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Introduction The Harlem Renaissance was also referred to as the New Negro Movement. It spanned for about two decades from the beginning of 1920s. Besides, the movement tagged its practices to cultural matters among the African-Americans. The Alain Locke anthology of 1925 was the main impetus that gave rise to the name of this movement (Bean 76). It is also imperative to mention that the Harlem Renaissance had far reaching influence. In other words, it did not merely impact the New York neighborhoods where it was founded. There were several black writers who were sojourning in Paris and speaking French that were equally influenced by this renaissance. There are informal records which indicate that this cultural movement must have begun from as early as 1919 until before the close of 1930s. However, it is evident that most of the ideas curved out of the Harlem Renaissance left permanent influence. On the other hand, there are conflicting historical records that this renaissance may have started during the mid 1920s and spanned up to the time when the Great Depression started. This was the time when there was a crash in the stock market (1929). Background to Harlem There were myriads of African Americans who went through traumatic period of slave trade until when the Civil War ended. Most of them were residing in the south and were mainly being used as slaves to work in plantation farms. The culmination of the era of slavery ushered in a new generation of African Americans who were eager to attain cultural self-determination, economic empowerment, political fairness, and active participation in civic duties (Ostrom 154). When the Civil War came to a halt, several African Americans found their voice and were able to address and articulate their views. For instance, the African American Congressmen had fully supported the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 that sought to balance political, economic and social equity among all races. It is understood that there were 16 blacks serving in the Congress by 1875 after being democratically elected. They equally gave resounding speeches in the Congress regarding the plight of African Americans. Hence, it is worth to underscore the fact that the Harlem Renaissance was remarkably triggered by the desire to liberate African Americans who had undergone series of suffering as slaves. Besides, this was the same generation that had undergone the American Civil War and therefore needed to reconstruct itself (Perry 32). Culture explosion during Harlem Renaissance The Harlem Renaissance was first experienced towards the close of second decade of 1900s. For instance, the Three Plays for a Negro Theatre premiered in 1917. Although the plays were authored by Ridgely Torrence, a white writer, they depicted the yearnings and emotions of African Americans in a white dominated continent. The plays attempted to rebut all kinds of minstrel show traditions and blackface stereotypes that had been leveled against African Americans. As a matter of fact, the three plays marked the most important entry of the African Americans into the
Abstract The plan to expand the operations of an organization internationally is often met with myriads of challenges such as cultural shock, inadequate capital, and an inexperienced workforce. Calidad Coches offers car rental services and would like to spread its business operations as part of the broad plan to grow the company and boost profitability. Hence, the company has advertised positions for site managers who are expected to take over the operations of new facilities to be opened in Belize. The essay also explores several selection criteria that can be used to absorb the ten job applicants. Vacant Positions for Site Managers (10 Positions) Job title : Site Manager Job Ref. No . DQ2764 Recruiter : Calidad Coches, Inc. Closing date : 20 th July 2014. Site managers are urgently required in Belize to initiate and foresee the operations of a car rental business in a newly acquired site. The nature of the contract is permanent although successful candidates will have the option to renew their contracts within five years. About the Company Calidad Coches, Inc. (Quality Cars) operates 14 car rental sites throughout the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The company was established way back in 1981. Our present investment portfolios include a set of close to 60 automobiles, rental facilities, and the daily activities of the company. We mainly target tourist destinations during the high peak. Our operations are also in line with the broad development agenda of the Mexican government. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality services to our clients. We have a broad base of satisfied returning customers and referrals. Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities   * The daily operations of the Calidad Coches will be overseen by the site manager.   * Ensure that safety is maintained throughout the operations of the car rental business   * Maintaining high-quality standards in service delivery to clients to enhance customer satisfaction   * Work and plan daily operations within the stipulated budget   * Report and be accountable to a senior manager or management team   * Install temporary staff at the car rental business as the need may arise Knowledge, skills, and abilities   * A bachelor of commerce (B.Com) degree from a reputable institution   * Be adequately organized when undertaking operations at the car rental services   * Articulate in decision making   * Excellent problem-solving skills   * Good IT skills   * Ability to work under high pressure   * Motivated, self-assured, and strong-willed   * Strong administrative skills   * F& I experience   * Minimum of three years experience in a similar position Interested applicants are required to submit their applications on or before 20 th July 2014 to the above address. Selection criteria To select the most suitable and qualified managers who can take the seven available positions, it is necessary to adhere to strict selection criteria. To begin with, it is pertinent to mention that some of the v
