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Abstract This case revolves around the issue of how an organization’s workplace both shapes and is shaped by the information technology choices that the organization makes. The complexity of new office designs and its implications for technology is discussed. The paper evaluates the role which technology plays in the development of new workplace designs. Recommendations for improving the use of technologies and their implications for organizational choices are provided. That technologies affect the choices organizations make is a well-known fact. There is an emerging consensus that technologies predetermine the quality and efficiency of various workplace designs. Office designs are a product of technological evolution in the workplace. Unfortunately, not all office designs are successful. Office designs cannot be relevant or efficient, unless companies’ present and future business models are taken into consideration. Managers and employees must be able to think and work differently in different workplace environments. Also, technologies should not promote inertia in the workplace. The process of creating new office designs is extremely challenging and complex. Office designs can be effective, only if users are involved in the process of designing and implementing computer-based workplace systems. The past years were marked with the rapid changes in office designs. New technologies impose new requirements on businesses, and only those who can catch up with the technological progress conquer new markets and win new market opportunities. It goes without saying that the “process of designing new modern workplaces is more challenging than ever” (Johansson et al, 2002, p.162). Technologies cause huge revolutions in office designs, but office design cannot be effective, unless designers and architects take companies’ business decisions, models, and frameworks into consideration. Technologies and companies create a complex reciprocal link, in which technologies shape and change business models and business models affect the ways, in which technologies and workplace are designed (Wallace, 2000). In this complex network of influences, corporate philosophies and models play an extremely important role and predetermine the quality, scope, and relevance of various technological systems. Unfortunately, not all office designs and technological
Thesis Norman Rockwell’s propaganda images served as the inspiration for the people, struggling in World War 2. As the imagination of Roosevelt’s speech, had an immense effect on the public, and still, it may be regarded as the imagination of happiness and welfare. In the background of the Great Depression, and the Second World War this poster was the embodiment of the unification of generations, which takes place at the feast table. “The Four Freedoms” speech, proclaimed by Roosevelt was the greatest inspiration for the Americans to live for the future, and restore the country after the disasters. Introduction The idea of the posers was taken from Franklin Roosevelt’s 1941 speech to Congress, the “Four Freedoms” Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear. This speech became the key program of the actions by the USA for the period of World War 2. (Coe, 2007) Painter Norman Rockwell created four images to illustrate the concepts. One of them “the Freedom of Want” is aimed to analyze in the current paper. Discussion This work was selected because of the actuality of the current events in the worldwide financial system. The “Fight for freedom of Want” symbolizes the natural wish of every nation, of every family to live in freedom, and have everything that is significant for everyday life (Segal, 1996). The poster of the times of the World War 2 appeared to be rather topical nowadays, as the financial world crisis may lead humanity to the deep indigence, as the wave of staff reductions has already touched the industrial objects and financial institutions. The current situation in the USA reminds the thirties of the twentieth century, when America needed Franklin D. Roosevelt, as someone, who could solve the matters of the Great Depression. Currently, the new depression is approaching, so, the new president’s administration should focus on the matters of solving the internal financial and social problems. It is also necessary to mention that the poster, emphasizing the issue of unification (the unification of the family), maybe related to another one – “United We Win” by Alexander Liberman. This one claims the people of the US to unite, and work jointly for the common good. Unfortunately, this poster was not so popular as by Norman Rockwell, as it called people to forget about racial prejudices and work jointly. Some people clearly realized this necessity, while others could not imagine working jointly with Afro-Americans. Anyway,
