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Abstract The interaction design process refers to what is used by designers to create solutions centered on the needs, behaviors, and aims of users. The process goes through five stages: the discovery of what is required by the user, the analysis, designing and prototyping, and, finally, the implementation. The discovery of users’ needs involves observation and interviewing of people and examining the solutions that exist. The paper aims to develop and propose a software interface that reduces traffic congestion using the Tesla Car Model after identifying what traffic jam needs to solve it. Design rules that support the usability of an interface are principles, standards, and guidelines. Under regulations, designing requires low authority, high generality, and abstract design rules. Meeting standards requires high management, specific design rules, and the use of a limited application. Lastly, guidelines require low power and more general application (Endsley, 2017). Strictly following regulations related to designing may lead to a fruitful outcome of a user interface that suitably solves a problem. Tesla, which Elon Musk runs as the CEO and Franz Von Holzhausen in charge of design, has developed Tesla cars. Tesla has created models over time that continues to help in reducing traffic jams. Tesla cars initially exist in Fremont, California, with 130 stores in the United States and other stores in 34 different countries. Unfortunately, other cities have not adopted the use of Tesla cars. (Mandlik, 2020). An interface model that can solve the traffic jam problem requires adopting the Tesla car models of monitoring traffic with a little adjustment. Improving Tesla’s model by creating a way that the user interface can detect and calculate the time that the traffic jam may end following the current measures. Moreover, this would offer people assistance in knowing the exact time to begin their travels, thus plan ahead of time. Instead, drivers may choose to schedule their time of travel at their convenience to avoid spending more time stuck in traffic (Endsley, 2017). Moreover, it will be the right approach as it will save time and reduce the amount of fuel used during traffic jams; hence, fuel cost is also minimized. Below is the proposed improvision of Tesla car models that direct on traffic jam Figure 1: shows the number of cars that are on the road. Figure 2: Shows an alternative route provided to avoid the traffic jam (Sidiqqui et al., 2020) Traffic Jam Problem Traffic jam is a significant problem that has been affecting most cities in the world for decades despite the measures that governments have implemented. Traffic jam refers to vehicles on a road that is in a long lin
Abstract This research paper entails a critical review of organisational change management strategy. The paper is based on Verizon’s case study, which is in the process of implementing an extensive organisational restructuring. The firm’s decision to implement organisational change has been spurred by the need to achieve operational efficiency, hence coping with the turbulent business environment. The purpose of this case study is to evaluate the change management strategy adopted by Verizon in order to determine its effectiveness in enhancing the attainment of organisational, cultural, and business goals. Furthermore, this paper identifies gaps within the organisation’s change management strategy. The paper further proposes the change management strategy that the firm should consider in order to improve the probability of attaining the desired outcome. The potential benefits and risks that the firm might encounter in the course of implementing the proposed new change management strategy are identified. Introduction Organisations must respond to emerging circumstances and events in order to achieve sustainable development. This assertion underscores the significance of constant adjustment to the strategic and operational practices. Such transformations culminate in remarkable impact on organisations and their employees. The significance of change to organisation’s long-term excellence is evidenced by the emergence of diverse change concepts. Some of the most notable concepts include right-sizing, total quality management, turnaround, organisational restructuring, and turnaround. Despite the existence of diverse change concepts, Kotter (2007) argues that the objective of most change initiatives is to transform business operations and cope with the prevailing business environment. However, successful change implementation depends on the change strategy adopted by a particular organisation. Ates and Bititci (2011) emphasise that managing change has become a major organisational challenge and it requires firms to be resilient in order to survive the turbulent business environment. Verizon Communication, which operates in the US telecommunications industry, has encountered numerous challenges arising from technological changes over the past decade. Moreover, the firm is facing intense competition from major telecommunication companies in the US such as AT&T, T-Mobile US Incorporation, and Sprint Corporation. In its quest to align with the prevailing business environment, Verizon is in the process of implementing a major change initiative. The change initiative entails restructuring its workforce by reshuffling employees in some of its call centres in the US. Th
