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Because medicine has improved in recent centuries and human mortality has declined, there is a greater diversity of generations in the workplace. Corporate managers should now consider this circumstance when compiling organizational policies and communication networks since certain challenges occur when several generations attempt to collaborate. The traditionalists, baby boomers, Gen Xers, millennials, and Gen Zers are present together in the healthcare facilities as well. In this essay, the issues emerging in such multigenerational spaces and strategies for their resolution are present. Different generations have experienced various events in their manner, according to the time they were growing up. As a result, they have various values, needs, goals, and work ethics which present challenges to the managers. For example, traditionalists might have limited abilities to participate in physically-demanding activities and communicate via digital devices (AHA Committee on Performance Improvement, 2014). In turn, baby boomers tend to desire leading positions in all spheres, which might cause unwanted overenthusiasm. Gen X people value more or less free schedules and do not recognize authorities which makes the surveillance more complicated. Next, millennials live in the reality of instant feedback and need updates about their performance. Moreover, they expect promotion after a short period of staying in an office regardless of their demonstration (AHA Committee on Performance Improvement, 2014). Finally, Gen Z workers are dependent on technologies and constant communication through social media while having trouble with real-life interaction, which might cause stress and anxiety (Chicca & Shellenbarger, 2019). Thus, the generations are different in their working abilities and values, which creates challenges for keeping this diversified workforce productive and profitable. Fortunately, managers in healthcare and other spheres developed several important strategies for overcoming the difficulties when hiring differently aged individuals. First of all, a company needs to create a healthy generational foundation. Namely, to analyze the present workforce, create handbooks for employees about the organization’s core values, provide an opportunity to change tasks, acquire new skills, and manage schedule comfortably (AHA Committee on Performance Improvement, 2014). The second intergenerational strategy is to install effective inclusive practices in communication, orientation, and motivation. Furthermore, it is recommended to engage the employees in dialog and provide information about their differences to keep them sensitive towards others (AHA Committee on Performance Improvement, 2014). Chicca and Shellenbarger (2019), suggest social media representation of the organization, emotio
The documentary The Night Tulsa Burned by the Weller/Grossman production takes its viewers back a hundred years and recounts the events that sparked the notorious racial riot (Grossman). It happened on June 1, 1921, and resulted in the destruction of one of America’s wealthiest and most successful middle-class black communities called the Greenwood. This award-winning documentary aims at uncovering an event that was little known by people. Though this was the biggest riot people have ever seen in the U.S., and it was not discussed in the history books. During the night of the murder, “all of the Greenwood’s achievements and successes were destroyed” (Grossman 00:00:40-00:00:43). According to the documentary, for more than 11,000 black residents, the Greenwood section was the nationally recognized center of African-American life. That community had everything one would normally need, including hotels, hospitals, hairdressers, laundries, and shops, all of which were destroyed in less than twenty-four hours by white Tulsans. On May 31, 1921, most African Americans were murdered, and others were left homeless. According to Grossman, “the devastation of this community means much more than a destruction of its buildings” (00:03:10-00:03:17). It was increasingly unexpected that such a horrible event took place in Oklahoma as it has always been a promised land for black people. With the discovery of oil in 1905, Tulsa became successful, and there were benefits for both white and black citizens. Nevertheless, due to the segregation process, African Americans could not live or shop in the town and were only allowed to work there. That is why several young black entrepreneurs decided to create a business district, and Greenwood started flourishing. Tulsa became divided into two cities: “the black northern and the white southern,” and the Greenwood managed to grow thank
Covington Building Supply is a company that deals with building repairing and re-modeling. The company deals with people that want to remodel or repair their houses or with other businesses, public or private, buildings that need repairing. The main market for this company is the housing market along with the private business centers market, resorts, etc. but Covington Building does not only assist you in repairing your building after damage, but it can also offer you a remodeling option for your house, for example. As mentioned above, its clients can range from individual homeowners to big companies wanting to repair or remodel their property buildings. Since from the income statement we find that most of the revenues, sales, of the company are done in the second and third quarters, we can imagine that its clients see the services offered by this company as something they can use during the vacation season. For example, people tend to remodel their homes during summer when they can take a period off from their jobs. The same can be said for business companies wanting to repair their buildings. During spring and summer, it is better to do that. The very nature of the