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Introduction   * HR audit is a practice used by organizations to develop and evaluate ways of strengthening workforce performance.   * Using Florida Corrections and Rehabilitation (FCR) as Benchmark, the paper describes the best HR practices such as; HR planning, performance appraisal, 360 feedback mechanism and rewards schemes among other practices.   * Most organizations use HR audit as a guide to identify best practices to improve employees’ motivation and attitude towards work. Human Resource Practices   * The Florida Corrections and rehabilitation practices the following in line with human resource practice; HR planning, performance appraisal, 360 –Degree Feedback System, Reward Schemes and discretionary employee benefits.   * The human resource planning is the major aspect Florida Corrections and Rehabilitation has used to gain its strategic organization processes.   * Florida Corrections and Rehabilitation applies performance appraisal to seek information on how to better employee performance through the feedback system.   * The 360-degree feedback system is widely seen as a replacement to traditional appraisal system. In Florida Corrections and rehabilitation the recruitment team uses this system in HR operations in its attempt to improve the process by collecting and giving information.   * Florida Corrections and Rehabilitation uses the reward scheme as one of ways to motivate its employees.   * Florida Corrections and Rehabilitation has devised a variety of discretionary benefits to its employees. The benefits exist in various forms the first is protection programs which involve insurance packages for employees such as; disability insurance, life insurance and retirement plans. Florida Corrections and Rehabilitation Best Practices   * Interaction with employees in an organization, employee training, communication, workplace ethics and motivation contributes to enhancement of desired practices practiced by most organizations.   * In achieving better progress and success in employee recruitment, best practices should aim at improving effectiveness, reliability and should operate within legal framework.   * Employee training empowers the employee to understand their roles transforming an organization.   * Organizations must provide, frame and communicate its strategies and processes, objectives and intention.   * FCR should ensure that its employees understand workplace ethics and behavior.   * Employees are motivated when they know that an organization has an established goals and vision which can be achievable at the same time valuing their welfare. Understanding Recruitment Best Practices and Implementation   * Organizations which operate under a legal framework help in fostering its performance and ethical complaint to the society.   * One of the important guideline that directs organization is the Equal Employment Opportunity law (EEO).   * Florida Corrections and rehabilitation employs equal race and gender policies in its exercise for human resource audit.   * Analyzing the Job for developing effective selection techniques is essential for guidelines provided for professionally and legally.
Introduction Entrepreneurship can be defined as the readiness to venture into any profit-making business, regardless of the risks, but with the mindset of succeeding. Basically, it is all about pursuing opportunities beyond resources controlled. The willingness to take risks is part of the spirit needed when starting a business; however, one should consider various factors so as to ensure that the odds of the business model are in their favor. In any business venture, the entrepreneur needs to budget on labor, capital, natural resources, and land in order to make profits. With the ever-increasing competitive market, people ought to be more creative and aggressive in order to succeed; therefore, one should be willing to try out new ideas. Some of the risks involved in entrepreneurship are mostly in financing, task execution, demand, and technology. Moreover, it is the task of the entrepreneur to manage the risks, engineering solutions that will enhance cash flow (Baron & Shane, 2008). Main Body With the responsibilities usually assigned to the entrepreneur, partnering with other individuals is arguably profitable as it helps in shifting risks, by allowing entrepreneurs to leverage other organization’s resources. Also, lean experimentation is highly recommended especially when trying out a new product in a new market venture. By limiting resource expenditure, entrepreneurs can determine the success of the product in the market without wasting considerable resources by relying on luck. In addition, one can be able to address the risks involved in the business before committing the resources to achieve the milestone. In today’s dynamic business environment, consumers are hardly predictable, and therefore, there is the need to understand the likes and dislikes of the targeted consumers in order to respond to the demand. According to scientists, firstborns are known to make the best entrepreneurs; however, it is not factual that all firstborns make successful entrepreneurs. It is for this reason that these questions are relevant;  1. Does birth order affect entrepreneurial capabilities?  2. Are firstborns smarter than the rest of the siblings?  3. Does being a firstborn shape one into becoming a responsible entrepreneur?  4. Are firstborns pressured to achieve more?  5. Does genetic composition affect one’s personality? Conclusion With the assuming role that firstborns usually take in taking care of the rest of their siblings, managing a company is usually habitual. Given the assuming roles placed on them, they are shaped into holding a responsive role, and as a result, they develop strong personalities. As Leman (2009) argues, firstborns are natural leaders as they possess qualities that make a successful entrepreneur. Most of them are usually reliable, well organized, serious, hard-driving, critical and perfectionists. Firstborns are also known to have an entrepreneurial spirit as th
