-ups of assault cases illuminate how patriarchy and the lack of accountability have made sexual violence against servicewomen to persist in the military. As a social problem, the conditions that promote sexual violence in the military should be examined. As a hierarchical institution, the military tends to favor masculine authority, as evidenced by the way it deals with perpetrators in the film. Thus, its structure and culture tends to subject women to gendered violence
In a 2010 article by Lennie Irvin entitled “What Is “Academic” Writing?” the author introduces freshmen to what academic writing in college is and how to be prepared for it. First, Irvin identifies the common misconceptions about writing that students tend to accept. Irvin then continues, highlighting the importance of developing a “writer’s sense” so that one could communicate their ideas to their audience successfully. Second, Irvin analyzes the codes and conventions that one should be aware of, and take into consideration when writing. Third, Irvin explores the elements of writing a “literacy task.” According to the author, a student should be aware of their professor’s expectations and understand what the instructor wants to be accomplished while doing a task. Fourth, Irvin explains what a literacy task is. He states that a literacy task is both an argument and an analysis. Fifth, Irvin identifies the common types of college writing assignments. He claims that the main types of writing assignments are closed writing assignments, semi-open writing assignments, and open writing assignments. Sixth, Irvin speaks about the challenge of picking a topic and limiting it. He stresses the importance of looking for topics that are interesting to the student, as certain writing assignments require the learner to choose what to write about, which should be based on a sufficient understanding of the subject. Seventh, Irvin lists the expectations behind an academic writing assignment. He claims that professors want to see positive outcomes of students’ good efforts at attempting their literacy tasks and that the learners’ argument has good reasons to justify it. Eighth, Irvin writes that academic essays should have a proper format. There are several characteristics that a good critical essay should have, such as an appropriate organization, adequate support of the claims, and grammatical correctness. Irvin then concludes by stating that the success of the students depends on their understanding and their chosen approach to a writing task. Reference Irvin, L. L. (2010). What is “academic” writing? In C. Lowe & P. Zemliansky (Eds.), Writing spaces: Readings on writing (Vol. 1, pp. 3-17). West Lafayette, IN: Parlor Press.
Introduction Mental disorders are quite a common cause of crimes of varying severity. However, earlier a special committee considered the mental state of the criminal and according to their research made a verdict regarding the sanity of the person. Today another system has appeared. The case of Mr. John Snodgrass demonstrates a new approach to the trial of men with mental problems. The opportunity to become a member of the mental health court program allows the guilty to participate in the course of treatment voluntarily and get a qualified help from experienced psychiatrists. The intent of the Mental Health Court The primary purpose of this program is to work with criminals whose mental state is impaired. The idea of the project is that the accused become a participant of the program voluntarily. According to Whitbourne (2017), it will be convenient enough for the trial if the defendant independently seeks help from specialists. Nevertheless, it does not always happen; therefore, qualified experts designed this course for those who can not adequately assess their mental state and understand that particular problems are the cause of severe crimes. Working with dangerous criminals is not the only goal of the program. It can be noted that psychiatrists are ready to provide the necessary assistance not only to dangerous criminals with the inclinations of a murderer or a rapist. According to Bartol and Bartol (2014), criminal behavior is a rather common ailment, and some people with severe mental abnormalities do not always commit crimes. If the mental health court can prevent potential danger and help the patient to overcome the disease, it will mean that the program is coping with its tasks, and its creators implement them successfully. Judge’s Decision Concerning the Case of John Snodgrass The essence of John Snodgrass’s case is that he was convicted for the commission of the crime related to pedophilia. After he had tried to seduce little girls in the park, the authorities arrested him and took him into custody. Snodgrass’s lawyer proved that his client had a mental disorder and could not control his behavior. The judge who conducted the case agreed to allow the defendant to become a participant in the mental health court program voluntarily and appointed him an appropriate course of treatment, which the man had to follow. Perhaps, the judge’s decision was entirely reasonable because, according to Skeem, Steadman, and Manchak (2015), “higher-risk individuals with mental illness should receive intensive services” (p. 918). Moreover, the defendant himself agreed to participate in the program and to take the path of correction. However, this can hardly prove that his actions will no longer be repeated, and Snodgrass will not demonstrate the inclinations associated with pedophilia anymore. If the judge made such a decision, probably, he had enough grounds for it. Nevertheless, participation in the program does not guarantee a complete cure for a mental
