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Introduction Art is present in nature, just as nature is present in art. The very term “Nature” is very broad and all-encompassing, like life itself. It is connected to humanity at a deep, intimate level. We emerged from it, and we would likely return to it, eventually. From ancient artists to modern creators, many drew inspirations from many aspects of nature, ranging from the harmonious coexistence of various flowers, trees, and plants to the ferocious and macabre cycles of life and death that often go unseen to the human eye. Every artist sees something in nature that appeals and calls to them. In the age of modern arts, when both the creators and the audience is less concerned with the physical form and more with the underlying messages and feelings that art invokes, the multi-faceted topic of nature emerges once more in all of its beautiful and frightening glory. This paper is dedicated to the visual art analysis of the two prominent artists of the modern age – Lars von Trier and Fiona Hall. They are quite unlike one another – one is a cinema director and screenwriter while the other is an artistic photographer and sculptor. What unites them are the unusual and elaborate portrayals of nature in their works. Unlike the photorealistic pictures of the classic artists of old, that had no deeper meaning behind it other than trying to replicate the splendor of the forests and wildlife to the best of their ability, the depictions of nature in modern art go beyond that. They tell a story, and they are meant to invoke feelings and thoughts. Lars von Trier depicts nature as a silent character, addresses the connection between nature and humans in three of his films named Dogville, Antichrist, and Melancholia. 1 Fiona Hall, on the other hand, looks at nature through the prism of history, colonization, and consumerism. This is illustrated by three of her famous works named Leaf Litter, Cash Crop, and Dead in the Water. 2 Definitions of Nature in Art According to Raymond Williams, “nature is a contested term that means different things to different people in different places.” 3 While there are many possible interpretations of the word, they typically fall into one of three categories:   * Nature as the essence of something.   * Nature as a material place, like a forest or a garden.   * Nature as a universal order or force, which could include humans, oppose them, or both. Darvin described nature not as a passive entity, but as a living and breathing organism, a force of alteration, innovation, and evolution. He classifies it as a medium within which humans exist, but which does privilege the human. 4 Viewing nature in the context of the Anthropocene era is a somewhat modern notion, which sprouted into existence during the second half of the 20th century. After the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, humanity was officially acknowledged by the scientific community as the driving force behind geological and biological
Abstract Background There is general agreement that pre-schooling has a direct effect on the children’s ability to acquire literacy, scientific, and numeracy knowledge which are crucial in cognitive development. There have been increased focus on early childcare and pre-school policies; this has resulted in the movement which urges parents to take their children to nursery. Despite the policies, there are no conclusive studies that have sought to determine the extent to which the nursery school care affects children’s development. Therefore, there is a need for a study to explore whether there are any developmental differences between nursery and non-nursery school children. The target age for the study is children aged between two and three years. Objective The purpose of the project is to analyze if there are positive effects among the children going to nursery. This will be imperative because the information obtained can be used to inform the parents and policymakers on the merits or lack of it for the nursery childcare. Project Description / Method The project is a quantitative study method in which 60 study participants were recruited. The participants are the parents of children aged between 2 and 3. The participants were divided into two groups in which thirty parents had children who go to the nursery while the remaining thirty included parents of children who were not yet enrolled in the nursery. The parents were provided with questionnaires that probed the different aspects of children’s development. Sampling was by use of both simple random and snowball in which parents with the kids going to the nursery were identified from the school and given questionnaire while those not going were reached through the snowball method. The findings of the study established that there were significant differences. The children going to nursery school showed improved social, communicative, and cognitive development compared to the non-nursery children. Conclusion Parents should be encouraged to take their children to the nursery to enhance their development and prepare them for primary schooling. Introduction Topic Overview In many countries across the globe, there is a notable emphasis on pre-school education. In the U.S., 42% of 4-year-olds normally attend publicly funded pre-schools, and there is a substantial number attending private pre-schools (Yoshikawa et al., 2013). Generally, there has been vigorous debate on the merits of taking children aged between 2 to 4 years to the nursery; however, in most cases, the discussions are not informed by conclusive research evidence. As such, the following paper considers the positive impacts of preschool childcare and whether there are negative influences associated with not taking the child to the nursery. The study is expected to give up-to-date and non-partisan evidence to suppor
