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The health department’s decisions have a huge impact on local economies, which directly depends on touristic activities on the Fourth of July weekend that brings numerous visitors to the region (Cummings et al. 303). If the health department decides to close all the beaches, many of the weekend activities will be canceled. Therefore, such a decision will cause a serious loss of income for the population of the region earning their living from working in the tourism business. The alternative local health department decisions can include either disposal of the fish that have died during red tide conditions or its effective utilization. Efficient utilization will help to reduce the negative impact on the environment caused by the mass kill of the fish. Disposal of fish can cause a lack of fish supplies and promote the necessity to overuse water resources for providing the new supply of fish for the season. The health department’s decision to support investments in studies aimed at revealing the algorithms of the development of red tide and the possible methods of its prevention might help to minimize harm to the environment (“Scientists Work to Predict and Prevent Algae Blooms” par. 5). The information about the specifics of red tide and its influence on human health is crucial for effective decision making. The objective information about the possible implications of exposure to red tide microorganisms needs to be the basis for appropriate decisions. The health department should oppose the spreading of misleading statements by the mass media and present the information that is relevant and well-grounded. The health department should launch a well-structured campaign for presenting relevant information about the risks and causes of exposure to red tide microorganisms. Appropriate informative messages should be spread by the means of local television, radio, and printed matters. The health department should quickly react to the occurrence of any misleading articles in mass media and respond to them to ensure that the population is aware of their untrue nature. Various stakeholders are affected by the incident: people involved in the seafood industry, local restaurants, employees of companies providing touristic activities, employees of the beaches, etc. Each of the mentioned stakeholders will face severe negative effects of the incident, as their work and earnings depend on the safety of water resources. Caregivers and health department employees will also face some challenges related to the incident as they will have to accomplish more tasks related to caring for patients suffering from certain symptoms of exposure to red tide microorganisms. The health department can choose one of the two solutions. The first one is to keep the beaches open and provide efficacious activities aimed at informing all residents and visitors about the precaution methods and risks related to red tide exposure. Such a solution is based on the assumption about the absence of urgent public health concerns caused by the red tide (Florida Department of Health 1). Besides the solution
The article of David D. Troutt titled “Defining Who We Are in the Society” dedicated to the issue of introducing Ebonics, the characteristic spoken dialect of poor African American citizens of the USA, raises a set of questions on the issue of language policies pursued in the USA. At the very beginning of the article, the author agrees that the language people speak is a significant part of their identity influencing their life in many aspects: depending on where we are, our ability to speak in certain ways entitled us to success, membership and social riches, such as employment and popularity” (Trout 818). Thus, it becomes clear that the proposal to introduce Ebonics as a primary language for studies brought about much debate over what Ebonics is – it cannot be a separate language as it is a dialect of English. At the same time, there is a challenge for students belonging to the group speaking Ebonics to study. The principle ‘English for everyone becomes a challenge for some people on their way to education, since they cannot understand Standard English and have no chance to study it efficiently: Ebonics is not as much the language of blackness as it is the only dialect of persistently poor, racially segregated people – the so-called black underclass. It is the dumbness against which all smartness is measured (Trout 818). It is evident so far that both languages are as one, with Ebonics being a dialectic variant of the Standard language. Nevertheless, the seemingly slight difference between Ebonics and English creates a vast ground for the white American group of people to use Ebonics as a tool for deepening the class distinctions and segregation: Many whites have used the issue as an opportunity to vent racist jokes ordinarily kept underground or in sports bars. Others invoke it to restrict black cultural influences, such as banning rap music or canceling TV shows in which black characters use slang (Trout 819). Ebonics is more than a dialect – it bears a set of distinctive implications of racial and class segregation. The fact that Ebonics has become a distinctive peculiarity of a poor class shows the negative tendency of possible attitudes to people using Ebonics: It then qualifies as a reliable measurement of the gulf between many poor blacks and the middle-class world where Standard English is spoken (Trout 819). The way the author identifies feelings black Americans possess if they have been successful in mastering both dialects, the Standard English and Ebonics, also speaks for itself – it does not matter whether blacks know Standard English or not because it may do them not a good favor depending on the society in which they speak: It is a mark of cross-cultural identification, involving a complicated mix of pride, achievement and lingering shame” (Trout 820). Summing everything that has been said up, it is possible to track the discrepancies between the official position of the government on the issues of l