What is Gentrification? Urban planning in Canada is taking a completely new twist that many had not anticipated. Scholars and a section of the political class have named the new approach to urban planning gentrification. Maschaykh (2015) defines gentrification as “the process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste” (p. 78). In this new approach, old buildings that were designed and built several years ago are destroyed or remodeled into new structures. Toronto is one of the areas that are affected most by this approach to urban planning and development. According to Hays (2016), the Toronto Strong Neighborhoods Strategy 2020 was meant to increase the number of housing units in the region but in a way that promotes integration and positive engagement. However, many scholars and the political class argue that the new approach is only focused on one area of the vision, which is increasing the number of condos in major urban centers. When these developers come with their plan, they promise the local community that their focus is to improve the housing sector in line with the emerging standards. After houses are refurbished, the amount needed for rent will be high, and the previous tenants are forced to look for alternatives. A section of the community is also opposed to the new system saying that it is desecrating Canadian culture capital. It is important to find a way of addressing the concerns that stakeholders have to eliminate the current controversies in the new approach to urban planning. The Pros and Cons of Gentrification According to Paton (2014), gentrification is not unique to Canadian cities. The approach of uplifting cities and improving the residential space started in most European cities such as London
Introduction I acquire an engagement with Masiya Company as part of my Industrial attachment. There was a lot to learn and indeed there were challenges too. This essay is an account of the events that took place during my time at Masiya. Background Masiya is a telecommunication organization specializing in Information Technology as well as Telecommunication services. Established in 2001 in the state of Kuwait, it has developed its subsidiaries in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates although it is still a medium-size company. It has gained a reasonable market share in the last six years and has managed to collaborate with a Danish corporation that permits it to provide telecommunication services to the Republic of the United Arab Emirates. Specific services offered are; system applications, customization, advanced power technology, and infrastructure solutions (Targit Business Intelligence [TBI] 2009). Major Responsibilities I spent twelve weeks with the Company. In six of these, I worked in the Telecommunication Engineering department. Here, I assisted my immediate supervisor in designing new network applications and solutions that enabled voice and multimedia service provision to our well-regarded customers both from within and without. In our Egyptian subsidiary, for instance, our main customers came from as far as Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. I was also involved in the design and development of customized wireless coverage solutions for indoor and outdoor communications. With the cooperation of the support staff consisting of graduates from different universities, we managed to maintain the existing networks. I also worked in system implementation although it was more challenging. As mentioned earlier, Masiya is a medium-size corporation with international links. Many organizations relied on our servi
Introduction: Chloramine As an Alternative Among all the essentials that a human being cannot possibly live without, water takes the first place after oxygen – once deprived of the necessary amount ofH2O and disposed to a long-term drought, a human body stops functioning and starts to disintegrate into nothingness. Luckily enough, water reserves on the Erath are more than satisfying for most of the humankind. However, according to the recent researches conducted in the sphere of water supplies, the existing cleaning system which makes use of chlorine leaves much to be desired, which the use of chloramine can improve the situation greatly. The Problem Statement: Something to Be Greatly Concerned about Since the level of the drinking water contamination is a rather important issue, it is obvious that it must be brought to the agenda of the economical, environmental and health concerns. Once making the water purification system more efficient and making sure that the by-products of the cleaning procedure are not hazardous for the human health or for the environment, one can be certain that the accepted system of water purification is efficient. At present, the evidence pro and contra both means of cleaning the drinking water makes it obvious that each has its flaws, yet the b-products left as a result of the presence of chlorines in the drinking water are considerably more hazardous than the remaining of chloramines. Hence, the issue must be considered. The Rationale for the Research: About Health Concerns As one might have already guessed, the key rationale for the research on which of the by-products, the one emitted after chlorine cleaning or the ones left after the chloramine purification, are less harmful for people’s health is the key concern. As the numerous pieces of evidence claim, it