In the wake of increasing financial complexity, contemporary organizations have opted to use accounting information systems to record business transactions. As a result, there is a need to implement state-of-the-art technology in organizations that need to remain competitive. The Statutory Account Principles provide a suitable framework for an apt financial management system that is becoming popular among modern organizations. The SAP system is used to record and analyze financial data to help in the determination of risks among other factors that influence the accomplishment of business goals. It can be used to manage financial information in small, medium-sized, and large companies that conduct international trade. Due to this kind of development, many of these companies prefer to use the SAP financial system with a view of integrating different business activities such as sales, distribution, asset management, and other resource needs into the set organizational objectives. Many companies have nowadays adopted the SAP as a way of resolving their accounting challenges. However, not all of them have achieved this objective. For example, large companies in the United States such as the Global Crossing, World-Com, and Enron collapsed when the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed. The Act came with huge conditions regarding the disclosure of reports, accountability, and independence of auditors. Its implementation also affected the way that the SAP system was implemented in the companies. General Information on Research Philosophy According to research conducted by Agarwal (2015) to assess the impacts of the SAP system on organizations, it was shown that they had little significance on the improvement of their financial statuses.
Introduction This report is aimed at examining the branding and positioning strategies of such companies as Apple Inc. and Phillips. In particular, it is necessary to show how these organizations gain the loyalty of clients. Moreover, much attention should be paid to the emotions that these brands are supposed to arouse. Overall, one can argue that Apple can be depicted as an organization that is willing to set new standards and remove complexities or restrictions. In contrast, Phillips lays more stress on such values as reliability, efficiency, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. It is possible to say that these companies focus on the needs of people who have different values and lifestyles. Branding and positioning strategies of Apple and Philips Overall, one can say that Apple lays stress on such aspects as innovations and the adoption of ground-breaking technologies. These attributes are valued by the customers of this company (Apple Inc., n. d). To a great extent, this organization can be depicted as a challenger striving to set new standards in the industry. At present, Apple positions itself as a mobile device company offering products that can be distinguished in terms of design and user-friendliness (Marketing Minds, n. d.). In contrast, the branding strategy of Phillips emphasizes such aspects as technological perfection and reliability because these qualities are of great value to potential clients. Nevertheless, this organization also focuses on the use of cutting-edge technologies that can improve the experiences of clients. Overall, Phillips can be described as a “diversified technology company” that offers a good ratio of price and quality (Phillips. n. d., para. 1). This company services various needs of a very wide target audience. It is important to describe the way in which the two companies secure the loyalty of clients. Overall, Apple wants to show that its products can offer new opportunities to the clients. This argument is particularly relevant if one speaks about the marketing strategies aimed at promoting such a product as the iPhone. It was described as the re-invention of the smartphone. Moreover, this device was depicted as a technology that could empower users. This organization appeals to such emotions of users as hope, pride, and sense of belonging to a particular group. It should be noted that the users of Apple are more likely to perceive one another as a coherent group. In turn, Phillips
