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Introduction The major problem of the given case study is that Brittany, who may come to my office in the Family Support Center, will have to deal not only with the consequences of her husband’s traumatic brain injury but also with her psychological problems, mostly connected with the relationships with her parents. Since the brain injury that Brandon received was classified as mild, its effects are unlikely to be profound. He will not be left in a prolonged unresponsive state and will not demonstrate any non-typical behavior. Neither will he need any long-term rehabilitation therapy to return to his normal state. Yet, the consequences of his being at war can still be dramatic for Brittany as their family relationships can be deeply affected by her fear of the change. Test Question Thus, the major counseling goal is to convince her that, even though her husband is likely to return rather different from what she remembers of him, it is not connected with any clinical distortions of his brain. The counselor must make her understand that Brandon needs psychological support on her behalf. Moreover, since the woman has childhood issues that make her think that alcohol-addiction is one of the expected outcomes for her husband (since her father drank a lot having returned from the war), it is also necessary to explain to her that this assumed outcome is grounded but preventable. Thus, in this case, it seems that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will be the most suitable for helping Brittany deal with her current state of mind. The approach has been selected because its major underlying idea is that our deep thou
The Process of Management “ Management is the art of getting things done through people. It also implies the process of accomplishing results with and through the efforts of others. It involves the development of the necessary actions for achieving the objectives of an organisation. Many organisations have policies, procedures and guidelines that govern the decisions made. The manager must understand how to get people do what he or she wants them to do, as well as know what they are doing, the results to be achieved and how best the results can be achieved efficiently (Fox 145). Management involves making decisions such as hiring and firing, adopting new market strategies and new personnel policies. A manager therefore should be a person who exercises authority and leadership over other people. In organisations, people are seen as a resource that is relatively inflexible and can be controlled for organisational gain. Human resource management therefore centers on articulating the needs and aspirations of the workers and, meeting their needs, giving them challenges and helping them towards self actualization (Fox 154). The management functions include planning, organising, selection or staffing, directing, controlling or coordination, recruitment, budgeting and reporting. For the personnel manager, planning means the determination in advance of a personnel program that will contribute to the goals established for the enterprise. To do this, the manager must focus on the economic, social and political environment in which the organisation will be operating in. He or she must also establish the resources needed to make the plans work (Fox 167). After a course of action has been determined, the organisation must establish how to carry it out. Since organisations are a means to an end, organising involves designing the structure of the relationships among jobs to ensure that they are well coordinated. In organising, a manager decides on a position to be filled and duties and responsibilities attached to the position. The manager also has to establish positions to make decisions about how work will be done on a day to day basis. The organising function also entail taking into account organisational changes which may be occasioned by things like demise of workers, firing of workers and how to compensate for such changes (Fox 170). The directing aspect of management is the actual doing of work by looking for appropriate ways of motivating or getting people to do work willingly and effectively. The manger must provide directives to the staff members. They should know the results the manager expects and thrive to meet those results. Managers
Introduction Gender and sexuality have been one of the factors upon which social relations are based. Sexual identity which to a wide extent relates to the way in which people express their “sexual values, attitudes, feelings and beliefs” (Benokraitis, 2011, p. 163) has been a common factors in society with the identification and further association of the feminine gender as being weaker and disregarded as compared to the masculine gender. There has been a developed culture in which the female sex is viewed to be inferior and in most societies considered to be material possession for use by men. This has formed the basis of abuse in which women have been used for considerably degradable functions such as advertisements that are based on sexuality (Benokraitis, 2011). Images of Women in Advertisements A consideration of ‘about face’ presentations, for instance, reveals the extent to which women are valued over advertisements. In the advertisement for ‘American apparel’ for instance, a partially nude woman is used in an advertisement that is posed for public view revealing body parts that are sacredly meant to be private. Another advertisement about Syntha-6 also uses the body of a woman to attract, viewed to compare women’s value to those of the products. The presentation in “passive seduction” that expresses a skinny woman with a posture of an imputed arm in a seductive expression is another advertisement that depicts incapacitated sex with low value (About Face, 2010). Review of the advertisement presentations I concur with the analysis of the advertisements as being negative regarding women. Being masculine with a gender equity orientation at the same time allows me to support the site’s move to criticize these presentations. Advertisements, especially those that express women as materials create a more disregarding attitude about women in society. This can be controlled by initiating campaigns and educating women against involvement and use of such campaigns to uphold sanctity and respect for women.
