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One of the main reasons why God created human beings was to ensure that all that He had created was taken care of. This was possible through man’s reproduction to fill the world through various generations. Since creation took place many people have used marriage as a way or reproducing to ensure human beings do not become extinct on earth. However, not all marriages last until death separates the couples as they are intended to. This essay aims at discussing the causes and effects of divorce in most marriages. Divorce is defined as a permanent separation between a man and a woman who were initially married to each other. This means that when a man and woman divorce they no longer live together and have the right to get married to any other person (Stewart 7). However, divorce can be reversed when couples decide they want to get together. The most common reason why many marriages do not last for long is infidelity by one or both partners. When a man and woman fall in love they devote all their love and energy to ensure that their relationship lasts for as long as they are alive. However, some people become tempted along the way and start having extramarital affairs with their neighbors, workmates or family friends. Whenever such acts are uncovered by the other partner divorce becomes inevitable. Infidelity makes many marriages to break due to the fact that the person being cheated on feels that all the commitments and sacrifice made to ensure the marriage lasts are betrayed. It also makes them feel worthless compared to the other person being courted. Infidelity breeds mistrust and the possibility of contracting sexually transmitted infections and this makes many people to prefer divorce than go through these painful moments. Drug abuse has also led to many divorce cases as couples addicted to drugs become irresponsible and careless with regard to their personal lives and the welfare of their families. Many people do not tolerate extreme use of drugs at the expense of their families and whenever such behavior is not changed divorce becomes the next alternative (Stewart 12). Drug addiction leads to financial constraints, domestic violence, health complications and possibility of contracting sexually transmitted infections that many people will not tolerate hence demand for separation or divorce. Extreme poverty has also led to many marriages to break as means of survival become very limited. Most couples especially those who do not have children prefer divorcing as this offers higher chances of one being able to meet his/her needs compared to when they are togeth
The real options have a tendency to rise in the organization while being present with the assistance of the business investment while eliminating risks and uncertainties associated with decision-making (Copeland & Keenan, 1998a). Despite the beneficial influence of this economic practice, the options tend to be destroyed, and this matter occurs due to the underestimation of the advantageous impact of the situation and the application of the wrongful managerial principles. Nonetheless, one of the examples of this issue from my professional experience is the inability to consider other companies for the acquisition previously due to the limitation of the projections. In turn, another situation was related to the lack of information about the companies for the first acquisition while being a cause of the overpriced takeover. In this case, the underestimation of the alternatives led to the rise of the uncertainties related to the decision-making while questioning the future profitability of the organization. The presented examples of the destroyed option can play a role of a lesson while enhancing a possibility for enhancement of the rationale for the prioritization of a particular alternative. In this case, the overall decision-making process should have been improved while considering the decision trees and the Black-Sholes model (Copeland & Keenan, 1998b). In turn, a particular emphasis should have been devoted to the analysis of the types of options and definition of certain strategies to create and manage alternatives to increase their efficiency (Janney & Dess, 2004). Based on the theoretical concepts mentioned above, it is apparent the overall drivers of the decision-making have to be modified by focusing on the organizational nature of flexibility and continuous assessment of the real options. Despite the complexity of the workplace-based problem, the creation of the options for the optimization of the production could be regarded as one of the opportunities of the profits maximization. In this case, one of the alternatives to the expansion via acquisitions is the usage of contracts to enhance the position in the market with the assistance of the partnerships. Another potential sphere of development is the application of real options in the context of the mergers and acquisitions while defining potential possibilities for expansion, as the evaluation of all market opportunities assists in the minimization of the required investment. Lastly, the utilization of options can contribute to the elevation of uncertainty avoidance and sufficient flow of decision-making while combining it with the profound analysis of alternatives and risks. It has to be said that the usage of real options can be used as a strategic mechanism to improve the financial performance of the organization (Leslie & Michaels, 1997). In turn, the application of real options eliminates the levels of uncertainty, as the fixed dates and prices ensure a certain amount of investment while defining managerial the flow of stag
