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The fashion business has met difficulties and problems concerning biases and discrimination based on gender, cultural affiliation, race, and disability. The industry aims at being more tolerant and prompting diversity, equality, inclusion, and social justice to keep up with the current social trends. It actualizes the necessity of investigating cases in the fashion industry that demonstrate stereotypes. The paper provides one recent issue relating to discrimination within the fashion world. It may seem that the issue of race has already been thoroughly studied and proved. Inclusion implies that an individual is able to “participate fully in the decision-making process” (Burns, 2019). Even nowadays, there are a number of significant cases of racial discrimination. Concerning racial diversity, the industry is becoming more and more inclusive (Subair, 2019). Nevertheless, even if black models are allowed into the industry, they are not given the proper care and respect. For example, Olivia Anakwe wrote on Instagram about a common situation relating to how non-black hairstylists treat the black model: they cannot care about afro hair and may turn their backs on her (Anakwe, 2019). The public supported the model in the comments, and E. Subair wrote about it in the media (Subair, 2019). Nevertheless, this did not lead to a drastic outcome but contributed to this issue’s discussion. To conclude, although the fashion industry seeks to contribute to cultural and ethnic sustainability, there are some issues that require discussion. Black women’s representation is still a topic, which needs to be spoken about. Support from the public helps to draw attention to the existence of the problem and bring it to the people who are involved in casting and ensuring that models are properly respected during the work process.
Introduction This paper is based on the topic of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It seeks to explore the topic using a Dubai based organisation called Gulftainer. The main focus of the paper is to understand how the organisation relates to the environment, people and the community, and its management systems and whether these relations and systems are in line with CSR principles. The paper begins with a description of the industry under which the organisation’s business falls. The description is followed by an overview of the components of CSR which is followed by an analysis of the organisation using the three aspects mentioned above, that is; the environment, people and the community, and management systems. The analysis is accompanied by recommendations on where the organisation needs to improve. Description of the Industry Gulftainer’s core business is provision of port and freight services to individual clients, companies, and institutions. The port and freight industry is one of the industries which are complex and sophisticated due to the nature of operations. The industry is characterized by intensive logistical operations, planning, networking, and coordination. If well managed, the industry is highly rewarding in terms of profits and returns. The other characteristic of the industry is that it has barriers to entry owing to the huge investment capital required for a start up. However, the barriers do not guarantee monopoly for companies because of rivalry between existing competitors even if they are few. This rivalry between existing competitors calls for individual companies to have a competitive strategy so as to attract and retain customers. The nature of the business also requires the companies to have good relations with the environment and the people. The reason is that the business has a high probability of damaging marine and other environments especially through oil spillage. As a result, developing and adhering to a strict code of ethics by the companies becomes compulsory because without doing so, there is no business success. Corporate Social Responsibility Ethical conduct of corporations is intertwined with CSR. The concept of CSR is generally used to refer to the relationship between businesses and their environment. All businesses operate in social, political, economic, and natural environments. The concept therefore takes into account how businesses interact with these environments, either positively or negatively (Scarre 196). The topic of CSR can be broken down into four main components namely the ethical, economic, philanthropic and legal c
People tend to create legends to be inspired by. Frederick Douglass is, undoubtedly, one of the most inspirational figures in the history of the United States. However, it is possible to assume that his story had another ending. Perhaps, he could have lived his free life in a different way. When Frederick Douglas came to a free state, he was quite at a loss as he had a different view of the place where people’s welfare did not depend on slavery. He expected people in the north to be poor and miserable and he regarded that poverty as “the necessary consequence of their being non-slaveholders” (Douglass 111). However, the man was surprised to see that people in the north were healthier and wealthier there. He was also astonished to see that conditions colored people lived in were absolutely different. Douglass was amazed and happy to find out about the new world. Many good and kind people helped him find some job and reunite with his future wife. Frederick Douglass also knew that the north was not a safe place for an escaped slave as colored people were “pursued by merciless men-hunters” (Douglass 112). Mr. David Ruggles helped Douglass in his hardest times in New York. The