Introduction Nursing sector proposes a variety of models which follow different approaches in treating their clients. The task of finding an appropriate facility might be difficult. Thus, the study is dedicated to analyzing such nursing models as Eden Alternative, Green House, and Wellspring. Eden Alternative Eden Alternative is a program the aim of which is to deteriorate the feelings of helplessness, loneliness, and boredom among the people who live in nursing homes. The statistical study of such parameters as hope, quality of life, will to live, contentment, and faith has shown that people who stay in Eden facilities perform significantly better results than those who don’t get such aid. Comparing of Eden with other facilities shows that the results for Eden are slightly higher than those of others. At the same time, the researchers have found out that the staff working in the mentioned facilities was joyful and compassionate (Kubsch, Tyczkowski, & Passel, 2018). The philosophy of the Eden Alternative campaign explains the helpfulness of the team. Green House model The study that explored the intensity of daily activities of the patients in Green House facilities identified that the functions of patients show a tendency of deterioration. The difference between regular facilities and Green House models were not revealed (Yoon, Brown, Bowers, Sharkey, & Horn, 2016). The researches report that the reasons for it are inappropriate nursing and the lack of rehabilitative or supportive care. At the same time, the staff was reported to be poorly engaged in nursing activities. Some good factors, such as private rooms and bathrooms, as well as a common dining area, were also reported though. Wellspring Nursing Model Wellspring houses operate already for decades and show stable results in patients’ satisfaction. Compared to traditional nursing houses, Wellspring residents have a better quality of living and closer interactions with the nursing staff. The cost of using Wellspring facilities is generally lower than that of other nursing houses. Conclusion In my opinion the issue of providing adequate nursing facilities is a crucial issue in the life of society. Comparing Green House, Eden Alternative, and Wellspring nursing models, I can say that by many parameters the Eden model overtakes its competitors. This is probably linked with a person-centered philosophy of the project that increases the quality of life of the patients who stay in Eden facilities.
The Gothic style represents a period of sculpture in Spain characterized by sculpture “curved in stone, marble, and alabaster, and often painted,” (Anonymous, 2011). Most of the sculptures from in this style were influenced by the Romanesque style which was widely used at the beginning of the 11 th century. Romanesque sculpture mainly concerned itself with the decoration of moldings, tympanums and capitals. These sculptures were normally formal and portraying no emotions and were mostly dominated by narrative biblical characters representing religious beliefs of the time. The Romanesque style had also carried with it some of the Byzanite elements which also formed a basis for the Gothic sculptures. For example, “The Byzantine influenced sculptural decoration of the Romanesque churches became an important source of inspiration for the carved figures adorning both the interior and exterior of the Gothic Cathedrals in the Île de France,” (Anonymous, 1996). The Mosan goldsmiths also contributed to the Gothic style. this is because they were the first ones to make high quality objects from precious metals such as enamel, gold and silver. Their art with the three-dimensional form, and natural-looking features making them look realistic heavily impacted on the France stone sculptors. From then, most of the stone sculptures aped the naturalistic work of the Mosan style. Most of the subjects adopted include Jesus Christ probably on the cross, The Virgin Mary, but varied depending on the religious convictions of the particular artist. These subjects are derived from the biblical teachings with the figure of Christ being shown to be consecrated. Other statues include the saints and other biblical figures, the composition of which depicts the Descent from the holy cross to having a special importance. The sculptures made were to portray both religious themes for example Last Judgment, the coronation of Mary the Virgin, as well as semi-pagan themes including the Zodiac Signs, Virtues and the Vices etc. There were also carvings of grotesque figures mostly the gargoyles and marmosets as well as vegetative or organic motifs which could be inside or outside such buildings. As they continued, the subject opened up and become very clear and complicated but still maintained the biblical perspective. The sculptors of this age were based on the Etruscans techniques from which they developed the vaulting system which was mainly used in the Romanesque style. The Gothic Style adjusted from the Romanesq
Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, back in the 20th century, education could only be attained by gathering a group of young learners, having them stay in a classroom for 12 hours a day where they learn the basic rudiments of life pertaining to their early childhood. Maturing in life and years, we see the same group of learners, now in college, learning about topics that are of interest to them from people who have supposedly gained all the knowledge there is about particular topics. These people are called professors and the learners are called college students. Their purpose for gathering in a formal classroom? Professors impart the knowledge and the students take proper notes, taking their professors’ lectures to be absolute, unquestionable, undeniable truths. Main text This was the basic education scenario