Environment Critical Thinkings Samples For Students

Critical thinking

Part 1: Huffington Post analysis
Traditional text-based reporting techniques, such as prints, outdoor, audio and slideshows still play a significant role in the media today. The traditional media is, however, blended with the rich media such as social media and videos. Both two types of the media included at Huffington Post to promote the social channels. The Huffington post, for example, uses video links, photos and text to bring a clear and brief presentation of the news. The post is also open to response and feedback through the Facebook, twitter and Google plus links. The video or the post Continue reading...

Introduction

Rising levels of industrialization in Australia has led to increased demand for energy by both the domestic and commercial sectors of the economy. This is due to the fact that energy providing companies are parent firms to numerous firms especially in the manufacturing, processing and motor industries. As a result, it has been stated that energy is the vehicle for driving the economy to heights of economic growth and development. Without energy, rates of economic growth and development would stagnate or even drop in severe circumstances. However, in recent times, there have been intensified calls for energy companies to Continue reading...

The business environment is a constantly changing environment where new business ventures erupt with new ideologies. These new businesses might either flop or remain relevant to the industry with their new ideologies and economies of scope. When these firms remain relevant to the latter, their implications to the new firms, therefore, are either to embrace the changes or fight them through the old existing strategies. Technological advancements are the most dynamic economic ventures. New businesses and business ideas are constantly developed in the industry to ensure that new inventions are made to satisfy the constant needs of the customers. Continue reading...

The emerging changes in electronic media have changed almost everything. Technology has influenced every area of the human life. Electronic media is everywhere from the classroom environment, home to the workplace. The dawn of the internet has changed the world to a small place because it has overcome geographical barriers. Information is now easily available because of the internet. Electronic media has shaped the learning environment from the traditional one to a digital one. Technology has brought different types of media to the learning environment. The media in the classroom environment include the mobile phone, instant messaging, television, video Continue reading...

The concept of human beings going to live on mars permanently can be termed as the colonization of mars (Zubrin, 2011, p.233). The idea was taken lightly in the past. Recently, however, the matter has been taken more seriously with more studies of life survival in mars being done. The Martian environment differs slightly with that of earth and any living organism set to live on mars will encounter these changes which will definitely affect them.
Typically, a solar day in mars is a little bit longer on mars than that of earth. In mars, a solar day lasts Continue reading...

The wellbeing of the world should be the bother of every individual. The world almost sunk following lack of adequate facilities to manage waste. Different governments in the world need to come up with adequate plans or strategies that would help them in defining ample waste reduction in specific countries. Ensuring clean environment is one idea that would solve the problems that are associated to excessive waste that is being releases to the atmosphere at current times (Maczulak 138). An outstanding example of countries with exclusive waste problems is the Republic of China. Solving the problem in China would Continue reading...

Water sector infrastructure consisting of water and waste water systems, has an extensive history of implementing policies and programs to provide safe and clean water, therefore, protecting and improving public health and environment across the nation. Under the guidance of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), for above thirty years, drinking water and waste water services have been carrying out routines to survey ways to improve water quality testing techniques. (Sullivan, 2011). The sector’s public health, security, environmental and resilience efforts form a profound approach to make available safe drinking water, safeguard public Continue reading...

Summary:

The article, A Model on Business Ethics, elaborates the concept of business ethics where the expectations of the businesses in the current world are outlined. The expectations outlined includes lobby groups, government legislation, increased education and the responsibilities of various institutions. The power and influence of the media on the ethics of business are also well elaborated. The impact of professional associations was also emphasized and how they influence businesses with respect to cultural issues. The perceptions of business ethics is also elaborated with respect to leadership relationships, staff relationships among the staff and the relationship among the shareholders. Continue reading...

Breaking the Law For the Sake of Justice details an incident where 2,500 protested illegally trespassed onto the property of a Washington D.C. coal-burning plant to protest that fact that these types of plants contribute to 40% of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere. Feeling that a significant amount of environmental damage was being caused by the plants, the demonstrators felt a social need to break the law. It was their belief that breaking the law in this instance would benefit society and be for the greater good by discouraging the use of coal by power plants Continue reading...

Sustainable Development

Sustainable development refers to the environment that meets the necessary needs of the current without compromising the coming generations in meeting their needs. The present needs include food, secure environment, clean air, transportation, useful employment, peace, social sustainability, sustainable agriculture, job creation, good health and industrial development, sustainable economic advancement among others. Such needs often conflict with one another. For example, if an individual need to cook food-using firewood, he or she meet one requirement and at the same time degrading environment through deforestation and causing soil erosion. Sustaining the environment is, therefore, a trade-off between needs. Sustainability is Continue reading...

