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Executive Summary Background: The section outlines the three major living options for the elderly, such as family, retirement homes, and rehabilitative centers. It states the dominance of the first modes and outlines the advantages and disadvantages of every aspect. Report: This part highlights the current plan for aged care in the UAE, presupposing increasing investment in the sphere and attraction of private companies, communities’ preferences for aged care (family), resources provided by the UAE to promote healthy aging, such as additional financing of recreational activities, and plans to support caregivers. Recommendations: The section offers three evidence-based recommendations to enhance healthy aging. These include monitoring of families providing support to the elderly, alignment of better data collection needed for caregivers to create more effective approaches, and provision equal access to care for all aged people. Background The United Arab Emirates is one of the fast-evolving countries with a powerful economy and high income level peculiar to most of its population. The government focuses on improving people’s well-being by building a potent and modern healthcare sector that can meet the current population demands. However, the issues associated with the elderly in the UAE remain complex and not clearly understood because of the lack of information. Thus, analyzing the living options for this category in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, it is possible to outline several factors. Living with the family is the first option available to aged people. It remains the most popular preference for this type of care because of the local peculiarities of culture (2). The major advantage of this option is the high level of comfort and support provided by family members. At the same time, there can be a lack of professional care in complex situations if some unusual methods are needed. Moreover, individuals might suffer from abuse, especially in low-income families (1). Retirement homes are another possible option for the elderly in the UAE. However, they remain not very popular, and their number is limited. For instance, Sharjah Old People’s Home, the Community Center for the Elderly in Dubai are facilities of this sort that are created to support people with no families or ties to the community by providing them attention and demanded care (1; 10). The major benefit of this option is the ability to avoid problems with living and the chance of being provided with the demanded interventions and support. Thus, the number of such centers remains limited, and only a small percentage of people living in the UAE can enjoy this living option. Moreover, research shows that such centers might not be appropriately prepared to help the elderly and provide the desired care (10). For this reason, there is a need for further improvement. Finally, rehabilitative centers ar
Introduction Attributed to Homer, the Odyssey is one of the great Greek epics focusing on the life of Odysseus. The masterpiece describes the life of Odysseus and his journey especially after the infamous fall of Troy. Throughout the ten years, he takes before reaching Ithaca, many people are forced to believe that the hero is dead. Consequently, Odysseus wife must deal with a number of suitors who want to marry her. One outstanding fact about Odysseus is that he is the main hero of the epic (Homer 121). That being the case, Odysseus possesses many exemplary qualities as an epic hero. Incidentally, he possesses various attributes and qualities that either benefit or affect him throughout his journey to Ithaca. This discussion outlines the outstanding qualities possessed by Odysseus. Odysseus’ Exemplary Qualities and How They Benefit Him To begin with, Odysseus is always persistent. This kind of attribute makes it easier for him to achieve his potentials. The poem shows clearly that the hero was away from his beloved wife, Penelope, for a period of around 20 years. Throughout his journey, Odysseus encounters numerous challenges, obstacles, and temptations thus affecting his goals (Homer 58). Despite such obstacles and temptations, the epic hero works tirelessly in an attempt to return back home to his son, Telemachus, and wife (Homer 98). In Book 9, the poem shows clearly that Odysseus focuses on his goal despite the adversities facing him. For instance, he stands firm against the allure of every lotus eater (Homer 72). He also encourages his crew members to focus on the journey ahead of them. The possession of this attribute explains why he eventually realizes his goals. According to many readers, Odysseus might have swayed along the way if he did not possess this quality. The epic goes further to introduce another unique attribute of Odysseus. It is notable that Odysseus remains a good master planner throughout the masterpiece (Homer 136). This happens to be the case because he finds it easier to hatch and execute new plans. It is also notable that most of his plans are long-term in nature. This is a clear indication that Odysseus doe not ruin his plans by being impatient or nervous. This attribute is what makes it easier for Odysseus to rescue himself from Polyphemus. By so doing, the hero realizes his goals and objectives at the very end. Most of the Greek epics indicate clearly that physical strength and ability to fight are critical attributes of every hero (Homer 53). In Book 23, the reader observes clearly that Odysseus strings a bow that most of Penelope’s suitors were unable to use. This is a clear indication that Odysseus had great energy and physical strength. This kind of strength plays a positive role in bringing him closer to Penelope. Throughout the journey, his strength makes it easier for him to survive despite the major obstacles facing him. It is agreeable t
