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The special attention is given to the health of children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Although the country takes the leading position among the developed countries regarding the promotion of health sector, the UAE authorities continue working to improve the health status of children (World Health Organization, 2014, p. 1). Thus, the “2021 Healthy Children” campaign has been developed recently to decrease the rates of chronic diseases and obesity in children and to address the world health standards (National Program for Government Communication, 2015). The progress of modern campaigns and policies to improve the health of children in the country is directly associated with the UAE economic development (UAE Interact, 2015). In order to examine this aspect in detail, it is necessary to answer the following research question: How is the authorities’ focus on healthy children in the UAE related to the country’s development? This paper aims to analyse strategies, policies, and campaigns in the UAE that are designed to make children healthy in the context of the UAE economic development. The UAE Focus on Healthy Children in the Past and Today The orientation on healthy children became the priority for the UAE authorities in the 2000s. It is possible to observe positive results, while comparing the data for 1995, 2004, and 2012 years. The first step was the increase of the vaccination rates for children from about 90% in 1995 to 94% in 2004. In 2012, this rate was also 94% ( The World Bank , 2015). This step was associated with the improvement of monitoring infectious diseases among children. The second step was the reduction of the infant mortality rates. In 1995, the rate of infant mortality per 1,000 live births was 11, but the health authorities achieved the reduction in the rate to 9 in 2004, and to 7 in 2012 ( The World Bank , 2015). No maternal mortality cases were reported since 2004 ( Millennium Development Goals , 2015). Today, the provision of healthcare services for children is one of the UAE social strategic goals. Therefore, the number of health programs for children doubled while comparing the data for 2004 and 2012 (UAE Interact, 2015). The main problems that need to be addressed with the help of action plans proposed by the UAE Ministry of Health are the children’s obesity, high rates of diabetes, and the low rates of physical activity among children and adolescents. Health Campaigns for Children The Ministry of Health in coopera
In the contemporary world, kinship systems are getting more complex than the one presented by Schneider. I interviewed a student from Kyrgyzstan and found out that the kinship system in his country while having certain similarities, is very different in some aspects. The collected data is consistent with Schneider’s definition of marriage but is a little different from Schneider’s account of who can be considered a relative. Relatedness is a broader notion in Kyrgyzstan than in the United States. There are also differences in solidarity because financial help to family members is considered to be an ordinary practice. In Europe and the United States, gay marriages are becoming more common, contradicting Schneider’s notion of family. In Kyrgyzstan, however, people are more conservative, and a family must consist of a husband and a wife (Case 1). However, the family is not only limited to the couple and their children. The husband’s parents are also members of the same household (Case 1). Their son will marry, and his wife becomes a member of the family, whereas daughters, upon marriage, become members of their husbands’ families. Denis’ relation to his grandparents is also different than in traditional American culture. While Schneider’s model does not distinguish between a father’s and a mother’s parents (1968), Denis calls his father’s father chon-ata , the father’s mother chon-ene , the mother’s father tai-ata , and the mother’s mother tai-ene (Case 2).