The Health Care Initiative My place of work is a military college for health sciences. The college constitutes a part of Saudi’s armed forces medical services in the ministry of defence. The college receives funds from the ministry of defence. Therefore, its budget must be developed in accordance with the national funds that are allocated to the department of defence. The college’s hierarchical structure of management begins with the College Director (must be a military officer), College Dean (a military person), College Deputy Dean, and then the Heads of Department (Nursing, RT, and Paramedic). The current paper proposes a healthcare initiative and conducts a situational analysis of the college with the objective of establishing the appropriate recommendations on how the college can improve its capacity to achieve its mandates. This goal is accomplished through the development of a simulation programme to enhance situational awareness and critical decision making/communication skills to prepare new graduates for the medicine field. One of the major mandates of any organisational managers is to establish a means of identifying incidents that are likely to pose health threats to its works. Similarly, the government has a responsibility of responding appropriately to health threats to ensure that the nation maintains the collective health of its populace. The government establishes various institutions that have the responsibilities of delivering quality care to all people. However, in some cases, special care units may be established to provide healthcare to some selected groups of people, including children and military hospitals. People who work in such institutions are graduates from different healthcare training institutions. Currently, I work in one of such training institutions in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, I have a noble role to play in ensuring quality care in Saudi Arabia. I have to ensure that the graduates are well prepared to achieve the Saudi Arabian government’s objective of delivering quality care to all citizens. The Rationale for the Choice Workplaces require requisite care plans to ensure accessibility to quality care for all workers. Such accessibility can lower people’s exposure to risks that may impair their health. In fact, one of the fundamental human privileges is the right to access good healthcare. To achieve this fundamental human right, virtually all nations have established various programmes and public health campaigns to ensure that people recognise the need for being risk-free from preventable and curable ailments. Health care initiatives should aim at improving the outcomes of the healthcare needs of the target population. Therefore, the rationale for a care plan should be based on the existing problem. In case of my organisation, such needs should respond to the personal factors and inte
Introduction The pace of globalization has become much more expeditious over the past few decades, leaving a number of people to wonder if its cultural ramifications will have a negative effect on the cultures that have been historically prone to being colonized and appropriated by the dominant ones (Steenkamp, 2019). Moreover, the notion of globalization introduces the questions that are even more nuanced, inviting the perspectives of one culture encroaching upon another despite both representing the minority (Chu, White, & Verrelli, 2017). In his book “Heart of Helambu,” Tom O’Neill offers a unique lens through which the specified sociocultural issues can be examined by describing the complexity of interactions between Nepalese citizens, namely, Buddhist monks, and migrant carpet weavers, who are seen as entrepreneurs by locals. Although the book inevitably incorporates the Western perspective into the interpretation of the observed relationships ad practices, it still invites the opportunity to consider some of the nuances of two oppressed cultures colliding and fighting for representation. Analysis The novel renders the theme of globalization and cultural fusion that it entails perfectly, showing the scenarios in which the process of cultural acceptance is unlikely to occur seamlessly and effortlessly. While the notion of globalization is typically perceived in its idealistic form as the unwavering acceptance of other cultures, O’Neill (2016) proves that the process of acceptance will not happen overnight. Specifically, the description of interactions between Helambu carpet-makers and the newcomers, who are perceived as entrepreneurs and act like ones, delineates the message quite accurately. Another crucial theme that is often addressed in the novel is that one of cultural alienation (O’Neill, 2016). Namely, the social distance and the culture of a rigid social hierarchy within the Nepalese environment paints a rather hostile perception of Vietnamese workers in the specified setting. Furthermore, the challenge of reconciling the difference echoes in every situation described by O’Neill, perpetuating the social life of Nepalese people. For this purpose, the author uses language as the means of outlining the differences in perception and the presence of a culture clash defined by persistent misconceptions. For example, O’Neill recalls that “Shyam would always draw my attention to the idiomatic use of Nepal in our interviews and discussions” (O’Neill, 2016, p. 81). Explaining that the idiom was supposed to mean “something somewhat different,” the author clarifies that the relationships between
Training as a business advantage: Motorola University What are the major ways in which Motorola University contributes to the effective individual and organizational learning of its employees? The existence of Motorola University is critical for improving the learning of employees hired by this corporation. In particular, it ensures that workers can quickly find the solutions to the problems arising in the workplace. Moreover, the management can prepare them for the tasks that are related to the functioning of specific business units. Additionally, this university is responsible for the evaluation of different training programs. This function is important for minimizing the costs of training and identifying those methods that enable workers to attain professional growth in the most effective way. Apart from that, one should note that the work of this university has enabled the company to save approximately $ 10 billion (Vance and Paik 210). Thus, one can argue that Motorola University has brought both tangible and intangible benefits which are important for the sustainability of this corporation and its long-term competitiveness. It should be noted that other large companies also highlight the importa