kind man also gave Frederick a valuable piece of advice to move to New Bedford. This was a new start for the escaped slave. He had to work very hard. He had to endure hostility. He did not have enough money. However, he did not have to give his money to Master Hugh. Soon Douglass had to provide for his family as he soon had his little children. He was not afraid of hard work, but he still remembered about men-hunters and traitors even among colored people. Thus, Douglass remembered that there was one man of color, an escaped slave, who wanted to betray his fellows. During a meeting of colored people which was called “Business of importance!” those who were there sentenced the traitor to death (Douglass 112). Though the traitor escaped no one ever heard of him. This mutual help, justice and empathy helped Frederick feel safer. He also knew that men of color gathered and tried to work out strategies and policies to change the situation. Douglass knew that many people strived for abolition of slavery. There were leaflets and newspapers, there were meeting where people discussed their issues. Frederick shared similar views and he also sought for abolition of slavery. However, he did not participate in the struggle as he was focused on his family. He knew th
How does Bordeaux wine distribution system work? Who benefits and how? Bordeaux wine is a high-end wine, distributed through distributors called the négociants (Beyersdorfa and Dessain 175). They purchase all the wine that the estate produces one year after the wines are bottled and pay in advance. However, it is they who distribute the wine and maintain its exclusivity. The négociants buy the wines and sell it to the distributors and the importers worldwide. Therefore, if a visitor to the estate wanted to purchase a bottle of the wine, they could not buy it as all the wines were sold out to the négociants. Figure 1: Bordeaux Wine Distribution. This is a traditional form of distribution followed by generations of fine and exclusive winemakers of the Bordeaux region. The négociants pay a price of €100 to €450 for a bottle and they purchase all of the production (Beyersdorfa and Dessain 176). Therefore, the producers or the estate owners do not have to worry about:  1. distribution and marketing of the wines,  2. unsold inventories,  3. the rise and fall in the demand of the wine. Further, as the négociants pay in advance, the estate ow
The role of the innovative technologies cannot be overestimated in the modern world. It should be stated that the Internet, mobile telephones and other innovative items are successfully used for communicating advertisements. The short messages on the mobile telephones are usual for students in campus and they use them as one of the main means for communication. The companies actively use mobile coupons for informing and attracting customers to their shops. However, the problem has already risen of whether these mobile coupons are interesting or they are considered as annoying for campus students. Therefore, the main idea of this paper is to consider whether mobile coupons are useful or the newspaper advertising still remains the most preferable type of promotion. One of the main advantages of the mobile coupons is the relevancy and timeliness of the advertisements (Wray & Plante, 2011). Moreover, the cost of the mobile ads is lower than the ads in the newspaper and companied understand it. Customers should not search for the information in the newspapers, they are not to cut and save the newspaper coupon and hand it always near in case of the urgent necessity as people may always have a mobile telephone with them. This is really important for students who live in the constant movement. The SMSs are not bothering in most cases and in case of the coupon uselessness people may just delete the message. To the word, SMS and MMS are the main means of communication among students, and if the companies want to attract their attention, they are to do it via the devices they are interested in. Additionally, more ads (coupons) reach the addressee that increases the sales. However, there are some disadvantages of the mobile coupons which are discussed and which may impact customers’ satisfaction with the company services. First of all, it should be stated that the redundancy of the information becomes a real problem for modern people. If they get more and more data which is not interesting for them, the problem just increases. Spam is the problem which spreads with the mobile coupons delivery. Students are indented to delete the message without reading it attentively as receiving about 10-15 messages with the similar advertising offers is annoying (Dickinger & Kleijnen, 2008). Moreover, the newspaper coupons do not require additional downloads while using some of the mobile coupons people are to download the particular software which may be inconvenient for some groups of people. Therefore, it may be concluded that there are two sides of the mobile coupons, positive and negative. On the one hand, the information delivery over the telephone is the fastest and the most convenient means of services for students as in this case they do not have to do anything except for reading the SMS or MMS and saving those in the mobile memory for using further. On the other hand, too much information and its fast flow may lead to customers’ consideration of the mobile coupons as spam which does not deserve students’ attention and the messages will be deleted without attentive reading. Moreover, the awareness of the technological aspects may