is obvious that chlorine is extremely harmful for health. However, it must be taken into account that chloramine also has its flaws, and that drinking water cannot be distillated in either way. Nevertheless, it has been proved that chloramine might be a possible solution for the given situation. Despite the fact that free chlorine is a far worse means of water clearing, chloramine purification also cannot be considered completely harmless, but only the least harmful. The Statement of the Research Objectives: Why Bothering It is obvious that the key goal of the given research is to check for the advantages and the disadvantages of the means of water purification and clarify which of the means in question is the most appropriate at the time given. With the help of the given paper, a few issues can be clarified and the optimum way of making the drinking water clear can be fi
Introduction This paper presents answers to randomly selected human resource questions. The questions are as follows: what are the differences between human resource management and personal management? What are the processes for the selected personnel management activities? (Workforce planning, recruitment, training and development, and performance appraisal). The difference between personnel management and HR management Personnel management is a management function performed by a specialist. The function is not directly involved with formulation of business strategies. It is simply a collection of people related activities. The activities involved are:   * Formulation of policies that regulate employee relationship.   * Formulation of job description and management of the appraisal process.   * Ensuring that policy that governs personnel conduct is fully followed.   * Providing and retaining personnel, implementing layoff programs and aiding self-development of employees. Human resource management, on the other hand, is a planned and consistent approach to the management of an organization’s most treasured asset. The individuals who collectively contribute to the success of an organization are the most valued assets. The human resource management aims at harmonizing personnel issues with an organization’s strategy. Therefore, it is the process of managing employees in order to achieve the principal goals and objectives of an organization. The personnel management process Workforce planning is the long-term planning of the workforce requirements of an organization by considering both the internal and external forces of change. Workforce planning begins with conducting job analysis, which is the systematic gathering and recording of information about jobs in an organization. It involves assessment of job requirements in terms of specific tasks and responsibilities. It should also provide information on skills, knowledge, experience and potentials that can be developed within a job. A complete job analysis consists of job description (the duties, tools and conditions of a job), and the job specification (statement of the qualifications required for an applicant to be considered). The second step in workforce planning is the forecasting of demand and supply of labor. This process involves estimation of the future number and qualifications of employees an organization needs to base on its long-term plans. The last step in workforce planning involves assessing whether an organization’s labor supply matches with the demand. It also involves formulations of plans to hire or lay off employees if demand exceeds supply and supply exceeds demand respectively. Recruitment is a process induced by an organization’s need for more personnel. Recruitment encompass
Painting by Edward Hopper in the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza Hopper’s painting provides an insight into the America of the Great Depression. Most of Hopper’s paintings symbolize the crisis of modern life (Mazow, 2016). The artist ensured that the strong verticals and horizontals hold the parts of the painting together by making them thicker. The lines have also stretched from the ground to the sky of the painting, which grasps the artwork together and gives it a magnificent appearance. The diagonal of the bed conveys a feeling of movement, and the woman sitting on its edge depicts loneliness. The near-architectural elements fit with the lush paint systematically, making the painting more attractive. Degenerate Art and video Art in Nazi Germany Based on my understanding of ideas generated by arts, I think Americans can have a different approach to deal with the situation. Many Americans have learned the need to appreciate art and ensure that artists can use their talents to convey their messages. Modern art has been used by many people to educate societies about different issues in the community. Thus, Americans can encourage the government not to remove the paintings from state-owned museums. Degenerate art was designed to inflame public opinion against modernism in Germany, leading to different opinions among people (Kleiner, 2016). Thus, I also think that arts have the ability to sway popular opinion since many people focus on the message being depicted by the artist. Identify and Detail The artist of the painting is Thomas Hart Benton, it is named “Pioneer Days and Early Settlers” and was created in 1936. Benton was known as one of the individuals at the forefront of the regionalist and American realism art movements (Adams, 2017). Thus, the painting represents American realism art movement, which mainly depicts social realities. In this case, the subject of this work is to show lives and everyday activities of ordinary people. The audience can notice that individuals in the painting are engaging in different deeds, which is common in the American society.