Disaster is the biggest catastrophe that puts the lives of human beings in danger. Disasters can either be man-made such as terrorism or natural disasters such as hurricane or tornados. Public health nurses need to be well prepared in order to act immediately in case a disaster happens. There are various roles that public health personnel or nurses need to perform in times of disaster. In this case, the public health personnel are given the responsibility of ensuring that the population is fed with the right information concerning the step by step occurrences at the scene of the disaster. It is the duty of the public health personnel or nurses to provide food and safe drinking water to the victims and ensure that food products delivered to the victims are safe for human consumption. The personnel are supposed to issue directions on how the food in refrigerators and stores can be used and stored safely to avoid contamination. Public health personnel are also supposed to issue press briefs to explain how the situation is and offer the various alternatives that can be used in order to ensure each individual is safe (University of Minnesota, 2011). Public health personnel are also supposed to inspect all the temporary shelters erected for the purposes of evacuating the victims by ensuring that they are of recommended conditions in terms of hygiene and human safety. Public health personnel should also ensure that all medical facilities required are provided and inspected to ascertain that that they are suitable for human use. Such measures will ensure that people are not evacuated from stressful conditions to other condition that contains another form of stress. The public health personnel should inspect the damage caused by the disaster and come up with a detailed report concerning the number of deaths that arise as result of the disaster. They should also establish the injuries sustained and those are still missing in order to advice the rescuing team. Lastly, the public health personnel should inspect all the restaurants, their employees and finally the overall hygiene standards of such restaurants. The chain of command used in this simulation is very simple and well selected to ensure that the information flows from one unit to the next without any delays. A well-organized chain of command ensures that the rescue work flows well without any interference as each manager understands his or her responsibilities. The chain of command starts from Incident Command who is in charge of the whole team, each department should report to him or her. Under him is the Public Information Officer who is in charge of ensuring that the correct health information is disseminated to the public at the right time. He or she ensures that the public health personnel and other rescuing agents are well informed about the rescuing progress. In the same line with the Public Informational Officer is the Liaison Officer who acts as a point of support by assisting the rescuing agents in answering their questions and giving brief information of the rescue progress when necessary. He or she interlinks the rescuing t
Introduction There can be no ‘if’ in history; however, some events could have had different outcomes under a bit different circumstances. Nonetheless, when it comes to the Civil War, there could hardly be another option. The conflict was inevitable unless the country ceased to exist. What Led to the War The country was economically and ideologically divided into two parts, the North and the South. The economy of northern states relied heavily on industry and development of technology whereas southerners tended to keep their ways as they were in the eighteenth century. They relied on agriculture and slavery, of course. It goes without saying these states were against abolishing ideas, as slavery, they thought, was the basis of their well-being. Though, more and more conflicts between slaveholders and anti-slavery activists took place. One of the most striking conflicts was caused by the activities of John Brown who murdered several slave-holders and pro-slavery activists. He also seized the federal arsenal in October 1859 and controlled it for several hours (Carnes & Garraty 366). Notably, “[e]xtremism was more evident in the South” and by 1860 “the nation was teetering on the brink of disunion” (Carnes & Garraty 367). Southerners strived to create a confederation as they did not want the new order (without slavery) to spread on southern territories. However, northerners could not accept the succession. Lincoln believed that the Union was “perpetual” and he used to say that a “husband and wife may be divorced . but the different parts of our country cannot” (Carnes & Garraty 376). Of course, succession of southern states would mean the end of the country. Importantly, one of the major causes of the conflict was abolition of slavery, but it cannot be regarded as the reason as the war had nationalistic backgrounds (Carnes & Garraty 377). Northerners fought for unity of their nation. The War Could not Be Prevented It is also possible to note that the real reason for the war was the right to develop. Northern states strived for further development of industries and technology. This was hardly possible with slavery as slavery cannot be productive when it comes to industries which had been proved in the ancient world and in Middle Ages. However, southerners did not want any development they tended to rely on agricultural sector and they focused on archaic forms of economy. On this account, the Civil War was inevitable. The two regions were too different to come up with some solution that could suit both sides. For centuries, southern states relied on slavery and did not think of changing the order. On the contrary, industrial development led to the empowerment of northern states. Peculiarities of natural resources conditioned economies of the two regions, the south and the north. The conflict would take place in any case. Even if Lincoln had managed to achieve agreement with southerners, the war would have started several years later as the regions were too different. Conclusion On balance, it is possible to note that the Civil War was caused by nationalistic reasons rather than di