An Information Security Risk Assessment for Woltech Woltech is a UK based organisation, operating in the field of energy. It has additional offices in Eastern Europe and China, and the staff volume consisting of 65 employees. The given case study presents a range of issues that are associated with information security (IS). Considering that the organisation uses various sources of the remote access and communication between the offices, it is necessary to ensure the high-quality protection of employees’ and Woltech’s data. This paper aims at discussing the problems encountered by the organisation, including threats, vulnerabilities, and risk treatment options in order to suggest the potential strategies for addressing the mentioned challenges. First of all, it is necessary to identify the concept of information security risk to analyse the case study in an in-depth manner. According to Peltier (2014, p. 16), “the purpose of risk assessment is to ensure that the organisation understands the security impacts”. The risk assessment is central to the information security management system, where risk is understood as the uncertainty, which presumes the possibility of damage related to the infringement of IS. To assess risks, it is essential to understand which business processes in the organisation are the most critical ones, following the prospects of Business Impact Analysis. It also implies evaluating how to eliminate these threats and their sources and how to minimise their likelihood. Both threats and vulnerabilities may cause serious impacts in the form of an undesirable incident, as a result of which the organisation will suffer significant losses (Feng, Wang & Li 2014). This damage can arise because of attacks on information belonging to the organisation and leading to its unauthorised disclosure, modification, damage, destruction, inaccessibility, or loss. Threats can occur from either accidental or deliberate sources or events. The main threats to information security at Woltech may be specified as follows:   * the risk of leakage of confidential information;   * the risk of loss or unavailability of important data (top priority);   * the risk of using the incomplete or distorted information;   * the risk of unauthorized or latent exploitation of information and computing resources (when working via the Internet);   * the risk of spreading of information in the external environment that threatens the reputation of the organisation. The vulnerabilities are the weaknesses of IS protection associated with the assets of an organisation. These weaknesses can be integrated by one or more of the threats, thus causing the unwanted incidents. As st
Introduction Desktop and laptop computer models are designed for business and consumer markets. It is expected that the business models should be superior, more robust, and should run and last for a longer period than the consumer ones. For business machines, critical care should be taken while choosing the machines to ensure that they serve all the business needs. This ranges from the warranty duration given, compatibility with other equipment, cost, quality, reliability, and the support services provided by the manufacturers (Avaren, 2012). This article will compare Dell and HP products and recommend the best model based on the suitability for business and consumer use. A Comparison According to Avaren (2012), HP machines are reliable in terms of Microsoft installations. Consumers find the service pack installations convenient and do not experience problems such as a machine failing to boot after a Microsoft service release is applied. Their services are also reliable, and they often deliver the expected parts within a considerable period. However, this service is varied. Business issues are responded to with more haste than consumer ones. On the other hand, Dell machines have disappointed consumers on minimal occasions. These are situations where the machines simply could not give the expected results after software installation. Their support to both business and consumer clients is good, although consumers have at times been frustrated. This is common in cases where the shipping of parts or sending support technicians is required. Quality is the main area of interest when purchasing a computer. The two brands are known to produce good quality machines, and consumers prefer these models over the rest of the models in the markets. However, Dell is lagging behind in terms of standardization. The manufacturing process has a few processes and is cheap. For instance, there have been cases in which two similar models of Dell have been found to have completely different motherboards. Dell has an incompetent, innovative product design that provides customers with various samples of the latest models. When consumers experience such a situation, their confidence in these products can be altered (Hitt, Ireland & Hoskisson, 2009). In most cases, Dell offers machines with the same characteristics as those of HP at a lower price. This is very convenient for consumer needs, which may not be as demanding as the business ones. Low prices attract customers and win their loyalty if the products that they obtain serve their purpose adequately. However, this may scare some business consumers who may view lower prices as a question of poor quality. Building a business system is a delicate issue because a minor malfunction may lead to reduced productivity, wasted resources, and business loss. Business organizat
Introduction Throughout history, nations were engaged in cross-cultural dialogues. Describing the interdependence of the international interactions and the processes of globalization from different perspectives, “Crossing the Bay of Bengal” by S. Amrith and “Learning to Speak Lingerie” by P. Hessler both depict the impact of the international trade and migration on the cultures, societies, and environment. Main body “Crossing the Bay of Bengal” reviews the strategic and historical importance of the Bay of Bengal for international trade and West-East cooperation. For centuries, the Bay was a “heart of a global economy” (Amrith 2). The Bay of Bengal was a route of migration among Asian countries. On the territories of the Bay, the people from the West and the East could exchange their knowledge, goods, and technologies. With the development of the economy, globalization, and overpopulation the impact on the environment of the Bay became more apparent. “The natural history of the Bay of Bengal has become inseparable from its human history” (Amrith 30). Since the territory is potentially profitable regarding natural resources, the uncertainty in land’s division caused conflicts among the neighboring countries. “Learning to Speak Lingerie” tells the story of the Chinese migrants in Egypt. Chinese entrepreneurship in Egypt is common. The success of the foreign business depends on the acceptance of the cultural, religious, and societal differences and examination of the customer preferences. The article depicts the example of how two different nations can benefit each other. The Chinese entrepreneurs support the development of society by offering jobs for women that are uncommon for the Middle-Eastern countries. They also have opened the first recycling plant that helps to improve the environmental condition of the region. The business brings a significant financial profit to its owners and inspires the locals to follow their lead. The Chinese-Egyptian interactions will be strengthened in the future as the Chinese government has decided “to increase its stature” in Egypt (Hessler 11). The relations between the countries promise to be mutually beneficial and culturally enriching. Conclusion International interactions have always taken place in the world, and the advent of globalization increases the impact on the development of society. History knows both negative and positive cases of relations among the countries. The attention to the environment and respect towards the other cultures are the aspects that can make the global society’s reciprocity more fruitful and sound.
