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Description of Personal I grew up knowing that teachers are to be respected at all times. They were powerful and their instructions had to be followed because they were allowed to administer corporal punishments. I remember the day I was punished for failing to address my Mathematics assignment. When I reported the incident to my parents, they told me that I was to blame for having failed to address the assignment. From that day, I learned that I had to follow instructions from all my teachers. The fear of punishment and the need to not only respect but also please my teachers led to my success in academics. In our society today, things have changed. In the year 2000, the Ministry of Education banned any form of corporal punishment in all schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In fact, Kennedy (31) says that corporal punishments were criminalized by the ministry. The impact of the move to criminalize corporal punishment was felt almost immediately. Indiscipline in schools became rampant. Learners would come to class with fancy phones to listen to music, make phone calls to their friends in other schools, or to show off to their peers. Teachers were left powerless. They could only watch and rebuke them, but it never went beyond that. Most of them have stopped caring anymore. They do not bother about the discipline of these students as they try to abide by the law. The recent reports indicate that the level of indiscipline in our schools has reached worrying levels. The students have realized that they are protected by the law of this country. They are now attacking their teachers either at school or outside the learning institutions. This is worrying because this level of indiscipline is reflected in our society. This paper shows the relevance of Social Cognitive Theory in the development of children. The paper will explain how observed experiences define the behavioral patterns of children. When they observe that the immoral behavior of their peers earns them no pain, and then find it easy following their footsteps. Political-Economic Analysis of my Personal Experience In our society, children occupy a very important position because they are the future of the nation. My personal experience as a child growing up in a strict legal system is still clear in my mind. At home, we had strict instructions to obey our parents and all the elders. At school, we had to obey our teachers and follow their instructions. I remember corporal punishment was not just meant for the students who were not disciplined. It was also used as a motivation for learners who were slow or lazy in their academics. I remember an incident that happened when I was in elementary school. I developed some unexplained fear of Mathematics. One day I failed to do my homework and when I went to school, my teacher spanked me. This was strange, given that I had never received such punishment before. That day in the evening, I reported the incident to my parents. I expected them to go to school to reprimand the teacher. However, what I heard from them changed my perce
Art has existed for many decades where many people have expressed their creativity in ways that capture attention from different personalities. Therefore, many advertising companies have been using specific works of art or artists to promote their sales and the outcome has been good. In a survey sensitive to the art that involved 46 people aged between 18 and 24 years responding to a questionnaire, 85% of them admitted that advertising is an art. The results thus permit organizations to use art in their adverts that promote their sales by creating awareness (Gelb and Yong 2946). However, 15% of the respondents were against the use of art for commercial purposes because it is against the traditions of art, which were not related to merchandise or marketing tools. 85% of the respondents who supported use of art in advertising said there was greater impact in an advert when it contained artistic values because communication is most effective when it contains humor and originality as part of the message. This knowledge has therefore led to companies concentrating on the message and image more than the products on sale as these capture more attention. For every advert to be effective, it must contain modern art that emphasizes on realism and aesthetic concept. Most companies are aware that the greater part of their target is young people who want to discover new products in the market. The
“ How Poor People Survive in the USA. ” YouTube , uploaded by DW Documentaries. 2019. Web. This film shows how various people survive as homeless persons and the factors that led to homelessness. The documentary examines homeless populations demographically and how homeless people stay in each geographical area. The study surveys California, Virginia, and Texas states in the urban setup, while rural areas focus on the Appalachia mountains. The video shows the inaccurate societal assumptions about homeless people since most homeless people in America are hardworking and forced into homelessness by circumstances. The documentary also addresses the issue of forceful evacuation, which contributes to most of America’s homeless people. According to the video, landlords do not care for tenants’ predicament, such as losing jobs and brutally forcing them out of their homes. The narrator also explains why States with high economies and living standards have more homeless people than other states. The film is a credible source and will provide the research with real-life experiences of homeless individuals in the United States. Fowler, Patric J., et al. “ Solving Homelessness from a C
