ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
Social Responsibility (Corporate Social Responsibility) refers to the formulation of policies by companies geared at protecting the surrounding community and the environment from the negative effects of its operations (Connor 1). It could be in the form of disposal of industrial waste, control of gases from polluting the atmosphere, control of products which could negatively affect the morals of the surrounding community, etc. Care must be taken not to confuse mistake corporate charity for Corporate Social Responsibility. While corporate charity engages companies in donations and creation of good opportunities for the society, Corporate Social Responsibility is obligatory and it is concerned with the non-interference of communities and the environment by the activities carried out by business enterprises (Rooyen 1). Social responsibility is a very important input in the creation of sustainable development. This makes companies and businesses that practice social responsibility to achieve a competitive edge that makes them more successful. Success in the business world goes hand-in-hand with the attainment of sustainable positive changes (Rooyen 1). It follows, therefore, that the practice of social responsibility is very instrumental in the achievement of success in businesses. On the other hand, social responsibility can be viewed as an additional cost. This is because companies spend money to ensure that the environment and surrounding communities are not affected by their effluents, noise, etc. In as much as the cost incurred in social responsibility can be viewed as an investment (Connor 1). The returns from the investment are speculative and it is difficult to quantify them in terms of revenue. Companies have therefore been slow to adopt the ideas of Corporate Social Responsibility in their policies. Lenovo is one of the companies embracing the spirit of social responsibility. It deals with Personal Computers and it is fully committed to the maintenance of ethical behavior in the business arena and investment in social welfare of its customers and the community as a whole. It also has policies promoting environmental conservation. The company protects the welfare of its customers by producing safety-oriented products (Rosethal 1). Their products are thus both safe to the users and also to the environment after they are disposed of. Obviously, this kind of investment in additional safety precautions has cost Lenovo a lot but it is a good investment since it has helped it in achieving a sustainable competitive edge in the computing industry. Most of the companies in the computing industry are not usually concerned about the safety of their products. Products that are unrecyclable are made and normally characteristic of this industry and since the products cannot decompose, they become a hazard after they serve their user (Rosethal 1). Lenovo’s idea to incorporate social responsibility in the manufacture of its products can thus be viewed as a competitive idea that will have long-term positive effects on the profitability of the company (Connor 1)
Searching for a technological advancement essay? Look no further! This simple essay on breakthrough technologies describes all the benefits and drawbacks of the issue. Introduction Technological advancement has taken major strides in bringing liberation to the divergent human wants and gratifications. After keen observation, I have come to realize that technological advancement plays a critical role in solving the major crisis of food shortages in the modern world. In the state of Virginia during the 17th century, human labor was imperative due to the pressing need to grow enough food to serve the people in the community during the winter spell hence the need to hire slaves from Africa to work on their farms (Brush, 1988). This has since changed partly due to the technological advancements over the years that have led to the replacement of human and animal labor with more efficient energy sources as wind power, hydroelectric and steam energies that ultimately led to a significant increase in productivity. Thus, the thesis statement for this essay is to analyze the impact of technological advancement on people’s lives from ancient times to the present modern world. Why Write about Technology Advancement It is evident that technology is the backbone of the industrial revolution process that has occurred over the years and leads to a total overhaul from crude systems to modern efficient machinery. With this in mind, we cannot overlook the role that technology has played on the social and economic fronts of many societies hence the need to have a deeper insight and research on this particular topic. The transformation brought about by technological advancement has helped many societies in Africa and the world at large to alleviate poverty and improve their standards of living through the increased food supply and significant growth in the economy and this integrates with the research question: Is technology liberating? The three academic disciplines from which this research has drawn insight from include: agriculture, sociology and communication sectors. Breakthrough Technologies in Various Sectors Technology Advancement in Agriculture In the ancient world, the main source of power was human labor obtained mainly from slave