Is it exploitation for a company to profit from selling soaps, shampoo, personal computer and ice cream, and so on, to people with little disposable income? As markets in developed countries reach saturation point, international marketers have been increasingly shifting focus to markets in the third world countries. Such moves have been targeted to a class of people consisting of the wealthy elite and the expanding middle class in such countries. It is rare cases where the marketing efforts have been endeared towards the masses in these developing countries, which represent 65 percent of the world’s population. The reason as to why international have not embarked on a strong marketing campaign to these “aspirational poor” at the Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP)-as they are usually called- is that the group is very delicate. In deed, a different strategy is needed to tap the potential offered by this category of people. The conventional ‘western’ marketing mix offered by international marketers does not work with the BOP, and as such, these potential markets require an extremely tailored approach. Buyers at the BOP behave differently not only form their counterparts in the first world country markets but also from the upper and bourgeoisie customers in their community. This paper is a case study of the strategies and guidelines that international marketers should keep in mind while targeting the BOP. The paper’s position is that marketing to the BOP is a strategy that should be endorsed by companies. Wealth distribution in the world can is taken to exist in the form of an economic pyramid. At the top of the pyramid are the wealthy that have many chances for generating incomes while at the bottom of the pyramid are those who live on less than $2 daily. This last group consists of more than four billion of the world’s population. These people have been living under the mercies of the World Bank, and more recently, civil society organizations. This is the group of people who are the focus of this case study. Recent efforts It is important to note form the onset that the fact that this case study provides guidelines on how to approach marketing at the BOP does not imply that a number of successful advances have not been done in the past. In deed, as the paper progresses, a number of examples will be cited of how some companies have succeeded in the endeavor. Educative campaigns and effective products assist these companies to eradicate such diseases. Others are organizations aiding the handicapped and small-scale farmers bond with the rest of the globe. Banks have not lagged behind as they conforming to the fiscal needs of the poor while power companies reach out to meet energy needs of the masses. Further, construction companies have been doing everything in their capacity to house the poor in dignified but affordable ways. In addition, the availability of many stores all over, assist in understanding and serving the needs of the
Introduction Technical communication involves the use of technology to enhance communication in business and the real-world scenario. The majority of businesses implement information technology to conduct their business operations. Furthermore, most companies have a website through which all the descriptions of the companies are done. This website performs a major role in explaining the business details and advertisements of the organization. Communication within the business can be done through several ways, for instance, the use of e-mails to effectively communicate in and outside the business scenarios. Discussion In this paper, I will utilize information on the effectiveness of the use of texts in determining how it has brought a revolution in business scenarios. Therefore, I will discuss how the effectiveness of the text has revolutionized the business based on the book “Technical communication” by Mike Markel in case 13 (365). The following article outlines how texts are effective in the business revolution. In a business scenario, a vast of communication is done using text either through e-mail or written text in form of memos. In the case of the web, the texts are displayed in a pattern that tries to capture the reader. This tries to persuade and inform the reader about the important information displayed. The text has formed a new age in the co-evolution of humanity and technology as it gives significance to the communication process. In business, communication is the most essential component. It involves communication internally and outside the business. The effectiveness of the manager’s communication with the rest of the members as well as the other staff members’ interaction among themselves and subordinate staff matters a lot when it comes to the progress of any business. Technical communication has become a fundamental aspect of communication when competition arises (Markel 365). It involves the use of the web in communicating and advertising business products and services. Businesses that have involved web blogs tend to emerge the winners when it comes to capturing the market. In this paper, it is important to analyze the principles considering effectiveness when using text to communicate. However, when communicating using text, we must focus on the response of the audience and their needs. Effective communicating to an audience entails using a message to meet the audience’s needs (Raman 43). In business, communication must be specific and address the aspect of the message that the customer or the client wants to clarify. Following these steps, a good understanding of the audience is ensured through learning w