Abstract The paper reviews the published literature related to six-sigma implementation for information technology. The methodology involved is the review study of eight papers related to implementation of six-sigma from renowned database searches such as Google Scholars and ProQuest. The review includes results from various IT environments such as help desk, internet, software, website, and enterprise information system. The paper found that six-sigma methodology is implemented successfully in the target areas. Introduction Six-sigma is a management approach that focuses on quality improvement of diverse aspects such as profit, efficiency, and speed within the working environment of an enterprise. Beginning in the manufacturing industry, the approach gradually made its way into other industries as enterprises realized the importance of enhancing efficiency. At present, the methodology is widely implemented in both manufacturing and service industries for their IT systems. Information technology and six-sigma implementation The value of IT in six-sigma methodology derives from its concepts and tools. In fact, researchers point out that a successful six-sigma methodology in IT environment involves many concepts, tools, and principles (Hsieh, Lin & Manduca, 2007). Effective integration of these elements leads to the results expected from six-sigma project such as customer satisfaction and waste reduction. In essence, this means that six-sigma methodology involves the clear understanding of the various processes an enterprise depends on for success and finding solutions to the problems therein. A six-sigma initiative is therefore a systematic methodology whose functions filter through all operative stages and environments of an enterprise. Perhaps the framework that works best is DMAIC (defines, measure, analyze, improve and control). Evidently, the roadmap embraces the themes of organizations strategic visions that eventually lead to success. The framework meets the six-sigma goals of connecting operative functions and Information System management to customer needs (Hsieh, Lin & Manduca, 2007). The six phases assist the management to avoid overlooking the factors that affect the quality of target aspects. When the improvement goals are the central focus, six-sigma initiatives can be applied in IT environment successfully. Six-sigma availability management of information technology As the importance of information systems and data security became prevalent, IT gained significance in the service industry. Hence, availability management with six-sigma was vital especially for security agencies like the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). Apart from data security, Bigio, Edgeman and Ferleman (2004) highlighted other deficiencies within the information systems of OCTO that could have resulted into inconveniences and loss of integrity. Six-sigma methodology bec
Case 1 Colton, a sixteen-year-old male, was referred to the drug treatment center by a social worker. He was admitted to the local hospital emergency room after inhaling a substance and losing consciousness. The client has several specific needs that need to be addressed. First, Colton needs to be diagnosed and treated for his substance use disorder to ensure abstention. Second, the client needs to undergo a thorough medical assessment to understand if he presents the signs of comorbidities. The fact that he lost his heartbeat after inhaling a substance may be a sign of a heart condition or severe allergy. At the same time, the client requires full psychological assessment, as continuous drug abuse is often associated with mental conditions. Finally, the client and his mother require guidance to improve their relationships to ensure that the family environment helps to heal the client. The described needs are to be addressed by a group of professionals to avert possible adverse outcomes. Addiction treatment teams differ depending on the case. According to Vann (2009), such a team may include psychiatrists, psychologists, registered nurses, substance abuse counselors, clinical social workers, occupational or physical therapists, dietitians, and faith leaders. Colton’s case requires the help of at least four specialists, including a psychologist, an addictions counselor, a therapist, and a social worker. The counselor will help to address the core problem, which is substance use disorder (SUD). The therapist will provide a full medical assessment to understand if the client demonstrates any signs of comorbidities. The psychologist will assess the client for psychological trauma and decide if he requires treatment. This specialist may also decide that family therapy is needed. Finally, a social worker should ensure that the child is not exposed to any threats at home or school. Considering that the client may find it difficult to organize and keep track of all appointments, a case manager may be needed. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS, 2004), a case manager “offers the client a single point of contact with the health and social services systems” (p. 3). However, the presence of a case manager is optional is that Colton’s mother may help him with this matter. Case 2 Kyra, a 24-year-old female, was referred to an addiction specialist by an employee assistance program. She has a history of depression after losing custody of her three-year-old son. Kyra claims to have insomnia, and she uses alcohol every day in the evening and sleeping pills to help her go to sleep. She also experiences changes in mood and social isolation. Considering these factors, she has several needs that should be addressed. First, Kyra requires addiction treatment as her current intake pattern of alcohol and sleeping medication demonstrates the signs of alcohol misuse and possible substance use disorder. Second, she requires treatment for depression. Third, she may also benefit from going through a medical assessment for comorbidities. Kyra will r
