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Introduction The situation that Roland Williams happened to face is widespread among militaries. When people have some psychological problems and do not discuss them with professional doctors that might help them to cope with their stresses, they are likely to start drinking. Unfortunately, some individuals think that alcohol cannot have an adverse impact on their lives because they do not consume big doses of it. However, alcoholism always starts if a person does not want to admit that drinking is the wrong decision. Discussion The story tells that Ronald Williams’ father also has some problems with alcohol. Indeed, there was a possibility that this trait was inherited by the character from his father. On the other hand, he could have noticed that his parent ruined his relationship with the family. Ronald should have considered that the same outcomes might influence his life as well (Wormer & Davis, 2014). However, the man wants to stop drinking, which is a wise decision. Today, he is looking for another job that he can do after being retired. Nevertheless, he did not give up drinking as he came into the employment center with a distinctive smell of alcohol. Ronald Williams’ Needs The patient’s needs will be discussed in the following paragraph. Ronald Williams wants to save his relationship with his son who stayed with his mother after the couple divorced. Moreover, the character understands and realizes that he needs to receive some medical treatment to overcome his alcohol addiction (Turner, 2017). Usually, men regret that they consume much alcohol when their families start to ignore them. Also, the man wants to save his relationships with the girlfriend who told Ronald that she might leave him if he does not quit drinking in the nearest future. Challenges and Strengths Identified in the Case The main challenge for Ronald Williams is to overcome his alcohol addiction because he does not want to quit drinking. On the other hand, he has to give up consuming alcohol. Otherwise, all his family members and other close people might not want to communicate with this man. Therefore, he is obliged to get over himself to cope with the problem. Moreover, Ronald has a best friend that might help him in this situation (Wormer & Davis, 2014). However, the man has good leadership qualities that he developed due to his occupation. Ronald has a good relationship with his old mother who also might support him in fighting alcohol addiction. Social Worker’s Contribution to Ronald’s Problem As a social worker, I understand that Ronald Williams needs to express his thoughts and concerns about the emer
Communication is an interaction between people, and it is an inseparable part of our everyday life. Sometimes we take interaction with other people for granted and do not understand what great role communication plays in our everyday activities. Interaction with people makes us parts of society. Moreover, successful communication makes a valuable contribution to our future development. We all appreciate our relationships with parents, friends, colleagues, and teachers. But sometimes, our actions and emotions can be the obstacles that interrupt our communication. One of such emotions is anger. I believe that every person noticed that it is very difficult to control anger and this feeling is the one that affects communication the most. Few persons are perfect in communication. However, it is the skill that we should work on to become better communicators. From my own experience, I can say that anger can be very destructive. It can harm our relations with close people and, what is more important, our inside world. It appears without any warning. I noticed that I become angry when people ignore me, unjust towards me or if there is some conflict. Being anger, we do not control our emotions and words. Some people cannot even control their behavior. When anger passes, we feel that we were wrong and regret our actions. But rarely if ever we can fix it, and very often our relations with people come to an end. It is a paradox, but often we offend close people more than unfamiliar ones because we know their week points and say can it during a quarrel. It is very important to know to control anger, and there are several techniques that can be very helpful. For example, when I feel anger, and I understand that I am going to say something really bad, I count to ten before saying something. It helps as I have the opportunity to think over my words. Sometimes, I am just trying to take a break from the person and go to my room and listen to music. Some people advice doing physical exercises to release anger. It is also a helpful way. Humor is a wonderful means to “defuse the situation” it can even help stop the conflict. Also, I always try to be self-aware and think about what I am saying and why. I try to ‘get into the other’s shoes”; in other words, I try to understand the point of view of the other person. Finally, it is very important to be ready for compromise. These tactics often help me when I communicate with my fr