Summary on President Obama and Romney’s plans for higher education President Obama has proposed to spend more on higher education within the next 4 years. He focuses to increase the spending by 2.5% above the current budget. This raises the prospected education spending by 69.8 million dollars. This is a great offer according to the current economic status of the United States. Obama’s focus is based on establishing new financial incentives that would help in supporting higher education institutions. In addition, he is also asking for billions of dollars to support some of colleges and universities facing financial instability. As a democrat, he would like to boost both the private and public sectors of economy to enhance financial provisions for higher education. On the other hand, Romney plans to reduce higher education spending rate by applying various policies within the learning institutions. Some of these policies are based on the financial expenditure of the learning institutions. According to Romney, limiting the federal dollar cost will minimize the budgetary costs of various institutions. Romney’s plans are based on limiting public expenditures while boosting the private sector. He also suggests that the banking policy should be changed so as to allow room for student lending. This can help in boosting institutions of higher learning. Personal Opinion on the matter Education is a critical provision for the growth of any country. The two aspirants have considerable plans for higher education systems in the United States despite their political differences. Obama has stronger plans compared to those of Romney. Romney plans to reduce the cost of a dollar in the federal government while boosting the private sectors of the government. This can be detrimental to the higher educational sector. This can negatively affect the economic status of the United States. On the other hand, Obama plans to balance costs both from the private and public sectors of the government. This will enhance financial stability for higher education advancements. One of the Romney’s plans seems to favor the higher education sector in the U.S. For instance, students will be offered bank loans to sort out their educational problems. This will create conducive environment for learning since all the learning materials will be availed to students. Concurrently, Obama’s plans for the next four years will really boost institutions of higher education. Fundamentally, they will not only enjoy the increase in spending but also low cost of learning materials and activities. This is a considerable provision when scrutinized critically in the realms of education. It is important to spend wisely in the education sector. This can be enhanced by setting priorities right. Research in any learning institution needs a lot of capital and once this is subsidized within the next four years, the quality of education will have been enhanced leading to production of
Multi-Facial (1995) is a short film which discusses the issues of race and ethnicity in the society and film industry. The film is produced and directed by Vin Diesel. Multi-Facial can be discussed as an effective illustration to support the social constructivist position regarding race and ethnicity. According to the social constructivist position, racial and ethnic identities should be discussed as social constructs rather than aspects of the human nature and origin. Thus, while being social constructs, race and ethnicity have certain markers, such as skin color or language, which help to make a distinction between different races and ethnicities. Mike, the protagonist in Multi-Facial, has the appearance which allows him playing roles of white Americans, African Americans, Italians, and Hispanics, if he focuses on changing language accents. The film demonstrates how ‘multi-facial’ Mike attends several auditions and changes such markers of the race and ethnicity as language and accent, depending on the role’s requirements. On the one hand, Mike has the mixed race identity which can contribute to his popularity in the film industry. On the other hand, Mike has no any ethnic identity because he is ‘not too light, not too dark’, as it is stated in the film. Mike does not receive a role because his appearance cannot be easily associated with this or that ethnicity or race. Thus, the actor’s identity cannot be easily identified with references to known and used race and ethnicity markers. From this point, the film supports the social constructivist position on race and ethnicity because the character of Mike demonstrates how it is possible to vary identities depending on the society, a situation, expectations, and requirements.
Executive Summary Australian Institute of Technology (AIT) operates several campuses nearby. It has recently signed a number of agreements allowing it to open campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. The institute will be offering a Distance Course Delivery (DCD) to students in far places. To enhance communication and effective running of the institute, the institute needs one big network that incorporates all the local area networks in each and every campus. The current computer systems in the institute are not efficient in building the one big network needed to enhance the distance course delivery. The computer systems need to be upgraded. New and more powerful servers, DCD systems and printers are required. The current computer systems need to be upgraded so that they have 2 GHz processors, 1 GB RAM 250 GB hard drives, 15.4” LCD screens, and DVD writers. This will increase the processing speed and memory for the office operations. Offices in the new campuses will be installed with computer systems with similar features. Each campus will have an independent local area network. All the computer systems in a given campus will be connected to a server in the campus using Ethernet via a hub. The main campus will be installed with a wide area network where all the local area networks will be connected. This will allow efficient sharing of data and resources across the network. Each campus will have multifunction printers connected in the parallel port so that they can support both local and foreign printing. Systems supporting distance learning will be implemented. Data encryption and storage of backup in a separate place will reduce risks of privacy, unauthorized access and loss of information as a result of errors or calamities. Hardware and Operating System Requirements The emergence of new technologies especially the computer has helped bring great advancement in society. A computer network defines a collection of computers and other devices connected by communication channels. It allows users to communicate and share some resources such as printers, files and others. The type of computer network installed depends on the needs of the owners. The hardware required and the operating system in turn depend on the type of network required. A Computer network that coverage is limited areas geographically such as a school, hospital or office is referred to as local area network Local (LAN). A Wide Area Network (WAN) on the other hand defines a co