Organizational Overview Introduction Established in the year 1856, the Burberry Group PLC is a leading multinational corporation within the United Kingdom. The company has a series of products ranging from fragrances, sunglasses, fashion apparel, cosmetics, and cloth distribution. The company has had a very healthy financial performance in the last ten years. In fact, despite the global recession of the year 2008, the company has never made any loss for the last decade. This analytical paper presents the mission and strategy from a financial perspective to establish the sustainability of these strategies. The treatise presents a Balanced Scorecard and a resulting strategic plan for the company. Vision The company has a vision of enhancing “consumer resonance and operate more effectively through exacting use of brand assets and coordinated action across the global organization” (Burberry Group Plc, 2017, par. 8). The vision has internalized the aspects of quality services, affordable products, and long culture of reliability. Strategy The business strategy of the Burberry Group functions within the parameters of brand momentum, market innovation, and product excellence. Under the brand momentum, the company has created an effective system for maintaining purity and product strength to position the Burberry brand as a market leader. As a result, the elements of beauty, digitalization, brand recognition, and direct market interaction have become part of the company’s business culture. As indicated in the 2013/2014 financial report, the Burberry Group “finished the year as the most followed luxury brand on Facebook, with nearly 15 million fans. Total lifetime YouTube video views reached nearly 24 million and the brand’s combined Twitter following was over two million. Burberry was also the leading luxury lifestyle brand on Instagram” (Burberry Group Plc, 2017, par. 11). Balanced Scorecard and Plan The Proposed Balanced Scorecard Irrespective of a line of business, all companies need a strategic Balanced Scorecard. Reflectively, a Balanced Scorecard is a strategic component of management since it tracks and measures the performance of different business strategies against set goals and targets (Pearce & Robinson, 2014). Basically, a Balanced Scorecard may give an organization a clear picture of its business environment, performance, efficiency, and changes that should be implemented to ensure business sustainability (Proctor, 2015). For the Burberry Group, there is an urgent need for a Balanced Scorecard to help the management team in fast-tracking its long term business plan of expansion and improvement of the digital business platform. Thus, the proposed Balanced Scorecard will address the challenges currently facing the Burberry Gr
Plastic pollution is extremely harmful to different marine organisms because of causing their entanglement and indigestion in most cases. Furthermore, plastic garbage found in the ocean is dangerous because it has accumulated a lot of toxic chemicals in high concentrations (www #1; www #2). Accordingly, plastic eaten by marine organisms and affecting their environment becomes hazardous for all species while leading to the situation when fish are eaten by a man can be poisoned by certain toxins. The most surprising thing associated with the plastic accumulation issue is the fact that plastic objects can be viewed as coming from the ocean as products made of petroleum formed after the ancient plankton (www #1). Thus, plastic affects the modern plankton in the ocean, causing a range of ecological issues (www #3). As a result, areas similar to the East Pacific (North Pacific) garbage patch can be discussed as killing marine organisms in many ways. The problem is also that the East Pacific (North Pacific) garbage patch is not exceptional, and scientists identify other plastic areas related to gyres that are systems of circulating currents attracting garbage. There are five specific gyres of plastic in the oceans. In addition to the North Pacific Gyre, there are also the North Atlantic Gyre, the South Pacific Gyre, the South Atlantic Gyre, and the Indian Ocean Gyre. These territories are characterized by the concentration of different types of marine debris (www #4). However, it is also important to state that the East Pacific garbage patch is rather unique in its concentration of plastic on a large area that is discussed as the widest plastic accumulation zone in the oceans (www #5). There are risks that this zone will potentially increase in the future. Works Cited www #1 Trashed: Across the Pacific Ocean, Plastics, Plastics, Everywhere. Web. www #2 The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Explained. Web. www #3 How Big the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is. Web. www #4 Guess How Many Giant Patches of Garbage There Are in the Ocean Now? Web. www #5 The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Web.
