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Introduction It is difficult to compare the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of Luke because of one major reason – Mark’s gospel is shorter than Luke. This means that it is hard to find out if Mark omitted a great deal of information just so he can present a clear and yet concise version of who Jesus was or is it because he focused on the most important aspects of Jesus life and ministry, providing the clue on how Mark wanted the world to know his Lord and Master. The proponent of this study would like to follow this assumption that Mark purposely omitted other parts of Jesus biographical information because he wanted his readers to know the most important aspects of Jesus life and ministry and not necessarily to show that Jesus is all about doing God’s work without regard to the people that he will save through his death on the cross. On His Ministry There is urgency in Mark’s gospel. The author wanted to go straight into the highlights of Jesus’ life and ministry and he did not want to waste time with introductions and genealogies. (Mark 1). Mark began with the forerunner John the Baptist while Luke did not only discuss the event surrounding the virgin birth he also went into the nitty-gritty aspect of the background story – that is John the Baptist and the drama that occurred within the family of Levi because they could not bear a child. Elizabeth, the mother of John was able to conceive at a later time. It is interesting to note that Luke really wanted to depict Jesus as an extraordinary human being while Mark wanted to describe him as a prophet, a man who has the power to do wonderful acts just like the great men of old. By Luke’s depiction that whole world came to know Jesus as one of them and not an alien that came from afar. Mark did not focus on the humanity of Jesus Christ but he wanted his readers to know of his awesome capabilities. It can be argued that by going straight to the ministry of John the Baptist Mark was saying that Jesus Christ is like John the Baptist, Elijah and other strong-willed characters that can be found in the Old Testament. Luke on the other hand wanted to show the lighter side of Christ. By describing the details of the extraordinary circumstances that surrounded his birth in Bethlehem the world can see that Jesus is approachable (Luke 2). He is a King indeed as evidenced by the worship of the wise men from the east but he is not a high and mighty royalty that could not be approached by an ordinary human being. How He Dealt with People Due to the brevity of the passages in Mark one is forced to conclude that Je
Easter is one of the most important and favorite holidays in my family. We begin to prepare for it a few weeks in advance – we decorate the house, plan traditional dishes, and buy small gifts for each other. Our family has a tradition associated with this holiday, which we practice from year to year – this is a family visit to the church. We make Easter bouquets from ribbons and fresh flowers, such as bells and white lilies – this is the main symbol of Easter for our family. We bring such bouquets to the church, give to neighbors, and decorate the house with them. This tradition is rooted in my grandparents’ family history, who once went to church on this holiday to humbly accept what the Lord sent them and thank for the peaceful sky above their heads. From that moment, our family cannot imagine an event more important and meaningful than going to church on Easter. This tradition is being practiced for 51 year, and this year, we had to change it due to the situation with COVID-19. For the sake of our safety and the health of others, we celebrated this holiday at home with our big family. Nevertheless, every year, after visiting the church, we go home together and either discuss altogether or everyone thinks to themselves about the meaning of the resurrection of Christ. At home, we have a festive dinner, during which we thank the Lord for everything we are given. We then either play Easter games or have a calm conversation on the topics important for us. Going to the church on Easter and having a family gathering afterward is crucial for us because this is the day when we feel blessed, united, and thankful. It is important to share this sensitive moment with God and each other. This tradition will be passed from generation to generation to nourish the spirituality and make our family stronger.
