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Abstract Social media sees widespread use in the UAE. Although it has the potential to be used for good, its overconsumption affects the quality of relationships and marriage. It dissolves the traditional bonds between people and affects human interaction. In the UAE, 9% of the population state that social media has negatively affected their marriage. Children that interact with their parents using social media are 33% more disconnected from their families. Introduction Social media has become an essential part in the life of a modern-day individual in the UAE. However, it also has a detrimental effect on human relationships. Over the course of the past 18 years, these services have effectively reduced the value of human-to-human interaction and caused numerous issues to public health. The UAE was always a country deeply-rooted in tradition. The family was always considered to be the building block of the society, the tiniest cell with its own purposes and responsibilities. At the same time, the institution of marriage in the UAE has been in a steady decline, with divorce rates managing those of Europe and the USA. This paper will explore the effects of social media in its relation to marriage, highlighting both the positive and the negative effects on the individuals and society as a whole. What is Marriage For? In order to understand the scope of the issue, it must first be understood what marriage is and what it stands for. Marriage was created in ancient times as a way of solidifying the society and creating stable relationships for labor, economic prosperity, and procreation (Davidson, 2016). A family with two adults and children is typically more prosperous than a family with a single parent. It has more connections between individuals on both sides of the family, more economical venues to explore, more motivation to work, better division of labor, and better psychological stability (Davidson, 2016). All of these outcomes are favorable for successful civilizations and governments. At the same time, a society with a weak institution of marriages is likely to generate a greater number of abortions, orphans, crime, unhappiness, and poverty. The institution of family is the glue that holds all societies together. The UAE and the Internet The UAE is considered to be one of the most digitized countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The country’s current population is 9.45 million people, 9.38 of which a
Does Dove company use an indirect or direct distribution approach? Or both? The product under analysis is Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk with Jasmine Petals Body Wash. The company employs varied approaches to carry out its distribution. Hence, for instance, this product might be purchased directly from the company’s website or from some of the company’s retailers such as Walmart that offers this product along with other Dove items (Walmart par.1). Nevertheless, it should be admitted that the indirect distribution that is the one performed through retailers, is more preferred. Basing on my own experience, I am more likely to buy Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk at one of the nearest stores than order it from the official website. Besides, it should be noted that the company uses a wide series of intermediaries to promote its products. The key intermediaries comprise such supermarkets as Carrefour, Walmart along with the drugstores – Müller and Rossmann. According to experts’ opinion, selling products through big chain retailers is the most efficient distribution approach that a soap manufacturer might employ. In such a manner, the company can offer its products at lower prices and eliminate numerous risks related to warehousing, transporting, etc. (Boykin par.2). Does this company use an exclusive, intensive, or selective distribution strategy? Analyzing the company’s distribution strategy, it might be stated that Dove sticks to the intensive type of distribution. Hence, it is commonly assumed, that a company that intensively distributes its products tries to reach its audience in as many ways as possible. As a result, it agrees upon the cooperation with various retailers and intermediaries. Experts also point out that a company that chooses the intensive type of distribution supplies its retailers with the right to set their prices and has little control over the distribution process, unlike the company that prefers the exclusive distribution type (Chand par.10). A brief overview of the offers posted by different retailers shows that the prices for the same Dove product vary significantly. Moreover, the product might be found on numerous sites worldwide. Thus, for example, there is a chance to purchase Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk with Jasmine Petals Body Wash from Walmart for 5.47 dollars (Walmart par.1). In the meantime, an online drugstore might sell the same body wash almost twice more expensively – the current price is 7.59 dollars, whereas the initial one would reach 9.09 dollars (Drugstore par.1). It shows that the company is mainly interested in distributing its production as actively as possible rather than in positioning itself as an exclusive, respectable brand. What kind of logistical strategies does this company use for their dis
