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A holiday policy is one of the basic legal frameworks that each and every business enterprise has to have in place. This is particularly important in private business because unlike the public sector most businesses operate on the principle of profit maximization and as such would operate even on weekends and would-be public holidays. Having a holiday policy in place ensures that the enterprise avoids legal suits from employees on account of breach of their rights as workers. In order to accommodate the needs of the guests even when they clash with staff sensibilities and beliefs it is imperative that the employees understand that the hotel is a business and at the end of the day we are supposed to make money. It would therefore be the prerogative of the staffs to try and put aside their personal beliefs for as long as they are at the work place (Barbeito, 2004). This will easily go well with the highly heralded business slogan that the customer is always right (Guerin and Delpo, 2007). My schedule will be strict because in business, more often than not, when employees are given flexible schedules they tend to use the loopholes to circumvent company policy and to some extent disregard their work (Lawson, 2005). The various holidays will be put down and a structure put down to establish that all individuals get to work on at least one of the days. This is because the hotel industry unlike many other business establishments is expected to operate round the clock, all year round (Guerin and Delpo, 2007). In my opinion, company policy should definitely supersede individual beliefs. This is because any business enterprise is bound to have staffs from varied backgrounds and with vast array of beliefs (Hicks, 2003). If individual beliefs were to come ahead of company policy, the system would definitely be overloaded by employee demands. This covers the beliefs of the owners/CEOs. In management, the senior members of staff are expected to set the example for their junior associates and therefore when drafting the holiday policy, it is mandatory that it is structured in such a way that it is all encompassing. A well structured and strict company policy makes the job of staff management easier (Guerin and Delpo, 2007). While writing the policy, I will have to consider the fact that employees have to be paid even when they don’t come to work as a result of a holiday (Hicks, 2003). The pay issue principle also demands that employees who come to work on holidays be paid slightly more than what they would earn on regular days(Guerin and Delpo, 2007). I will also have to bear in mind that the employees are classified under various categories based on their levels of experience amongst other credentials that were used when recruiting them. This means that the policy will be balanced in such a manner that even the senior members of staff have to work in at least one of the holidays. I would word the policy in such a way that it avoids technical and legal jargon. This will be so that each and every employee can easily understand it, as such ensu
The technological advancement in DNA testing technologies and its admission in the US judicial system has led to an increase in appeal cases by the criminals seeking to overturn their sentences. For instance, the Innocence Project highlights Habib Wahir’s case, a “criminal” who served a wrongful conviction of 16 years after a young rape victim wrongfully identified him as her rapist (“Habib Wahir Abdal”). According to the organization, the sufferer identified Habib as the attacker, despite him being a foot taller than her alleged aggressor (“Habib Wahir Abdal”). Moreover, Habib did not have a gap between his teeth, another primary description of the victim’s sex-offender given to the police by the abused woman. Since DNA testing was not advanced at the time, Habib was sentenced to 20 years to life, a judgment which he later appealed against. During the appeal, the court found that the semen left in the lady by the culprit did not match Habib’s DNA (“Habib Wahir Abdal”). Thus, it meant that he was not the rapist. Habib’s case is an excellent example of situations in which DNA testing should be admitted in court when reexamining the cases determined before the technology was developed. I suggest that all the cases where DNA evidence was collected, or can still be obtained, should be retried. It would help free the suspects such as Habib, who were wrongfully convicted, and lead to the correct sentencing of suspects, who might have been released due to lack of enough evidence. However, there is a worry that the redetermination of these cases might overwhelm the court system with numerous appeals by the criminals seeking a way out of serving their full sentences. I suggest that it should not be a concern because it is better to listen to numerous appeals than have innocent people incarcerated for offenses they did not perpetrate. Work Cited “Habib Wahir Abdal.” Innocence Project , Web.
