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Benn, Todd, and Pendleton (2010) choose to conceptualize Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in terms of the stakeholder theory. They argue that the purpose of CSR is to ensure that the business goes a step further than minding the needs of the shareholders alone. This view incorporates numerous other stakeholders like consumers, employees, suppliers, and the local community into the list of groups that the business ought to have in mind when considering how its activities impact the surrounding environment. Specifically, CSR includes initiatives like increasing diversity or conserving the environment (Jones 2011). Rangan, Chase, and Karim (2012) identify the CSR agenda as being the creation of shared value. Consequently, the adoption of CSR by organizations is mainly aimed at ensuring that value is created not only for the shareholders but also for the society in which the business is situated. In their view, the modern agenda of CSR attempts to unify both the long-standing critics and supporters of CSR. Since its inception and proliferation, CSR has faced a lot of criticism as being a mere Public relations strategy for businesses. The argument that these authors make is that the current agenda of CSR is to counter these criticisms by showing that CSR is indeed aimed at achieving actual value for the society. Grayson and Nelson (2013) understand the wider CSR agenda as an expansion of the objectives of CSR. They argue that recently, there has been an increase in the topics and issues that business communities have to deal with when it comes to the organizational-societal interface. These include human rights, corporate governance, business ethics, and the return on investment of CSR. Ideally, the CSR agenda is also concerned about measuring the actual benefits that the adopted strategies bring to employee morale, brand awareness, and increasing competitive advantage. Reference List Benn, S, Todd, LR & Pendleton, J 2010, ‘Public relations leadership in corporate social responsibility’, Journal of Business Ethics , vol. 96, no. 3, pp. 403-423. Grayson, D & Nelson, J 2013, Corporate responsibility coalitions: Past, present, and future of alliances for sustainable capitalism , Greenleaf Publishing, Stanford. Jones, P 2011, Strategy mapping for learning organizations: Building agility into your balanced scorecard, Gower Publishing, Farnham. Rangan, K, Chase, LA & Karim, S 2012, ‘Why every company needs a CSR strategy and how to build it’, Working Paper, Harvard Business School.
Introduction Central heating systems are important in the hospitality industry since residents rely on such systems to keep warm during winter or other cold seasons (Oreszczyn, Hong, Ridley, and Wilkinson 259). These systems ensure that residents enjoy a comfortable environment as they relax, dine or sleep. Heating entails the raising of the temperature of an area (building) for the sole reason of maintaining a comfortable environment. For efficient heating, buildings must be structured in certain ways and the electrical and mechanical systems examined. Some of the earliest methods of heating buildings included the use of an open fire. Other sources include the use of a fireplace and cast-iron stoves. With time, modern space heaters have been developed. All these sources are referred to as direct heating processes. This is due to the fact that energy conversion to heat takes place at the area of heating. A more recent technology in heating is referred to as central (indirect) heating. This is whereby energy is converted to heat at a different location and transferred to the site where heat is required. The heat may be transferred through different mediums including steam, air or water. Central heating was also considered useful due to the increase in size of buildings and industries (such as the hospitality industry). The hospitality industry is characterised by large buildings (hotels and restaurants). Therefore, this calls for the use of a central heating system in order to ensure efficiency in heating of the entire space. The hotel and hospitality industry is keen at ensuring customer satisfaction, which calls for the need for a comfortable environment within the accommodation and dining areas (Humphreys 132). Advancements have been seen in the cent
Introduction The involvement of global actors in the policy-making processes of different countries has a considerable influence on the management of social issues. Notably, the involvement of global actors in the construction of social policies has both positive and negative influences on the well-being of the people affected by specific social issues (Winthrop 2013). In the Indian setting, the misappropriation of Federal Government Funding is a considerable social policy issue that contributes to the intensification of inequalities in society. A case study of the situation in India reveals that the financial misappropriation translates into inequalities in the education sector by limiting the equitable distribution of learning resources. As a result, such financial malpractices contribute to the development of social issues such as gender inequalities and the caste problem (Williams 2013). In response to the problem, global actors have played a considerable role in influencing the development and implementation of relevant policies that can alleviate Indians from social inequalities. In this concern, this paper shows that the involvement of global actors in social policymaking has facilitated the establishment of socially and economically just policies that address the misuse of the Federal Government Funding issue in India. Better Allocation of Current Resources Allocated to Education and Monitoring its Implementation The issue of misappropriation of financial resources directed to the Indian education sector has prompted the development of a social poli