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to analyse organisational behaviour of Repsol TT to identify the main issues related with human resource management and to recommend the company to upgrade its organisational structure. In order to suggest the company, this research paper will focus on some theories in literature review, such as, different leadership styles, motivation theories of Maslow and Herzberg, Lewin’s three-step model, organizational change, communication, Downsizing and impacts of downsizing, change methods, organizational culture, and so on. Introduction Organisational behaviour is the area of investigation that assesses the influence of the employees, groups, and organisational charts on the company to implement such knowledge to develop the efficiency of the company (Holman, Devane & Cady 2012; Pearce & Robinson 2006; and Robbins & Judge 2008). Company overview of Repsol TT Ltd Lendio (2012) mentioned that Repsol TT Ltd was incorporated in Trinidad and Tobago in 1995 as a private company with limited liability by acquiring the shares of Atlantic LNG with titled as Repsol E&P T&T Limited, originally the company represented the Spanish multinational ‘Repsol’- a global giant of oil and gas exploration, development and marketing. Repsol (2011) added Repsol is the most prevalent private companies in this region that enjoys exclusive mining rights and wide-ranging oil producing facilities in about seven offshore exploration blocks of Trinidad and Tobago with an area of 2,363 square kilometres. The company has strong accord with the other multinationals working in this region like BP, BG, and Atlantic LNG to lead its liquefaction plan with four liquefied natural gas trains those are producing about fifteen million tones of LNG that leveraged superior opportunities for growth as part of the global expansion of this company. During 2005, Repsol TT Ltd turned into the foremost operator in the Caribbean region with offshore oil refineries and liquidation plants; in addition, the operation continue to grow in the hydrocarbon industry and it has to be converted into consolidated as the biggest oil companies in private sector in terms of tremendous revenue generation, GDP contribution and employment opportunity creation. In 2009, the company expanded its operation in Trinidad and Tobago with three new exploration fields like Teak, Samman and Poui and before starting the operation of these oil fields, the company planned to conduct social marketing campaign for ‘Biodiversity Action Plan’ at the fishing areas and schools to educate people with environmental hazards. In 2010, identifying the prospect of biodiversity action plan, the company formed alliance with the media, academia and civil society and bring
The human heart is the core of the cardiovascular system. The human heart pumps blood to all the body’s cells. Blood circulating in the body carries oxygen; this oxygen is needed by the cells in the human body. Cardiovascular disease is a collection of problems that take place when the blood vessels and the heart aren’t running the way they should. (Blank, 1997) Cardiovascular diseases seem to be the leading cause of death in many countries around the world. It also causes disability and stroke among many heart disease people. There are many types of cardiovascular disease. However, the most common form of heart disease is the reduction or obstruction of the coronary arteries, which deliver blood to the heart muscle. Heart disease treatment options available vary, as there are many different forms of heart disease that affect the human heart. (Foody, 2001) Application The treatment of the patients, diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD), can now be fulfilled through a new computer system usage, which is called CHARLESTON. It should be noted that this system provides promise in the process of ability enhancement in coronary computed tomography angiography (CT); it is aimed at ruling out significant stenosis (narrowing) of a patient’s coronary arteries. One can stimulate the process of excluding significant blockage or reducing the heart vessels by means of using ca. “It provides considerable potential in assisting the reduction of unnecessary hospitalizations through this new computer system help”. (Medical University of South Carolina, 2010) Schoepf (2009) states that “computer-aided detection has been integrated into clinical practice for a number of diseases, but surprisingly to date not to CAD.” (Medical University of South Carolina, 2010) Increasingly coronary CT angiography is being used as a non-invasive procedure for coronary blood vessel analysis, particularly as a means to rule out major disease in patients with atypical presentation. (The Noninvasive Health Center, 2010) Schoepf (2009) noted, “The findings of this study suggest that if used as a ‘second reader,’ the high negative predictive value demonstrated by this system may enhance the confidence and efficiency”. (Medical University of South Carolina, 2010) The system called the COR Analyzer(r) were evaluated by Schoef and others in a study, with CT in patients who also underwent invasive coronary catheter angiography due to assumed CAD. “The system was developed and supported by the Acadia Medical Imaging being FDA-cleared.” (Medical University of South Carolina, 2010) The study based on the analysis of the patients, who were cleared by the system, demonstrated the fact that nobody had shown significant sten
