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Introduction The nursing profession is laden with situations that can lead to stress if improperly managed. Coworkers need to collaborate to provide holistic care. Patients and nurses ought to work together to provide comprehensive care. Medical doctors must understand key aspects of the care process. If nurses inappropriately handle any of these situations, they could develop stress. Communication is one of the platforms for eliminating such misunderstandings and ensuring that nurses provide error-free care. Communication skills choice to manage stress I chose communication skills as a stress-management tool because it may minimize instances of poor patient safety. For instance, when one needs to carry out a bedside handover, effective communication is vital because it ascertains that the next batch of nurses understands patients’ needs. Communication failure could place patients’ safety at risk and this would increase stress levels (Christie & Robinson, 2009). Intercultural issues may come in the way of effective service provision. A nurse who does not have a good command of the national language will have difficulties in understanding what patients, doctors, lab technicians, accountants, and other individuals have to say. This could lead to stress because one could have the right technical knowledge but lack the communication skills needed to apply them. As an international nursing student, I have come in contact with patients who do not understand my accent and have had difficulties when communicating with me. Unless one can assure the patient of their competence through effective communication, this could lead to rejection of the nurse and stress within the care environment. In the process of providing care, nurses do not just work with patients; they also interact with family members and close associates. Communicating with this category of persons can go a long way in preventing potential mishaps and misunderstandings. For instance, a post-surgery patient may have developed complications during the surgical procedure. What seemed like a simple process may turn out into a problematic one that necessitates intensive care. The family members of the patients could feel anxious about their loved ones and may also express concern about the hospital’s ability to care for the patient. If left untamed, this situation could lead to stress because the family members may be tempted to act impulsively. Nurses must use effective communication skills to analyze non-verbal signs in such family units (Waters & Whyte, 2012). They could detect this anxiety and alleviate it by reassuring the family mem
Introduction Qatar has become one of the key economic powerhouses in the Middle East due to the policies and initiatives introduced within the past decade. The government has remained supportive of different sectors of the economy in an attempt to achieve positive results. State policies aimed at strengthening the partnership between private and public sectors have led to a paradigm shift in economic diversification. This paper analyzes the nature of such policies and evaluates the validity of this thesis statement. Policies and Diversification For many decades, Qatar relied on oil as its major source of capital to develop the economy. However, the government launched the famous Qatar National Vision 2030 in an attempt to diversify the economy and introduce new opportunities to the people. On top of the list were several policies aimed at supporting the power of partnerships between private sector players and public organizations (Biygautane 92). Such a move was seen as a strategic plan intended to deliver positive results and overcome most of the obstacles that hindered economic development. The government focused on some of the key private sectors that remained instrumental in delivering positive results, such as transport, finance, ICT, and manufacturing. The notable plan was the Economic Diversification and Private Sector Development (PSD) strategy that presented additional strategies for maximizing competitiveness in both the public and private sectors (Alkhateeb 36). Currently, these sectors represent over 40 percent of the current GDP (Alkhateeb 37). Government planners were keen to present evidence-based ideas and procedures for empowering the people to take the economy to the next level. The implemented policies earmarked various sectors that would improve the level of diversification and make it possible for Qatar’s economy to become more stable. For instance, the areas of science, logistics, and tourism were pursued since they would set the stage for supporting every other sector (El-Radhi 47). These are providing employment to over 200,000 citizens in this country (Alkhateeb 36). Government officials considered various cross-sector initiatives that would attract different players in public and private industries and involve them to solve existing barriers and shift the economy in the right direction. Within the past decade, the level of diversification remains admirable in this country. In 2017, it was revealed that the gas and oil industries only occupied around 48 percent of the GDP (Alkhateeb 61). Such partnerships were making it possible for the country to start depending on other sectors, including tourism, manufacturing, and science (Alkhateeb 64). The model to the construction of additional infrastructure that benefited from the suppor
