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Introduction While home staging is becoming an increasingly more popular aspect of the selling process, several important issues need to be brought to public awareness in this rapidly expanding “growth industry.” Professional home staging is an extremely effective proven method of making homes look more appealing to prospective buyers. Skillfully staged homes sell up to 87% faster and for about 17% more than non-staged homes (McGrady 2015). However, as valuable a service as this can be, those who are choosing a home staging company neglect, or, rather, rarely even know what vital questions to ask to determine the qualifications of their candidates. Overview of the Issue The most obvious problem contributing to this dilemma is that currently, there are no regulations or statutes for the home staging industry. Astonishingly, it is not possible to ask to see a stager’s license since no licensing policies exist. Ancillary professions related to home selling, such as home inspection, appraisal services, and mortgage lending companies, require a license to practice. Their licenses are issued after the practitioner completes industry-specific, standardized course requirements and passes a personal background check as well as provides fingerprints. Meanwhile, the home staging profession does not entail any of these professional qualifications. This is a rather serious issue since many people practicing home staging are not trained or qualified to engage in staging, nor do they merit the public’s trust. Until a process of licensing is implemented, it is very difficult to limit the pitfalls and problems associated with choosing the wrong person or company to stage a home. The Major Problems and Their Evidence Although regulations still do not exist, responsible home staging companies can and must be diligent when hiring employees. Standards should be followed even without laws or regulations. Stagers should be professionally trained and experienced in specific skills and challenges of home staging or have a degree in the interior design field. True competence is difficult to establish and impossible to ascertain with an inexperienced or “hobbyist” stager who is using stock photos as examples of work they hope to perform. There are only a few qualified organizations offering substantive accreditation or certification. It is recommended that home stagers hold at least one recognizable professional credential that requires training and education to obtain. One should note that a membership that is based primarily on the payment of fees should never be construed as a substitute for training or education. Previously owned and used furnishings pose another highly worrisome dilemma. Regardless of their size or time in business, a significant majority of home staging companies operate with furnishings that have been lived upon and used. Pieces of furniture that have been used may contain mold, bed bugs, body fluids, and other contaminants (D’Aliesio 2011; Grayson 2011; Landsbaum 2015). Disclosure of how the staging company obtained their furnishings should be made in w
Introduction For an organization to register growth, it constantly goes through revolutions. The manager should be able to conform to the changes by responding appropriately thus ensuring that things run well. Any business corporation aims to make maximum profit. This is by ensuring that the resources available are optimally utilized. One of the strategies commonly adopted by managers is by downsizing the company through restructuring. Restructuring involves reorganization of the company that may include selling off some of its subsidiaries. This exercise intends to effect cost reduction and amplify the profit margins (Hill & Gareth, 456). This is often done on a company that has shown a declining trend in profits made from its operations. When restructuring, the management conducts research to determine which part of the company is not profiting and has been taking the attention of the management while it should focus on its central business. Restructuring is a common practice during bankruptcy, takeovers, acquisitions, and buyouts. Besides increasing the profits of the company, this exercise also improves the efficiency of production by reducing wastage of resources (Hill & Gareth, 326). Spin-off or sell-offs A decision to downsize a firm may be made to shrink production costs. A company may divest through either a sell-off or a spin-off its units. With the sell-off, the company trades its item without upholding ties with the buyer. On the other hand, when a company spins off its items it retains ties. Downsizing also involves the closing of a product line, operating division or even a key strategic unit. This is done to eradicate uncontrollable, unprofitable, or even unrelated operations. A company may be driven to undertake a divestment move for several reasons (Narayanan & Vikram, 78). To start with, if the market share that a certain company occupies was too small, it would be a wise decision for the company to downsize. This helps in increasing its competitive power in the market. A firm may also decide to downsize if it gets a better investment opportunity. This means that if an opportunity comes up that allows the company to make more profit than it currently does, the prudent thing is to change the line of operation. The company can thus spin-off or sell off the redundant line of operation and invest in the lucrative one. A company may also divest when a line of operation of the company becomes too expensive to maintain. Such a line may incur more maintenance cost such as advertising to remain valid. In such cases, the company may sell off such a line of production and focus resources on other lines that are less demanding and profitable. That way the company will have cut down production costs. A company may also divest if it has a line that is unrelate