Written by Rita Dove in 1937, “Parsley” is perhaps one of most political poems throughout the whole 20th century. Dove’s main aim was to describe the violence against humanity in the Dominican Republic. Dictator Rafael Trujillo, who Rita Dove calls the ‘El General’ in the poem, ordered his army to kill nearly 20,000 immigrant workers because they could not pronounce the Spanish word for ‘parsley.’ All of the workers were black Haitians, who had immigrated in search of labor. In her short poem, Rita Dove gives a reader a glimpse of the differences between the world of Rafael Trujillo and that of black workers. The analysis of “Parsley” by Rita Dove shall be provided in this paper. Throughout seven long stanzas, Dove describes Trujillo as a chilly and haunting person, who has no respect for human beings. Dove has successfully used poetic techniques in this work, such as imagery, symbolism, and wordplay. Imagery and symbolism, in combination with the unique tone, have evoked interest among the readers and helped to explain the central theme of the poem in a concise way. Dove always applies imagery and symbolism in the poem to describe the events and characters that are involved in the killings. The ‘parrot’ is the core symbol of the poem. The word ‘parrot’ frequently appears throughout the whole poem. The bird is described as beautiful and bright green. The analysis of the poem “Parsley” shows that Dove used the parrot as a symbol of the essential things in life. First, the parrot symbolizes the irony of beauty because even though the horror is taking place, the parrot’s beauty persists and remains the same. The bird also symbolizes slavery and wealth. In lines 6 and 7 of the poem, Dove uses a simile in which she compares the parrot and the Haitian workers. In lines 17 and 18, the words “parrot” and “blood” appear in the same sentence as a symbol of death. The parrot has turned from an ordinary bird to the one that is associated with violence and death. In lines 32 to 35, the parrot appears in a cage. Here, Dove informs the reader that the bird is exotically originating from Australia. The bird is described as deliberately shy or coy, symbolizing the status of the workers as immigrants. The word ‘parsley’ is one more symbol in the poem that is used about the atrocities and crimes against humanity because of seeming differences. As Dove’s poem summary evidences, the immigrant workers were killed because of their skin color and the inability to pronounce the Spanish word ‘Perejil,’ which means “parsley.” In lines 68 to 70, the term is used to symbolize the joy and pride the immigrants have once a son is born in the family. The term ‘cane field’
Japan is a nation in East Asia with a population of 126,457,664. Japan has three ethnic groups comprising of Chinese, Korean and Japanese. Japanese is the national language used in Japan. Majority of Japanese are Buddhist, Shinto and Christians. This paper mainly describes the politics, economic and military/law enforcement on Japan. Japan has a constitutional monarchy. Its Emperor has limited powers but the constitution defines him as the “ symbol of the state and of the unity of the people (Glenn 2010) .” The Prime Minister of Japan and elected members of Diet hold power in Japan while Japanese people have dominion over the nation. The Prime Minister of Japan is also the head of Cabinet and he has the power to dismiss and appoint Ministers of State. Japan’s current Emperor is known as Akihito while the Crown Prince of Japan is known as Naruhito. National Diet which is a bicameral parliament makes up the legislative in Japan. The Diet comprise of House of Representatives (480 seats) who are elected after every four years or when the house is dissolved by popular vote (Glenn 2010). On the other hand, the House of Councilors which comprise of 242 seats are elected by members and allowed to serve
Introduction The Coca Cola Company is one of the multinational firms that have learnt the art of passing communications to their clients in the form of advertisement (Gerber 2008, p. 78). One of the most interesting advertisements that this firm has used is the one targeting the African market. In this advert, this firm has developed a short play involving African youths. The youths are in a party, but they realize that they do not have the refreshment that always characterizes such parties. While these individuals are looking for a way out, a Coca Cola van comes to the vicinity and they all start singing and running towards the can. As they unpack the drinks, it is apparent that they are happy that their problem has been solved. This short play is accompanied by a beautiful song which says, ‘I love you Africa.’ The last message in the advertisement says, ‘Live on the Coke side o life.’ Discussion The Coca Cola television commercial was developed in a way that brings out the message intended by the company to the audience. The beginning of the advertisement does not betray the possibility that this is an advertisement. It starts out as an interesting story of youths out to look for pleasure is a beautiful sandy beach. However, their joy is negatively affected by the absence of refreshment. They look worried as it has come to their realization that happiness they were looking for cannot be achieved without the refreshments. They look confused because their location might not allow them to find an instant solution. Just as they were almost despairing, a solution comes knocking. The Coca Cola drinks therefore, are seen as a source of happiness. This advertisement has succeeded in passing a number of communications to its consumers in the target market. The first message is that Coke is a source of happiness. Another message is that Coke will always be available when you need it the most. The advertisement also says that Coke will always penetrate to those areas you least expect it would (Handlechner 2008, p. 112). The advert was developed in a near perfect manner. In this advert, the company makes the target market believe that Coke is a local drink that has been available to the locals for years. The advertisement also targets its largest market segment which is the youth (Gountas & Mavudo 2008, p. 87). Conclusion This advertisement meets all the requirements of theory as has been proposed by many scholars. For instance, one cannot realize that this is an advert until the last message (Hooley 2008, p. 72). It easily convinces the viewer that this is a short play that tries to bring out the importance of using Coke when in parties. The advertisement is also accompanied by a soft music which makes it very entertaining to the viewers. Although the developers of the advertisement succeeded in making it a success, the developer should try to use all races other than only using the blacks. This is because Africa is currently a home to all races. List of References Gerber, K 2008, Marketing communication , Pearson Education, Cape Town. Gountas, J & Mavu
From different countries, for many centuries, there have been reports of strange celestial lights, aircraft landing on the planet, and some even claimed that strange creatures come out of them. Sometimes there was information about UFO crashes. Most of the appearances of UFOs have received a scientific explanation, but scientists cannot explain some of these events. In most cases, when the contact of visiting the Earth by other civilizations was made public, authorities claimed that this was a test of new aircraft or natural phenomena. However, in the case of Zimbabwe, it is believed that the appearance of UFOs was accurate, and the ruling bodies and opinion leaders should make it clear to the population that these alien arrivals were never fiction. Most often, the appearance of a UFO, an unidentified flying object, is associated with a visit of other intelligent beings to Earth. This happened in Zimbabwe in a city called Ruwa in 1994, when children saw UFO land in the school’s courtyard (Christie par. 2). Furthermore, they said that they saw aliens exiting the flying object, talking with them using telepathy, and leaving (Christie par. 12). The children were scared by that the experience and told everything to the teachers and parents right after the incident. Despite the fact that each student described what they saw in their own way, giving their embellishments, all the stories were similar. The school where everything happened was called Ariel Primary School. It was a costly private learning organization (Han 2). Moreover, children of different social strata, including both black and white students, visited it. The incident occurred in the afternoon when the sun was high and the temperature was growing. As already mentioned, almost all UFO encounters are not made public and are suppressed by the authorities. Despite being one of the most well-witnessed cases of aliens potentially trying to communicate with humanity, there is no official acknowledgment or support of the alien sightings from the Zimbabwe administration (Han 7). The popularly accepted explanation of the phenomenon is mass hysteria – a poorly-studied and rare phenomenon where individuals are affected by a shared delusion (Kokota 75). This explanation has been used to explain mass sightings of UFOs and other paranormal phenomena before. The proof that UFO sightings cannot be identified with conventional technical means is the specific reaction of animals. When UFOs appear, they often run or hide in a panic, howl, and tremble, while they usually do not react to flights of planes or helicopters. In addition, the proof of the illegality of identifying UFOs with observations of space experiments and flights of airplanes or balloons is that UFOs have been observed throughout the history of humankind. In ancient Egypt, and the Roman Empire, and the Middle Ages, unidentified flying objects were observed when there was no aircraft at all. Scientists discover drawings in caves and ancient temples that resemble UFOs and extraterrestrial beings. They suspect that a
Introduction Mise en scène is a French phrase that first found usage in theatre, and it means to place on stage (Giannetti, 2010). At its inceptions, the phrase was used to describe the architectural design and the placement of different set items on stage as well as the lighting and movement paths of the characters. In film, the term is used to describe all the items that appear in front of the camera. These include the sets, props, actors, lighting and costumes. The movement of the actors on the set is also included in the definition of mise en scène (Giannetti, 2010). In film, the lighting of the set determines how well the items and characters on set will be captured. The camera angles will also help to define the three-dimensional aspect of the set, which is used to make the viewer able to relate better with particular scenes (Toland, 1941). This essay seeks to analyze the mise en scène technique, with its application in the film the Godfather used to show its effectiveness. Background of the technique When analyzing a film, mise en scène offers the point from which to start. The phrase was used in the 1950s by critics in Les Cahiers du Cinéma , a French film journal, to analyze the placement of items on a scene and its effectiveness. Then, focus was mainly placed on the events happening in the scene before the entry of the cameras. The films created at the time were melodramatic and this was well-presented by the arrangement of items in particular scenes. Over time, film has evolved to take a naturalistic approach, with this ch