Summary This paper seeks to identify whether the ratification of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) equal pay for an equal value of work Convention by New Zealand delivered social justice to the women in the New Zealand society. It has been shown that before the ratification of the ILO convention, there were various instances in the history of the country attempts had been made to eliminate the gender-based pay gap. The first Act to show a serious intention towards eliminating pay discrimination against women was the Equal Pay Act 1972. The Act achieved considerable gains in reducing the percentage points in the gap between what women and men earned. This was achieved through the combined efforts of the Department of Labour and the Human Rights Commission. Most of the challenges were from the arbitration court that still utilized conservative methods in the interpretation of equal pay thus systematically oppressing women. The ILO Equal Remuneration Convention 100 was finally ratified in 1983. The few years that followed were marked with limited activities in regard to the implementation of equal pay in the labor market. This revival of efforts was triggered by Clerical Workers Union which took a case to the arbitration Court in 1985. Though the Court failed to rule in the favour of women, the activities to push for equality were carried on. Subsequent campaigns culminated in the creation of the Coalition for Equal Value for Equal Pay (CEVEP). The CEVEP was instrumental in creating awareness and negotiating with politicians until the government decided to take major steps that culminated in the Employment Equity Act 1990. The act was short-lived as it was repealed by the new National party government. New Zealand would remain conspicuously silent on equal pay matters for the next 12 years. Major efforts to reduce equal pay were only revived in 2003, following pressure from the ILO to which New Zealand is a signatory. Different policy frameworks have been advanced to address gender pay but little progress has been made. The gender pay gap has stubbornly refused to go away in spite of all the efforts put in place by the concerned ministries. And thus in this respect, social justice is yet to be done or delivered to women. Introduction The term social justice is used to refer to the idea of ensuring that a society is founded on the “principles of equality and solidarity that takes into account the implementation of justice for every member of the society through; understanding and valuing human rights and the recognition of dignity” of each and every human. 1 Several studies provide literature on ever present inequalities that are seen in the New Zealand society and other countries. These are often tight to individuals or groups’ experiences in regard
Objective The purpose of this case study is to examine the roles that educators and students played in the social and academic culture of Emmet Scott High. Emmett Scott High was opened in 1920 as a segregated school for African Americans in the city of Rock Hill. Although it was closed in 1970, it still remains a symbol of pride of the African American Community in Rock Hill South Carolina. Many of its students and faculty revere it as a place central to the schooling experience of the students who attended. It currently operates as a community center for the area. Discussion The negative aspects of segregated schools have been well documented (Price, 2000, p. 5). However, Eliza Walker Mill an alumnus and teacher stated pride in Emmett Scott’s founding “After being born (Emmett Scott) much had been done to develop Emmett Scott to bring it into focus. An Alma Mater was born written by George L. Walker and put to music by Frontis Brooks. A boys and girls basketball team was established. We know that music played a very important part in the Negro race during the early years, therefore, Frontis Books organized a band and Booker T. Brown organized a choir” (Mill). These events demonstrated that from its inception Emmett Scott High School was compelled to serve as an institution instrumental in instilling pride and respect within its community. This case study of Emmett Scott has examined the issues of student leadership, academic culture, social culture and the academic characteristics of segregated schooling of African American students at Emmett Scott High. As well, this study is an examination of topics at Emmett Scott High, not as a historical event but as a lived experience of the past from which much can be learned. To this end, a broader context of understanding about the African American educational experience, its driving force and its institutions behind Emmett Scott’s success both within the four walls of the classroom and the community as well have been told. Struggle for Education Education was always seen as a mean that enlightens and makes people aware of their rights. Therefore laws like the South Carolina act of 1740 made proliferation of education for blacks illegal. Education was held as the reason for the slave rebellions like the Stono rebellion of South Carolina. The whole objective of such kind of oppression was the belief