Introduction History is very important in the modern world since it creates the basis of understanding our past and hence appreciating where we coming from. As such, by knowing our history, we can detect the progress and changes that have happened, and therefore we also stand a good chance to make necessary changes that would integrate positive changes for the better of the society. In this research paper, we shall review the history of the American education system which reflects the foundation of the education curriculum in the US today. Discussion In the history and events of American education, various major periods should be acknowledged, among them include, the common school movement, colonial period, and the early national period (Ganly, 2007). These three periods represent the evolution of the American education system. On the other hand, there are also two very important eras in the history of American education, namely; the progressive era and the modern era (Ganly, 2007); there were major developments in 1895 during the progressive period that generally led to the development of the modern era in 1964 which underwent numerous evolutions processes resulting to desegregation in our schools (Ganly, 2007). Generally, all the events in the history of the American education system represent major development stages and each event is regarded for the different forms of adjustments it has contributed to making positive changes that have shaped today’s education systems in very diverse ways. To have a broad understanding of this topic, we shall review the modern era in trying to assess how it has significantly revolutionized the history in the education sector of America to what we have today in our classrooms (Ganly, 2007). In the modernization stage of development, numerous factors have contributed to changes that have consequently brought the concept of social change. A good example is the drafting of the civil action in the year 1964 (Ganly, 2007). After implementing the Civil Rights Act in the American education system, there have been positive changes in the course of evolution that have had a considerable impact on education culture in America. This act is advantageous to both the government and the citizens of America as far as education is concerned. On the government side, there has been a development that has enabled the integration of the system of learning, while to the citizens, the acts have enabled those who were previously discriminated to have exclusive access to better education and therefore giving them a wonderful opportunity to better their future through schooling (Ganly, 2007). So, it can be argued that such developments in the modern era have brought and enabled the society to have equal opportunity to education and it is reflected in today’s society a factor that is positive since, at present, cases of discrimination in the classroom have reduced drastically in America. Conclusion As we have already seen, there are about three important periods in the history of American education. The modern era of education is a vital stage that has brought a lot o
Kempinsinki Hotel Chengdu turnover. Details on hotel turn over Kempinsinki Hotel Chengdu experience high turnover of employees. This may be caused by lack of utilisation of the theories that help in achievement of reduction in turnover. Motivation in working place leads to employee high performance, satisfaction and confidence in the working places that helps in reduction of turnover (Kusluvan 2003). In hotel industry, the employees usually have less motivation that causes the industry to face high employee turnover (Miller & Walker 2010). Culture and leadership may also affect the rate of turn over in the hotel. Similarly, selection of labour pool and the seasonality causes the hotel to face high turnover. In-depth Analysis on Kempinsinki Hotel Chengdu turnover In the hospitality industry, the employees have faced several challenges. The challenges range from poor working conditions, poor rewards in terms of payment and other allowances and effects of leadership and the seasonality of the hotel industry (Miller & Walker 2010). These have caused employee dissatisfaction in the industry that causes high employee turnover as they seek for new opportunities. Similarly, Kempinsinki Hotel Chengdu being in the industry that for a long period has experienced this challenge the hotel also faces the challenges in motivating its employees due to poor rewards, lack of leadership commitment to the employees and poor working conditions. Further, the hotel response to the employee culture also affects the employees’ satisfaction as it does not fully give them the right to exercise their culture in work places. Similarly, the hotel has been exposed to seasonal changes with sometimes having peak seasons while other times off peak seasons, which causes dissatisfaction due changes in their incentives depending on the change of seasons. In off peak seasons, the employees face challenges as the rewards are little that may not cater for their needs that cause them to look for other opportunities that cause the high employee turnover in the hotel (Hoque 2002). In the labour pool selection, the hotel like other hospitality industries experience the use of young people with majority being students who use the jobs in the hotel as a bridging stone to other opportunities. They work for a period of time and shift to other opportunities, which also increase the turnover rate (Davies & Wagen 1998). Alternative and Possible Solutions to high turnover In the in-depth analysis the theories touched are the motivation theory, the culture and leadership theory and the labour pool and seasonality theory. In this section, the objective is to have solution in response to these theories. Motivation theory The theory of motivation recommends several approaches in motivating the employees. Economic person approach : The approach maintains that money is the key motivator to majority of the employees (Miller & Walker 2010). Kempinsinki Hotel Chengdu must ensure that they have high rewards for their employees that will act as a motivator. This will give them the confidence and morale of working in the hotel. Simil