Abstract Immigrant groups in Florida experience many problems. The authorities deny them fundamental rights, and the citizens stigmatize them. As a result, they experience psychological problems, which lead them into drug abuse and joining illegal gangs. Therefore, mental healthcare service providers should come up with appropriate ways of helping them cope with this situation. This paper describes how the Person-Centered Model helps such people. Introduction Many of the immigrants living in rural parts of Florida come from Latin speaking countries. They suffer from many psychological problems due to the fact that they do not get citizenship. Some of them become drug addicts while the others engage in gang activities. An appropriate recovery and resilience model can help them overcome many issues and live comfortably in Florida. Such a model should enhance self-direction, patient empowerment and general wellness (Erford, 2014). This paper analyzes the People-Centered Model and how it can help the immigrants settle without many problems. It also proposes intervention strategies that can promote resilience and wellness among the immigrants. Lastly, it suggests appropriate prevention and educational activities and strategies that promote community resources. Wellness and Resilience Model The People-Centered Model gives the best approach for dealing with the problems the immigrants encounter. It aims at providing a holistic and non-linear recovery method that empowers the patients and helps them gain self-direction, social respect, hope and a sense of responsibility (American Psychological Association, 2010). It also aims at building the patients’ strengths through guidance and support of healthcare providers, peers, parents, guardians and the community. In general, it purposes to help individuals to adapt to harsh conditions. It requires healthcare service providers to state the risks the patients face and provide enough information regarding the best prevention and intervention methods (Erford, 2014). Intervention Activities That Promote Resilience and Wellness Firstly, empowering the immigrants is very important because it helps them decide their recovery paths. The best empowerment activity for this group is the use of games and other social activities. Mental health service providers should engage the immigrants in games and social activities that can help them to develop a sense of belonging. The immigrants lack self-esteem due to the mistreatment by the authorities and the natives of Florida (Weist, Evans & Lever, 2007). Therefore, mi
The article “Remarks by the President on National Security” examines the issue of harsh interrogation techniques. The article explains why the United States should be part of the world. The country should always promote the best practices for the sake of every global citizen. The author explains why certain methods of interrogation might be necessary towards keeping every American citizen safe. The article rejects the use of these means of interrogation. The author also explains why these practices undermine every moral law. The use of such interrogation techniques will alienate the country. The conclusion is that the country should avoid the use of every enhanced interrogation technique and close Guantanamo Bay prison ( Remarks by the President on National Security, 2009). The article also explains some of these practices are unsustainable and ineffective. I personally agree with the author’s argument. Many Americans have shared similar sentiments in the past. The world should reject different forms of torture. The country needs better incentives to deal with this problem. The article explains why the government should approach this debate from a positive approach. Some methods of torture such as waterboarding might be effective. Such practices are “used to recruit terrorists in many societies across the world” (Hall, 2004, p. 56). The use of such methods of interrogation will encourage more terrorists to fight the Americans. The practice will also affect the country’s moral and ethical positions ( Remarks by the President on National Security, 2009). The article is agreeable because it explains how the United States should be ready to address this problem of terrorism. The best strategy is to understand the thoughts of every terrorist. According to Lauritzen (2013), such interrogation techniques will affect the country’s position in the globe. These practices will also “decrease the will of other countries and societies to work with the Americans” (Lauritzen, 2013, p. 48). Most of the American soldiers will face similar torture and interrogation if the terrorists capture them. Such methods will affect the lives of many Americans. The continued use of certain interrogation techniques has not made the country secure. These methods have failed to advance the country counterterrorism efforts. I would also support the author’s perspective because earlier thinkers have presented similar ideas. Torture can be a great tool for any given country. It increases the level of enmity between two nations. It is agreeable that any attempt to apply these interrogation techniques will place the country on the wrong side of history ( Remarks by the President on National Security, 2009). The world is also transforming its operations and practices. Every practice should reconsider the ethical foundations of every society or cultural group. Most of these methods of torture and interrogation are no longer ap