Introduction I noticed that some people mistakenly believe that protein is the most important component out of the three. After all, the majority of fitness diets and healthy eating plans prioritize increased protein consumption. I, for one, think that none of the listed elements is the essential one: proteins might be the building blocks for our bodies, but fats and carbohydrates are the fuels. Thus, each element serves its specific purpose and is not easily replaceable (Starr et al. 41). Main body The effects of not eating enough protein or dropping it all together are awry: first, a person will be having more sugar cravings when usual, which might affect their weight. If a person avoids proteins for long, he or she will start feeling increasingly exhausted and suffer from muscle pain and tension. Their hair, skin, and nails will become weak and brittle, and their immune system will be more vulnerable to diseases. An individual who decides to cut on carbohydrates will experience a slew of rather unpleasant effects. The adaptation period is harsh, and the phenomenon of what an average person is likely to encounter is often called low-carb flu. A low-carb diet will be accompanied by feelings of fatigue, weakness, and dizziness. In 2018, the European Society of Cardiology revealed that an extreme reduction in carbohydrate consumption could trigger health issues in the long run and increase the risk of cancer and coronary heart disease (“Low Carbohydrate Diets”). Conclusion I think that fats are often demonized by mass media and popular dietitians: it is claimed that eating as little fat as possible is only beneficial. However, doing so could be dangerous because fats fulfill a variety of functions. “Good” fats such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated boost hormone production, help to build cell membranes, and regulate immune processes. American Heart Association recommends consuming these two types of fats for reducing the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases (“Dietary Fats”). Works Cited “ Dietary Fats. ” American Heart Association . 2014. Web. “ Low Carbohydrate Diets Are Unsafe and Should be Avoided. ” European Society of Cardiology . 2018. Web. Starr, Cecilia, et al. Biology:The Unity and Diversity of Life. 15th ed., Cengage Learning, 2018.
Sample This study targets 500 men aged above 45, who are the respondents that this survey seeks to gather information from. The respondents will be requested to share information willingly and to make the results credible, their identities will not be revealed in the study. The targeted respondents will mainly share their experiences regarding the survey questions to uncover relevant data for the survey. The population of the sample size that the survey intends to cover is 500. The respondents who will be drawn out of this population will be asked to participate in the survey voluntarily. The researcher will seek the consent of these respondents first before allowing them to participate in the survey after revealing all the information that will be used. Survey Questions   * Have you had any heart related problems?   * If yes, what do you think is the reason for this problem?   * Do you think a diet high in cholesterol level exposes one to the risk of heart related failures? Strongly agree -1; agree – 2; not sure- 3; disagree -4   * Do you think lifestyle influences such as smoking and drinking increase the risk of one getting heart failure? Strongly agree -1; agree – 2; not sure- 3; disagree -4   * Do you think limited exercise by a person can expose that person to the risk of heart disease? Strongly agree -1; agree – 2; not sure- 3; disagree -4 According to these factors below, which one of these has the highest contribution to heart failure? Begin with the highest contributor to the lowest contributor.   * High cholesterol levels   * Smoking   * Drinking   * Lack of exercise The questions for the survey seek to find out from the surveyed population the contribution lifestyle activities and choices in diets have on the risk of people getting heart related complications. These questions seek to obtain qualitative responses from the surveyed population to determine their knowledge on heart related issues. The questions seek to establish the relationship between the potential causes of heart disease and the occurrence of the disease in the surveyed population. Variables The study will highlight various factors which contribute to heart attacks in middle aged men. The factors that are to be studied will mainly be medical, social and diet changes and their contribution to the level of heart attacks that are experienced by middle aged men. These variables will apply to each individual respondent in varying degrees because they will be exclusively suited to each individual’s situation. All these variables will be compared against their influence towards making respondents in the sampled population experiencing incidents of heart attack. The variables will seek to establish a relationship between the measured aspects of the sampled population’s way of life and their contributions to the heart related issues they face. The variable which remains constant