Abstract The paper discusses the connection between stock and real estate markets and refers to the event, which has to take place at the end of this week and implies a separation of these economic environments. In the first place, a combination of the article and knowledge acquired during the lectures revealed that REITs were popular due to their high return on investment. Nonetheless, the changes in the economic environment, governmental interventions, shift in sales of new homes, and need to support the banking reasons were the primary causes of REITs decrease in popularity. Thus, a mixture of these factors emphasized the importance of the separation to ensure the stock exchange and minimize the impact of REITs on the banking sector. Introduction Nowadays, financial market experiences substantial changes in its functioning, as it is dependent on various factors. The interdependence between the real estate and trade is one of them, as it determines whether any of these markers can offer favorable conditions for prosperity and investment. Consequently, it is critical to discuss the role of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) in the economic stability and their separation from the financial market at the end of this week with the help of the article Why an Obscure Change in Market Indexes Will Add to the Turmoil This Week by Lahart (Lahart, 2016). Description of the Article and Event As it was mentioned earlier, the article tends to focus on the event of dividing real estate and stock markets into two separate entities. In this case, S&P Dow Jones Indexes and MSCI proposed the need for creating two autonomous markets for stocks and real estate (Lahart, 2016). In this case, the author vehemently refers to the nature of REITs and their beneficial impact on the economy. The primary advantages were related to the liquid share in the real estate market and a high percentage of return on investment (Lahart, 2016). Additionally, they ensured high-income levels and defined the popularity of REITs among the investors. REITs long-term orientation and rates assured their success and profitability in the recent past (Lahart, 2016). Nonetheless, the alterations in the economic trends were the primary reasons for defining the necessity for intervention. According to the article, the major changes were associated with the actions of the Federal Reserve to improve the condition of the banking sector (Lahart, 2016). Simultaneously, the new homes’ sales experienced a dramatic shift (Lahart, 2016). A combination of these aspects damaged the profitability and image of
The poem Evenin’ Air Blues written by Langston Hughes was published in 1951. The poem consists of four six line stanzas or sestets. In the poem, a poor black man, who is probably an escaped slave, in a sad tone, speaks about the mismatch between the picture of Northern American states that existed among the Southern slaves and the reality in which although there is no slavery, living conditions are hard, and people can hardly makes their ends meet. The first stanza of Evenin’ Air Blues is a sestet, and the rhyme scheme is “ababcb”. The rhyming words are “North”, “fine”, “months” and “mind”. The first two words are repeated two times each. He chose those particular words to emphasize the basic introductory information which is the location – North, its alleged description – fine, the amount of time he spent there – months, and the effect it had on him – that he almost lost his mind. Some critics have pointed out that rhyming “fine” and “minds” is technically a really bad move, and that it takes away much of the poems quality (Tracy, 158). Repetition as a tool is used here to show how rumors about the life in the North are repeated almost like a mantra among the Southern slaves. The second stanza of the poem also consists of six lines with the rhyme scheme is “efefgf”. The words that carry the rhyme are “breakfast”, “air”, “supper” and “spare”, the first two of which are used twice. The most prominent words that carry the rhyme are related to food – “breakfast” and “supper”, and they are used alongside the word “air” which is associated with emptiness and void. By doing this, the poet achieves his goal of vividly describing the day-by-day struggle that all of the black people faced. The main tool here is literal image. Hughes uses it very effectively so the reader can almost feel his long days without food and shelter. The physical repetition of words parallels the sameness of days in his life. That way, we get the picture of the lack of basic existential necessities that the speaker faces. In the third stanza, we get somewhat different but simple rhyme scheme – “hjhjhj”, but the number of lines is the same as in the first two. The rhyming words in this stanza are “dancin’”, “away”, “stay”, and the first two are, again, repeated two times. The word “dancin’” is chosen and repeated to transfer the atmosphere of dance nights; “away” is used in order to show the effect dance has on his sadness, and “stay” is used to emphasize the permanence of his melancholy only occasionally interrupted by dances. In this stanza, the reader is introduced to the idea of dance as an antidote to poverty and suffering in a big city. The main tool in this stanza is personification, which is apparent in the last line, when the poet says how “