Barbara Kingsolver in the article titled “A Fist in the Eye of God” has tried to explain how the process of evolution gives rise to genetic diversity, and why the genetic engineering tools should not be used to manipulate genes. She has used a humming bird as the media to explain how genetic traits have passed since antiquity from one generation to the next. The aim of this essay is to understand the contribution of Darwin and Vavilov, along with the underpinnings of genetic diversity to bring about the organisms’ survival over time. The “trigger.” The “trigger” that tells the humming bird how to build the nest is the genetic map or trait that has been transferred from one to the next generation of the humming bird over evolutionary time scale. This ‘trigger’ is switched on at the right time, when the situations become favorable for budding, courtship, and incubation (Kingsolver). Darwin’s observations. The four things that Charles Darwin noticed were:  1. Every living organism will have to produce more offsprings or seeds that can actually survive the harsh and testing environments to reach the growth phase of adulthood  2. There is differences or variations among these offsprings  3. The traits are inheritable and are transferred from one generation to another over time  4. The advantageous traits are helpful in the organisms’ survival, and in the perpetuity of the race. Also the ratio of incidence of useful traits to harmful traits tends to increase in the population with time. Implications of ‘separate destiny.’ The phrase “…every grain of wheat holds inside its germ a slightly separate destiny” means that there would be genetic variations among the individual progenies. They are endowed with slightly different genetic content, which would be helpful in survival in one or more unfavorable environmental conditions, thus assisting in continuation of the plant race (Kingsolver). Mechanics of genetic diversity. Diversity is maintained in natural systems by means of natural selection, and dependent on genetic variations among the individuals. Sex, genetic combinations during meiosis and the environmentally attuned fitness allows for diversity and survival. Every individual has a slight difference with another with respect to gene content, and this allows certain traits to have an advantage over deleterious ones. Over time, the individuals with advantageous alleles survive, and diversify. Similarly, in a garden, the seeds with harmful alleles are wiped out in a specific environmental condition, and the plant with advantageous allele survives to reach adulthood. Thus, the variations allow for natural selection to operate in an evolutionary process, and leads to diversity and survival of the races (Kingsolver). Importance of survival.
C. P. Ellis, One Writer’s Beginnings , and The Story of my Body show a life story that describes some important events and people who changed their views on life. The first story is about the former Ku Klux Klan leader, C. P. Ellis , who had to overcome his prejudices. One Writer’s Beginnings by Eudora Welty tells about the writer’s experiences and the way they influenced her decision to become a writer. Like the previous two stories, The Story of My Body is also based on personal experience where the author describes skin, color, and appearances as the parts of the body that influence social attitude. The stories show that people’s judgments are based on appearances rather than on people’s interactions. All the stories are similar because they have the same narrative structure and character development. Considering the stories’ setup (place and character’s background), the works depict the past events that happened to the protagonists. The characters use their experience to change something in their lives. In C. P. Ellis , the writer discusses the past events the moments that made a character become a separatist. In the second story, the writer depicts the feelings and senses that the character had when she wanted to become a writer. Finally, in The Story of My Body , the author pays attention to appearances that influenced a Puerto Rican girl. When discussing the character development, all stories present the idea that all characters realize the changes that happened to their lives. The reasons of those changes were the need for self-realization and analysis of the past events. Hence, the protagonists have to face their prejudices. However, One Writer’s Beginnings provides a different way to stress the climax of the story which is also similar to its resolution. While recollecting her knowledge, she explains how she becomes a fiction writer. However, the narration of the past belongs to non-linear type. The other two stories belong to a linear structure because one event causes another. Nevertheless, one can observe that the narrative structures run logically because they are not interrupted by flashbacks from the past. Therefore, the climax appears at the end of the stories
Introduction Women have portrayed significant roles on theological issues in modern world. Major issues such as; environmental, politics and women ordination have largely played an epicenter for women theologians. This paper will discuss women theological issues. The focus will encompass; assessment of women ordination, diaconate and empirical biblical view. Further, the paper will embrace modern religions and the role of women theology. Ordination of Women The challenge of women ordination is a theological question in contemporary ministries. According to Sawyer (158), the conventional theology of orders embraced by theologians was articulated to reflect church practices and understanding. However, the practices have still persisted in modern practices and largely appears to appropriate with conventional theory. Without ordination in the early church, neither man nor woman would be assigned responsibilities equivalent to modern laymen and women in executing his or her duties (Sawyer, 177). Ordination is termed as a process in which a person is consecrated, in other words, it is a process in which a person is entrusted with responsibilities in executing or administering religious rites or duties. Women consecration is a contentious issue in religious groups or denominations where either the ritual of consecration or the role of an ordained person accomplishes (Sawyer, 259). The ordination rite has traditionally been a preserve for a man basing on cultural proscriptions and theological canons. Biblical Context of Women and Theology The New Testament in recognizing the old covenant refers to priesthood as a preserve for male. The practice was anchored on strong guidelines of Hebrew masculine society. This indicates that women did not posses a religious or political privilege in Israel. The interpretation of this statement may seem wanting but women marginalization in formal worship may have been attributed to being sanctified prostitutes in antique Canaanite sects. However, it can be attested that several rites froths that women were exposed to and susceptible legislations limited women from ascending to priesthood. Besides, “Male-controlled” conjecture of early Israelites was also re-enforced by firm mystical elucidations of “compliance of women to men” (Clifford, 69). New Testament brings in a new theological perspective of women ordination. According to Isherwood (69), it is noted that, Chri