Summary of the Article The article entitled “What’s Your Best Innovation Bet?” by Melissa Schilling explains how companies can predict future trends of technology based on the evolutionary process. The invention of technology is a challenging venture because it requires consideration of key trends and dimensions of technology and alignment with the future needs of customers. Since technology is dynamic, innovations ought to be versatile and in tandem with the technological tide, which improves and becomes competitive with time. Inaccurate prediction or lack of prediction is costly because innovations become outdated and exit the market before generating substantial earnings. For example, in the music industry, the evolution of compact disk and music formats changed the use of CD, DVD, and MP3 players. Therefore, the article holds that the understanding of the evolutionary process of technology and the dynamic needs of customers is critical in designing innovations that would become relevant for a considerable time. The article describes a three-step process of designing and refining innovations to meet future needs of customers. The first step entails identification of key dimensions of innovations that drive the progress of technology in a certain field. According to the article, “selecting useful technology to examine depends on industry knowledge and common sense (Schilling 4). The knowledge of the industry identifies key dimensions, whereas common sense aids in designing innovations. The second step involves the location of the dimension in the utility curve. Since products have a utility pattern, which elucidates the trends of their use in the markets, companies ought to locate the position of their innovation in the utility curve. The utility of some products increases exponentially then levels off or increases gradually, then exponentially, and levels off, or remains constant throughout a given period. In the third step, a company should focus on dimensions with a significant utility. The focus would enable companies to identify their target market and create competitive products. Critical Evaluation of the Article The analysis of article shows that it presents the problem of the study clearly. According to Schilling, the creation of innovations is challenging because it requires accurate prediction of unforeseeable market trends and future utility (4). Essentially, the article recognizes the dyna
An integrated LMS system requires coordination of efforts between teachers, students, and parents. A grades and student records system is one of the primary instruments of managing and processing everyday school data (Frazier & Hearrington, 2017). This system usually contains data protected by the Family Education and Privacy Act (FERPA), which includes the following (Parks, 2017):   * Date and place of birth of the student, parental or guardian contacts, and emergency numbers;   * Academic information including grades;   * Specialized education and disciplinary records;   * School medical health records;   * Attendance, awards, and academic activity records;   * Personal information (ID, social security number, picture, and other information that could be used to identify and locate a person). As it is possible to see, the information presented is extremely valuable and vulnerable, meaning that school records require the necessary protection technology could allow. At the same time, the system should enable providing all interested parties with access to the information. In addition, the system is expected to be able to display files in various formats, including pictures, documents, and tables (Frazier & Hearrington, 2017). In order to ensure the security of these records, the system is proposed to have a two-step identification process. The first step would require inputting a password, while the second step would require the user to send a short code received either through an affiliated smartphone or an email. The system itself would have to be centralized, in order to ensure access to the database from all buildings inside of the school as well as through the Internet (Frazier & Hearrington, 2017). Each group of users would have to have a limited level of access, as per FERPA policy, with school staff having the highest level of security clearance (Parks, 2017).
Confusing the Saints is a short story in Ana Menendez’s collection In Cuba I Was A German Shepard . The narratives in the collection are all united by their use of humor as a storytelling tool and their focus on the lives, loves, and tragedies of the Cuban exile community. Similar to others, Confusing the Saints explores the themes of immigration, isolation, and identity, which is unlike what the West, namely Europe and the U.S., are necessarily expecting. In particular, the story touches on the personal qualities and unifying characteristics of all exiles, wondering what it is like to leave one’s homeland and how it impacts the people who stay (Menendez, 2002). The idea of being forced to leave one’s home behind and leave as a part of diaspora elsewhere is, in general, a subversive conversation for the majority of Western communities. The short story follows the life of a woman whose husband was embarked by raft for the United States: a country she does not have much association with. In her agonizing sense of wait, she is accompanied by the support of her community that feels very isolated from the world around them. She is advised to pray for the lost sailors to Santa Barbara, which does not bring her comfort. It is an old Cuban legend, however, about the old god Olodumare and his trials that help the narrator to make peace with her feelings of helplessness and dread. Thus, it is not the elements of Western culture the main character is interacting with that have the power to guide her through the difficult period in her life. Instead, the Cuban folklore and mythology assist her in the reconciliation with herself, and these legends would have been unlikely to mean much for the typical Western reader. Reference Menendez, A, (2002). In Cuba I Was A German Shepard, Grove Press.