Within the PharmaCARE scenario outlined in this situation, several different stakeholders can be found. The key characteristics of a stakeholder primarily involve having some sort of vested interest in the company’s success and future; their financial success and/or livelihood must depend on the company doing well and succeeding. Stakeholders are typically very aware of the actual actions of an organization, and so organizations must work hard to ensure that they are happy in order to maintain their own success and legitimacy. In order to understand the full consequences of an organizational change or scenario, the stakeholders must be Continue reading...

The terms ‘Organizational Learning’ and ‘Learning Organization’ sound so similar. Both involve learning. Learning organization is the process to change. Organizational learning is having the process and strategies and implementing change throughout an organization. Thus the former becomes the plan, to which the latter is the action.
According to Fiol, (1985) Organizational Learning is “the process of improving actions through better knowledge and understanding”. Where as, an organisation that facilitates the learning of all its members and continuously transforms itself (Peddler, Boydell & Burgoyne, 1997) is a learning organisation. “Learning organization can develop structures and strategies to maximise the learning Continue reading...

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Various work circumstances can lead to stress and anxiety within the working environment. Among the stress that I experience while working include work overload and work under load. Work overload comes in two forms. These forms can either be quantitative overload or qualitative overload. Excessive number of tasks and piles of documents that need to accomplish characterize the quantitative overload, whereas qualitative overload entails various skills and analysis required to accomplish a specific task. Either way, I experience both of these types of stresses in various days. Sometimes, the more I lose Continue reading...

Transnational corporations, also referred as multinational companies, are firms or organizations that serve successfully on an international level. They design their strategies, vision, and goals for international market. There are a number of benefits associated with transnational corporations. Firstly, the transnational corporations extensively use technological means for solutions’ development. For instance, the renowned Walmart use renewable energy in about eleven thousand stores. Secondly, the employment of advanced technology results in increased productivity as time is saved. Similarly, advances in technology within transnational corporations increases opportunities of employment for people. As a consequence, there is substantial growth in the economy Continue reading...

- The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the third institution that completed the “The Bretton Woods Trio” formed by the victorious nations after WWII. Its main function was to focus on the trade side of the international economic cooperation that was already established by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. It is responsible for dealing with the rules of trade between nations which they themselves negotiated and agreed on. However, people power groups protesting against globalization argue that WTO is mainly controlled and has become the platform of multi-national corporations in maximizing their profits at the expense Continue reading...

Management is a crucial part of any organization—it should be guided by a good philosophy that is fair to everyone for the growth of the organization. It was hard to define a philosophy that I could use to manage my employees initially; because I had seen other managers misuse the available privileges. It means that I had to learn from both bad and good managers. Some managers pretended to be above everyone and assume that they have the final word; however, ideal manages are humble themselves and friendly to everyone. After carefully analyzing the management approach assumed by Continue reading...

Throwing garbage in the yellow trash can instead of the black one is not admirable, but it may encourage people to think about their consumption and what sustainability means. It is one tool, and the last line of defense in a more comprehensive strategy to reduce waste. Recycling is not difficult, requires no sacrifice, and is much easier than changing lifestyle. It is much easier to recycle plastic bottles than it is to organize and participate in car-pooling. Trading in the SUV for a much smaller fuel efficient car could help, but many Americans identity is intertwined with the Continue reading...

Establishment

Abstract
According to some scholars, globalization started with the discoveries in 15th century. It caused the creation of the first charter companies, exchange in the world scale, and the first international agreements. Globalization in the present stage of development becomes an object of special, maybe, even the greatest attention. It is due to the fact that globalization is primarily the actual development of the civilization in the late 20th and early 21st century that is the creation of a unified and coherent system in the fields of economy, politics, culture, and mass communications.
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Securing the Environment and Energy

In protecting the environment and securing energy independence, the Democrats and Republicans have widely contradicting opinions. The democrats often score highly. The Republicans support the idea to let companies expand activities such as drilling oil at the expense of a safe and conducive environment for both human and animals. The type of energy, the Republicans insist, should be determined by the market prices and conditions of the time. Democrats, on the other hand, focus their efforts and plans on preserving the environment by insisting on the use of renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind power in Continue reading...

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This journal article, entitled ‘What is Learning Anyway? A Topographical Perspective Considered’, interestingly explains what learning is, according to the what-where-who-when dimensions of learning. For its readers to further understand the different aspects of learning, the researchers, Alexander, et. al, explicitly explained the nine principles of learning that describes its different dimensions. In this reflection paper, I will focus my insights based on the above items that led me to appreciate the various aspects of learning.
Learning is change, and it is ubiquitous. These notions are part of the principles of learning. Continue reading...

1. Discuss specific contributions to nursing science that have been influenced by applied theories
Nursing theories contribute to the improvement of the nursing science by providing a framework for thought when examining different situations. When new situations are encountered in the daily nursing practice, this framework serves as a structure for analysis, organization and decision-making (Alligood & Marriner-Tommy, 2010). Moreover, nursing theories provide a mechanism for communication among the health care team. In essence, nursing theories help the nursing science discipline in clarifying values, beliefs and goals. Furthermore, the theories are pertinent in defining the special contribution of nursing in Continue reading...