Organizations need qualitative management to optimally utilize their resources. Management is the art of organizing and coordinating activities in accordance to certain principles or policies to attain forethought objectives. Management has the role of utilizing physical, human, financial, and environmental resources effectively for the good of their firms. Managerial functions include formulation of corporate functions, organizing, planning, controlling, monitoring, and directing activities to achieve corporate goals and objectives. In contemporary organizational management styles, there has been emphasis on leadership-management approach to managerial-management approach, thought the difference is minimal the net effect is improved competitiveness and efficiency. This paper differentiates leaders and managers; it will also discuss how leadership shapes organizational culture; to discuss the issues, the paper will use Nokia Corporation as a sample company. Difference between Leaders and Managers The difference between leaders and managers is minimal, however, in contemporary management styles, the difference appears on how they handle situations and the attitude they hold for their works and subordinates. According to Ketchen & Hult, 2006, managers manage, control, monitor tasks through instructions and orders; managers assume the position of authority over subordinates. The driving force behind managers is to see the attainment of organisational goals. When dealing with subordinates, managers are seen as people who issue instructions and controls the procedure to follow a certain way already predetermined, participation of subordinates in decision-making is minimal. On the other hand, leaders are defined as the change agents focusing on attaining corporate goals through collective responsibilities and involvement of subordinates in decision making; leaders manage people while managers instruct subordinates (Ketchen & Hult, 2006). Other than focusing on attainment of corporate goals, leader are highly empowering, supportive and nurturing to their subordinates and uses management policies like delegation to boost confidence among staffs. Managers’ attitude is that tasks must be accomplished irrespective of the way; but leaders have the attitude that the goals should be attained after the people are well managed and guided. At Nokia, there has been much emphasis to have leaders as the industry is highly competitive, the quality of the leaders called for are expected to match and outdo those of competitor companies like Apple, Ericson, and Samsung who seem to be driving the market through their innovations. Currently the company’s management can be
Wireless technology is compatible with other parts of information systems. This is based on the research that has been done. Researchers have come across some amazing changes in the information technology industry. This decision has been enhanced by the studies which were conducted and also the numerous meetings that have been conducted by the professionals who are in the information technology industry. Impacts of I.T on Wireless Technology Wireless technology has been used since its inception to meet numerous needs. It is said that the wireless network was first used by the Japanese in their quest to be a renowned leader in information technology. The most obvious being to connect laptops and palmtops owners who were travelers in various different locations. Wireless technology is also used in mobile networking and this is enabled through the satellite. Wireless networking is somewhat similar to the Large Area Network only that in a wireless network, one has the capability to switch locations to suit one’s needs (Firestone 88). Wireless technology is supported by several situations. These also justify the use of this technology that has brought numerous state-of-the-art changes in the information technology sector. Wireless technology has the capability to cover an enormous distance which might seem impossible or might require a lot of capital when laying down cables. It has proven to be cost-effective in this manner and also there are no more worries about vandalism. A wireless network has the capability to remotely connect users of a certain network in a bid to share information about a certain job that they are doing or basically exchange information. It has also been used in the setting up and also linking of temporary workstations. A good example of application is in investment firms where they have different product launches. In such instances, they do not need to transfer an entire office to a different site but just set up a small workstation and all the information is available once the connection picks up and the relevant viewing rights are issued. Wireless networking has been of great use when it comes to providing backup in communication links whenever there is a case of network failure. Most of the times people often mistake the word wireless to mean cordless. Cordless simply refers to those equipment that probably were wir
