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Critics of modern civilization in India Gandhi presented his critics of modern civilization in Hind Swaraj book, which most people opposed even without reading it. Majority disagreed with the issues that Gandhi discussed, and regarded the book as ridiculous. Jawaharlal was one of the close followers of Gandhi, and he disagreed with the views of Gandhi. Some people considered Gandhi as a representative of the old ages. The few people, who were interested with the book, did not get a chance to analyze it, as the government banned it as soon as possible (Gandhi 13). During the congress rule, the book was then revived in the market. In the book, Gandhi concentrated on various issues that were affecting the contemporary society. He wanted to realize the reason behind the increment of violence and terrorism trends. This issue had attracted international attention, as everyone looked for violent revolution in India as it was highly increasing. According to Gandhi, in his book, he said that the future of India was interconnected with peaceful events. This idea led to his strong opposition against the growing terrorism and violence. His intention was to introduce an alternative to replace violence and chaotic acts. During this period, British had dominated the Indian land, in efforts of spreading their way of life to the Indians (Gandhi 21). The introduction of formal education with regard to the British system, use of railways, medicine, and the incorporation of the legal system brought much change to the Indian society. Gandhi says that, he decided to examine further, the nature of British colonialism, and he realized the cause of all the problems was the modern civilization. According to his views, he defined modern civilization as more dangerous than colonialism. Adoption of modern civilization was the cause of the problems that Indians faced. Gandhi tried to compare the modern civilization with the ethical practices of the Indian people, and discovered that the strength of the Indian people depends on their ethical living. Gandhi confessed that, his main theme was preserving the moral characters of the Indians. The question, of successfully convincing the Indians about the negative effects of modern civilization was extremely challenging him. Even the educated people, who could easily understand the evils of modern civilization, were already brainwashed. At one point, Gandhi tried to argue and to convince other Indians how the countr
Executive Summary The marketing plan relates to PeFlo Incorporation which operates within the US information technology industry. In its operation, the firm deals with production of a wide range of software products. In an effort to enhance its competitive advantage, the firm has identified a potential market opportunity with regard to consumers buying process. From a market research conducted by the firm’s marketing department, PeFlo realized that some consumers are increasingly experiencing time pressure. This limits their ability to go through the complex decision making phases in their buying process. Through its research and development department, PeFlo intends to solve this problem by developing software that will enable these customers recognize their products and services needs. This will be achieved by producing the ‘unmet needs’ list hence making it easy for the customers to make a purchase decision. This report outlines the various marketing issues that the firm will take into consideration to ensure that the software is successfully developed and launched. Some of the issues discussed in the report include the company’s corporate image and marketing strategy and competition analysis. In the marketing strategy, a number of issues are evaluated. These include the marketing mix, target market and consumer behavior. On the other hand, the market strategy plan outlines the companies SWOT analysis. Finally, a conclusion of the entire report and a number of recommendations and reflections are illustrated. Introduction PeFlo Incorporation is a private limited company that operates within the United States information technology industry. The firm was established in 1999. The firm’s headquarters are located in San Francisco, California. In its operation, PeFlo Incorporation deals with designing and developing various types of software. Over the past decade, PeFlo Incorporation has managed to attain an optimal market position. Its success can be attributed to a number of factors which includes its management effectiveness and new product development. The firm has also been very effective in offering quality software products. As a result of its operational efficiency, the firm has developed a considerable customer base. The information technology industry has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades arising from the high rate of technological growth (Reel 2). Additionally, the industry has also become a source of change to other economic sectors. This has arisen from the high rate at which firms are venturing into the industry as a result of its lucrative nature. Additionally, the transformation has also been stimulated by the fact that firms within the IT industry are increasingly conducting innovation in an effort to enhance their competitive advantage. The resultant effect is a increment in the number of IT products being supplied within the market. The main products being developed include soft