Introduction When the title of a movie showing at the cinemas catches ones attention then it becomes obvious that the person will want to go watch it. However, there is always a question that remains at the back of ones mind and that is who to go with to watch the movie. The decision one makes on who to go with is more often than not based on experiences one has had in the past with different people at the cinema. This essay seeks to show going to the movies is a different experience depending with who you go with. Movie Experiences with a Parent, a Boyfriend and a Friend The whole experience about going to the movies starts at home and has different dimensions to it as the time elapses. These dimensions include but are not limited to the time factor, the financial factor and the nature of the movie to watch and decision making. All these go into shaping the whole movie experience. The different experiences can be looked at based on the sitting position, who pays and the kind of movie that is picked. Where to Sit The sitting position in a movie theater definitely differs depending on who you go to the movie with. If you go with the parent, you are most likely to sit somewhere at the front so as to get a better view and also because parents prefer sitting at the front, away from younger people who prefer sitting at the back. When with a boyfriend, one is likely to sit in the back rows of the theater and in most cases at the corner of the particular row. The situation is also different when you go to the movies with a friend because the sitting position varies, that is it might be anywhere from the center of the theater to the back depending on where the two agree to sit but definitely not towards the front of the theater. Who Pays Whoever pays for the movie tickets and other movie expenses such as movie snacks is also different in that in the case where one goes with the parent, the parent pays for all the expenses as is generally expected. If one goes with a friend the costs are shared in most cases depending on the general agreement between the friends. For example the total costs can be split into two or one pays for one thing while the friend pays for the other. When one goes with the boyfriend, as expected it is the boy friend pays for everything unless the girlfriend offers to pay. What Movie to Pick In each case, the nature of the movie that is picked differs. When one goes with the parent, the movie picked is mostly of a general nature with a story line that is suitable for both the parent and the child to watch together. The movies are in most cases rated general audience or suitable for all family viewing and are some how educative in nature. The movie likely to be picked when in the company of a friend is always a certain age rated depending on the ages of the two friends. The kind of movie normally does not matter as long as the friends are in agreement. The movie is easy to pick as friends have more or less similar tastes. When with a boyfriend the movie to watch is mostly based on what the girlfriend wants to watch. At times there is a
Discussion Health IT, including electronic health records (EHR), provides numerous benefits to medical professionals. According to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (2013), EHR support clinical decision-making, thus contributing to patient safety. EHR is also used to facilitate communication among care providers and provide justification for billing (“Documentation,” n.d.). Nevertheless, there are some gaps in EHR that may affect the work of care providers. As mentioned by Wayne (2016), 90% of nurses believe that EHR damages nurse-patient communication. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO, 2017) also mentioned that EHR had a limited effect on provider communication because most providers were not using patient health information received from other clinics or hospitals. Reflection The article by Gaudet (2016) examines the relationship between electronic documentation and nurse-patient interactions in detail, highlighting some critical issues. For instance, the researcher states that nurses had to continually shift their attention from patients to the computer and back in order to log in all the data (Gaudet, 2016). The study also found that nurses had more tasks to complete because of EHR and that they were not always able to prioritize their patients (Gaudet, 2016). These results reflect my practice experiences because I also have similar issues with EHR. At first, I attempted to log in data electronically while talking to patients, but this took my attention away from patients. Because of this, I usually write noted on paper first and then transfer them into the system, which increases my workload. Lessons and Solutions Three main lessons learned are that it is essential to enhance the prioritization of tasks, address workflow interruptions, and engage nurses in EHR design planning. For example, using tablets to log in information could help nurses to focus on patients (Gaudet, 2016). Tasks in EHR systems should also be prioritized by importance, as this would allow nurses t