Environmental impact assessments conducted by various research authorities reveal that production of electrical energy is associated with many environmental hazards. In this study, both the renewable and non-renewable sources have been considered. Most of the sources of production of electricity are considered environmentally friendly. However, at one point or another, they contribute to environmental degradation. The production process as well as the by-products of the production process may cause environmental threats. Examples of these sources include; coal harnessing, biogas and geothermal energy production and burning of fossil fuels. Loss of human and aquatic life is one of the effects of environmental degradation. Other forms of pollution experienced are; noise, air, land and water pollution. Coal is considered the dirtiest source of electrical energy. It is the highest pollutant among all the sources. Right from its mining and extraction, coal causes suffocation and air poisoning. Underground gas explosions create underground pressure imbalances which eventually cause mining shaft roofs to collapse leading to trapping of the miners’ and in extreme cases can cause their death. Extraction of coal also injects large amounts of dust into the environment resulting in air pollution. To control dust emission, large amounts of water are required thus limiting the capacity available for agriculture and other industrial applications. Bare exposure of the ground and the dig ups caused during mining also renders the land infertile and not useful for agricultural production. Burning of coal in the air produces many greenhouse gases which include; sulfur nitrate, hydrogen cyanide, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide. All these gases are air pollutants and serious contributors to global warming. Combustion of coal is also known to produce mer
Introduction Technology has already become a part of people’s lives in many spheres. The Healthcare system heavily relies on various technological advances as they provide manifold opportunities to improve the services available to patients. Technology helps in treating illnesses and managing individuals’ health conditions. It is also associated with efficiency, error-free procedures, faster healing processes. Podiatry surgery also benefits from the utilization of technology. One of the areas where technology has proved to be essential is minimally invasive surgery. For instance, endoscopy has become a widely used procedure that minimizes the size of incisions and leads to a faster and less painful healing process (De Leeuw, Van Sterkenburg, Van Bergen & Van Dijk, 2011). The risk of infection is also reduced. Another important technological advancement is associated with the external fixation that is now performed with the use of materials that enable minimum incisions and intrusion into the blood circulation (Didomenico, Ziran & Cane, 2011). However, ultrasound surgery and color Doppler-guided surgery are now seen as some of the most recent advances that maximize the efficiency of various procedures. For instance, Alfredson and Isaksson (2014) note that these methods are effective when it comes to “chronic painful insertional Achilles tendinopathy” (p. 7). The healing process is less painful and quite shorter. The patients who took part in the study reported that they were satisfied with the outcomes of the treatment. Therefore, it is clear that various technological advances enable surgeons to carry out various procedures in a more effective way. Randomized Controlled Trial It has been acknowledged that a randomized controlled trial (RCT) provides sound evidence to support or refute hypotheses in clinical research. At that, Bowen et al. (2012) note that RCT should be characterized by “sufficient detail for replication” to be used as the ground of any clinical research (p. 4). First, it is important to briefly outline the peculiarities of the RCT to understand the researchers’ point. Randomized controlled trials involve participants who are randomly chosen, which eliminated any bias related to sampling. People of different backgrounds with different health histories often take part in the research, which allows researchers to understand the effectiveness of treatment (procedure, medication, and so on) in a wide population (Gordon, Darbyshire & Baker, 2012). It is possible to note that this is one of the most reliable tools to implement research. However, the lack of details when reporting the results of a trial can undermine the relevance of a study. If the trial cannot be replicated, the results may seem unreliable as there is no way to check if all the procedures were followed properly and whether all results were interpreted carefully. Gordon et al. (2012) stress that the provision of sufficient details enables researchers to check the validity of the RCT and come to s
Black Panther Film Summary Years ago, five tribes of Africa were at war over the possession of the most robust metal in the whole world, vibranium. One warrior gains superhuman powers and unites the tribes into one, Wakanda. T’Challa returns home to take his birthright as the king of the nation of Wakanda. T’Challa’s strength as the Black Panther and the king of Wakanda is in the test when a powerful enemy reappears. The dispute puts the future of Wakanda and the whole world at risk. The newly crowned king must reunite the rest of the tribes of Wakanda and use the might of Black Panther to gain victory over his enemies and assure the safety of Wakanda and the whole world. Conflict in Black Panther There is cultural conflict in the film Black Panther . The nation of Wakanda lies between modernization and tradition despite its technological advancement. Wakanda has decorations of symbols of each tribe’s animal spirit, with the panther being the most prominent animal figure representing T’Challa’s tribe. African traditional clothing influences the costumes used in the movie. The whole time, the city is overfull with high technology, which they keep from the rest of the world by hiding away. T’Challa has to protect the secrecy of Wakanda despite the challenge he gets from N’Jadaka, whose interest is to expose the might of vibranium, thus putting the world at risk. Social Issues in Black Panther Social issues addressed in the film Black Panther include feminism (Schmidt, 2019). The role of women portrayed in the characters gives them high-ranking positions and roles in Wakanda. T’Challa’s advisors and warriors throughout the movie