Introduction The case under analysis called Incident at Morale focuses on ethical responsibilities and decisions that are highlighted in engineering practice. In particular, the video demonstrates that good and conscientious people can sometimes face situations, leading to unfortunate and unethical outcomes. Therefore, the main aspects of the case rely on ethical considerations, overview of codes of ethics affecting the decision-making process, and evaluation of obligations that engineers should fulfill while concluding an agreement with a customer. Step 1: Determine Facts of the Case Incident at Morales involves a range of ethical issues that the company confronts while building a plant and launching a new chemical product to sustain a competitive edge. Phaust Chemical manufactures a paint remover that is considered the leader at the market. Chemitoil plans to launch a new product to capture the market dominated by Phaust. On learning that, Phaust’s executives have decided to work out a new highly competitive product and build a new plant in Mexico. In order to develop a new paint remover, the company employs a chemical engineer that had previously been working for Chemitoil. As the project begins, Phaust’s parent firm located in France reduces budget by 20 %. Under these circumstances, the vice president tells the newly hired engineer Fred to decrease the construction costs. However, Fred encounters a number of ethical contradictions that play an important role in discussing expenditures, budget plans, environmental issues, management issues. In order to produce paint removal, Fred has to buy pipes and other devices that are made up of either of high pressure alloy or stainless steel. Due to the fact that the major conception of Phaust’s new product lies in delivering the remover requiring higher pressures and temperatures, it can cause significant problems in terms of technical process and ethics. As a result of reduced terms and challenging conditions, an unfortunate accident occurs, causing serious problems. Step 2 and 3: Stakeholders and Their Motivations Both Chuck, the head of engineering department, and Dominique, the head of the parent company in France, were interested in immediate construction of chemical plant in Mexico to produce a new product and capture new markets. Under these circumstances, they also have the opportunity to outstrip to the indices of their competitor – Chemitoil. The main responsibility imposed on Mr. Martinez lied in designing a new firm within the established deadline and budgeting, which is a serious challenge. These terms, however, prevented the new engineer from taking environmental and safety issues into consideration and considering the responsibility for the personnel and quality of equipment. Finally, Wally, the official representative of the Mexican department, exposed significant pressure on Fred who attempted to make certain amendments to th
New York and Hong Kong are among the biggest cities in the world. These two cities possess very different aspects. A quick glance at the streets of New York will leave one shocked. The streets and path ways are full of garbage that lies unattended. This shows that the local authorities in New York don’t pay attention to cleanliness. To make it worse you will still find people peeing on the side walks. They do it with so much confidence because they don’t seem to be bothered by passers by. However the people of New York are quite outspoken therefore one should expect frequent compliments and vice versa. I mean if they really like something about you they will let you know. New York City is not crowded compared to Hong Kong where one can’t see beyond a hundred yards. But then the crowds of New York are rather noisy because it’s in this city where you will find people who are drunk before sun set. The side walks of Hong Kong are free from litter and thus one would be ashamed if he/she tries to litter around. The people of Hong Kong don’t talk much hence they are rather shy so do not expect someone to look you in the eye and tell you to zip up. They simply don’t poke their noses into other people’s affairs unless you bother them. Mind you Hong Kong have the strictest laws in the world, so if one finds himself on the wrong side of the law he/she should be ready to face the music. The population of New York comprises of people who relocated from different parts of the world hence they brought their cultures with them. In this city you will come across Muslims, Jews, Latin Americans and every kind you can think of because the constitution here gives people freedom to exercise their cultures. In fact the different cultures can never be in conflict because the people here accept their differences. Same-sex marriages in New York are allowed so don’t be surprised when you see two men or women kissing in public places. That can not happen in Hong Kong. The Asians are the majority apart from the few immigrants who have gone there to do business. If you are a business person, Hong Kong is the best place for you because their commodities are relatively cheap. If one was to buy the same commodities in New York they would cost double. That’s why most traders are going for Chinese merchandise because they are cheap. However their commodities are not durable so in other words they are expensive. For instance if you bought Chinese bulbs they are cheap but they can’t last longer like the ones from Europe and England which are specifically found in New York. But there are people who argue that one can find durable commodities in Hong Kong but that depends on whether you are ready to cough more money. The most common kinds of food in Hong Kong are wheat and rice. The foods in Hong Kong include meals that were adopted from other nations that interacted with Hong Kong during the colonial period and later on in trade. The food joints in Hong Kong serve foods in small portions and therefore one has to eat several meals in a day. May be that’s why most people in this city are thin compared to the people of New Y