that most of our parents grew up in. They had no other choice except to attend formal classes and sit in classrooms. It was a totally different era back then. People had more time in their hands, students did not have to work just as hard as they studied in order to remain enrolled in school. During our parent’s time, education, personality, and intellect were honed by the amount of time a person spends in a formal education setting. Such a concept is what Mr. James Barzcz defines as a proper education. With that thought in mind, he disregards the concept of distance education as being a real educational tool. The problem is that time progresses, people’s needs change, and life as we all know it must adjust to the needs of the time. Education is not exempted from this evolution. Distance learning education has become a highly effective tool for learners in the 21st century due to the extremely fast-paced lifestyle that everyone leads today in order to survive. Students in college find that they need to take out student loans in order to stay in school. However, in order to pay off their loans and survive, they have to take on a number of jobs. For students who find themselves in this sort of financial crunch, distance learning education is a real Godsend. They are able to continue their education while working thereby allowing them to effectively cover their financial responsibilities without fear of lacking time for study. Mr. Barzcz regards distance education as merely a “computer-generated coursework as mechanistic acquisition of information.” I admit that distance learning education is more computer-based than anything else. But that is why it becomes an effective learning tool for the students of the 21st century. The internet, long regarded as the larg
Introduction The given paper is devoted to the comparison of Richard Branson, one of the founders of Virgin Atlantics, and Fergus McMaster, a creator of Qantas, outstanding Australian airlines, their visions, ideas, and strategies employed by companies to guarantee their rise. It also shows the importance of strategic management of aviation as it helps to generate a competitive advantage and evolve (Zhang et al., 2019). Vision Successful companies are created based on a unique vision, which is a mental image of the rise of the firm and its state in the future. Qantas was founded with the prior goal to provide people with opportunities to reach various regions in Australia and the world. The firm’s mission states that a brand should be “a great airline that champion’s the Spirit of Australia” (Qantas, 2019, p. 3). It also presupposes optimism, experience, unity, and innovativeness (Qantas, 2019). Virgin Atlantic has a similar vision as it appeared as a company that would provide services to people living in Britain and helps them to travel. The brand states that it follows the idea to “grow a profitable airline, that people love to fly and where people love to work” (Virgin Atlantic, 2018, p. 3). The given assumption impacts the functioning of the organization and its strategies. Profit, Shares In 2019, Qantas managed to generate an underlying profit of about $1,30 billion (Qantas, 2019). It is 17% lower than in 2018; however, it remains high, and there are forecasts predicting further growth and the stable functioning of the firm (Sarina & Wright, 2015). The brand remains a leading domestic airline (65% of the market), with about 28% passenger share in international markets (Qantas, 2019). Virgin Atlantics can also be described as a powerful and influential airline that shapes the global discourse. Its market share constitutes 3,1% in 2018, or about 5.1 million out of the total 165 million passengers on scheduled services (Virgin Atlantic, 2018). Both compared companies remain prosperous and potent actors that might compete with rivals. Fleet Type The type of employed aircraft depends on the routes, maintenance and fuel efficiency, and business models. Virgin Atlantic’s fleet is not too large as the company has 37 aircraft in service, such as Boeing 747-400, 787-9, and Airbus A330-300, A340600, based at Heathrow. It means that the company’s facilities and resources are limited. Being a long-haul carrier, it possesses aircraft that can guarantee transportation to distant regions; however, the number of planes is low due to the nature of the firm and its vision, which presupposes the gradual growth from a local organization (Lutte & Bartle, 2017). Qantas has many planes, which is explained by the nature of the company as it is considered a major domestic and one of the leading