Introduction China’s market is complex and therefore needs an appropriate entry strategy to be able to succeed. Multinational corporations which enter the country with mono-dimensional mindset, ignoring China’s multi-faceted diversity, may fail to capture China’s market. China’s market economy has expanded opportunities for doing business in the country and therefore many companies both domestic and international are racing to establish themselves in the market (Ghemawat 2007, 54). China’s market today China’s market environment presents unique complexity with significant differences across the various regions within the country. It has over 800 cities with 200 of them having populations exceeding 1 million. There is a significant variation between China’s cities and towns as they grow at different rates in diverse directions. China’s high economic growth, large size as well as diversity make it to be very unpredictable (Tse 2007). China’s market is also dynamic as it forms a manufacturing hub for many industries in different sectors. The economy has become dynamic private-sector led since its market liberalization integrating diverse industries and service companies (Fung 2004, 32). China’s market is very challenging for companies entering the country. Its large population consists of diverse cultures and demographics which influence their lifestyle, which includes spending power and how they react to certain products in market. Consumer attitudes and demographic makeups vary across cities and towns. The over 800 cities presents different demographics as well as consumer attitudes. Besides, they have different growth rates which further define China’s markets. Cluster Propositions Most corporations that enter China’s market tend to categorize Chinese cities depending on their market or demographic characteristics to enable them determine areas which best suit their particular needs (Ho 2005). Segmenting industrial markets could be challenging due to the greater complexity in industrial products, buying processes as well as buying criteria. Clustering/segmentation is further complicated by complementary products, contracting as well as financing. In clustering, it is important to identify the most important differences that exist among current as well as potential consumers. Thus, most compani
Abstract This analytical essay presents information about the Buddhist religion, it’s past and its present, the differences between its practice in the past and current times. Introduction Buddhism is said to have about three hundred and sixty-five million followers, which makes it about six percent of the entire population of the world being followers of Buddhism, which further makes it the fourth-most largest, most followed religion in the world. It is surpassed in statistics merely by Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism (Buddhism, based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, 2006). The founder of Buddhism and the first known Buddha was Siddhartha Gautama and it was found in Northern India. Siddhartha Gautama gained enlightenment in the sixth century BCE and took up the designation Lord Buddha, which means a person who has been awakened. Fundamentally, following Buddhist traditions, the principled and ethical main beliefs are presided over by probing whether a particular action, whether associated with the body or verbal communication is probable to be detrimental to a person himself or others and in this manner steering clear of any dealings have the tendency to be detrimental (What is Buddhism, 2000). In Buddhism, a talented and capable mind is what is needed the most. A competent mind, as is believed stays away from proceedings that are probable to root distress or repentance (Alexander and Thubten, 1999). Analysis In due time, Buddhism started to die out in India but had turned out to be pretty well conventional in Sri Lanka. It was from Sri Lanka that Buddhism gained recognition in Asia, developing into further quite a few forms. The first and the foremost form of Buddhism that has long been practiced is known as the Theravada Buddhism, which is also known as Southern Buddhism; sporadically spelled as Therevada has been the governing discipline of Buddhism in major parts of Southeast Asia ever since the thirteenth century, with the founding of the dominions in Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, and Laos. Mahayana Buddhism, which is at times also known as Northern Buddhism is for the most part found in China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, and Mongolia. Another form of Buddhism goes by the name of Vajrayāna Buddhism which is also known as Tantric Buddhism, Mantrayana, Tantrayana, Esoteric Buddhism, or True Words Sect. Several people take this as a component of Mahayana Buddhism; while it is believed by others to be a third Buddhist pathway.