Executive Summary Carrefour has been a major player in the UAE, where it exists as a partnership between Carrefour parent company and Majid Al Futtaim group. The report shows that there is a major opportunity in online shopping, and with its large inventory of products and a well-coordinated supply chain, the company is in a good position to take advantage of the online trend. It can do so by setting up an elaborate e-commerce platform that allows shoppers in the UAE to order goods to their respective addresses within the country. The report also identifies threat of rivalry as the main competitive issue to consider. Meanwhile the biggest limitations for the company as its surging labor costs while one of the most viable solution is to work on supply chain efficiencies to increase profit margins and also win customers based on price discounts. Brief description of the organization This report covers Carrefour. This is an international retailer and it has several hypermarket chains that originated in France in 1957. The company has been actively moving towards dominating the global retail market with several new stores in most promising markets for the retail business around the world. Carrefour entered the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market in 1995 and it has been actively performing in the retail segment of the country. The company first entered into the country with a mission on expansion to the rest of the Middle East. In Dubai, it relies on a joint venture with Majid Al
Patricia Collin’s article “Shifting the Centre: Race, Class, and Feminist Theorizing about Motherhood” is a clear castigation of the feminist theory of the white woman which widely makes standard personal autonomy and other experiences related to emotional nurture of the economically secure white middle-class nuclear families. The author starts by bringing into the limelight the role of mothers. The liberal dichotomies of these roles are broken down into individual, community, private and public experiences. The author is very categorical in that it is necessary to put the role of the woman of color in the same position as that of the white one since this ensures that cultural identity is maintained, women are empowered equally and children survive well mentally and physically even in the midst of racism. The focus of the article, in its long and dense theories, as well as thorough research, seeks to look at the impact interlocking oppressions by different systems. On the issues of oppressions within interlocking systems, Collins is of the view that a paradigmatic shift is created at the thought of black feminists. In this case, it shows that there is a particular structure of dominance of oppression upon which other variables such as disability, sexual orientation; class and race are dependent upon. These systems, therefore, interconnect with individuals in a society. The view created by the author from this argument rejects the feminist theory by citing that not all who appear oppressed are at stake. The article by Collins forms the best mechanism of understanding and explaining individuals’ feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in society especially in relation to the issue of oppression based on race. This is the case because it views and explores them within the social context such as institutions, friends, families and the broader societal consideration that affect social behavior. The concept of sociology as modern scientists concur, anchors, the earlier Aristotle’s ideology that human beings instinctually congregate to facilitate their demands and objectives achievement in the society in terms of work. It is worth noting that the understanding of the notion that feminist oppression in terms of race, gender are influenced by or the imagined actions of others have led to the current debate of the actual magnitude of particular external and internal effects. It is from this consideration that relatedness and relation of the different people in the community, at the family, and other extended areas of considerations provoke unusual reactions towards different societal requirements and responses. Autonomy, according to this theme, is critical in facilitating logical assessment both at the individual and community level. Following this autonomy, the concept of the self is further brought out with re-conceptualizing mechanisms being employed to match the previous experiences and the necessary life objectives in the society. In ethnicity context, its application would be depicted in generation of identity of people with a particular system, object, or even values. Identity theory postulates that it would create a universal system t