John White and Thomas Harriot as well as many other Europeans traveled to the New World to learn more about that distant land. White documented his trip with quite precise watercolors of native people. These watercolors became a basis for Theodore De Bry’s engravings which were included in Harriot’s book on the voyage. Notably, De Bry did not take part in the voyage, so he relied on White’s watercolors while working on his engravings. However, De Bry was not very precise. More so, he ignored some of White’s observations. Interestingly, De Bry added a lot of details while ignoring many meaningful observations. Admittedly, De Bry evaluated White’s watercolors from the perspective of the European. Therefore, he might have altered the images to make them more logical and understandable for Europeans. When comparing White’s watercolors and De Bry’s engravings, it is important to remember that the latter had never been in the New World. He relied completely on other people’s opinions. Of course, those people shared the same ideas concerning culture, traditions as they were brought up in approximately the same cultural environment. It is also important to remember that De Bry’s task was to illustrate the book, not to copy some images. Naturally, he might have wanted to make the images more ‘familiar’ to Europeans. Therefore, he transformed the images in accordance with his own beliefs and assumptions. It is possible to trace one similar trait in De Bry’s engravings. White depicted only the most meaningful objects, whereas De Bry provided certain background for the objects. This transformation can be explained logically, as De Bry might have wanted to make European readers acquainted with the nature as well as the culture of the New World. Sometimes images created by White were transformed considerably. For instance, White’s watercolor “Indian Village of Secoton” underwent certain changes. De Bry’s engraving entitled “The Tovvne of Secota” was more ‘detailed’. In the first place, De Bry added several figures. Of course, this did not change the concept. However, it is necessary to point out that the added figures were quite illustrative. De Bry depicted several people hunting. Apparently, he wanted to make Europeans acquainted with typical activities of natives. Notably, De Bry added such details as cultivated areas. There were quite many ‘empty spaces’ in White’s watercolor. However, Europeans got used to using all areas available for farming. Perhaps, this was the main reason why De Bry decided to ‘add’ several cultivated areas. Apart from cultivated areas, he added several houses. In this way he made the village of natives look like an average town or village of Europeans with numerous houses and streets. One more engraving is really illustrative. De Bry’s work entitled “Their Sitting at Meate” is based on White’s watercolor “Indian Man a
Overview of the Company Philips 66 is an American multinational company that specializes in energy manufacturing and logistics. Its headquarters are located in the city of Houston, Texas. The business is a part of the fuel industry; it stores, refines and processes natural gas and crude oil. It also transports and trades in raw materials, polymers, and plastics, various types of fuel, including petrochemicals, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, around the world, but mainly in the U.S. and Europe, under a number of brand names (“Company Overview,” 2016). Phillips 66, in its present form, emerged in May 2012. However, the history of the company began as long ago as in 1875, when the inception of Conoco (Continental Oil and Transportation Co.), a predecessor of today’s enterprise, took place; the company became one of the first marketers that dealt in petroleum in the West. The history of the business is rich and eventful; it gradually grew and expanded, spreading to more and more regions and places, and providing innovation in the industry. It also merged with other companies; for instance, in 1929 it merged with Continental Oil and Transportation Co. At the same time, the company of Phillips, another predecessor of today’s enterprise, was created in 1917. It is noteworthy that a number of inventions can be attributed to the latter business; for instance, in 1941, the organization designed the HF Alkylation process. This invention allowed for producing high-octane fuel for aircraft, which supplied the aviation of the Allies to more effectively battle the enemies in World War II, thus providing aid in winning the war.
Introduction The ultimate goal of a business corporation is to maximise profits. In order to achieve this goal, some crucial factors are always in place and business managers ought to keep them under control as they determine the success of a corporation in attaining its goal. Among the most crucial factors is the new market entry strategy, which is often a tasking operation as different markets pose different challenges to the business operations, and hence the ultimate goal of making and maximising profits (Gillespie et al. 2007). A new market entry is done is various ways depending on the nature of products and customers’ tastes and preferences. Therefore, business managers should understand these factors when making the choice of the method with which to enter a new market. This paper focuses on the challenges that foreign automobile makers face when entering the US market, with Cherry Automobile Company, China, as the case study. Market Challenges that are faced by Foreign Automobile Makers in US The US automobile industry is normally challenging for new market entrants due to various factors, which include customers’ tastes and preferences, traditional beliefs that some countries produce cars of inferior qualities, product pricing, and competition from both local and international automobile makers. The challenges make it difficult for new entrants to access the market, and thus some automobiles opt to settle for other international markets firs