Abstract The primary goal of this paper is to draw attention to the topic of behaviorism and explain its importance to the development of psychology in the long-term. The interest in the concept has reduced over the years, and many ideas are rejected by psychologists. However, the impact of behaviorism is frequently overlooked. Examination of the history of this field would help to get a better understanding of the subject matter. The most attention will be devoted to the works of authors that criticize behaviorism and provide an explanation of its limitations. Peer-review journals and books will be reviewed and analyzed. Findings will be summarized to prove the arguments and possible implications of research in his area will also be discussed. Introduction It is imperative to mention that behaviorism is a topic that has been actively discussed over the last few years, and has led to numerous disagreements. It can be described as an approach focused on the relationships between such factors as benefits, punishment, and human behaviors. It is suggested that there are two types of stimuli, and most scientists have focused on the measurement of response (Staats, 1996). The exploration of the origins of behaviorism is critical in this case because it is much easier to keep track of the progress in the field, and the impact of particular trends also can be identified. Furthermore, it would be reasonable to review peer-reviewed articles and books on this subject matter to get a better understanding of various perspectives and areas where this concept is applied. The primary argument is that the critique of behaviorism was vital, and it has led to the research and caused a revolution in psychology. Discussion The understanding of the history of behaviorism is critical, and a piece of Staddon (2001) is worth reading. The book is well-organized and explores most of the ideas related to the concept. One of the limitations is that this work can be viewed as quite outdated because the research on this subject matter has expanded over the years. However, the author focuses on the crucial timeframe, and the analysis presented is convincing. The comparison between teleological and theoretical behaviorism is especially interesting, and several intriguing claims were made. The author also criticizes the radical approach and believes that it should not be applied to social issues. He believes that the discipline has moved far away from science, and factual information needs to be prioritized. His analysis suggests that it cannot be taken seriously if such factors as consciousness are ignored or intentionally avoided. The framework provided could be utilized by scholars that are interested in research in this area and would like to avoid common mistakes that are made. The author also disagrees with some of the principles of mentalism and believes that they should be avoided when analyzing situations. The discussion of such problematic areas as healthcare, the justice system, and others from the perspective of behaviorism is
In terms of my role implementation, I have selected to work with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. It is imperative to note that this organization was incepted way back in 1985. It serves nursing practitioners from various areas of specializations. In addition, the organization is currently the largest nursing body that offers comprehensive membership to all nursing practitioners. In other words, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners offers a platform through which nurses can voice their opinions on various issues affecting them (American Academy of Nurse practitioner, 2012). In regards to its membership portfolio, the organization currently serves about 155,000 members countrywide. This number has been growing steadily over the years as more nurse practitioners continue to join the organization as professional members. While the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners may largely appear as a rights advocacy group for nurses, the key role of the organization is to propagate for active and effective role of nurse practitioners as important providers of healthcare services that are cost effective and of high quality. The organization also aims at attaining the mission of leading nurse practitioners towards revamping healthcare delivery for patients by offering a professional membership for nurses. The organization also operates under some core values which it adheres to strictly in order to achieve its mission and vision. These values include integrity, excellence, leadership, professionalism and service. As a matter of fact, the organization encourages inclusivity, discipline and unity among its professional members, higher levels of transparency and accountability as well as visionary, proactive and innovative leadership (American Academy of Nurse practitioner, 2012). The nursing board which supports my role in this type of organization is the Florida Board of Nursing. This board has well defined set of laws that govern the operations of nurse practitioners. The statutes contained in the act formulated by the Florida Department of Health outline Acts related to nursing practice, and certified nursing assistants (Florida Department of Health, 2007). The document also contains nursing programs, requirements for licensure, administrative policies that must be adhered to by nurse practitioners, continuing education requirements, inactive status and the procedures followed before deactivating operating licenses that are not active as well as various fees levied by the board. It is worth to mention that all nurses who practice in various states have to be licensed. Needless to say, the F
Comparison One of the more interesting comparative traits between the article “Modernism and Eugenics” and that of the book “The Sun Always Rises” is in the portrayal of discrimination based on societal belief and specific traits rather than any actual adverse attribute about an individual (i.e. being an adulterer, womanizer, murderer, criminal etc.). This was seen in case of the character Robert Cohn who was discriminated against by other members of the group on the basis of him being a Jew (Neilson, 1-4). As seen within the novel, there are numerous anti-Semite remarks made by Mike and Jake on numerous occasions with Cohn often being marked as “different” due to his religion, social practices and beliefs. From a certain perspective, it can be stated that by being “different” Cohn within the novel was immediately marked as object of vilification and, as a result, in shunned and considered unattractive (Neilson, 1-4). On way of explaining such an attitude can be seen within the article “Modernism and Eugenics” wherein the concept of differen