This discussion post aims to analyze the issue with minimum wages in the United States since they have become a subject of many debates in the past few months. During the recent virus outbreak, the increased support from the government has revealed severe flaws in the current policies regarding salaries. Nowadays, wages for some jobs that are common in the country do not allow workers to sustain themselves without governmental support (Ford & Deptula, 2019). This issue severely decreases the quality of life for a significant percentage of the U.S. population. One of the examples of the apparent lack of necessary policies is the situation with Amazon. Recently, some of its employees were found to be receiving governmental subsidies for people who live below poverty levels, while the firm’s profits in 2017 were over $3 billion (Ford & Deptula, 2019). The company has addressed the situation since then, raising the minimum wage to $15 (Ford & Deptula, 2019). Income inequality harms people’s ability to spend, slowing down the growth of the economy (Ford & Deptula, 2019). In the end, this issue effectively hurts the companies that refuse to pay their workers enough so they can live from their wages alone. The immediate solution to this issue is an increase in minimum wages on a state level. It is worth noting that some states already have laws that require a gradual increase in salary towards the $15 mark (Ford & Deptula, 2019). While there are some issues concerning tipped workers, such a policy shows promising results in states that are close to the target (Ford & Deptula, 2019). In conclusion, it is vital for the United States to address the issue with minimum wages, as they increase inequality, crime rates and hinder economic mobility for a vast number of U.S. citizens.
According to Achterberg, Pot, Kerkstra and Ribbe (2006), a diagnostic analysis of Debbie’s medical history indicates five symptomatic factors or defining characteristics which demonstrate her nursing needs in the context of Watson’s theory of human care. Combining PES, NANDA, and NOC, and NIC diagnosis show that Debbie is addicted to smoking 2 packets of cigarettes a day, suffers constant abuse by her husband, is poorly educated, unemployed, lacks sustained income which is the direct cause of her poverty and nutritional problems, and has been diagnosed with c/o pelvis illness. Nursing is a career for preserving the dignity and wholeness of humanity with a mission to preserve and protect the wholeness of humanity (Achterberg, Pot, Kerkstra & Ribbe, 2006). According to Achterberg et al, (2006), the PES (problems, etiology, and signs and symptoms) based on the defining characteristics of the problems indicate depression and nutritional problems. The etiological or causes of the problem include are depressive episodes, anhedonia, and her mood, which are the risk factors which underpin her suicidal symptoms. The PES and NANDA (Nursing Diagnosis: Definitions and Classification) show that the factors are related to the constant abuse by her husband. The symptoms include discharge of a watery fluid with a foul smell as evidenced from the worries about who will take care of her boys, which is a clear indication of the intention to commit suicide (Tomey & Elsev
Introduction Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries on global scene with rich history that remains untold. This research paper examines the historical background of Ethiopia in terms of its political setting, economic, and cultural backgrounds. In addition, the paper seeks to examine and review the contemporary issues defining its current position relative to other African states. Discussion Location Ethiopia is one of the African countries with oldest history and culture. The country is located in East-Central Africa occupying an area of about 1,127,127 square kilometers. The country borders Kenya on south, Eritrea on north, Sudan on the west, and Somalia and Djibouti on the east (Marcus, 1994). Historical background The country has many detailed backgrounds from political, economic, culture and the social contexts. Indeed, Ethiopia has a fertile history regarding its political life. Its political history stretches into the ancient times with and held high by among African countries in respect of the fight for liberation. According to Zewde (2001), the historical background Ethiopia goes back as far as 6 millions ago. Some scientists perceive the country as the home of the earliest man on earth. The ample evidence retrieved from the foundation of Ardipithecus ramidus shows that country serves to demonstrate this element. However, the present nation is a consolidation of smaller Kingdoms (Adejumobi, 2007). The political history The country has made a big stride in the political lines. The country got its independence in 1896 after a fierce war that defeated the Italian, who had invaded it. The country resisted and defeated the Italians through Emperor Menelik II. After the sad death of Menelik II, many and challenging experiences lead to political disorders, which caused the crowing of his daughter and her cousin in 1917. However, after a