It is hard to nail down what exactly makes dark stories so appealing to the general audience. Whether it is the fact that the author leads the reader beyond the boundaries of the socially acceptable or makes a cautious warming about the threats that await for the reader in the craziest of all the crazy worlds, the weird charm of “dark” stories magically works, and Edin Robinson’s “The Queen of the North” is a graphic example of that. A very dark parable about a young teenage girl who had her fill of suffer, “The Queen of the North” offers a journey into the mind of the victim who managed to fight her own way to finding her own identity and leaving the tragic past behind. Among the issues that immediately drive the reader’s attention, the scene where Jimmy finds the gift and tries to take his revenge on Josh on Karaoke’s behalf (Robinson) must be the most tension-filled elements in the whole story. As a matter of fact, the vengeance thread in the story disrupts the atmosphere of desperate, yet accepting state that Karaoke is in. Though one might think that the given thread is included into the fabric of the story to restore the balance between the good and the evil and introduce the idea of a noble vigilante, the actual meaning of the given scene is much more prosaic. Succumbing to the cruelty of the world around her, Karaoke is dragged to share the same ideas of morality as her offenders have. Thus, the picture of despair is complete – even the victim is unable to escape the vicious circle of meanness. At the same time, the fact that Karaoke and Jimmy succumb to the meanness of their environment means that they finally become accountable of their actions and are ready to take decisive steps. The above-mentioned turns the story into a farewell to the childlike innocence that the lead character used to have and signifies her maturity and readiness to enter the world of adult life. Among the specifics of the Queen of the North, the fact that Robinson put Karaoke’s life track in the context of history is rather peculiar. Helping Robinson allude not only to certain issues, such as feminist or anti-colonial movement, but also to exact instances of violation of people’s rights, the historical context serves its purpose perfectly in the book. The novel renders the numerous aspects of feminism as much as it explores the gloominess and loneliness of being a teenager. Karaoke is, perhaps, one of the few female teenage characters that are neither taken for granted, nor introduced into the novel as a token girl and a damsel in distress. The story is told from the perspective of the lead character, and even the title of the novel points to Kara
Introduction Racial profiling refers to a form of discrimination by which law enforcement officials target an individual based on race or ethnic background as the main reason for targeting the individual. This is a violation of civil rights and it may lead to negative relations between individuals and law enforcement officials. Racial profiling occurs when a law enforcement officer has prejudice and is biassed towards a certain race or ethnic group (Napolitano, 2011 ). This essay is a short summary on racial profiling by police and the effects it has on society and individuals who are discriminated against. Issues arising from Racial Profiling Law Enforcement Concerns Law enforcement officers are concerned that it will pose a national threat since the real culprits and criminals may not be arrested. In addition, some law enforcement personnel may fail to report their colleagues who engage in racial profiling based on race. This is likely to negatively affect the effectiveness of the law enforcement sector as a whole. This can be solved by proper training and counseling (Napolitano, 2011). Racial profiling also affects the citizens of a nation as a whole. Discrimination of the minority by the police is likely to draw negative sentiments from the public thus creating a bad police image. It has been shown that persistent racial profiling has led to the affected parents training their children how to behave around policemen so that they do not get arrested (Napolitano, 2011). Mistrust Issues When the police engage in racial profiling mistrust between the public and the police arises. The causes of such mistrust may be due to poor communication between law enforcement individuals and community members due to the police not giving a proper explanation for stopping individuals (Napolitano, 2011). It has also been shown that the community at large may engag
Abstract This paper discusses the discursive significance of the 2000 novel A Friend of the Earth by T.C. Boyle with respect to the themes and motifs contained in it while promoting the idea that the literary work in question reveals the main pitfalls of radical environmentalism, as we know it. In particular, it is argued that the reading of the concerned novel is likely to raise concerns about whether the most committed eco-radicals can be deemed mentally adequate. The paper also argues that eco-radicalism is not as much about protecting the natural environment as it is about enabling its affiliates to extort money from the presumably “environmentally unfriendly” companies and organisations. Introduction One of the most notable contemporary aspects of how people address life-challenges in the West has to do with the fact that, as time goes on, the idea of environmentalism seems to find more and more followers among them. Nevertheless, even though there are indeed many reasons to consider the cause of protecting the surrounding natural environment thoroughly legitimate, there is a strongly defined dark underside to how many of the self-proclaimed “eco-activists” go about promoting their agenda, in this respect. In particular, a fair share of these individuals appear to regard the environmentalist cause as such that represents the value of a “thing in itself”, quite unrelated to the essence of the objectively predetermined social dynamics in today’s West. There is even more to it. Many