are women. T’Challa’s sister is a technological genius, and Nakia is an undercover spy, traits mainly upholding men in society. Poverty is another addressed social issue in the movie. N’Jadaka is revengeful for his father’s death, claiming that whole of his life he had lived in poverty. Poverty in the film starts with kids playing basketball in a poor neighborhood that addresses poverty as a concern. How Does the Film Fall Under Micro, Mezzo, or Macro Category of Social Work? The film falls under the macro-level category of social works because it addresses Wakanda and the entire world. The people of Wakanda keep their secret safe so that vibranium may not harm the world. When watching the movie, you can see the technological advancement of Wakanda through the discovery of vibranium; however, if misused can be harmful and dangerous. The film falls under the macro level when Black Panther saves the abducted women who Nakia infiltrated by the militia. The problems addressed here if affecting a community, thus a macro-level social work. Helpful Skills for Social Workers Some skills are handy for a macro-level social worker, including Public relations. Good public relations makes a good image of the organization therefore readily accepted by the people. For example, when people perceive social work as racist or biased, there will be minimal participation with the public minimizing its potential. Marketing is essential in creating awareness of the intentions of
Introduction Healthcare is, perhaps the most rapidly changing field among others in terms of care delivery, quality of services and finance issues. At present, the changes are even more explicit due to the appearance of new trends in healthcare like health promotion orientation, health management improvement. In this respect, I have chosen this professional route, as I have been always keen on facing challenges and overcoming difficulties. More importantly, my future career involves constant communication with patients, which demands making decisions and controlling patients’ health. Portfolio Evidence For promoting my writing and researching skills I have attended a number of lectures where the professor proposed we address the writing skills portfolio consisted of reading the book by Blaxter et al. (2006) providing all necessary information concerning how to become a successful researcher. Apart from this, I had the possibility to practice my skills and view several solid types of research in order to pursue the main stages of researches on healthcare (Harper and Pitt, 2004). The analysis of different texts and documents of healthcare were also included in the course, we learned to withdraw the most and the least important information. These assignments were based on the samples of patients’ medical cards and medical reports and their samples (Medical Examination Report). During the
Introduction The main goal of public health practitioners is to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. To attain it, they must be able to collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals, communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, and inspire them for action. They must have critical thinking skills to identify needs for change and then be able to mobilize available resources for its implementation. For this reason, public health practitioners must possess leadership qualities and competencies and adhere to effective Leadership and change management models that would help them to direct and empower others successfully. Thus, the present paper will discuss the importance of traditional leadership and change leadership. Initially, these two concepts will be defined, and, consequently, different Leadership and change management models will be critically evaluated. Lastly, leaders’ roles in the delivery of health promotion programs will be described to conclude the discussion. Background Leadership There are a plethora of different definitions of Leadership that may capture distinct leader roles, functions, and abilities. The main ones include guidance, influence, inspiration, support, responsiveness to others’ needs, development of a shared direction and vision (Moodie 2016). As for Leadership in public health, Moodie (2016) defines it as maximizing personal potential, as well as the sense of personal worth and meaning, along with maximizing “the potential of others and the sense of worth and meaning they draw from their lives” (p. 679). This take on Leadership implies that a successful leader can align individual preferences and interests with organizational or public health needs and goals and influence stakeholders to adopt values, beliefs, and behaviors needed to attain the desired objectives. As noted by Hao and Yazdanifard (2015), in the business environment, these leadership functions are crucial for attaining sustainable growth, increasing competitiveness and innovation, and motivating subordinates to commit to their jobs. Similarly, Leadership in public health motivates stakeholders to accept and take a proactive stance on any proposed public policy change and other initiatives aimed at improving public wellbeing and quality of life. Change and Change Leadership Change is an intrinsic element of human lives and is part of every field of performance, including healthcare. It may be regarded as the modification of specific states of being and behavioral adaptation to evolving environmental demands and trends. Although changes may take many shapes and forms, they often share a common characteristic: they induce a certain degree of discomfort and stress since they require one to alter the way they usually act, think and look at things (Hao & Yazdanifard 2015). For this reason, people may be resistant to changes, especially when those c