Abstract The fashion industry spins for a long period of years since the recording of human history. It has been know to coexist with human culture for a long period. The fashion industry is a dynamic industry, which is a product of history and ‘an objective term that depends on context to give it its emotional qualities.’ For a long period of time, Paris and Milan have been considered as the two cities which house the origin of fashion and thus have been regarded as the fashion capital of the world for centuries. However, after the Second World War, the fashion trend moved from the European high culture to the American ready-to-wear, and this trend directly encourages success in American fashion, as well as stimulation for designers in Japan, China, and other parts of the world. This was attributed to the starting of the concept of globalization. Everybody is left wondering and asking the hard question, can Paris and Milan maintain their position? In this research, evidence that shows that the US, Japan, and China are also able to be the new capitals are discussed. At the same time, some proofs that emphasize the undisputed identity of Paris and Milan are also included. Thus, a conclusion can be drawn as they are still recognized as the capitals, but it is also undeniable that other countries are threatening their position with impressive works. This comparison will give a clear picture and help the fashion shoppers understand why there are so many renaissances of these two old cities as the world fashion center. Introduction The fashion industry is a significant and interesting area. First, because of the multi-function nature of fashion, everyone can build a relationship with it, and thus my project would be in relation to everyone. Besides, the fast-changing characteristic of the fashion industry is also a factor to be considered and likely to influence the world fashion trends. There is neither a fixed theory, nor an everlasting phenomenon, nor a forever market in this industry. Its dynamic nature has helped it evolve from an industry dominated by the two cities to a multibillion industry with many players. Changes are taking place at every moment, thus, new questions and discussions are available at every time. This research focuses mainly on fashion capitals. The function of fashion is largely diversified. Apart from serving the daily necessity function of clothing, it can also be regarded as an identity, both of an individual or a nation. The clothing culture identifies the people of a particular nation. Notable in this is the Nigerians whose clothing fashion distinguishes them from the rest of the c
Introduction Abbreviated as SD, Somatization Disorder refers to a medical condition characterized by several physical complaints. It has been found that SD occurs in chronic stages and patients suffering from this condition have a higher likelihood of suicide attempt compared to any other medical condition (Mai 653). However, Somatization Disorder is not the main cause of suicide deaths reported across the world. The high level of suicide attempts among SD patients is attributed to cases of overdoses of drugs, emanating from the presence of numerous complaints. Persistent physical complaints are quite often and these may last for years as several body systems are prone to the attack. Nevertheless, most registered cases involve complaints regarding the reproductive system, the nervous and the digestive system. Unlike other medical cases, SD carries a high level of stigma. As such, patients get dismissed by medical practitioners who argue that the condition is usually a manufactured disease in the mind of the patient (Mai 653). SD presents itself through severe symptoms, capable of interfering with a person’s capability to work and even relate with other people around. Consequently, affected people seek medication from medical experts (Khouzam and Field 20). Based on gender, Somatization Disorder is more prevalent in women than men. Coupled with other psychological disorders and anxiety, this condition may become fatal and is known to have poor diagnosis (Mai 653). Lowering the impact of SD is quite important with counseling and other psychological approaches being considered. These help patients in dealing with the condition and augments stress management for better mental stability. Early intervention may further lower the severity of symptoms, which may lead to other harsh complications. This intervention is essential and healthy since most of the complications are uncomfortable and may deny the patient the ability to perform his or her daily chores and may lead to suffering of feelings (Khouzam and Field 20). The condition is also known to fluctuate in one’s life and complete relief from the complaints is hardly possible. Additionally, Somatization Disorder develops between the age of eighteen and thirty years. It is important to mention that no single method has been identified in the treatment and prevention of SD (Mai 653). This research paper explores the best treatment option for people suffering from SD. It further explains dangers and disadvantages of these treatment options, which have to be known to patients before consideration. Treatment As mentioned above, Somatization Disorder does not have a single treatment method. Its treatment may comprise of several management methods before positive healthy results can be realized. However, there are several challenges