There are many reasons why an individual would choose to study in Australia. On the other hand, the effects of studying in Australia are numerous. Causes of studying in Australia include the need for high quality education, new cultural experience, and for flexibility in one’s studies (Ong 38). Australia offers high quality education that is recognized by employers throughout the world. In addition, it is known for excellence in many disciplines because of its teaching and research facilities that are of high standards. Secondly, the need for new cultural experience is another cause for studying in Australia. Australia is a multicultural society that offers an excellent learning opportunity for international students (Ong 39). Thirdly, the need for flexibility in studies may motivate one to study in Australia. There is flexibility in its mode of teaching thus enabling students to study while working part-time jobs. Effects of studying in Australia include better performance at work, increased knowledge, better relationships with people from around the globe, and better communication skills (Ong 41). The opportunity to work while studying is important in imparting working experience that ensures good performance at work after graduation. Australia’s cultural diversity imparts knowledge on ways to deal with people from different ethnicities, countries, religions, and races. High quality of education offered ensures that a student accumulates knowledge that assists in solving problems and dealing with difficult life situations (Ong 42). This improves the quality of life in all aspects. In addition, interacting with people from different places in the world hones an individual’s communication and interaction skills. In today’s world, good communication and interaction skills are important in order to enable individuals to deal with people and seize opportunities to develop their careers. Works Cited Dwyer, Diana. Interpersonal Relationships . New York: Routledge, 2000. Print. Ong, Danny. The International Student’s Handbook: Living and Studying in Australia . Sydney: UNSW Press, 2010. Print.
How retailers add value to products Retailers add value to goods and services. Hence, consumers prefer buying goods and services from retailers to buying from manufacturers. They add value through breaking bulk, offering a variety of products and services, providing services, and keeping records. All these undertakings ensure that consumers not only get value for their money but also access goods and services whenever they need them. Favorite retailer My favorite retailer is Wal-Mart. The reason I like this retailer is that it offers tailor-made products and services. Besides providing customized products and services, Wal-Mart also sells its products at low prices relative to its competitors. The retail performs most of the wholesaling activities, thus reducing the cost of its products and services. For competitive retail to get my patronage, it needs to demonstrate that it cares about my needs. The retail ought to offer quality products that meet my needs and also sell them at reasonable prices. Benefits and limitations of purchasing home entertainment system from component manufacturers rather than the retailer The primary advantage of purchasing a home entertainment system from component manufacturers is that one can understand the functionality of each component thus buying one that meets their desires. It is difficult for retailers to tell all the features of the products, especially if they are not involved in their manufacture. The limitation of buying an entertainment system from component manufacturers is that one would waste a lot of time moving from one manufacturer to another. Intertype competitors for 7-eleven Intertype competitors refer to businesses that offer similar products or operate in the same line of business. Some of the potential intertype competitors of 7-eleven include McDonald’s, Wal-Mart, Kroger, and Subway. All these companies focus on food products, mainly fast food, and, in some cases focus on the same target market. Firms are said to be intertype competitors if they operate in the same line of business and offer similar and competing products. Wal-Mart’s contribution to the community Every retailer has a duty to give back to society by partaking in one or more corporate social responsibilities. Wal-Mart is not an exception to this. The company contributes to the community by running campaigns aimed at fighting hunger as well as helping those faced with catastrophes like earthquakes. In 2011, the company donated $5 million to help earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan. The company is currently implementing policies aimed at exempting the low-income earners from incurring the cost attributed to value-added tax. How people
Introduction: Character Background Information Sheldon Cooper is a prominent example of a child’s unusual development pattern as presented in popular culture. The comedy television series, of which he is the titular character, serves as a prequel to a popular show called “The Big Bang Theory.” The purpose of “Young Sheldon” is to show his younger years, as the adult version of the character was known for his genius combined with a complete lack of social literacy. Accordingly, the prequel focuses on the childhood of Sheldon Cooper, who lives in the South of the United States with his family. His mother is highly religious, whereas his father’s image remains typical for situational comedies. The primary feature of the character stems from his unique intelligence. Sheldon attends high school from the age of nine, taking classes with his older brother, which serves to highlight his rapid intellectual development. Simultaneously, the psychosocial aspect of his personality is portrayed through the character’s relationships with other people, becoming the primary source of comedy within the series. Overall, the character of Sheldon Cooper is an exaggerated representation of a child prodigy and presents interesting opportunities for personal development analysis. Cognitive development The superior intellect of the series’ titular character signifies his considerable degree of cognitive development and becomes his central feature. Despite being nine years old at the beginning of the series, Sheldon Cooper is allowed to attend high school, where he regularly outperforms his