Introduction In everyday communication, there is a lot to be learned and discovered. The field in itself provides the necessary knowledge for those who try to get to understanding of the science of communication. Nonetheless, people should try to discover more of what they already know about this topic. In general communication, several concepts of communication come to the fore. This is in most cases related to the context with which this communication occurs, the relationship between the individuals or the hierarchical standings between the characters. Under the above mentioned categories, there are several contexts to which communication can occur. These are: Intrapersonal Communication which to a great extent entails persuasion, Small or Centered communication, Organizational Communication, Intercultural Communication and Mass Communication (Littlejohn & Foss 2007). The present dwells upon one instance of communication that was observed at a shopping mall. The instance will be analyzed in accordance with the theories listed above. The paper will also highlight the effects of nonverbal cues generated from the communication, the messages that were relayed using paralanguage. Other forces that may play a huge part in the delivery of information from one party to the other, such as noise, will also be considered. Finally, the paper deals with the listening skills and their ability to influence general communication. An analysis of the event in relation to the theories stated above is paramount, before drawing the conclusion on the case. Event The event mentioned earlier occurred in a mall. None of the employees at the mall or the clients were informed since it was important that they did not feel the pressure of being observed. Besides, a record of people conversing in their natural settings was necessary. Three people in the mall were chosen. Two of them were trying to bargain for the commodity they were purchasing which included a pair of sunglasses from a shop in the mall. They were haggling over the price. At first, the shop attendant was adamant that he would not reduce the price. This prompted them to start arguing with the clients claiming that it was much cheaper than the price he was offering for the sunglasses. They raised their voices in protest, trying to put on a brave face while doing so. The attendant almost ignored them trying to sort the other customers who had come to be served. One of them then changed the tone, looked at the attendant straight in the face and asked him to lower his price on the commodity. She reiterated that they really needed it but they were limited by the money they had. She also spoke of using it out in some holiday outing, in a pleading tone and a facial expression that was full of emotions. The attendant looked at her surprised, dropped his shoulders and relented with a sigh. The customers then hugged and laughed happily over this as the attendant was smiling, he served them and off they went. Communication theories In the context of the conversation, there is evidence of the practicality of
The Army Knowledge Online (AKO) encompasses a web-based enterprise created by the U.S army, to accord the army, joint and DOD customers with such information services as directory, email, discovery, single sign-on functionality and portal on unclassified and classified networks. It is based on the BPM solution technology provided by Appian with the aim of easing knowledge sharing and management, information dissemination as well as reorganizing enterprise collaboration (Schwartz, 2006). It encompasses the world’s largest intranet, with a user base of up to two million. AKO provides access to the Army web services, tools and assets, regardless of the location of all members of the National Guard Reserves, select contract workforce, DA Civilian and Active Duty, as long as they possess an account. Essentially, it offers the army with a single entry point for accessing the internet and sharing information and knowledge. AKO has augmented the efficiency and effectiveness of various business processes in the Army; hence, culminating in various positive impacts. The first positive impact encompasses allowing access to army civilian job vacancies. This enhances the easier and efficient recruitment of the best employees suited for army civilian jobs. The efficiency and effectiveness of the rehabilitation and diagnosis of the soldiers that have been wounded in the field have been augmented through the AKO application of Wounded Warrior (Rosenberg, 2006). The learning programs that can be accessed through the AKO Training Function have enabled soldiers to earn promotion points and college credit points for augmenting their education outcomes. The provision of financial information to soldiers has been made efficient and effective through the AKO’s Finance function. Through the AKO’s Medical function, soldiers can easily access their medical records, past physical exams, deployment readiness status, and DNA. Essentially, soldiers can access various travel, legal, benefits, family and reference services, and products effectively and efficiently without incurring additional costs. Due to its negative impacts, AKO has received various criticisms. It is said to be a poorly designed portal, as the search engine generates unpredictable and wild results. Essentially, such useful links as references and publications are either in existence or buried. Its multistep permissions system makes the collaborative tools to be cumbersome and very slow; hence, the receipt of information is slow (Gould, 2010). Before adjustments can be made in AKO, many steps have to be taken. This is in contrast to such portals as SharePoint that allows the making of necessary adjustments i