Introduction The concept of Arab unity is not new to global politics and developmental dynamics. This concept has been around for more than a century especially after the fall of the Ottoman Empire and there are several historical events that act as proof to this effort. Some of these events include the “The Arab Revolt of 1916”, “The Arab Congresses of the 1930s”, “The League of Arab States of 1944”, and the brief unity between Syria and Egypt. Although the idea of Arab unity has remained dormant for the last few decades, its urgency has began surfacing in the realm of modern Arab politics. The need to harness the resources of the Arab world is the main motivation behind the calls for Arab unity. Furthermore, the volatility that has characterized the politics of different parts of the Arab world has made the prospects of unity attractive. This paper catalogs some of the problems that have hindered the concept of Arab unity. Some of these problems include Western Imperialism, contrasting forms of government, and the influence of Islam among others. Within the last five years, the Arab world has been thrown into turmoil through the phenomenon that is famously known as ‘The Arab Springs’. These struggles have been characterized by calls-for-change in regimes throughout the Arab world. Currently, countries such as Egypt, Syria, and Libya are embroiled in military struggles that resulted from the Arab Springs. So far, the concept of Arab unity has been highlighted by the Arab-cultural renaissance that occurred in the 19 th Century, the failed efforts of the early 1900s, the emergence of cruel dictatorships, conflicting political ideologies, and undeveloped democracies. This paper examines the concept of Arab unity and the main obstacles of this concept. Arab Unity Currently, the Arab world is consisted of twenty-two countries that are loosely connected by a populist pan-Arab identity. Both the citizens and the leaders of the Arab world readily welcome the concept of unity along the lines of Arabic identity. The Arab nation/world traces its roots to the 20 th century when several countries in the region started disentangling themselves from the shackles of colonial supremacy (Choueiri 2001). From this point onwards, the North African territory and the Middle East started disintegrating into independent states. The struggle for unity came soon after most Arab countries had achieved their independence. Although “strong divisions existed among Arab leaders, social movements and intellectuals, concerning what unity meant and what practical form it should take, the consensus was that an Arab association of some sort was necessary for an Arab revival” (Gause 1999, p. 12). Eventually, the need f
Introduction Modern technological breakthroughs are currently transforming the way practitioners support their patients’ health needs. Medical institutions and organizations can gather and analyze data in order to develop superior decisions for improving care delivery procedures. The presented case study indicates how the use of metadata in physician training and radiology has made it possible for health leaders (HLs) to monitor their followers’ activities, commitments, and achievements. This paper describes the role of metadata in fostering positive behavior, minimizing fraud, and supporting malpractice litigation. Given the above case study, how else might metadata be used to evaluate physician, nurse, or other clinician behavior? The studied case study has indicated that metadata is a powerful tool for recording physicians’ activities. A query submitted to the electronic health record (EHR) system will generate provider-specific reports. Such findings can inform better practices and initiatives to improve health service delivery. Joudaki et al. (2015) believe that managers can use metadata differently to evaluate physician, nurse, or any other clinician behavior. To begin with, EHR metadata can play a positive role in monitoring practitioner’s effective use of clinical guidelines. The intended information can provide insights on the specific procedures undertaken to provide evidence-based medical services. Secondly, technological systems can be redesigned in such a way that they monitor drug labeling, prescription, and intake. The system will record the activities undertaken by nurses or clinicians who are responsible for administering
Ethnic and racial diversity is the epitome, if not one of the many of the United States’ cultural backdrops. The dominant ethnic groups that constitute this diversity are White/ European Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (inclusive of other Pacific Islanders). In line with most historical immigrations of people from around the world to the United States, but for the African Americans, economic, social, and political factors were the impetus. People from any of the cultures of Southeast Asia, the Far East and Indian Subcontinent constitute Asian ancestry/descent. China, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, etc. are Asiatic countries. With an estimated population of 18.2 million plus as of a 2011 census, Asian Americans have become the fasted growing ethnic group ( Asian American Population: 2010 Census Briefs ). Among the U.S. Asian population, there are persons of Cambodian descent accounting to 276,667, 231.616 pure Cambodian and 45,051 are part Cambodian according to a 2010 Census ( The Asian Population: 2010 Census Briefs ). Their homeland, Cambodia or the Kingdom of Cambodia, is located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula of Southeast Asia. Thailand (northwest), Laos (north-east, Vietnam (east) and the Gulf of Thailand (southeast) are the bordering countries. Cambodia’s political, economic, and cultural nucleus is Phnom Penh, the largest city. Dating back to 802 A.D., Cambodia was originally the land of the Khmer people or the Khmer Empire, Khmer an Austroasiatic language greatly influenced by the Indo Aryan languages – Sanskrit and Pali. Khmer is the official language with Vietnamese as the second most commonly spoken. Cambodian immigration to the U.S. prior to the 1970’s, was in large part due to wealthy Cambodian families sending their children abroad to matriculate in the educational system and/or government funded scholarship programs. The 19 th and 20th century experienced an avalanche of war and genocide worldwide, a tragic testament to former President John F. Kennedy’s view that tyranny, poverty, disease, and were indeed the four major ills that plagued mankind and the universe itself. It was during his brief and influential, yet tragic presidency that the early phases saw the Vietnam War commenced, which was one amongst the cadre of mass wars and destruction. A post Cold War era military conflict init