The relationship between racial identity and religion is very interesting. Racial identity is a complex psychological construct that defines how individuals within the same race relate with others. Not just physical and biological features define racial identity. Rather, a unique value system that has a general appeal and acceptance across a majority of the members of a given race forms the totality of racial identity. Religion tends to follow racial patterns, at least initially. This comes from the socialization of religious beliefs within a given race. Religious beliefs that eventually transcended racial lines were not limited within a racial grouping hence; they found expression among different races and eventually among different cultures. Native Americans lived for a long time before exposure to any alternative belief system. This gave them a peculiar racial identity closely intertwined with their religious identity. To them, all things were part of each other, day-to-day life fed into both religion and culture in one continuous flow. Their society did not have the sophistication of the European worldview that accommodated a religious and a secular view of life. The major role that racial identity plays in the religion among Native Americans is that it provides them with a position and place among the communities of the world. Originally, European colonialist powers developed a hierarchical system that ranked races according to their socioeconomic development. In this sense, after themselves, they ranked Native Americans and Indians second, and Africans last. This system was foreign to them because in their belief system, they were children of Mother Nature, and not second-class human beings. Thiers was a strong and long-held system of beliefs with a consistent set of narratives that explained their position in nature. One of the expressions of this worldview came about when European settlers tried to buy land from Native Americans. This was a very alien concept because in the Native American system of beliefs, land was communal. There was no way an individual could own land because land was a “God-given” resource for the good of man, which in this case was the Native American race. The role that religion plays vis-à-vis their race is that at a fundamental level, their religion designates their place as a race in nature. Like all religious systems, their beliefs sought to provide a higher purpose for living that was beyond self. It gave them a code of honor that also made them fearsome warriors. This code dictated how they interacted with the original settlers. It continues to define the traditional world-view of Native Americans towards the other racial groupings. However, just like many other isolated cultures, there was no place for other people. New narratives often came up to explain the emergence of new cultural views brought in by settlers. A good example of the role of religion in culture shows in the place older people in the commu
Introduction Most of us in today’s world can easily relate to the problems that arise from communication problems and how it spoils the relationship. Communication is a very basic need of an individual. Verbal and non-verbal communication is the foundation of communication despite many other ways of communication are appearing in the picture based on technology (Custom Publication Staff, 2009). We will be taking the “Revolutionary Road” film as an example. The movie was released in 2008; it was directed by Sam Mendes, screenplay written by Justin Haythe and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Christopher Fitzgerald. It is based on the novel “Revolutionary road” by Richard Yates (IMDB, 2008). It is an open example of conflicts that arise due to communication problems. There are three kinds of relationships seen in the movie; intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intergroup. Mainly, the movie is largely based on the inter and intrapersonal aspects of communication (Chamberlain and Thompson, 2004). Another slant shown in the movie is what issues arise when one is not being able to communicate its basic needs of communication; which is to be able to express opinions freely, along with the expression of declarations, dreams, promises, and warnings. This amalgamation in the picture is beautiful and as a viewer, one touches the depth of the basic instinct of being able to get connected to people around you, who constitutes your environment (Allison, 1998). The types of relationships in the family The couple appeared as strugglers, to fit in the roles the society has demanded them to. They are in their early thirties, at a transitional period, where they have stopped to spot what they are rather than what they were going to be. The struggle of April and Frank to be accepted by society was also touched beautiful. April said, “ Look at us. We’re just like everyone else. We’ve bought into the same, ridiculous delusion.” Frank appeared as a breadwinner and doing all the talking in the movie and taking control of all the power in their relationship. This can easily be connected to the studies of interaction and its connection with power and equality. The conversations in the movie are a good amalgamation of power struggle, decision making, and dreams. The struggle to be accepted as a “normal” person having a “normal life” is another basic need of beings. April seemed devastated while fulfilling the role of a wife and mother. Household chores made her life redundant. April asked her husband, “Who made