Loan is money or property that a person borrows from a financial institution and repays it at a later date. It has interest which is compounded on an agreed period of time. Student loans are similar to this. It is the money borrowed by students to finance their education and pay bills while studying. This is repaid either upon completing studies or at an interval enshrined in the loan’s terms and conditions. There are advantages and disadvantages of students’ loan. One is that it enables the student to settle the bills and pay school fees. The other is that it finances student’s education which is a future investment. Gaining knowledge inclines the student to good job and pay in the future. Some students come from humble background and therefore financial aid comes in handy. Since students have fewer responsibilities as compared to old adults, a loan is ideal because they are unable to fend for themselves. There are also shortcomings of students’ loan. One is that the students get more indebted to the extent that their studies are interrupted. With high interest rates, the amount to repay is huge. This becomes more difficult especially when the loan is paid in short installments. Loans with longer installment periods have high interest rates. The other problem associated with student loan is that young adults end up delaying marriages or family formation because they want to avoid financial responsibility. This happens since much attention is turned to clearance of debts. A huge debt limits the life of a student. This is because other forms of loan cannot be secured easily elsewhere before student’s loan is settled. It is easy for financial institution to trace students’ loan repayment details. However, students have several strategies at their disposal to repay loan and live without debts. Some students have resorted to looking for part time jobs. This makes it easier to settle the bills and pay school fees. It also saves the student the need to incur debts due to borrowing. Another strategy is cutting down expenditures. When a student lives within his or her means, unnecessary debts are dispensed. Students can also form marriages at a later period to ensure that they settle their debts first. The amount of loans taken by students is reported to have decreased nowadays. Many students are resorting to alternative means of obtaining money such as part time jobs. Lending terms and conditions have also become tighter and so students are shunning away from borrowing. This is healthy for the students but it has negative implication on the country’s economy. When students borrow less money purchasing power declines. Low purchasing power leads to less consumption as less purchase is made. When country’s consumption declines the economics growth follows suit. This is because economic growth is a function of consumption. Therefore, a student planning to pursue a bachelor major in a costly university like Kent State University should consider the points for and against loan as I have outlined above. The ideal step is to be aware of the huge impending debt and getting ready to look for alternati
Numerous scandals have surfaced both in the private sector as well as the public sector. The basic underlying factor is that they happen in the eyes of auditors and other overseers charged with the responsibility of ensuring integrity in the accounting procedures. Cunning manager liaise with crafty accountants to produce fictitious financial statements which when put under the normal public eye, appear flawless and help the perpetrators embezzle funds at the institution or post favorable results to cheat the public. Attempts to use the normal audit procedures to unearth the well thought-out and planned schemes are ineffective. This paper discusses the concept of forensic accounting and analyses the case of Healthsouth healthcare providers in the light of the use of forensic accounting to unravel and prosecute the case. Forensic accounting is a form of accounting or auditing biased towards acceptability in court. The term ‘forensic’ means ‘usable in court’. Forensic accounting combines investigative skills with accounting and auditing skills to bring out evidence of fraud that is admissible in a court of law. While normal accounting focuses on the numbers, forensic accounting looks behind the numbers. It incorporates ideas of business realities in judging the authenticity of some critical transactions. It incorporates litigation support as well as investigative accounting. Critical areas of application are in fraud detection, claims analysis, damage computation and expert witness testimony (Larry, 2003, Par 3-6). The scandal involving Healthsouth accounting amazed the Americans. The institution is one of the largest healthcare providers focusing on rehabilitation services. It has over 1900 health facilities in the US, Australia, Canada and Puerto Rico. It offers in-patient and out-patient rehab services as well as surgery. The number of hospitals worldwide stands at 330. HealthSouth’s stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). On June 8, 2009 the closing price was $12.76 meaning that the company has a market capitalization of about $1.1 billion (Leonard, Peter, & Lorraine, 2009, Par4). In the year there were findings that the company had consistently overstated its income since 1986. The then chief executive Richard Scrushy was charged with fraud. As the company rose, Scrushy had become one of the highest paid CEO’s in the US earning $8.5 million in salary, $23 million in bonuses, $4.8 million in stock option awards and $700000 in compensations. His shareholding value rose to over $287 million. In May, 2002, Scrushy sold some $75 million worth of shares and another $25 million in June. In the year 2002, the CEO was strongly advised to tackle the issue of the massive overvaluations accumulated over the years. Later he sought to use an illegal method to correct an existing illegality. He stated that the changes instituted in Medicare could lower reimbursements, a statement which caused a more than half fall in the share prices with all