Introduction Communication helps people to exchange ideas and feeling through various ways. Common means of communication are through exchange of words (verbal communication), written, and demonstrative communication. Demonstrative communication encompasses virtually all non-verbal and unwritten forms of communication such as facial expressions, body language and voice tones among others. Effectiveness of demonstrative communication For demonstrative communication to be effective, various attempts should be made by both the receiver and sender of information. One of the requisites is to pay ardently rigid attention to all non-verbal signals such as body movements, Gestures, voice tones, postures while not negating maintenance of eye contacts. As Cherry (2011) notes, “all these signals can convey important information that is not put in words (Para. 2)”. Demonstrative communication is particularly effective and positive to the receiver of information when the context of the communication varies. In situation where formal behaviors are required, choosing the appropriate demonstrative communication is crucial. As a way of example, during formal interviews despite deploying use of positively identified way of answering queries, certain body movements help to enhance courtesy in communication. In fact, failure to sit still or making some funny body movements may speak sound about an individual’s character. Changing of tone is especially effective in portraying discontent or one’s negative perception about another person’s line of thought or subscriptions’ through delayed confer of meaning. It has been established through research that, delaying appreciation of meaning in communication process has the capacity to attract lesser harsh ridiculing response from the receivers end. Cherry (2011) points out that, “tone of voice can convey a wealth of information, ranging from enthusiasm to disinterest to anger” (Para 8). On the other hand, the incorporation of animated voice tone helps to demonstrate effectively one’s genuine interest on a particular topic. Demonstrative communication is essential and effectively aids in delivery of desired meaning in discursive forums and presentations involving large groups of people apparently by drawing and maintaining their attention all through. Furthermore, demonstrative communication is effective in situations where communication barrier is evident using all written and verbal means of communication. Consider, French and a native English speaker. How can one depict sadness bearing in mind the two have no experience in speaking each other’s language. Facial communication through wrinkled faces can amicably help to do this. Again, a picture is worth a million words. In case the sender wants to communicate effectively some information likely to attract varying understanding, a picture would sufficiently help accomplish this. For example, how could one describe clearly and precisely some biological information such as describing the shape of a part of a human body such as ulna or femur? Using words either verbally or in written form can never leave the same mental picture of what these parts
Introduction Schizophrenia is commonly known as a mental disease or disorder. However, the ailment is chronic and affects the brain. There are several factors that are known to contribute to schizophrenia. One such factor is genes and environment of an individual’s upbringing. Another major factor is brain damage that causes an imbalance in brain functions. Individuals suffering from schizophrenia are known to experience symptoms such as acute anxiety, hallucinations and weird thoughts. Some people are known to exhibit signs of agitation and aggressiveness. Therefore, schizophrenics find it difficult to make important decisions in life. Moreover, it is also difficult for such a person to live a normal life. The probability of such an individual to lack basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter is high. In this respect, most schizophrenics are unable to access shelter and ultimately become homeless. Homelessness is a condition where people are deprived basic needs and lacks a place to call home. Homelessness can be described from different dimensions. For example, total lack of a shelter or home to live can be termed as homelessness. In addition, lack of a safe dwelling place with adequate amenities can be described as homelessness. Individuals who do not have a regular place to live with other family members are termed as homeless. For many years, poverty and diseases have been termed as the main causes of homelessness. In this respect, a direct relation between schizophrenia and homelessness can be evidenced. It is difficult for mentally insane individuals to make correct life decisions that can be provide in a home. A safe home with adequate facilities can only prosper if an individual living in such a place is mentally sane. Research background Schizophrenia is an illness with multiple limitations in life. Among these limitations is the lack of capacity to live a normal life. This is evidenced where the social setting does not allow a schizophrenic person to live in a safe home. An unsafe place is devastating to a person suffering from schizophrenia. In fact, this worsens and makes the recovery process for such a person difficult. A proper home plays a critical role in ensuring that home-based care solutions are met without much difficult. The deprivation and lack of safe and adequate living con