period of about 15 years the empress died, thus accommodating the cousin to the might emperor. The country under the rule of Haile Selassie outlawed slavery where in efforts endured to show commitments towards redeeming the seemingly scattered population. Not surprisingly, Italy again attacked Ethiopia in 1935 raising hot foot to the emperor forcing him to exile in May 1936. This provided a quality and opportune moment for the Italians, who later began to establish their Kingdom in Ethiopian. Its name became the Italian East Africa. Unfortunately, they were flashed by the strong British troops in 1941. This provided room for the return and rule of Haile Selassie later after the establishment of the British rule (Adejumobi, 2007). After the World War II, the Emperor demonstrated many efforts in pursuit to modernize the country. The tremendous growth commenced immediately with first high school and college born in 1950. The country continued with rational thoughts and democratization of the state. In 1955, the country promulgated its new constitution five years after its material independe
Even though Turkey and Greece were both members of the Western Trans-Atlantic Alliance after the War, relations between the two nations have been riddled with conflict. Recent disputes with regard to the Aegean Sea and Cyprus have led to continuous battles in the international arena, with each undermining the other by championing zero-sum agendas. In the past 40 years, the two nations have narrowly escaped War on a few occasions, such as in 1987 and 1996 (Dokos et al. 1). Greece reacted to aggressive Turkish behavior by applying its veto power as an affiliate of the European Economic Community to limit Turkey’s funding and association with the regional body. It is vital to note that the change in Greek strategy with respect to its Aegean neighbor was due to the European Union’s influence on its foreign stratagem, the opportunities accrued from European Union membership, and globalization. Despite Greece and Turkey’s attempts to resolve conflicts such as the Aegean issue, the Treaty of Lausanne continues to negatively impact relations between the two nations. Negotiating the Treaty at Lausanne The negotiations at Lausanne resembled a barter trade where entire populations and territories were set off against each other. The conference’s main aim was to terminate an era of geopolitical upheaval. The compulsory exchange of populations was particularly unpopular, with many of the Greek refugees expelled from Turkey hoping to return home (Pitsoulis 463). In addition, the Muslims in Greece feared the prospect of deportation to Turkey. The Treaty of Lausanne was signed by the First World War’s winners and Turkey as a replacement for the Treaty of Sevres. The new treaty had significant diplomatic and human implications. The most significant was the bilateral convention regarding the exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey. The Greeks were forced to contend with the end of generations of Hellenic populations in Anatolia. In addition, it kick-started a period of persistent economic, cultural, social, and political adjustment. The mandatory exodus of Greek people from their ancestral lands meant the end of any irredentist policies aimed at Turkey. It is critical to note, however, that the exchange transformed Greece into one of South-Eastern Europe’s most homogenous states. The move was designed to Isolate Greece from Bulgarian ethnic territorial claims. The new treaty defined the territorial understanding between Turkey and the surrounding countries. It helped quell War and animosities that were rampant at the time. The recognition of the agreement between Turkey and Greece meant that bilateral relations were largely affected by security and minority issues. In Turkey,
Introduction The music industry is one of the industries that have gone through extensive changes due to technological advancements. The advancements in technology have had both positive and negative impacts on the industry. One of the advantages that technology introduced to the music industry is that it has enabled the distribution of music all over the world, thus increasing sales. While technology allows musicians to market their music worldwide, it also creates space for cartels to reproduce and sell music illegally without obtaining the artist’s consent. Music piracy refers to the unauthorized reproduction of music or other intellectual properties that are protected by copyrights. Music piracy has gained popularity over the last few years as individuals and companies get more involved in the business in order to make profits at the expense of artists. Technology has facilitated piracy and other illegal reproduction of music, thus leading to huge losses in the music industry. Efforts by the music industry to combat the vice have not produced the desired results. Fighting piracy is an arduous task for the industry players since they do not have exclusive control over the Internet. Numerous laws protect the rights of artists, but despite the laws being in place, cases of illegal reproduction and downloading of music and movies are rampant. However, Kot laments that Internet piracy “in developed countries is a reflection of failure of the industry as a whole to develop an appropriate copyright response to the distribution and remuneration options made possible by the new technologies” (2). This essay analyzes both the positive and negative impacts of technology on the music industry and comes up with a conclusion