Introduction Reflecting on the Vietnam War era, one’s thoughts are immediately diverted to the large-scale war protests, particularly those that occurred on university campuses. It was a time of a great awakening among the collected consciousness of the nation in terms of sex, drugs, rock and roll, art, and, perhaps most importantly, the way society views the meaning of patriotism. The political dynamics that result from war, particularly the Vietnam War, produce a myriad of varying effects. It not only divided the country ideologically at that time, the effects still divide the nation. The ‘hawkish’ neo-conservative ideology was born in this era which, as the Iraq War demonstrates, has greatly divided the country. Main body The hard lesson learned, seemingly, from America’s involvement in Vietnam was that possessing an overwhelming military force does not guarantee victory. Though three million enemies were killed compared to 58,000 on the American side, the ‘big dog’ in the fight eventually had to run home with its tail between its legs, beaten and humiliated. Thanks to the unprecedented media covering the truth of the war, the U.S. rapidly lost credibility worldwide including within the borders of its own country. Support for Nixon’s Vietnam policy dropped sharply in 1970 when he authorized the bombing of enemy strongholds in neighboring Laos and Cambodia. This did disrupt communist supply lines but was seen as a broadening of a war that was growing increasingly unpopular. (Robinson, 2007). The extensive bombing campaigns and numerous offensives caused massive amounts of destruction on the Vietnamese and their property which only served to alienate the indigenous community. It galvanized the enemy and opponents of the war in both Vietnam and America and led many to question the ethics of the campaigns. (Olney, 1990 p.80-85). The Vietnam War divided the nation along ideological battle lines. The older generation, the ‘establishment’, was of the WWII period and operated under a nationalistic perspective. They believed that to be a true patriot was to blindly follow the authority of the governmental powers that be, to support your ‘country’ even when you thought it was wrong. The young college protesters, the ‘new generation’, the counter-culture redefined this notion of patriotism. They believed that to be truly patriotic was to question the decisions of government and openly dissent when it was judged to be wrong. The philosophical chasm was wide and emotions ran deep on both sides. Those that protested sacrificed much. They suffered the scorn of their parents who couldn’t understand why their children were rebelling against the very foundation of their parents’ beliefs thus causing what was referred to as the ‘generation gap.’ Some war protesters were killed by soldiers of the National Guard as was the case at Kent State and South Carolina State. The protesters and draft-dodgers were thought of as anti-American by the mainstream citizenry who regarded their actions as nothing short of treasonous. This attitude makes one wonder what the ‘greatest generation’ thought they were fighting for during WWII. They fought to defend freedom on
Along with pointing out at the existing gap between the nursing theory and practice, modern scholars emphasize the importance of taking into consideration the peculiarities of certain student groups while developing educational programs for specific groups of nursing students. This paper will discuss the most influential factors and the main steps which need to be taken for developing an effective educational plan for health care students. Taking into account the diversity of student population, it can be stated that the flexibility of educators and programs is crucial for complying with the needs of the wide range of learners. The first step in constructing an effective action plan is reviewing the latest theoretical studies and defining the main parameters of the student learning preferences and the desired learning modes which need to be taken into consideration for selecting the most appropriate teaching strategies. The study conducted by Chan et al (2006) in Hong Kong universities focused on the seven main factors affecting the learning outcomes of particular learning programs. These factors comprised the learning atmosphere, the level of learners’ autonomy, material, motivational aspects, direct instructions and structure of the programs. All these parameters should be taken into account by nursing educators for exploring the specific needs of particular groups and adapting the programs to their peculiar demands. Chan et al (2006) concluded that most Chinese students have developed receptive skills, but may have difficulties with expressing their thoughts in English. Thus, even the ethnic origin and cultural background of learners should be taken into consideration for selecting the most appropriate teaching mode and strategies. Choi et al (2009) emphasized the importance of giving serious consideration to students’ cultural and learning experience in constructing effective educational programs. The evidence shows that the effectiveness of the same strategies and learning exercises can vary in different classrooms, depending upon the learners’ peculiar features. Meehan-Andrews (2009) conducted a research for exploring the preferred and the most effective learning modes in nursing students. Regardless of the findings that kinesthetic was the learning mode preferred by the majority of learners, and the prac