Indian removal has always been one of the most disputable issues. More so, a lot of people and even states participated in the debate. Much has been said for and against it. Interestingly, people promulgating Indian removal focused more on Americans’ superiority due to their being civilized. At the same time, their opponents resorted to history providing many facts which proved that Indian removal was unlawful in terms of basic human rights which Americans respected that much. However, those whose arguments were weaker gained the upper hand over those who were against Indian removal. It is possible to take a closer look at key arguments of the sides to try to understand why Indians had to leave their homelands. As far as Indian removal supporters are concerned it is important to point out that they focused on assumption that Indians were inferior as a nation. In other words it was articulated that Indians were barbarians who could not possibly have any rights over the lands. One of the most extreme key arguments articulated by Indian removal supporters can be illustrated by claims that Indians never did possess the lands since they did not cultivated them and, what is more, they left “no object of memory or tradition behind” (Grund). Notably, those who supported the removal used to stress that Indians were uncivilized and this was the reason why they had to leave the land for the sake of industrial and agricultural progress since no “good man would prefer a country covered with forests” with “a few thousand savages” to a prosperous country where more than twelve million people enjoy benefits of civilized life (Jackson, “Second Annual Address to Congress”). It goes without saying these arguments are far from being strong. In the first place, Indians had great history and unique civilization. Apart from this Indians cultivat
Buchwald vs. Paramount Pictures Corp case was milestone litigation argued in California Court and decided in the year 1990 (Hartman 100). In the case, Art Buchwald accused Paramount Pictures of illegally using his script idea and turning it into a film in the year 1988 (Boyle 45). Buchwald won the court case and was paid for the damages. Notably, he accepted payment from the company before any plea took place. Facts In the year 1982, Buchwald composed a treatment titled A Crude, Crude World . He later forwarded the material to Alain Bernheim, who worked for Paramount. The company adopted the treatment and renamed it, King, for a Day . In the year 1983, the company signed an agreement with the producer about the production of the movie (Leibman 535). In the contract, it was agreed that Bernheim was to be the director of the film. The agreement stated that he was to receive a percentage of the net profit if Buchwald’s idea became a success. After two years of scriptwriting, the company dropped the project (Gardner 565). When the initiative failed, Buchwald took the treatment to Warner Bros Studios. In the year 1987, Paramount started working on the production of a film that had a similar storyline with Buchwald’s treatment. The movie was Coming to America . The motion picture was accredited to Eddie Murphy. When Warner Bros learned of the development, they terminated Buckland’s plan alluding to the Paramount project. When Paramount’s production was released in the year 1988, Murphy was awarded all royalties. As such, Buchwald was not remunerated or even recognized as the source of the script idea. Following this, Buchwald took legal action against the company for breaching its contract. In the contract, they had agreed that Buchwald was to be paid if his idea was to be made into a movie. Legal issues Based on the court proceedings, the court tried to analyze if the contract between Paramount and Buchwald had been breached. The court had to investigate if Coming to America , which had been accredited to Murphy, was based on the accuser’s idea. Equally, it was not clear how much Buchwald was to be compensated for the damages. In the contract, a net profit formula had been highlighted to illustrate how he was supposed to be paid. However, the company had not made any net profit from the production. Decisions In the year 1990, the court delivered a ruling. The law court established that the company had used Buchwald’s treatment in their project (Weinstein 68). In this regard, the court ruled that the contract had been breached. In the second part of the ruling, the court directed the accuser to follow distinct tort litigation against the corporation. Reason for the decision The court pointed out that Coming to America’s scriptwriter and director had access to the accuser’s treatment. The court ruled that the contract between the two parties had been breached because Paramount did not recognize or remunerate