Violence Catches Company Unprepared This case study revolves around a computer manufacturing firm. The company experienced two cases of violence that created the impetus for the establishment of measures to tackle and pre-empt violence at the workplace. One incident involved an employee whose services were no longer tenable in the organization. During this incident, the employee drove into the compound of his former workplace and opened fire on the workers. This resulted in the death of a security guard. He held the workers at ransom for several hours. A similar incident occurred at different company premises. Consequently, several changes sought to circumvent such incidences. They included an extension of perimeter fencing around the building to ensure that vehicles do not have direct access to the premises. They ensured the installation of alarm systems to guarantee security. The company also installed a communication line to support negotiations in case of such incidences. Other strategies could improve and guarantee a better situation during such incidents. Such measures would increase the ability of the company to tackle and prevent such situations. One of these strategies is the installation of security cameras to capture such eventualities. This would help the company in probing and circumventing in such cases. Another strategy is ensuring a thorough inspection of vehicles and persons who seek to access the premises. This would consist of determining the motive and mission of visitors. The company should initiate a program to sensitize staff on the identification and prevention of potential cases of violence in the workplace. This would go a long way in ensuring the safety of staff members. One more strategy that can be applied in ensuring that staff that leaves the company do not harbor any ill feelings with regard to their fellow workers. This is achievable through counseling services to help them deal with their situation. Former Client Exacts Revenge This case study regards a client who seeks revenge on a law firm that previously offered legal services. The man went ahead and shot indiscriminately, thereby injuring several people within the vicinity of the premises. The gunman eventually ended his spree by committing suicide. This was a desperate move occasioned by the failure of his weapon. After this incident, the firm took drastic measures to avoid the recurrence of such incidents. The firm put in place restrictions with regard to access to the premises. They also improved various systems to alert employees in case of such incidences. There are some other strategies that could improve preparedness for such incidences. The firm should vet and interrogate clients to determine their state of mental health. This is possible through conducting a background check on the history of clients. The firm should also endeavor to guarantee customer satisfaction to avoid such occurrences. This avoids cases of disgruntled clients who use unorthodox means t
Introduction There are countless contemporary issues which continue to trigger debates across the world. These issues range from social, economical and political among others. Nevertheless, the discussions and decisions arrived at significantly shape the attitude of people and their future understanding of similar issues. Of great concern are human rights which receive discrepancies from all walks of life. Although these debates have existed for decades, it is evident that little achievement has been realized in fighting for the sexual rights for the disabled. Do these people have emotions and sexual rights like the rest of the population? Should their rights be protected by the law? How does the society view the disabled in the context of their sexuality? These and countless questions engulf the mind of activists and the entire group of disabled persons. This paper focuses on common attitudes towards the disabled and some of the achievements which have been realized in the last nineteen years. Analysis From Anne’s excerpt, it is more obvious than not that there is a myriad of views regarding the rights of the disabled in the society. These attitudes however dwell among every member of the society including congress members who are mandated to formulate laws which guard against exploitation of ones rights. Anne’s article articulated the mind and permits the need to analyze how people view disabled members of the society within the context of their sexual rights. From cultures to cultures and from subcultures to subcultures, the rights of the disabled continue being undermined and ignored (Anne, 1992). Millions of these minorities in the society find it hard to enjoy their natural sexuality like normal members of the population. Questions have continued to be asked whether disabled people should give birth or get married with many arguing that their sexuality was limited by the fact that they were physically or mentally handicapped. How then should these people be treated? Do they belong to the society? Majority of disabled people have a clear understanding of the fact that the society negates almost all their sexual rights with a few of existing privileges and considerations being left at the mercies of the normal members of the society (Blackburn, 2002). How does the society’s attitude affect disabled members of the society? It is one of the main challenges having in mind that no one has the capacity to transform the perception of the society. How are these people protected by the law? An understanding of such protection would be paramount in analyzing Anne’s stance concerning the sexual rights of disabled members of our society. Discrimination Law It is quite shocking to note that exploitation of disabled people occur in the face of the law which was to protect them against any form of discrimination. With the enforcement of the Disability Discrimination Act in the year 1996, it was assumed that discrimination of physically disabled or mentally impaired people would end (Blackburn, 2002). As stated by Blackburn, this remains a