Introduction The earth is composed of different biotic communities. Among them is the forest biome that is known to occupy about a third of the total Earth’s surface. The forest biome is a home to a wide range of both animal and the plant species. There are three different types of forests, which include the tropical rainforests, cool coniferous and the temperate forest. Each of the forest types is found on a different location on the Earth’s surface, which depends on various factors such as climatic conditions. In the ancient times, the forest biome was adored and mostly used for religious reasons such as worshipping and sacrificing. However, the situation is different in the recent past where the increase in human population has led to issues of deforestation and pollution just to mention a few. This paper will therefore, explore the three greatest threats to the sustainability of the temperate forest biome. The temperate forest biome This forest biome is mostly found in the Northern part of the hemisphere, which includes parts of Central and Western Europe, North America and the North-east Asia (Smith 1). The temperate forest will occur in regions where the season is characterized by periods of winter. The types of trees present in this type of forest biome include cedar, oaks, and elm trees among other trees featured by shedding of leaves during falls. The canopy of the temperate forests in normally thinner compared to other forest types. This in turn, allows more of sunlight to penetrate through to the ground. The presence of sunlight gives room for photosynthesis to take place. In addition to this, the penetration of sunlight makes it possible for the smaller cold-blooded animals such as snakes, amphibians and turtles to survive. Other animal types found include the birds, mountain lion, timber wolf, black bear and the fox among others. The existence of these animals leads to the presence of decaying matter in the form of their excretion or dead bodies (Smith 1). As a result, the soil is richer than that of other forest types. Because the forests exist in places where winter is prevalent, the animal species in these forests have also adapted to hibernation to overcome the winter seasons. The greatest threats to the sustainability of temperate forests For a long time, the forest biome was safe from all types of environmental degradation threats. However, in the recent past, the forest biome has undergone serious degradation, which has significantly affected its substantiality. Actually, if the current trend continues, the future generation will not be able to see the different tree species present in these forests. Just like the other forest types, the temperate forest biome has several threats that have significantly affected the sustainability of these forests. As mentioned earlier, the increasing human population is one of the greatest threats. The fact that human beings have encroached to areas that were earlier occupied by temperate forests poses a threat to this forest biome (Marietta College Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences 1). Human beings have encroached to these areas because of the hi
Cost-volume-profit analyses (CVP) Cost-volume-profit analyses (CVP) are managerial accounting systems that offer procedures for analyzing the ability and viability of growing a business. To understand the company’s future performance, they need to look at the effects the shift in volume has on the business cost structure. This narrows down to understanding the different types of costs incurred and knowing the implications they have on the business’s profitability. “Variable costs vary in direct proportion to the changes in the level of activities” within the industry (Albretch et al., 2010). For example, sales commissions, direct labor, and natural materials costs will increase with each produced extra output unit. An example is, if a doughnut shop sells more doughnuts, the total cost of ingredients goes up, and this cost is what is referred to as the variable cost. On the other hand, fixed costs are not affected by the change in volume and level of activity within the business. Costs such as property taxes, rents, and administrative salaries are examples of fixed costs (Albretch et al., 2010). For example, even if more doughnuts are sold in a food outlet, the cost of rent and property taxes will still remain constant. Most companies strive to reduce fixed costs so as to increase profitability. For example, airlines have higher fixed costs that include maintenance, reservation, and gate charges. During lean years, airlines struggle with the fixed costs, whereas during boom years, they reap huge profits from the high turnover of passengers. ADR acronym ADR acronym for Alternative dispute resolution refers to the informal processes of dispute resolution, where a meeting is arranged between the disputants and the third party, which helps in finding an amicable solution to the problem. Arbitration and mediation are the most commonly used forms of ADR. In arbitration, the third party holds hearings, and the disputants are given a chance to express their problems and concerns (Cohen, 2005). After sufficiently listening to concerns raised by both sides, arbitrators deliver a decision that is deemed as appropriate and fair to both parties. Arbitrators set the amount of time that will be spent on the hearings and the decision-making process. One of the advantages of arbitrating is that both parties are given a chance to air their grievances. Thus the judgment is perceived as ju