Introduction Environment Impact Assessment is one of the most important factors that one should always consider when planning to come up with any piece of construction. Before putting up a structure in a place where it was not exiting before, one must evaluate the impact of that structure to various stakeholders and to the natural environment. It is only through this that the existence of such building shall be harmonious. According to Bellinger (2000, p. 90), environmental impact assessment has always been associated with large commercial buildings, mostly in large urban centers. This scholar says that this notion is wrong. According to the scholar, one has a responsibility to conduct impact of any structure he or she is putting up irrespective of the size or the place where the structure is put up. For instance, when an individual plans to develop a building in his or her piece of land, it will be important to consider how this building will affect nature and the immediate population in this area. Doing this helps create harmony. Conducting a successful Environmental Impact Assessment requires a clearly planned methodology that would help get a clear impact of erecting the structure. The methodology must be clearly defined, and all inclusive. As Lawrence (2003, p. 38) states, EIA always aims at promoting sustainable development. Nature is very delicate, and it will always give back what human activities give out to it. Planning is therefore, very important when one intends to have a major activity done on a piece of land. When there is a methodological flaw in an EIA process, there will definitely be a negative consequence to the structure that is being put in place. In this study, the researcher is interested in critically evaluating the claim that methodological shortcoming of an Environmental Impact Assessment process undermines its ability to promote sustainable development. Role of EIA in Promoting Sustainable Development According to Morgan (2001, p. 86), sustainable development refers to the ability of a project or projects to bring a positive differential change within a given environment for a specified duration of time. A project will be sustainable if its negative impacts are very low as compared to the benefits it brings. When conducting an EIA, the main concern is always to ensure that the project is sustainable. It is important to ensure that before putting up a major building, experts should investigate the impact it would have to the society and to the environment. Sustainable environment is part of sustainable development. For this reason, it is important to make sure that when putting up a structure, care should be taken to take environmental concerns into consideration. A building will always have an impact on the environment. For instance, when vegetation has to be cleared to create room for a building, t
Abstract Sustainable transportation is essential for the economic, environmental and social development of the community. Among the most widespread trends, one can distinguish the increasing role of public transportation, the use of energy-efficient vehicles, and extension of road infrastructure. Currently, people living in the United Arab Emirates have to struggle with such problems as air pollution and traffic congestion. Currently, the government of this country focuses on the improvement of public transportation and the use of fuels. However, at this point, existing problems have not been fully addressed. Introduction The need for sustainable transportation has emerged due to various developmental needs of many societies. In particular, one can speak about such issues as the necessity to reduce the pollution of air, the increasing cost of transportation, and the necessity to improve the welfare of people. These are the main aspect that should be taken into account. This paper is at examining the development of sustainable transportation in the United Arab Emirates. On the whole, it is possible to say this trend is critical for the improvement of living conditions and the long-term development of the country. The government of the UAE should focus on such issues as the improvement of public transport, the adoption of energy-efficient technologies, and the extension of road infrastructure. This is the main argument that can be put forward. Overall, the analysis will be based on the analysis of academic sources such as books and article that can throw light on the approaches to sustainable transportation. The main elements of sustainable transportation It should be mentioned that the very notion of sustainability includes several elements. First of all, researchers focus on the need to preserve natural resources which may soon become depleted if societies do not improve more efficient technologies (Boschmann & Mei-Po, 2008, p. 140). This problem