According to Bowhill (2012, p. 23), “every business organization wants to become successful”. Several recommendations and strategies will make it easier for Clovis Jewellers to achieve most of its business goals. Clovis Jewellers is currently struggling to become a leading player in its industry. The company has embraced various practices and strategies in order to achieve its potentials. However, the firm’s business functions (or areas) are characterized by different challenges. Such weaknesses have made it impossible for Clovis Jewellers to achieve its business potentials. This essay begins by identifying the major gaps that are making it impossible for the company to achieve its goals. The paper also offers meaningful recommendations that can support the company’s profitability and growth. Business Structure The first secret “towards a successful business is promoting a powerful organizational structure” (Wittmann & Reuter, 2008, p. 13). Mr. Neudorf is the manager of Clovis Jewellers. The manager monitors and undertakes most of the operations at the company. His wife works as the company’s assistant manager. The manager completes various duties such as “financial management, accounting, and analysis of different store operations” (Wittmann & Reuter, 2008, p. 54). Mrs. Neudorf also works as a salesperson at the company. She also monitors the acquisition of various products and raw materials. The Assistant Manager (AM) also controls most of the company’s financial documents. The company has also employed an accountant and a lawyer. The above description highlights the major issues and weaknesses affecting the company. To begin with, the company should have “clearly defined roles for every employee” (Wittmann & Reuter, 2008, p. 19). The leaders of the company should not be from the same family. This practice can affect the performance of the company. Mrs. Neudorf should not work as a salesperson at the company. The manager should not undertake most of the duties at his firm. These duties “can make it impossible for the manager to achieve the best goals” (Wittmann & Reuter, 2008, p. 35). The company has failed “to redefine the unique roles
Immunizations are necessary since they help communities to prevent diseases that are associated with serious complications. Such products are live attenuated vaccines (LAV). This means that they are prepared from inactivated microorganisms. Toxoids are made from toxins and are capable of eliciting a response against such a poison. Subunit vaccines are the ones that do not pathogens’ live components. Conjugates are produced from the combination of weak and strong antigens to develop a strong vaccine (Nandi & Shet, 2019). The benefits humans have gained from vaccinations should encourage more people to embrace them. For instance, measles is a complicated disease that can affect children and claim more lives. The complications associated with this disease include encephalitis, diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia. Experts need to educate community members to embrace immunization programs because of their advantages. A different schedule that targets all members of society is essential to deliver additional gains. Inoculation schedules are essential to minimize confusion among young persons (Doherty et al., 2016). Individuals not inoculated will pose health risks to those who are inoculated. Some immunized persons have some risks, such as developing medical complications. Professionals should, therefore, be on the frontline to complete their researches to provide safe vaccines.
Introduction Like many art forms, the architecture may be viewed as a way of mirroring the specifics of national identity. The identified phenomenon is especially evident in Asia, where different cultural traditions mix. Incorporating the concepts of colonisation and following independence (Singapore) with the trials and tribulations of a people traumatised by war and cataclysms (Japan), the architecture that makes up the background of Asia, the grandeur of the urban landscape, creates the impression of a search for a lost identity. Since World War II and the continuous conflict with Europe and America, as well as the military confrontation, witnessed during 1939-1945, Asia has been trying to revive its culture and regain the national identity that was lost at the time. 1 Some of the states went even further in their endeavour to regenerate the national cultural traditions. Japan, for example, focused on designing an architectural approach that could surpass Western achievements and, therefore, become a tool for taking over Western culture, at the same time heralding a new era in the economic development of Japan. Singapore, in its turn, has been struggling to find in truth a unique manner of artistic expression in architecture because of the Japanese and the British influences under which it had existed up until 1965. 2 The drastic difference in the experiences of Singapore and Japan predisposed the difference in their approaches to galvanising the process of searching for their national identities in the post-WWII era. As a result, the artistic choices that the Japanese and the Singaporean architects made when creating their works clearly have very few similarities. The identified phenomenon can be witnessed across Asia: though the propensity for the search for national identity is evident in most Asian countries, the approaches in architectural expression are strikingly different. Nevertheless, both states managed to retain their culture and restore their national identity. What Is National Identity? The concept of a national identity is rather broad and, therefore, rather difficult to define in exact terms. In fact, the process of locating a national identity within the boundaries of a single state or even a single culture is likely to spawn numerous conflicts and confrontations due to the differences in the intrinsic understanding of the subject matter by the residents. 3 Additionally, the concept of a nation and national identity is often confused with ideas of nationalism, which limits the opportunities for the state and its residents to accommodate to the changes in the political realities. 4 Traditionally, the concept of the national identity is defined as the sense of unity within a nation, which manifests itself in a unique language, a specific set of traditions, authentic culture, etc. 5 However, the suggested interpretation of the phenomenon of national identity can be deemed as rather broad.