Five of Rudd’s Traits According to Rudd, a leader must possess a variety of qualities that are related directly to the leader’s resourcefulness. For instance, Rudd claims that a good leader must be very analytical, which is an essential quality for the person who is running a company. The specified feature contributes to good leadership greatly, as it allows one to locate new and original avenues for addressing stock problems. Clear thinking also helps in decision making, as it provides an overview of every single opportunity available. Strong convictions will help a leader build the workplace environment with a set of rigid standards for organisational behaviour and corporate ethics, therefore, preventing the possible instances of fraud. High-performance standards help the company raise the bar among the staff in terms of qualifications and quality of the services and goods delivered. Finally, being a technocrat can be considered a major advantage in the era of information technology, when the proper use of the corresponding tools defines the quality of the company’s performance. Rudd’s Leadership Style According to the existing descriptions of Rudd’s approach towards management and the distribution of roles and responsibilities, his leadership style can be defined as a task-oriented one. While previously Rudd clearly tended to focus on the relationship aspect of leadership by creating a very strong image of himself as the head of the company and, therefore, inclining towards developing a charismatic leadership style, his current approach seems to be focused on the staff’s performance. Revolving around the idea of increasing the company’s output and enhancing the performance rates among employees, the approach suggested by Rudd concerns primarily the completion of tasks set by the company managers. Indeed, a closer look at the approach, which Rudd adopts in order to manage his company will show that an autocratic leadership style is the brand characteristics of his organisation. The decisions that are taken by the staff in most cases, are based solely on the solutions that Rudd makes and are linked to the ultimate goal of performance enhancement that Rudd pursues in his career. In many ways, the concept of task-oriented leadership, which seems to be the basis for Rudd’s approach towards management, is predisposed by the company leader’s background. Facing the necessity to work his way to the top, he seems to have become obsessed with taking every single process within the organisation under his control. Based on Hersey’s model of situational leadership, the approach towards managing an organisation must be based on the leader’s ability to respond to the changing environment quickly and promote the necessary alterations in the framework of the company’s processes. Primarily, the production process, as well as the processes of information management and communication, deserves to be mentioned. In other words, Hersey model presupposes that
Social media is a major innovation that has produced remarkable results in the Health and Fitness Industry. While some organizations are taking full advantage of the opportunities provided by social media, others do not seem to understand that social media is equally applicable in the Health and Fitness Industry. Although social media portals were developed primarily for individuals everywhere to keep in touch, companies have seized this technology, and are using it to widen brand awareness, and connect with not only their existing customers, but also their potential clients. Today, it is evident that social media is as important to individuals as it is to companies. For companies, the major purpose of social media is to develop a community of users loyal to the companys brand. Holos Fitness Case Study Holos Fitness is a fitness website based in Chicago (www.holosfitness.com). The website has a wide-range of fitness, health, and nutrition related information that includes systematic guides on hundreds of exercises and video demonstrations of many workouts. The social networking features embedded on the site helps motivate and support individuals as they work toward attaining their fitness goals. All the employees in the company are on a contractual part-time basis. The company heavily relies on outsourced workers to offer technical help, fitness content, and graphics design services. According to Jack (17), the company has developed what it calls an “Active Lifestyle Community”. The company has taken advantage of social media strategies such as video, blogging, and community boards. Holos Fitness equally provides email newsletters to its online communities. Community members can share their photos and workouts, comment and rate the effectiveness of workouts posted by other community members. They are equally able to have access to member directory of gyms. Furthermore, individuals share, read blogs, and ask questions to community members. Holos Fitness communicates with its current and potential members through a number of social media accounts that include YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace. Through the social media, Holos shares its announcements, keeps community members interested and engaged, and posts videos of exercises. Each social media posting invites both existing and potential community users to visit the companys website by including a link to the companys website. Best Social Media Practices Employed by Holos Fitness Driving traffic to the companys website, Holos Fitness has harnessed the power of the internet to drive traffic to its website through social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspa
Description of the Client The client I have worked with is a 62-year-old man. He is a White American with Hispanic roots (his grandmother was Hispanic, and grandfather was White). He was born in Loss Angeles and has been living here all his life. He is married to a woman who is eight years younger than him. He belongs to the middle class. They are a Catholic family. They live in a house in a well-developed community. At present, he owns a small plumber company which he started at the age of 19. He does not work himself now due to his health problems. His wife works as a teacher of literature at high school. His hobby is repairing retro cars. He has a big family with many cousins, aunts, and uncles. His mother is still alive and lives with his family. His relationships with neighbors are friendly. The client and his wife have two sons who live in other states. They both are married, and the elder brother already has a daughter and a son. The grandchildren love visiting grandfather’s house. Until the age of 40, he did not experience any significant health problems. When he was 40, he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Also, he was obese. However, careful following of the doctors’ prescriptions and change of lifestyle to healthy improved his quality of life. his healthy died helped him both to prevent diabetes complications and lose weight. At present, his blood glucose is within normal limits due to the diet and supportive therapy. He was hospitalized a month after a car accident in which he has broken both arms. Both fractures are almost set and his overall physical condition is good for his age. However, he has developed some mental problems that have to be addressed. Thus, the client has typical symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and related depression. Moreover, he is getting addicted to alcohol. Nowadays, the client regrets deciding to drive a car despite the rain on the day of the accident. He dreams of buying and restoring a Ford Shelby Mustang. Finally, he hopes to get back home and complete a rehabilitation program to return to his hobby. Type of Practice Setting The practice setting under analysis is the White Memorial Hospital where I did my internship. My duty was to provide care and administer the prescribed medicine to elderly patients. The hospital cooperates with the community mental health program, so I had to work with patients with mental health problems in addition to those with different physical conditions such as diseases or traumas. Number of Contacts with Client I had eleven contacts with the client. These were nine face-to-face contacts and two phone calls. We contacted every time I had to work with patients. I received two
In their article, “Ethical Implications of the Mediatization of Organizations,” Litschka and Karmasin (2012) address the topic of mediatization from the perspective of business ethics, arguing for new and improved methods of communication between organizations and the media. In the first part of the article, the researchers introduce the concept of mediatization in a comprehensive way. For instance, the authors explain that, with increasing mediatization, companies become part of the public sphere and a part of society, having serious implications for their operations. In the second part of the paper, the authors outline previous research and explore existing thoughts on mediatized companies, noting that researchers usually see businesses that focus on stakeholders as problematic. They also describe some of the effects of the increasing mediatization of organizations. For example, Litschka and Karmasin (2012) assert that companies are now expected to provide more evidence of strong business ethics, while unethical choices and decisions may have serious negative effects on businesses. Therefore, mediatization may cause many organizations to reconsider their commitment to ethical causes to provide the opportunity for a better relationship with the stakeholders. The next section of the article summarizes the authors’ qualitative research regarding organizational and communicative barriers to ethical decision-making in Austrian companies. In their findings, role conflicts on the part of managers, informational advantages, and competitive pressure were indicated as barriers to ethical decision-making, as well as opportunistic behavior, the new ICT, and more. Finally, the authors provide some recommendations for promoting ethical decision-making in organizations that face similar issues. Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths The main strength of the article is that it provides a thorough insight into the relationship of the mediatization of organizations and ethical decision-making. Business ethics is an important subject as it provides many benefits to organizations, such as a stronger workforce, better reputation among partners and customers, and enhanced organizational outcomes. Mediatization, on the other hand, is a common trend that applies to most businesses operating in developed countries. However, research exploring the impact of mediatization on business ethics is limited. This article provides a thorough literature review of the topic, thus offering a useful overview of the interaction between the two concepts and making it significant to society. The article also provides many useful recommendations for businesses that operate in mediatized environments. The recommendations provided by the authors can be applied to different types of businesses, which also enhances the article’