Written by Elora Chowdhury, Transnationalism Reversed: Women Organizing against Gendered Violence in Bangladesh covers the reality, difficulties, and far-reaching implications of women’s organizations opposing gender-related violence. At first sight, the scope of the work seems to be fairly narrow, as the author analyzes acid attacks specifically and mainly covers the activities of one non-governmental organization (NGO), Dhaka-based Naripokkho. However, this seemingly modest approach allows the author to provide valuable insights into the issues that go far beyond one specific type of gendered violence against women as addressed by one specific organization. Chowdhury’s analysis of the topic’s different aspects touches upon the power dynamics in the organizations that attempt addressing it, the cultural narratives their approaches promote, and their implication for the efficiency of said efforts. The author’s experience and cultural identity also serve as a valuable asset in research. The book covers national and transnational aspects of fighting gendered violence in Bangladesh well and warns about the dangers of orientalism and NGOization of the efforts, although it could do more to explore other alternatives. The theme of the book, as the title suggests, is women’s organization to oppose and combat gendered violence, such as acid attacks, in Bangladesh. Importantly for the general audience, the author provides sufficient information for the reader not acquainted with the issue to understand the social and historical context of this violence. As she points out, the incidence of acid-throwing has grown in Bangladesh in the late 20 th century (Chowdhury xiii). She notes that the majority of survivors of acid attacks were teenagers and females (Chowdhury 61). Chowdhury also informs the reader scope of acid violence shifted a bit in the 21 st century, but young women still constitute the majority of victims (xiv). Motivations and rationalizations behind these acts of gendered violence differ widely and are rooted in a considerable number of interpersonal and social problems. Quoting the UNICEF report, Chowdhury lists such reasons as “rejection of sexual advances from men, refusal of marriage proposals, family or land disputes, vengeance, and unmet dowry demands” (xv). Thus, the book does a good job of introducing the audience to the topic early on, which is particularly important considering how specific it is. The book’s main thesis is that the primary work of putting gendered violence and, specifically, acid attacks against women in Bangladesh in a global spotlight was done by the local grassroots organizations. According to the author, it was local organizations, such as Dhaka-based Naripokkho, which resurfaces time and again in the course of the book, that promoted attention to the issue both domestically and abroad. In Chowdhury’s own words, these organizations were instrumental in creating “both the conceptual and organizational groundwork for placing acid violence against women and girls in Bangladesh into the global landscape” (xvi). However, the impact of the recognition of acid att
Introduction In business, several aspects affect performance and resultant outcomes, including commitment, teamwork, leadership, and policy implementation. All these aspects are dependent on the actions of different participants involved in the operations of a company. Every participant, regardless of his or her ranking in the company, has a role to play in the success or failure of the company. The focus of this paper is the management and some of the aspects that affect performance and output. The aim is to enable the company manager to establish effective management practices through reflection and improvement of present practices regarding the manager’s participation in the company. The basis of the analysis is an emotional quotient that results from a test establishing behavioural practices, strengths, and weaknesses of the individual. Emotional intelligence Apart from cognitive intelligence, which is measurable through the intelligence quotient (IQ), another form of intelligence exists, and it governs human behaviour (Bradberry & Greaves 2009). This argument has given rise to the concept of emotional intelligence, whose core principle lies in the presumption that emotions are largely responsible for most social behaviour and some decision-making patterns in the work environment (Eysenck 1998; Gardner 1983). Therefore, the definition for emotional intelligence(EI) is the ability to discern emotions, whether they are one’s own or those of others, understand them, manage them, and use them to one’s advantage regardless of whether they are positive or negative (Payne 1986). However, some critics argue that EI is more of ability or skill with the capability of developing over time rather than actual intelligence like in the case of the IQ (Locke 2005; Petrides & Furnham 2000; Roberts, Zeidner & Matthews 2001). Two main categories of EI exist based on ability and traits, and three models apply in the measurement of EI and the formulation of the emotion quotient (EQ) the EI equivalent of the IQ. Overall profile analysis The model for the EQ profile in this paper is the mixed model, which is a creation credited to Daniel Goleman (1998), which encompasses a wide array of skills and qualifications that affect leadership performance in the workplace. However, it borrows some of its aspects from other models such as the adaptability aspect present in the Bar-On emotional-social model (ESI) (Bar-On 2006). Goleman’s model revolves on the assumption that emotional intelligence is inherent in every person and that this aspect allows for development depending on the individual’s cognitive ability. This model has five main assessment areas, namely “self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skill, and motivation” (Goleman 1998, p.72). These five areas are assessable through a set of competencies, which are capabilities that develop over time and allow for improvement (Boyatzis et al. 2000; Goleman et al. 2004). Goleman suggests that these competencies are not inherent but can be learned and developed to improve a person’s overall emotional intelligence. According to the detailed EQ profile chart