Abstract The evolution of biosphere can be postulated to have started from a simple process known as biopoesis (which refers to the creation or derivation of life from nonliving organic matter to complex process also known as biogenesis) or through creation of life by the process of interactions with living matter. This process is said to have begun about 3.5 billion years ago. During this time, the earliest forms of the biosphere existed without life. The most common forms of organism found during this time were the prokaryotes that were single-celled living things. They did not depend on oxygen for survival. Definition Biosphere can be defined as that part of the earth that can support life and exist as a close system. It can also be termed as the ecological system that is composed of living organisms and their interactions with components such as atmosphere, lithosphere and even hydrosphere. Segments of the biosphere The biosphere extrapolates from the root structures of trees, ocean troughs up to mountain tops. Scientists draw and define life in segments of spheres. The biosphere, however, overlaps between all the spheres that include the lithosphere, which is found on the surface of the earth. Factors that cause threat to the biosphere There are many global crises that play role in the transformation of the biosphere from good to worse. Such interactive factors include exponential population growth on earth, climate change, depletion of renewable sources of energy, ecological overshoot among others. The biosphere is affected by these factors listed above. At the same time, due to imbalance, such factors are also affected by the biosphere because of their proximity to the tipping point. Sadly, if tipping point is arrived at, the effects of the above factors on the biosphere can lead to an irreversible process. During the industrial revolution, for example, greenhouse emissions started changing the atmosphere leading to the melting of glaciers. However, people are presently opting for alternative sources of energy like the solar. Apparently, due to exponential population growth, there is great strain on the ecological factors. The rapid increase of human beings on earth has augmented competition for resources with other organism; hence, causing damage to the biosphere. The damage is evident even in the way deforestation is taking place. Suffice it to say, ecological overshoot is a factor that is almost going out of hand. This is due to the fact that the rate at which human population is growing far surpasses the necessary resources for survival thereby exceeding the regenerative potential of the biosphere (Wilson & Sasseville, 1999). Sustainability Sustainability can be used as an ecological term to mean a process through which biological systems endure, interact and even remain prolific through diversi
Introduction The word family is very well understood when we use it, however it is certain that many people have various opinions on its definition. Hayford (1988) provides his view of the concept of family from five different perspectives. He claims that family equally implies to ancestors and parents, siblings, relatives, spouses and children. It appears that family implies to the most intimate and important relationships in our personal lives. Keller (1997) tells us that the family is considered the basic unit of society that serves it as an essential element and depends upon the stability of this society. Minuchin (1974) saw that the family is accommodating to society, and proposed that the family is determined by the surrounding culture and does not simply exist in a social vacuum. The family can be thought of as looking inward and outward. It inner traditions and values are existing within the members of this family, and then are released into the society, so that that they could be recreated in the future. Society is the mirror that always reflects changes in families, and in its turn, families induce changes of society. Main body Family is a very important focus of the nurses. For a long time the health nurses have recognized the family’s value as an essential service unit. The family defines health, makes decisions regarding health practices, and is the most frequent provider of health care to family members (Freeman, 1970; Stanhope & Lancaster, 1992). According to Coulton (1998), the caregivers within the family are providers of the majority of the long-term care for elderly persons who reside in the community. In fact, family members provide 80% of the home health care. The assessment of families by nurses is considered to be the core of baccalaureate education and is a required competence of the nurse generalist according to the American Nurses’ Association Standards of Community Health Nursing Practice (1986). In order to underline the importance of families in nursing practice, several family assessment models should be mentioned. It is certain that any family should be assessed for the purpose of determining what constitutes the family. There are several assessment tools that can manage this task. For example, Friedman (1986) had developed an instrument that evaluates the family according to certain categories, such as history and developmental stages, environment, structure of the family, coping and functions of the family. Each category has its own subcategories which makes this tool very comprehensive. The author of this tool stresses the fact that there is no need for the nurse to assess each category and subcategory, as each case should have its own criteria that must be assessed in order to reach the family’s goals. Another author had developed a guide of assessment that included such categories as structural characteristics, relationships and external systems, environmental characteristics, and process characteristics Clemen-Stone et al. (1987). This expert introd