business explains to us that the main suppliers for Covington Building Supply are companies that provide raw materials needed for the repair works. Covington Building Supply is in a comfortable position for the moment because the correctness of Mr. Covington in doing business with them has formed a positive image. This has helped build confidence and now Covington Building can rely on high-quality suppliers. This situation will ultimately benefit the Covington company itself. The main concern of a bank when it credits a company is the ability that this last has to repay the debt. Banks primarily want to know if you are capable of generating enough income to repay their debt on time. The second thing they look for is if you will be so successful as to require more credit to expand your business so that they can finance you again. Thus it is imperative in our case to see some key parameters of Covington Building Supply. The first is their debt-to-equity ratio. That is the contrasting of their total liabilities with their total assets. But what is important is the value of the long-term debt that a company has. This is because long-term debts can harm companies in the future. A high debt-to-equity ratio means that the company is being aggressive in investing through borrowed liquidity. if income is going to remain at a level above that required to repay the cost of debt (its interest), then the company will benefit from it. Thus we have to go to the financial data of the company and see its revenues for the past years, its operational costs, and its net profit after taxation. If the costs of Covington Building Supply are decreasing over time, or the company manages to keep them as low as possible, this is a good start. If also, the revenues, the sales, of the company are increasing year after year, that is also very positive. T
Penis Size Sexual confidence is part of the issues that many men have to face in their lives, especially if they consider the size of their penis as a source of self-affirmation. It is apparent that men worry about the size of their penis more than their female counterparts. It is a psychological issue that relates to how men think women compare penis sizes. Different studies have revealed that men are fond of comparing the sizes of their penises. This comparison builds anxiety in some men who think that women prefer bigger sized penises. Most men believe that the bigger the size, the more pleasant they are to their female counterparts. Size is a major source of confidence for men, but women do not compare sizes. Sexuality is a complex aspect of human life, and the issue of penis size is a conceptual idea that men harbor. Men worry more about their penis sizes that women do because men associate big-sized penises with sexual prowess. Women, on the other hand, look for more than the endowment in men. Men have their minds fixed on impressing their partners with their sizes, but women look for more than size. Women look for men with good personalities, and penis size is among the least of their worries about a man. This difference between female and male perspectives on the size of the penis makes men worry more than women. Well-endowed men are proud of their size, but average-sized men tend to think that their size is too small, and they suffer the small penis syndrome, which is all in mind. Size is a source of pride for men, but it does not matter to most women. Breast Augmentation Saline and silicone implants are surgically placed in the breasts for cosmetic beauty reasons for women, but it is apparent that there is a psychological factor that influences women to get implants. Most women get breast implants to enhance their beauty because they associate having bigger breasts with being more sexually confident. There are women who believe the sexual identity of a female is emphasized by the presence of breasts, and the bigger they are, the more feminine they are. Many times, women who get breast implants suffer from an inferiority complex, and they use the breasts for self-affirmation. Just like some men apply penis size increase procedures to boost their confidence, the majority of women with breast implants look for confidence in their sexuality. The procedure gives them different sizes of breasts, depending on personal preferences. The procedure is very painful, and it may result in some serious health complications, but women do not hesitat
The normal nutritional needs for maintaining constant state of good health remain throughout the life of an individual although his/her nutritional needs of growth disappear (Wylie, & Copeman, 2009, p.377). Proper nutrition is critical to good heath of elderly individuals. Evidence has shown that good nutrition can help older people to remain independent, alert and healthy, but dietary changes should be introduced gradually so that their poor digestion can adapt with time (Adam, 2011, p.91). The daily nutrient recommended for elders may be relatively meaningless because the bodily processes are less efficient. However, a good supply of a well-balanced vitamins and minerals can be helpful especially if taken on a regular basis as recommended by nutritionists. For example, an older person should have a juice or sliced fruit with cereal, a baked potato with roast beef, vegetables with fish, or fruit with chicken and tomato slices in a cheese sandwich, or salsa with a bean burrito to boost the intake of calcium (Adam, 2011, p.93). Although older people gradually become less active thus reducing their calorie requirements, vitamin and mineral needs remain unchanged (Kim, & Taylor, 2005, p. 35). In addition, poor appetite and insufficient energy to walk and even cook reduces the intake of nutrients at a time the body may be becoming less efficient in the way it uses them. “The challenge for the elderly is to meet the same nutrient needs as when they were younger, yet consume fewer calories” (Kim, & Taylor, 2005, p. 37). About 60 percent of calories should come from complex carbohydrates, which put less stress on the circulating blood glucose. Such carbohydrates have a good share of fiber, which in turn lowers their chances of ‘intestinal inflammation’. As a working way of solving the problem, the elderly people ought to select foods that are rich in nutrients compared to their calories such as low-fat milk, which is more nutritious than regular milk. Protein needs usually do not change for the elderly, although its supplies can be altered depending on the nature or the duration of the disease one suffers from. Protein absorption may decrease with decline in kidney function as one ages, hence its intake should not be increased as such could unnecessarily stress kidneys. They should also take adequate flu
Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, complex autoimmune disease characterized by high levels of non-organ specific, self-reactive antibody production leading to immune complex formation. A disease characteristic is a remission and relapse, and its etiology remains indefinable. The disease results in multiple health problems including increased infection, renal and skin disorders, neurological complications, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia. Tissue damage associated with a severe injury can result in marked immune dysfunction that involves suppressive cell types and a cascade of inflammatory and tissue reparative mediators (Anam et al 106). The essay aims at providing a brief yet comprehensive review focusing on the etiology and risk factors of SLE, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and organ changes secondary to the disease. Epidemiology of systemic lupus erythematosus (volume of the problem) For a disease characterized by remissions and relapses determination of both incidence (new cases) and prevalence (existing cases) may be difficult especially in observational studies (Joseph et al 1814). Current evidence suggests geographical, ethnic, gender, and age differences in incidence, in the USA, the incidence is 6-35 in 10000 population, while in the UK, it is 200 in 100.000 (Somers et al, 615). Mortality has significantly decreased during the past 50 years from 50% at 5 years to 15% at 10 years. However, recent studies (Europe and Canada) show increased mortality with longer disease duration with atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, nephritis, infection, pneumonitis, and pulmonary hypertension as leading causes of death (Abu-Shakra1906). About ethnic differences, the disease is more common in African-Americans, Asian Indians (in the UK), and Asians. It is more common in adults, old age, and children females (10-15:1, 8:1, and 3:1 respectively) with 65% of patients having the disease onset between 16 to 55 years (Jimenez et al 33). Etiology and Risk factors The cause of SLE remains unknown, although many observations suggest a role for genetic, hormonal, immune, and environmental factors. The evidence for hormonal abnormalities is based primarily on the observation that SLE is much more common among women in their childbearing years. In addition, SLE has been observed in some males with Klinefelter’s syndrome, and some abnormalities of estrogen metabolism have been noted in both men and women with SLE. Immune abnormalities occur in patients with SLE, the etiology of which remains unclear; also there is a lack of evidence on which are primary and which are secondary. Some of these immune defects are episodic, and some correlate with disease activity. SLE is primarily a disease with abnormalities of immune regulation. These abnormalities are thought to be secondary to a loss of self-tolerance; that is, SLE patients (either before or during disease evolution) are no longer tolerant of all their self-antigens and thus an immun
Introduction Industrial communication applications have multiple communication peripherals precursor to connect industrial system with the outside world. This has been possible because of new microprocessors which are specially made for these kinds of applications. To give response to the users the suppliers are using the processors for improving the functions. They are changing their choices from proprietary communication protocols to open-standards protocols where networking technology from other industries is borrowed. This change is because of the requirements for greater communications between industrial devices and the world around them. The communication protocols like TCP/IP,Controller Area Network (CAN) and Universal Serial Bus (USB) are being used by them. These protocols are also proving themselves a great necessity for industrial design and are best suited to a specific use. The easiest communication interfaces for industrial equipment are serial interfaces like RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485, which are used by servos, controllers, actuators, simple sensors, valves and for communication (Graham Morphew, 2004). Process Automation Protocol   * Controller Area Network: This communications bus is used to control applications and proves to be highly reliable data. It has very good error detection. It was basically developed for using in the cars. Now it has multiple uses with other industrial automation and applications. It operates up to 1 Mega bits per second. Its sub bus is known as Local Interconnect Network (Controller Area Network (CANbus), 2006). Now we will discuss how CAN works? Data messages which come from any node on CAN bus do not possess addresses for transmitting node and receiving node. In spite of this the content of the message is named by an identifier. These nodes apply an acceptance test on the identifier to check if the message is related to the particular node. The related message will be processed otherwise it will be ignored. The identifier also decides the main concern of the message. If there is a situation where two or more nodes try to transmit the messages, the message is