“ Oedipus Rex ” by Sophocles, and “ Death of a Salesman ” by Arthur Miller, are two theater works that best describe the similarities and differences between concerns of modern and classic theater plays. In this paper, the main aim is to compare and contrast these two theater works. The two plays have conspicuous tragedies, which are closely followed by accidents. Proposals to the queen and the execution of the king are two coincidences in “ Oedipus Rex ”. However, the two actions also present tragic events that Oedipus deserves to come into terms with, as long as he lives. On the other hand, as Cohen notes, “the death of Willy is a tragedy while the failure of his son to undertake business is an accident” (21). In this context, the two theatre plays provide insights into how people’s behaviors may afflict their emotions. On the discovery of the truth, Oedipus realizes that truth is not an easy thing to embrace. Willy cannot accept the fact that his son is not interested in business; consequently, he keeps on pressing him to engage in business. From a different perspective, both theatre plays have main characters that possess heroic qualities. Oedipus does not permit himself to be victimized in any way. Rather, as Bernstein explains, he goes on to show absolute loyalty to Thebes’ people (25). Comparatively, Willy’s decision to take up his life for the sake of his family’s noble cause highlights his heroic traits. The tragic nature of the two characters is further evidenced by how they are impacted by repercussions of their actions, which are not well thought. Willy commits suicide with the belief that his son would become a businessman, something that does not happen in the end. Similarly, despite the fact that Oedipus does not die, the egoistic characteristics that he possesses make him suffer mentally. Another significant similarity is that the two stories are manipulative in nature; they inculcate a deep feeling of pity in their viewers. According to Cohen, the two stories manipulate the audience’s emotions and feelings, despite the fact that the viewers ideally know that the two main characters are wrong in what they do (23). The two characters execute activities, which are both wrong and right in many aspects. “Oedipus is haunted by the feeling of guilt throughout his life because, the activities he performed, assuming the right cause and following his ego and pride, turned immoral later on in life” (Cohen 23). On the other hand, the good cause, which Willy hopes would happen, never materializes when he finally dies. Willy appreciated that taking up his life was wrong; however, compared with the good cause of his family, he was justified. Amid, the many similarities between “ Oedipus Rex ” and “ Death of a Salesman ”, some differences are also evident. As contrasted to Oedipus, Willy does not recognize the value of seeking out th
Introduction New Zealand like many other developed countries in the modern world has been going through serious debates about the legality and morality of genetic engineering. This article looks at the setting up of a body, Royal Commission on Genetic Modification or the acronym RCGM on May 2000 to collect views from both the members of the public and scientific experts on the matter of genetic modification. The commission was supposed to listen to the pros and cons of genetic engineering and act as a barometer on whether gene modification was a safe and necessary procedure that could benefit millions of people hence should be encouraged. Or, these scientists were just playing God and the sooner we close the door on this ludicrous “experiment” the better. The commission completed its duties in July 2001 which was subsequently followed with the presentation of a report on their findings. This report will be the subject of our essay and whether its findings reflect the opinion of the citizens of New Zealand and the developed world as a whole. Role of the Commission The Commission came to be formed mostly due to pressures from environmental groups around the 1999 elections and it was supposed to collect data after which it would report on two key issues. The first one was to “explore the strategic options available to New Zealand in the areas of genetic modification” (Genus et al: 244) in plants and other organisms. The current trends being practiced in this field and other future modifications that might be of interest to the New Zealand government The second role for the commission was to suggest any possible changes to the country’s regulatory and legislative policies so as to accommodate genetic modification in a way that would be deemed suitable by everyone. The recommendations that were made by the Commission would guide the New Zealand Government when making policy decisions regarding this matter. RCGM fulfilled its mandate and handed in a report that drew so many outcries from the environmentalists and even the more neutral members of the public when it comes to genetic modification. The report was criticized for being one-sided and favoring the experts that were advocating for genetic engineering. The commission still did not present clear definitive guidelines when it comes to legislation that governs gene therapy. Instead the area still remained clouded in shades of grey and the government was more or less in the same place as it had been in 1999. The only difference was the issue was now in the limelight and the authorities had to make some difficult decisions. Maybe the commission would have done less harm if it had not been formed at all. The major bone of contention with the report that was issued was the commission did not fulfill its role independence effectively. RCGM was supposed to collect views from “interested persons” on the environmental risks, social and ethical effects of genetically modified products and organisms. For a moment it looked li