The question of whether or not the American Constitution and the system of government were set up by the elites for the elites concerns American historians. There are arguments for and against the statement that the Constitution and the regime were works of equality and democracy. This paper provides evidence to support Charles Beard’s words that the two representatives of the American history were developed by people of wealth and privilege. To prove Charles Beard’s statement, it is necessary to examine certain groups of people who influenced the creation of the American Constitution. The Constitutional Convention was represented by those who had senior positions in society; slaves, women, indentured servants, and men without property could not express an opinion during the event (Zinn, 2013). It shows the Constitution represented only men who had a pecuniary interest in this matter. Another point confirming Charles Beard’s view is that the ratification of the Constitution led to a rebellion of the lower classes. In 1780, members of the lower social strata opposed the government and declared that they were abused, obliged to work more, and did not have money to pay debts (Zinn, 2013). The Constitution raised resentment of men who did not belong to the elites and whose life the document did not improve. The Constitution proclaims that people are free and equal and have the right to fight for their liberty. In the 1780s, the lower classes were defending their rights, but the statesman Samuel Adams announced that those who dared to fight against the laws of the legislature should suffer death. Moreover, slavery existed at the time, and only three percent of American society were wealthy, thus, not all men were born free and equal (Zinn, 2013). This fact is another confirmation that the Constitution and the government were not working for the benefit of farmers or slaves. There are debates about whether or not the policy was shaped by the elites for the elites. Most elites did not want equal
The three most important concepts learned from the article First, one of the most important concepts learned from this article is shareholder value. From the article, it is evident that shareholders of a company or business organization are critical entities that cannot be ignored by managers. For example, shareholders provide the much-needed capital to start and expand the business operations of a firm (Losbichler, Mahmoodi, and Rothboeck 85). Shareholder value also ensures effective and uninterrupted management practices, accountability, and transparency in an organization. In any case, there are several cases when shareholders have to be consulted before major investment decisions can be executed. Through shareholders, a business organization is also in a position to remain afloat owing to effective management practices and the provision of surplus resources. In addition, shareholder wealth maximization accelerates the growth of a business entity bearing in mind that the profits generated are usually plowed back into the company. Second, stakeholder capitalism is another fundamental concept learned from the article. Equity demands long-term returns. The concept of stakeholder capitalism embraces the fact as much as shareholders are prudent in the growth and development of a business organization, the capitalistic nature of stakeholders is equally crucial. Some of the key stakeholders pointed out in the article include regional entities, governments, labor unions, and creditors. The author argues that most Anglo-American markets are less powerful than labor unions that usually agitate for workers’ rights. Third, agency theory is another crucial term used in the article to describe
Given the fact that the political concept of feminism has now been fully legitimized by hysterical proponents of “equality,” it comes as no surprise that the figure of Anne Hutchinson is now being put on a pedestal, as someone who represents the very essence of so-called “women’s liberation movement.” As a result, we are encouraged to think of Anne Hutchinson as being wrongly accused by the Court of Massachusetts Colony. However, if we take a closer look at the transcript of Hutchinson’s hearing, it will appear that Court had a good reason to decide in favor of banning her from the colony, as Hutchinson’s religious activity was undermining the colony’s inner integrity. It is important to understand that Puritans’ religious jealousness was largely a myth since Puritanism actually embodies the essence of Protestantism, as religion is closely related to the rise of Capitalism. The emergence of Protestantism in Europe corresponded to the fact that, from the 16 th century onwards, more and more people in Europe realized themselves as being fully capable of utilizing their rationale as the tool of gaining social prominence, rather than relying on “God’s graces,” as Catholics do. Protestants do not need God as their ultimate benefactor, but rather as some distant authority that does not intervene in their lives actively, as Protestants have grown to realize a very simple fact that material riches do not fall out of the sky and that one needs to work hard, in order to achieve financial prosperity. In fact, Protestants, and especially Puritans, believe that it is when they are fully self-reliant that makes God loves them. This is the reason why early American Puritans, while appearing as being extra pious, were, in fact, even less pious than Catholics. This statement provides us with insight into why Anne Hutchinson’s activities were being considered as counter-productive to the well-being of the Massachusetts Bay Colony as a whole – she was encouraging people to adopt a suicidal mode of existence by taking Jesus’ commandments literally. In other words, it is not Anne’s stance of “women’s liberation,” which brought her into the conflict with Colony’s clergy, but the fact that her preaching was anarchist in its very essence, just as it was the case with the original preaching of “Son of God”: “Governor: It will not well stand with the commonwealth that families should be neglected for so many neighbors and dames and so much