A website may have a collection of related images, web pages, and so on. The website has a domain name and it is hosted by a web server. The website is accessible through the internet or a private local area network. Websites are designed to give viewers specific information and the design of a web’s main page reflects its purpose and target audience. This paper will compare the main web pages of two websites and reflect on the design decisions that influence the readability of the websites. The two web pages that will be discussed are Wikipedia and Britannica.com. Wikipedia and Britannica.com website’s main goal is to provide information to their readers. Its intended readers are academicians. Britannica’s.com main page is designed using various graphics. It communicates its purpose clearly. It is a site that provides information and the information is organized into various categories. Each category has specific kinds of information that are related. The categories are arranged at the top of the page and this makes it easy for a viewer to find the kind of information they are looking for. For example, anyone interested in arts and entertainment will just cli
Introduction The apocalyptic scenes following the destruction caused by one of the biggest disasters in American history, the 2005 Hurricane Katrina, were a direct reflection of the U.S. government’s failure to prepare for and respond to such a natural hazard. The Hurricane came from the coast of Louisiana on August 29, 2005, immediately resulting in a Category 3 storm as winds reached the speed of over 120 miles per hour (Gibbens, 2019). The overall damage caused by the devastating aftermath of everything that followed is estimated to be worth $108 billion although the true loss is 1200 people who died as a direct result of Hurricane Katrina (Gibbens, 2019). Furthermore, the disaster highlighted the social-economic and racial divide in the United States as African-Americans from low-income communities was affected the most. Nicholas Lemann (2020), a columnist for The New Yorker, calls Hurricane Katrina not a natural disaster, but rather a man-made catastrophe. The flawed response of the federal government to the hazard uncovered several deep-rooted issues, particularly regarding the nation’s emergency management capabilities. Impact To grasp the effect the 2005 Hurricane has had on the nation, it is important to examine the official impact indicators. Thus, the damaged area of land was close to 90,000 square miles, with almost 300,000 homes destroyed as a result of the disaster (Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, 2006). The unemployment rate in Louisiana has increased from 5.6 to 12.1 percent from August to September 2005 (Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, 2006). More than 1.7 million were left without power after the tornadoes and storm, and 8 million of oil spilled were a result of the Hurricane as well (Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, 2006). Moreover, the population of New Orleans has decreased three times from the year 2000 to 2006. Some argue that even 15 years later, Louisiana has still not recovered from the disaster, with certain public figures even suggesting the complete abandonment of New Orleans is needed to properly restore the city. Timeline Even though the official date of the Hurricane is August 29, 2005, there is a need to discuss the events that preceded it. On August 23-24, the early stages of a tropical storm are detected in the Bahamas, with it moving towards Florida and Nassau (Gajanan & Brait, 2015). On August 25, the storm concentrates and strengthens before arriving in Miami and being clas
Definition: The quality of the product and the customers’ reactions to the product also depend on service quality. Service quality can be defined as the orientation to meeting the customers’ expectations in relation to the service provided and to meeting the performance criteria associated with the delivery system used in the company (Collier & Evans, 2011, p. 303). Thus, it is possible to pay attention to the external focus on customers and their expectations and to the internal focus on the possibilities of the company’s delivery system. The customer expects to receive the definite product or service in time, and it should respond to the definite quality standards. That is why, service quality is realized with the help of the consistent delivery to the customer which meets the certain standards of performance fixed within the company to provide the service quality (Collier & Evans, 2011, p. 303). Role: The concept of service quality is important because it can determine the customers’ attitudes to the company and its products with references to service. Thus, internal and external performance standards are significant to provide the appropriate level of the service quality. The strictness in following performance standards can influence the customers’ loyalty in relation to the definite company or brand. That is why, it is necessary to measure the customers’ perceptions of service quality with the help of the specific instrument. It is possible to measure the service quality performance according to ten criteria which are reliability as the guarantee of the expected quality, responsiveness as the company’s readiness to assist customers, access, competence as the accentuation of product and service quality, courtesy, communication with customers, credibility, security,