Three Conditions for a Potential Entry to Meet to Become a Strong Competitive Force: Examples and Observations Creating a strategy that will help survive in the environment of the global economy is a challenge that modern organizations need to complete to attract customers and become profitable. Although there is no recipe for success and each case of building a business company is unique, there are several essential principles that an organization must follow to become a competitive force in the context of the global market. Particularly, the identification and the further development of a unique competitive advantage, the creation of a strong and efficient risk management approach, and the introduction of a cost-efficient strategy of resources management must be viewed as the building blocks for success. The issue of risk management should, perhaps, be the focus of a company’s endeavors when entering the target market. In light of the increasingly high competition rates and the strong effect that numerous negative factors have on SMEs in the global economy, one must elaborate on the means of mitigating the existing risks. For instance, the financial liabilities must be managed successfully, which means that an organization might need the support of a partner. Furthermore, the risks related to the technological aspects of the production and the communication processes need to be mentioned. The lack of certainty about the time and money required to address the problems identified above is typically the greatest concern of SMEs entering the target environment (Thompson, Strickland, & Gamble, 2015). Therefore, a risk mitigation approach must be crafted before becoming a part of the global market. As stressed above, the financial obstacles are among the primary concerns that a company is likely to face when attempting at becoming a part of a specific market, let alone the global one. Therefore, a cost-efficient strategy that will help allocate the available resources most efficiently needs to be considered. For example, Tesla, which produces electric vehicles, often mentions that the use of a cost-efficient approach allows it to maintain a strong position in the EV market despite the increasingly high competition rates: “They are also trying to reduce costs by eliminating the middle man — the car dealers — but this has met with fierce political opposition in some states” (Kam, 2014, para. 12). As a result, the price for the end product can be reduced, which makes the company a better choice compared to other organizations offering the same product. Finally, the significance of a unique competitive advantage must be mentioned as the area that a company must concentrate on to gain a strong position in the target environment. As soon as a firm introduces the type of services or products that no other organization can offer to the target members of the population, the chances for the company to gain success rise. For example, the high quality of the product and the reward cards offered to the clients are used actively by Starbucks, therefore, making it easily recognizable and preferable to other organizations producing coffee ( Sustaine
Being a leader is a challenging task that requires playing a variety of roles and assuming numerous responsibilities. A true leader must not only provide the subordinates with tasks but also inspire them to grow both professionally and personally (Iszatt-White & Saunders, 2014). As a future leader, I will focus on the issues such as motivating employees by using the transformative leadership strategy, inspiring them to grow professionally with the help of metacognition and self-directed learning, and promote the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as the basis for the development of corporate ethics and the appropriate models of organizational behavior. Particularly, I have learned that, though having basic leadership qualities, I need to develop some of the characteristics that will help me become more efficient as a leader. Particularly, I will have to put more effort in motivating people to take responsibilities and comply with the ethical standards that are viewed as acceptable. Moreover, as a leader, I will have to make sure that I promote further development of the staff. There is no need to stress that the motivation of employees defines the quality of their work, as well as their devotion to the project and the company in general. Therefore, as a leader, I will have to consider the use of incentives, including encouragement of the staff by recognizing their achievements and progress, as the means to empower people for the further development. The incorporation of a trait approach in the leadership strategy that I am going to develop can also be viewed as an essential step to make, as the trait approach will help set an example for the employees to comply with. To be more exact, the staff members will be provided with a role model that they will be able to follow and learn from. It is assumed that the model provided will help the staff members not merely copy the behavioral patterns but also engage in the process of analyzing their traditional behavioral patterns and identifying the underlying problems thereof. As a result, the employees will be provided with an opportunity to learn more about themselves as professionals and learners. It should be noted that, being a leader, I will have to face a variety of obstacles, the lack of enthusiasm among the staff and their unwillingness to accept new behavioral patterns, ethics and roles being the first one to address. It would be wrong to assume that the introduction of a set of rigid rules and penalties for failing to comply with the company’s regulations will help improve the situation. Instead, the aforementioned use of incentives, i.e., both financial rewards and verbal encouragement of the employees, should be used as the means of avoiding the issues such as people’s unwillingness to commit to their job, the lack of enthusiasm among the staff members, the possibility of a fraud, etc. Furthermore, the adoption of the corresponding CSR principles will allow for avoiding and addressing the aforementioned concerns (Rotberg, 2012). Another obsta