Background The ozone layer is a blanket of naturally occurring gas that is located in the stratosphere (15 to 50 km above earth) and serves a very important role in blocking the sun’s harmful ultraviolet-B rays from reaching us on earth. However, this protective layer of gases has been undergoing a slow but steady reduction in size. Ozone depletion has been taking place since the 1960s and is now a global phenomenon that requires urgent attention. Ozone (O 3 ) is a gaseous compound made up of three oxygen atoms and is continually being formed and decomposed in the stratospheric zone. The major cause of this depletion is the continued use of substances containing chlorine and bromine, known as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Once the CFCs reach the stratosphere, they are broken down into constituent elements and react with the highly reactive ozone molecules, thereby reducing the size of the ozone layer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that a single chlorine atom can decompose more than 100,000 ozone molecules (Newman et al). While the largest ozone depletion is recorded at the southern and northern hemispheres, the process is taking place everywhere but is minimum in the tropics. This problem has led to increased levels of exposure to UV-B radiation that will continue to have adverse effects on all people living on earth irrespective of their location or economic status. Individuals with lightly colored skins are more vulnerable to the cancerous effects of UV-B radiation. UV-B radiation also has an impact on plant life, which in turn creates an imbalance in the ecosystem. Scientists have mentioned that depletion of the ozone layer will also reduce fish stocks in lakes, rivers, and seas hence creating a food shortage in areas that heavily depend on fish. Ozone Cycle Formation of ozone begins when oxygen molecules decom
The Targeted Organization I have been working in a small company that produces and markets various consumer products. Our department mainly fulfills the needs and expectations of different customers. The department has a total of 12 members. These employees used to work as a team to support their customers (Connor & Pokora, 2012). Every member of the team used to present the best ideas. These individuals also collaborated with different stakeholders to achieve targeted goals. Notably, the level of performance at the company has decreased significantly. The department is unable to fulfill the needs of different customers. Many customers have been complaining because of this malpractice. Most of the employees in the department are unable to work together. The concept of teamwork is no longer applicable in this department. Most of these individuals have been reporting to work late. Every individual is now unhappy with this culture. The weaknesses associated with this department have affected the performance of the firm (Passmore, 2010). These issues explain why a powerful mentoring culture is required to support the targeted department. The proposed mentoring plan should produce positive behaviors. This new culture will ensure every individual acquires the best competencies. The program will encourage every employee to promote the best practices (Passmore, 2010). The mentoring plan will also promote
Introduction This essay summarizes three chapters 2, chapter 3, and chapter 4. These chapters illustrate various stages of child development. Summary of chapter 2 Chapter 2 broadly focuses on the biological and environmental factors that influence the development of a child. The process of a child’s development starts right from the stage when it is cocooned in its mother’s womb. In other words, it begins from the formation of a zygote. A zygote is developed as a result of the fusion of two sex cells – the sperm and ovum. As a result of meiosis occurring in the sex cells the normal chromosome number reduced to half. After fusion, however, it regains the normal chromosome count, which is 23 pairs. A human chromosome contains 23 pairs. One is inherited from the father and the other from the mother. The basic element of a chromosome is DNA and gene is the major component of the DNA. Chromos
Introduction This case study outlines the process of counselling, which composed of six sessions that my client underwent. The case study I have chosen has great significance to my life and career due to several reasons. Firstly, it was my first experience dealing with a client during my first year of training as a counsellor. Secondly, I managed to counsel a client successfully despite the conditions that surrounded her life. Thirdly, the experience was quite enriching as it gave me the impetus to build my career. Nevertheless, I will elaborate how the case study is significant to me through the six sessions of counselling that my client underwent. Confidentiality is important in counselling because it protects clients from undue stigma arising from the use of confidential information. Since confidentiality is important in protecting clients, I have used different names to protect my client’s identity as well as identities of her relatives and friends. To elaborate the case study well, I will outline it as follows: Firstly, I will introduce the case study by providing background information of the client and the case study. The background information will enable readers to get a glimpse and understand the essence of the case study. Secondly, I will describe the six sessions that my client underwent, as an endeavour to elucidate the process of counselling that occurred in the case study. In the description section, I will describe the following aspects of the case study: therapeutic interventions, the client’s process, experienced instincts, my own process, evolution of our relationships, learning gained, and the role that my supervisor played. Description of these aspects gives an insight of my experience coupled with client’s experience. Moreover, I will discuss how supervision played a role in helping me overcome the numerous challenges that I encountered during the six sessions. Given that the case study represents my first experience as a counsellor, supervisor helped me to resolve ethical dilemmas and apply my theoretical knowledge professionally. Although I will try to recapture all that transpired in the case study, I admit that I cannot recapture every detail. Therefore, I will try to provide a glimpse of what transpired during the six sessions in an attempt to present my firsthand experience in counselling. Interaction with my client involved intricate nuances that I cannot articulate well or present them as they occurred during counselling. How can I explain the nature of glances that my client usually gave or describe the nature of pain and depression my client expressed in my presence? Thus, it is impossible to explain the emotions that my client was fighting at the time of our interaction throughout the counselling session. Background The case study underscores the life of my client who is a 65-year-old female showing signs of depression. For the s