Background Consumer preferences and habits are changing in the U.S. due to sustained variations in consumption habits. According to (Berry, 2010) spending habits have changed towards an increase in demand for the value of products. Due to the economic recession, Americans are more aware of the need for value for money. For this reason, current trends in the market show an incline towards local sources of food, produce, sustainability and nutrition. Therefore the market has seen an increase in the demand for quality and nutrition in the context of food. For this reason, a move towards locally produced farm produce would be a wise move by Tim. Literature Reports from National Restaurant Association show that consumer trends in 2010 leaned towards local food and drink, authentic and short ingredient list, ethical production of food, and nutrition, Martinez, et al ., (2010). This was after a survey was carried out on 1800 chefs. Therefore the trends within the restaurant business are the sourcing of ingredients from local farms and markets. Hence by following the trends of other chefs, Tim would do well to turn to local farms for produce. However, despite the market trends, Tim should consider the behavior of his consumers. The food market is drastically changing due to changes in consumer preferences and purchasing habits. We are at a time when Americans are more aware of their spending habits. To stretch resources to meet everyday demands, they are going out to restaurants less. With declines in the number of those dining out, restaurants are left more empty tables. This is according to the report by Berry (2010). To keep consumers coming to restaurants, chefs and restaurant owners have had to adapt to the needs of their market. Americans now prefer to buy quality food on the goods that have private labels. This food is cheap and greatly helps in savings. Despite the recession, Americans would rather pay a premium for local food to get quality. In addition, quality restaurant food is on-demand as more Americans have time to fully prepare a meal from scrap, and less time to go out for a meal. Current trends show that redeeming coupons is up by 25%, with 15% for private label sales Martinez, et al ., (2010). Consumers are now demanding more for uniqueness, with ethnic cuisines and new drinks being favorites. Food sources are also considered by today’s consumers, they measure the quality of food in terms of the miles from source to the table. Pros and Cons A pro is that by turning to local food sources, Tim will be attracting that part of the population that is conforming to recent market trends as a result of the recession. Another part o
During the 19 th -20 th centuries, many religions and religious teachings were founded in the USA along with mainstream religions in order to proclaim the definite sacred principles and rules and to attract more followers. Mary Baker Eddy established the Church of Christ, Scientist, in 1879. The first church was founded in Boston, and it is known today as the Mother Church. In spite of the fact the first churches proclaiming the principles of Christian Science were founded in the USA, the religion has a lot of followers who establish churches in many other countries round the world. The Christian principles presented in the Bible are combined with the scientific ideas and form the basics of Christian Science. Thus, Christian Science depends on the idea of the divine healing which is supported with references to the Scriptures and divine law, and according to the religion’s principles, there are no organic diseases that is why the healing of a person depends on his or her spiritual development. The new church founded in Boston attracted a lot of followers because it provided people with the idea that it was possible to overcome any problems and physical diseases basing on preaching, praying, and faith along with following the principles of the religious life. According to the principles set by Mary Baker Eddy, the source of the healing is in the spirituality and concentration on Christ (Hemeyer, 2010). Thus, “the words ‘Christian’ and ‘Science’ in this church’s name each tell us something important about it. It is a church focused on Jesus, the Christ”, and as a result, focusing on the faith, it is possible to overcome all the material and physical problems (Corbett & Hemeyer, 1997, p. 167). From this point, the followers of Christian Science aim to combine the ideas of Christianity and science in order to achieve the definite goals. Furthermore, the attitude to the traditions and ideals of Christianity is rather controversial because the followers of the church reject a lot of principles which are typical for the Christians such as the ideas of Trinity, sin, and the human nature. Christian Science attracted followers basing on rejecting the concepts of evil and illness. Thus, the church proposed the way to overcome all the problems and fears from which Americans suffered during a long period of time. Adopting the idea that Christ is good and the healing is based on the faith, the church’s followers declared the easiness of the principles of Christian Science. The founders of the church also accentuated the democratic character of not only the faith but also of the church as institution (Hemeyer, 2010). This position helped distinguish Christian Science among the other religious organizations and cults with the strong hierarchy. Today, Christian Scientists (members of the Church of Christ, Scientist) “maintain a low public profile. They do not seek converts by missionary activity, but they do maintain Christian Science Reading Rooms where people can go and read the