Shaw and Barry distinguish two different forms of utilitarianism. What are these two forms? Briefly describe each Ethical theories aim to provide all the necessary help to complete ethical analysis as to be means of a concrete guideline for making decisions. Each theory has its own points, goals, and consequences. Utilitarianism is defined by Shawn and Barry as the theory that takes into consideration any person who may be affected by actions. (Shaw and Barry, 59) Act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism are the two types presented by Shawn and Barry. Act utilitarianism is all about happiness and determination of outcomes: the consequences of good actions should make all people stronger. Rule utilitarianism also underlines the importance of positive outcomes but turns out to be more or less flexible. Rules are significant for society and carry certain moral weight. What do economists mean by the “declining marginal utility of money”? The marginal utility is a kind of utility when things like taste can stay equal, and a person still imputes less value to any good that serves as an outcome. The “declining marginal utility of money” is considered to be a growing gap that takes place between rich and poor and a kind of decrease in money usage that calls to promote social welfare. Robert Nozick presents his entitlement theory as a function of three basic principles. What are these three basic principles? Robert Nozick, an American philosopher, presented 3-part “entitlement theory”, where he demonstrated his belief that “free market exchanges respect people as equals.” (Johnson) There are three main principles which have to be considered: the acquisition principle (a person should be entitled to a holding if he/she acquires this holding according to the justice principle in acquisition); the transfer principle (a person may be entitled to a holding if he/she acquires this holding according to justice principle in transfer from another person, who has already entitled to the same holding); the rectification principle (no one may be entitled to a holding taking into consideration the principle # 1 and # 2). Two main features of John Rawls’ theory of distributive justice are particularly important. What are these two features? Describe them John Rawls’ theory of justice aims to explain the ideas of how society should be structured, what the duties of individuals are, and which advantages in the economic and social sphere people may have. One of the features that are significant in the theory of distributive justice is equal rights, this is why every person should have the same rights to achieve positive results in any sphere of life. Another feature that plays an important role is the idea of social and economic inequalities. These inequalities are inherent to individuals in order to benefit one of them and make another achieve the same position. What is the MAXIMUM rule for making decisions? The maximum
It often happens in our lives that some people are constantly smiling and are happy with their lives, while other people are constantly complaining of the situations, happening in their lives, they are disappointed with their families, children and more often than not with themselves. But what is the nature of this phenomenon? Is the ability to be happy a born gift or can it be cultivated through the life of a man? Giving three examples of the living people, of different gender, age, and occupation, who managed to cultivate happiness in their lives, it can be proved, that the possibility of that can be lived out. Still cultivating satisfaction with life is not an easy matter for a person, as it demands a change within the inner viewpoint and the relation to the outer displays. The first person to speak of is a forty-year-old man, who seems to attract people to himself like a magnet with his outstanding sense of humor, positive mood, and charming smile. Both women and men willingly talk to him and going by the fact that he is always in high spirits, no one can tell what his occupation is. To be more exact, what are the duties of his job are. When during the talk it turns out that he is a Police Chaplain (i.e. he has to go to the mothers and families of the people, who recently died and tell them about the loss they had to experience.), everybody is astonished. And seeing tears, horrors every day, he still manages to keep up himself and build up other people. The second one is a forty-three-year-old lady, who is teaching at the University. She is a brilliant analyst and her head is an inexhaustible mine of information. She seems to be always happy with her life, her family, and her work. Her students praise and respect her for the work she is doing. And she is doing her best, putting her soul into each class. This gives her good feedback. It is hard to imagine that she might be ill or depressed. But lately, her son was examined and the tomography of his heart showed that the ventricle is expended and it gets bigger and bigger. It is probable; that he will need to be operated on very soon, otherwise he might die. The other day she mentioned, she was happy for her son, so the people thought he got better. But this lady pointed out that he did not get worse. The third and the last one is an eighty-three-year-old lady, who is a private entrepreneur. She might have retired a long time ago. But she is really happy with her occupation. She is one, who has a big family, including her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Though one of her daughters was born with Down’s syndrome, the lady is really happy to have her and she does not regret a moment in her life. I took my time to meditate on what unites these three. They are of different gender, of