on how to contain the problem. The essay will also analyze the strategies that have been put in place by the industry players in an attempt to cause the technology to work in their favor. Music piracy Bhattacharjee, Gopal, and Sanders posit that the first case of music piracy was reported in the 1920s when radio stations were authorized to air records (107). The stations acquired the music legally, but there lacked proper mechanisms to regulate the frequency of broadcast. Artists received no extra payment from playing the music in radio stations, and thus they only benefitted from the sale of albums. Katz notes that concerns from the performance rights societies compelled the authorities to pass legislation for artists to receive some payment in the form of airtime whenever their music is aired on a radio station (124). The nature of music tapes at that time made the reproduction of music difficult, and thus piracy was low. However, the scenario changed following the invention of the first cassette tape, which simplified the process of music reproduction. With the cassette tape, it was possible to reproduce music since only the sound quality of the music would be
For any years there has been disagreement over abortion. Two schools of thoughts are involved: those for and those against abortion. Earlier, the schools of thought were grouped into anti-abortion and pro-abortion. As controversial debates continue, anti-abortion group adopted the term ‘pro-life’ to signify their support to life while pro-abortion group refers itself as ‘pro-choice’(Reiman 2007). Whether to allow abortion or not is a major moral and ethical issue in the world. Debates over the issue are in most cases divergent. Each school of thought on the issue provides arguments to support their case and counter arguments to opposing school of thought. Currently abortion is legal in some countries. In Australia, abortion is subject to state laws varying from one state to the other. This essay analyzes pro-abortion arguments over abortion. In the essay, I will try to look into pro-choice arguments from a philosophical perspective and provide my position over them. Abortion has attracted divergent debates for many years. The debates have surrounded ethical, moral and legal status of abortion. In United States abortion was legalized in 1973 (Colker 1992, p.27). In spite of abortion being legal, pro life and pro choice debates seem to heat up year after year. In Australia abortion is subject to state laws. In Australian Capital Territory abortion was allowed in full after Crimes Act 2002 was passed. In New South Wales, Levine ruling of 1971 is used as the framework in judgment over abortion. This ruling found abortion to be legal when a doctor found substantial medical, social or economical reasons. In South Australia abortion is allowed when procured to safeguard physical or mental health of a mother. Variation in the stand over abortion is also common in other regions in the country. Pro life and pro choice differ on the way they view facts and surrounding issues about abortion. Pro Life group considers abortion unethical and morally wrong; they equate abortion to killing. To Pro life, the foetus is not just a foetus but a human being. They therefore seek to protect and defend the ‘child’s’ right to life. On the other hand, pro choice holds a belief that the individuals involved should have right to choose to procure abort
Analysis MDS Corporation provides all kinds of delivery services, and it is in the business for five years already. There are numerous competitors, and there is a training issue in the organization. Sixty percent of respondents are not ready to start using new technologies and may need additional training, and some workers currently do not meet the KSA requirements of the company. Analysis of data has shown that there are few performance gaps. This problem needs to be solved with technology training that is often used by corporations in this business. A goal should be selected before any training is conducted. Students are expected to be able to use new computer software, create relationships in the workplace, and perform necessary tasks much faster after the training. It is necessary to analyze all the available information before training is conducted. ADDIE model is used by numerous corporations in the world. Mayfield (2011) states that “it is a framework useful for examining, creating, and implementing development and learning programs” (p. 19). Differently put, it is a particular guideline that was developed to help companies with the organization of training. It is essential to gather all the available data. Analysis of this data will be critical to the overall success of the process, and necessary for the development of instruction. Design It is one of the crucial stages of the whole process because prototype is developed. A company needs to make sure that the sequencing of training is logical to maximize the benefit from learning. Instruction should be established promptly to avoid any problems with scheduling (Van Rooij, 2010). Personal qualities of students should be considered during this phase (Morrison, Ross, Kemp, & Kalmen, 2010). The planned duration is going to be one month. It is important to consider that the target group consists of 200 employees. Five external trainers will be hired, and they will focus on a group of 40 students each. The program will include such topics as new technologies, computer software, communication training, team-building, and developmen