Introduction During the modern history, there existed two main economic systems, namely: communism and capitalism. Their ideologies are intrinsically divergent and often unreceptive to each other. All over the hostilities defame and institutional propaganda has become extensive known creating worry and hatred between communist and capitalist. Capitalism is defined as the economic system based on free trade where private sectors are allowed to do businesses with another individual or group of private citizens. In this system, the means of product and service production is mainly carried out and owned by the individuals instead of the government while communism also known as fascism is contrary to this where production and distribution of products is carried out by the state as non-profit organization. Communism The book “The Time Machine” is mainly a social appraisal of H.G. Wells who was a Victorian England predicted into a far future. The largest part of his life he remained a socialist with communist background and he argued in most of his books that capitalism was a major challenge to the post-modern future. Fast development in technology, social life, education and other capitals had commenced the industrial Revolution in during 17 th and 18 th century. Additionally, he argued that by the late 19 th century of “The Time Traveler” the UK was most powerful with the economy whereas industrialists were enjoying their absolute wealth. The capitalists during this era overworked men, women and even young children who were forced to work overtime with penny wages in dirty, smoke-filled industries. After observing all this as it took place, Wells decided to incorporate various scientific, natural and social ideologies in his arguments against capitalism and he majored on the citizens who were selective, discriminatory for their personal gain as they continued to exploit the poor and vulnerable members of the society (Wells 47 ). Revolution of Social Darwinism First of all, Wells characterized capitalism as a revolution of social Darwinism. In this theory “Origin of Species”, the author Charles Darwin argued that nature allowed the reproduction of species that their characters fitted for best survival. Therefore, social Darwinism was formulated by the British Philosopher Herbert Spencer whom regularly misrepresented this idea of natural fitness to validate 19th century social stratification among wealthy and unfortunate people. Wells contradicted with this philosopher where he argued that it did not imply that surviving species on an environment and the best but simply fit for their precise environment (Wells 83). It is therefore concluded that evolution does not guide into perfectib
Introduction There is a surprisingly wide scope for mixed methods of research. Trochim and Donnelly (2008) apply rather loosely the Patton model of mixed methods being available chiefly at the midpoint between naturalistic inquiry and experimental testing. To my mind, the authors contend in effect that mixed methods apply anywhere between the two extremes. Contexts It is true enough that almost any research task is amenable to mixed methods as long as one is not at the stage of exploratory research or pure mathematical modeling. This is notably true when one views a research program, a progressive sequence of research investigations where exploratory research informs the scope of a follow-on field survey that, in turn, reveals some diagnostic puzzles that might be resolved by deeper grounded theory work than would have been possible at the beginning. Sequential but related studies are, in fact, very common in both commercial and sociological research programs, notwithstanding the fact that formal research designs typically articulate less than half the preparatory checklist steps Creswell suggests (2009, p. 205): numbers 2, 6, 9, and 10. Take the fairly straightforward case of a penology investigation to assess the success of restorative justice schemes. The researcher might conduct post-hoc depth individual interviews with the victim, the offender, relatives and judicial officers who had been involved with different restitution strategies. Content analysis is then applied to the verbatim transcripts, employing either dual-judge manual coding or, more often these days, computer-aided programs like PROTAN, General Inquirer or TextPack (Content-analysis.de, 2009). But no matter how rich the content analysis might prove to be and whether there is a “qualitative” consensus in terms of perceived success or not, the bottom line is that restorative justice should markedly reduce recidivism. Hence, quantitative de
Russia Today (RT) is widely known for its controversial reporting on various topics, especially news in Ukraine. Multiple sources have repeatedly accused it of disseminating distorted information that forms a particular perspective. In many ways, it is dictated by the principles that are laid down in it in Russia and which, through the activities of RT, are also promoted abroad. In such a situation, one can conclude that freedom of the press is not only in danger but practically non-existent, being swallowed up by political rhetoric. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the situation with RT coverage of news about Ukraine through the prism of the Hutchins report on a free and responsible press. As Hutchins points out in his report, there are three dangers for news publishers and other media outlets. Firstly, the strong development of such tools reduces the number of people who can express their will and broadcast their opinion. This factor is reflected in the current RT activities since only specialized people can post news on their portals. As one of the most massive pro-Russian voices, RT suppresses all other opinions, curtailing freedom of speech. The second factor, according to Hutchins, is the failure to provide the news that society needs, despite having an opportunity. RT covers news about Ukraine in a highly one-sided way, glorifying Russia and constantly pointing out the failures of Ukraine, exposing it in a negative light. While people want objectivity from the news, RT uses its vast resources for propaganda. Finally, the third factor is the use by press directors of methods condemned by society. RT actively distorts the truth, presenting it in a light favorable for itself, which is a condemned practice unworthy of the press. According to Hutchins, state control of the press is the loss of a primary defense against totalitarianism. In the context of RT and its coverage of news about Ukraine, it can be noted that this media tool is a direct instrument for spreading propaganda. All the dangers to the free press described by Hutchins can be highlighted in the work of this structure, which indicates its incompetence as a reliable source of information. Therefore, applying this report to the situation with RT and Ukraine, it can be concluded that this news resource does not belong to the free and responsible ones but promotes a clear political position sponsored by the Russian government.