of the environmentalist movement’s most radical adherents seriously believe that the terms “natural environment” and “civilization’ are mutually incompatible, and that the best strategy for preserving the former is trying to destroy (or at least damage) the modern society’s actual infrastructure – something that should help humanity to attain “purity”, in the sense of regressing back into a state of primeval savagery. It is understood, of course, that this makes them nothing short of terrorists, preoccupied with serving the environmentalist idée fixe while giving very little consideration to what may account for the actual consequences of their actions. Given the societal dangers of radical environmentalism, it is certainly justified making an inquiry into what predetermined the emergence of the social movement in question, as well as defining the specifics of the environmental activists’ psychological makeup. In this regard, the reading of the T.C. Boyle’s 2000 dystopian novel A Friend of the Earth will come in particularly handy because the concerned literary work provides a number of insights into the specifics of an environmentalist’s “brain wiring” and contains many implicit clues as to what should be deemed the overall significance of the environmentalist movement as a whole. In my paper, I will explore the validity of this suggestion at length. Biographical sketch Coraghessan Boyle (aka T.C. Boyle) was born in 1948 in Peekskill, New York. Ever since the beginning of his career as a writer in the late seventies, Boyle had written more than sixty short sto
The first article is authored by Michael Fried and it explores the form of the photograph. The article begins by discussing the nature of still-life paintings. The paper also looks into the views of some art critics concerning still-life art pieces. According to the author, visual art gives several but particular impressions to the viewer. Consequently, painters are more aware of the ‘expected’ end results than they were in the past. The article proposes that for artists to avoid looking like they are trying too much to produce an ‘effect’, they have to try to ‘do nothing’. The author concludes by exploring the issue of absorption and invisibility in the interpretation of photographs. The other article is authored by Nicholas Brown and it forwards the argument that artwork is just like any other commodity. The article begins by exploring an excerpt by Karl Marx and then continues to outline the roles of art buyers and sellers. The element of satisfaction and its relation to commodity exchange in the art market is explored by the author. Art as a commodity that can be sold and purchased applies to culture and its capital value. According to the author of this article, the commodity market leads to self-representation. Consequently, it has been argued that most of modern art is produced under restrictive environments. The lack of ‘real subsumption’ is a factor that has affected art in modern times. This paper is a discussion of the arguments that are presented by both articles concerning art in modern times. The place of art in modern times is adequately investigated by Michaels in his article. One of the most prominent arguments in the first article is the connection between still-life art and photographs. According to the author, the photograph is a representation of the Diderotian still life (Michaels 1). In this regard, photographers are nowadays regarded as artists. However, the claim that photographers are a part of the fine art community has been challenged by several stakeholders. The main opposition against photography being an art form is based on the argument that photographs do not carry with them the adequate ‘intentional meaning’. The argument against legitimacy of photographs as a form of fine art is still debatable. Most art scholars are of the opinion that photographs are not art because they ‘capture’ rather than ‘convey’ meanings. This argument is quite solid especially in an age where photographs and videos have bombarded everyday art life. Consequently, admitting photographs into the category of fine arts would saturate the market with a ‘shaky’ art form. For instance, the intention of modern photography is to present audiences with products that are pleasing to the eyes. The argument of most art scholars is that art should c
Ford Motor Company can be discussed as one of the world’s most ethical companies with a long history. The leading company in the US automotive industry was founded by Henry Ford in Detroit, Michigan, in 1903 (Betton & Hench, 2002, p. 534). Ford Motor Company is not only a successful manufacturer but also a remarkable ethical actor in the industry because of following rather effective ethical standards and principles and because of treating consumers, the environment, and employees respectfully. The leaders of Ford Motor Company pay much attention to respecting the needs and interests of employees and customers and to preventing the ethical problems. It is important to conduct the analysis of the company’s ethical strategies and policies as well as the analysis of the effects and outcomes. Ford Motor Company’s Approaches to Treating Consumers, the Environment, and Employees Ford Motor Company discusses ethical principles as the basis for treating consumers morally and responsibly. To support the idea that the interests of consumers are of the priority for the company, Ford utilizes a range of quality control measures and systems. The mission of the company is to produce high-quality cars and respond to the customers’ expectations ( Ford: Sustainability Report Summary 2013/14 , 2014). In the 1970s, the company faced an ethical case associated with mistakes in the Ford Pinto’s design. The company was blamed for producing cars which are of low quality because of the problems with Ford Pinto vehicles (Henn, 2009, p. 115-116). In reaction to the controversial situation, the company’s leaders admitted their guilt and focused on increasing the quality of the production process. The company chose to use the Six Sigma quality improvement strategy (Ford drives ahead with quality control, 2005, p. 18). Today, the main focus is on the constant control of the vehicles’ quality and