Introduction Academic honesty refers to the reflection of truthfulness and accountability in student’s work. It exemplifies a number of guidelines and policies that help a learner to deliver original and authentic academic tasks (Simpson, 2016). Academic honesty is important because it ensures that students are held liable for their work. It assists them to develop communication, intellectual, social, and self-management skills, which are necessary for both academic and career development (International Baccalaureate, 2014). The Meaning of Plagiarism Plagiarism is an improper act that involves putting down the works of other authors, knowingly or unknowingly, without recognizing their efforts (Wager, 2014). In many cases, students fail to acknowledge the source of information that helps them to complete academic tasks. Plagiarism is defined as passing off someone else’s work, whether intentionally or unintentionally, as your own for your own benefit. The most common form of plagiarism is copying information and using it as part of one’s assignment or essay, without acknowledging the original source of information (Hosny & Fatima, 2014, p. 749.) Sometimes, students are dumbfounded by the amount of work assigned to them owing to insufficient time and/or preparations for eligibility exams meant for higher levels of education. In academia, putting down information from a source without using in-text citations or supporting references is regarded as plagiarism (Hosny & Fatima, 2014). How Teachers Detect Plagiarism Occasionally, teachers are obliged to accomplish bulky tasks such as checking homework assignments or examination papers. In most cases, they find out that students do little to justify the originality of their writing. Shariff (2016) unveils a number of ways that teachers follow to detect plagiarized work amongst students. First, they are keen on the presentation of unfamiliar expressions, duplications, or uneven writing styles. Secondly, teachers check out for wrongly cited styles. In this case, a student may intend to use APA referencing but end up mixing it with the MLA citation style in the course of copy-pasting material from online sources. Students also fail to include references at all prompting the teacher to detect plagiarism. Lastly, plagiarism can be detected where a student fails to use information that corresponds to the subject in question. How to Avoid Plagiarism Students can avoid plagiarism by practicing ethical writing (Dhammi & Haq, 2016). First, they should get a clear understanding of paraphrasing, which entails writing the original text in own words. In most cases, rephrased work should be followed by in-text citations. In addition, direct quotes should be accompanied by appropriate names, year of publication, and/or page number depending on the choice of referencing st
Introduction Chinua Achebe’s “Things fall apart” is one of the most influential pieces of literature from the African continent. The paper shall examine why this is the case, especially through textual examples. Why Achebe’s novel is so influential Achebe succeeds in giving an African viewpoint of colonialism thus breaking the stereotype that Africans’ opinions are insignificant during cultural interactions with the West. In so doing, he renders meaning to the traditional African way of life and he also dignifies the people of the continent. Achebe is able to do this through several mechanisms. (Achebe, 2003) First of all, the entire novel focuses on African characters while white colonialists are merely mentioned. This means that the writer explores the strengths, weaknesses, insecurities, traditions, beliefs, motivations, and other characteristics of the African people. In so doing, one can then identify with their struggles as well as their assertions. This means that Chinua Achebe’s novel has succeeded in rendering legitimacy to the African culture. There are several ways in which he has been able to do this. For instance, he talks about the political system of the Ibo people. (The Ibo are a tribe in Nigeria and the focus of the entire novel) the latter group did not have a king, chief, or a single ruler; instead, they settled matters through a council of elders. For instance, after the village made a peace treaty with another village, the council of elders decided that they would take a boy called Ikemefuna as a peace meal offering. Achebe also reveals the religious beliefs of the Ibo people; they worship a god known as Chukwu as well as a harvest god, rain god, and other nature gods. The culture of the Ibo people is largely patriarchal in that women play a minor role in childbirth and child-rearing. This is the reason why the main character Okonkwo was ashamed of his father because he had ‘feminine traits’ i.e. he was lazy. Also, the people of Ibo valued hard work as was seen through Okonkwo’s superior status in the village. “long stacks of yam stood out in his barn.” (p, 10) He had acquired this position as a result of his farming activities. More importantly, Achebe is able to bring an insight into the social values that drive individuals in any society. Through the main character, we learn that persons are defined by the values in their society. Okonkwo believed that one’s strengths lay in one’s wealth as well as one’s masculinity. The latter traits were highly valued at the beginning of the novel before the Ibo were colonized. However, towards the end of the novel, both these traits became insignificant as colonialists dominated the economic and social systems of the land. This was why the main character became distraught and disillusioned. He lost a sense of place and ended up committing suicide. This novel also illustrates what occurs when two cultures come together. When one culture perceives the other as being suspicious or superior, then thi