older classmates, including his brother. He is able to grasp and analyze various sophisticated concepts within the fields of physics and mathematics. Furthermore, he demonstrates critical abstract thinking on multiple occasions, and Sheldon’s main area of interest is theoretical physics. Based on Piaget’s model of personal development, Sheldon Cooper can be placed in the Formal Operational category, which usually encompasses a person’s life from adolescence to adulthood (Slavin, 2018). He is capable of manipulating abstract concepts and ideas while considering literal variables used in theoretical physics. At the same time, Sheldon’s zone of proximal development is considerable, as he owes most of the knowledge to his own superior intellect. In Lev Vygotsky’s works, this concept refers to the extent to which an individual is capable of learning without external help (Slavin, 2018). Sheldon’s family is shown to be rather typical in terms of intelligence, and even high school teachers often remain staggered by the boy’s intellectual capability. Accordingly, he does most of the learning himself, as the external help is simply inefficient. Sheldon’s private speech and self-reflection are quite developed, as he often struggles to find a match in terms of cognitive abilities. As such, he speaks to hi
Godiva is a company, which is situated in both Belgium and United States that is involved in the beverage business. Coffee, tea and chocolate are the main products offered by this organization. The company controls a big market all over the world especially in Europe and United States. Below are some of the strengths and weaknesses of the way the organization is run. One of the strengths of Godiva in Belgium is that it offers pleasure to the consumers of or their products they offer in the market. They offer this pleasure through refinement of their products as well as taste preference that is associated with their products. Among the products that consumers deem refined is the praline, which is especially well appreciated by women. Having refined products maintains the consumers and also attracts others. Their chocolates tend to offer consistency in the way they melt in the mouths of consumers. In turn, this makes the consumers to be sensitive of the products they offer. Producing product in a certain consistency means that there is no risk of loss of consumers due to dissatisfaction that may come with changing of the tastes of the products in provision. The products offered by Godiva are also known to be health-sensitive. They offer a pure product devoid of chemicals, which the consumer always put in mind. Having a product that observes the health of consumers ensures that the consumer develops trust in the product, being offered to them and this acts as a benefit to the organization The company is also in observance of the consumers like in the different regions they sell their products. Since the consumers in the different regions of the world have different tastes and preference, it is always important to know the best way to package their products. When it comes to the marketing exercise of their products, Godiva aims at reaching an optimum compromise of the automation and hard work. Observance of this means that there is a continuous uniformity of the products the organization produces and they do not fears of losing the market due to inadequate quality taste that might come with changes in the quality of the products. The introduction of the brand to customers in Japan and other countries is advantageous as it increases the revenue for the organization. It is notable that the global brand is similar to the dominant brand in Belgium which acts like the benchmark. It is notable that Godiva has some considerable weaknesses. The following are some of them. Their advertising tendered only to reinforce the aged and grandmothers image in Belgium. Such a move is not the wisest since the young people are the biggest consumers of chocolates. It would also be better to focus on all groups of people since they offer a universal product. Moreover, much attention is needed to be given to the younger generation since they can offer a market for a longer time than the aged. When it comes to production, Belgium consumer is usually considered as the refere
Introduction The food industry is one of the greatest economic contributors in the United Kingdom. The vast technological knowledge in the nation has enhanced the operations within the food delivery industry. Today, people can order food through the online platform and monitor the preparation and the delivery of the same (Roy 2009). The delivery of food to people in the comfort of their offices or homes comes handy in the current world. The companies within the food industry face various challenges and opportunities. The food industry in the UK is undifferentiated; therefore, organizations in the industry face similar situations (Bourlakis, Vlachos & Zeimpekis 2011). The aim of this paper is to analyze the key internal and external drivers that influence the food delivery industry in the United Kingdom. Buyer Power The power of buyers within the food delivery industry in the UK is considerable. The consumers are quite knowledgeable, thus giving them the power to control the industry. Additionally, the concerns for a healthy diet has made consumer quite selective and careful with the kind of foods they partake. Wide ranges of companies that offer similar products flood the industry. As such, consumers can switch from one company to another without encountering any risks. The technical expertise in the nation allows small business owners to make profits and achieve stability in the industry with ease. The availability of a variety of choices grants the customer the bargaining power over the sellers. Customers are also price sensitive (Spedding, 2009). The availability of information via the internet and the print media makes consumers quite knowledgeable. Organizations must trend carefully in a knowledgeable society to meet the changing consumer needs. As a result, companies keep their prices low to attract buyers and achieve reasonable productivity. Online cooking lessons encourage consumers to cook at home. As such, companies must maintain their prices at a reasonable value to avoid giving consumers reasons to eat homemade foods (Dornfeld & Linke 2012). Consumer bargaining power help