The popularity of fast foods is increasing, as reflected by the growing fast food industry. This is because of the convenience that comes with buying fast foods. Most campuses are surrounded by fast-food restaurants as most students prefer fast food to home-cooked food. There have been debates on the effects that fast foods have on on-campus students. This paper will explain the gains and drawbacks of fast foods on campus (Walker). The most obvious advantage is that fast food help to save time. Time is one of the most valuable assets to focus on students. Having meals in between classes is made possible with the availability of fast food. After a busy day in school, students are able to get ready food without much hustle. Although fresh food is healthier than fast food, a burger or pizza will be a stroke of luck after a tiresome day in school. To prepare fresh food, one has to shop for ingredients, cook, and wash the utensils, which are time-consuming for a busy student who might be having assignments or notes to read. Apart from saving time, fast food helps in cutting costs. The cost of some fast foods like burgers is relatively cheap hence affordable to students. Most fast foods are also healthy, for example, salads, lean meat, wheat bread, boiled food, fruit juice, and low-fat milk (Walker). Fast food has some negative impact on on-campus students, one of them being on their health. Fast food contains a large amount s of calories, salt, and fats, which is a threat to a student’s life. These fats accumulate in the body and result in obesity, high blood pressure, and heart diseases. Most students also tend to make eating fast food a habit that they cannot do without. This, in turn, makes the students lazy to cook fresh food even when they have time. They are also unable to adopt a home cooking culture in the future when they get families (Walker). In conclusion, fast food is a modern technique that facilitates ready food when most needed. It is necessary for students to take into consideration their gains and drawbacks to ensure an effective lifestyle. Response to post 1 The classmate has pointed out that fast-food restaurants provide a quick and convenient means of provision of food. The classmate has outlined the following advantages of fast foods in the university system. One of the advantages is that fast-food restaurants are convenient since students do not necessarily have to wor
A benefits package is necessary for the well being of employees in an organization. Employee benefits can be defined as non-monetary rewards which employees gain apart from their salaries and wages. These benefits are meant to improve the quality of life of employees working in an organization. Some of the benefits offered will be either mandatory or discretionary. Mandatory benefits are benefits which an employer has an obligation to provide to his employees as stipulated by the law. Discretionary benefits are those benefits an organization offers its employees out of its own volition. The benefits packages offered will fall in the two categories. They are meant to improve the welfare of all employees working in this organization. The first category of benefits to be offered will be in form of retirement benefits. These benefits are mandatory by law because the government values social security of all working people. All employees in the firm employed on a permanent contract are required to remit monthly payments in specific retirement schemes. Employees will have a specific amount of money deducted from their monthly earnings depending on the amount of salary each individual earns. The money will be held in a pension fund from which an employee will be able to obtain his savings upon retirement. Health insurance is important because workers need to have adequate medical cover whenever they fall sick. Workers who have families will have four of their nuclear family members covered by the health scheme. Employees’ salaries will be deducted and the funds obtained will be remitted to health service providers. This benefit is mandatory because an organization with healthy employees has the ability to produce high levels of output. Sick employees will be granted sick leave to allow them to get treatment. The company will also offer maternity leave to pregnant female employees. Health benefits will improve the living conditions of employees that work in this firm. Housing benefits will also be offered to all employees in the organization. These benefits are discretionary. The criteria to be used will influenced by the level of status an employee holds in the organisation. Employees in a specific pay grade will be offered a uniform housing allowance every month on top of what they earn. All employees will get additional monetary compensation on top of the salaries they earn monthly. A transport allowance will be offered to interns at the organization to help them reduce their commuting expenditure. This is a discretionary allowance which will ease the burden of commuting costs on interns about to become full time employees. Employees will be encouraged to join optional life insurance plans with various insurance providers. These plans will be easily transferable and will offer compensation depending on