Environmental pollution is one of the biggest threats to the planet earth. It is the environmental pollution that creates imbalances in the environment. But what is the cause of this environmental pollution? Who causes this pollution? The answer is very simple. It is a human. The whole universe is made for the humans, but it is destructed by humans. Land, water, forests, ice, mountains all these places are directly or indirectly affect by humans. Human population is growing at a vast speed. With the growth of population, pollution also increases. So we can say that growth of population causes Continue reading...

Jennifer Egan’s novel A Visit from the Goon Squad discusses, among other things, the passage of time, the dangers of obsolescence, and the way cultures grow and change as the years go on. Egan approaches the social trends and fads of American culture in A Visit from the Goon Squad with a jaundiced eye, allowing readers to understand the fleeting and often ignored nature of very serious problems in favor of trivia and pop culture. In the stories “Great Rock and Roll Pauses,” “Pure Language,” and “Black Box,” the environment of the Earth, as well as its culture, Continue reading...

ABSTRACT

The people of Scotland will be deciding the future of the country to remain part of the Britain in a referendum on 18 September 2014. There is growing debate on the future of the business in the resulting environment after the referendum. Also, there is debate about the business environment in UK, as a result, when UK votes to separate from the EU with or without Scotland. In the context of Boots, this report is aimed to assess the impact of the either results on the marketing strategy of the Boots.

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My View of the 21st Century Environmentalism

Nature and human being, and their cohabitation are ongoing debating issues during this century. These problems, however, were less topical for the civilization during a couple of previous centuries. Thousands of environmental activists have applied their best efforts to protect and preserve the ‘natural’ world, but it looks like their methods were not well developed. The 21st century conception of nature concerns with ‘green living’, energy saving, and seeking sustainable ways to protect the most endangered species all over the planet. Yet, it is not limited to this. Those responsibilities form only a small fraction of all issues we Continue reading...

The importance or significance of nursing theory in the profession of nursing

Nursing theory is the phrase given to the body of knowledge that is used to describe or explicate the various aspects of the profession of nursing. The theory is meant to offer a framework for nursing practice, examination, tutoring, and management and provides professional boundaries all geared up to make nursing an independent profession. There is various importance or significance of nursing theory in the profession (Alligood, 2010). For instance, the nursing theory aims at describing, predicting, and explain the phenomenon of nursing. In addition, it provides the basis of nursing practices helping to engender further knowledge as well Continue reading...

Introduction

The proper execution of Advanced Nursing Practice is very much reliant on theory analysis and evaluation. Analysis refers to the objective and nonjudgmental description of a nursing theory while evaluation involves the judgments about the extent to which a nursing theory satisfies certain criteria (Fawcett, 2000). Theory analysis and evaluation entails the systematic and detailed review of all available primary sources such as publications and presentations by theorists (Fawcett, 2000). Theory Analysis and Evaluation are done in order to determine the exact assertions and practicality of a theory instead of relying on inferences from other authors on that theory.
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Why are people the way that they are? This is not just one of the central questions of psychology; it is one of the ancient questions of life. Why are some people happy most of the time? Why do others seem sad most of the time? All of these questions poke at the heart of what makes a person the way that they are. In psychology this is known as the nature/nurture controversy. The nature/nurture controversy has been one of the central questions of psychology since the founding of the discipline. The answer of which is more powerful in Continue reading...

Irresponsible waste dumping is becoming a global concern as companies are increasingly polluting the environment with hazardous and unprocessed chemical substances. This poses a menace to both our natural environment and general public safety. The following is a waste dumping case that successfully resulted to resettlement fines and costs.
A good example of a successful settled court case on waste dumping is the Richard James case in Cambria, United Kingdom. Mr. Richard James Allan is a 40 year old director, and owner of two companies; Brampton Skip Hire Ltd and North West Recycling. He was accused by the Carlisle Continue reading...

Split Estate is a movie that generally explains how the rights of individuals contradict according to the law in most states in America. This is explained by how an individual may be having the legal possession of a property such as land, but when minerals like natural gas and oil are discovered beneath that land; oil companies take control over this land (William, 12). Even when the legal procedure is used, most of the surface owners usually end up losing to the mining companies due to the rights and laws governing the mining practice of the minerals (Estate, 16). Continue reading...

McWane Company is a big organization that is reported to violate several policies which were aimed at safe guarding employees’ safety, environmental safety as well as criminal violations. In order for any company to successfully run its operations, it must ensure that all the assets including the employees are safe and sound. The company seemed to violate the OSHA rules repeatedly allowing their employees to suffer from massive injuries which resulted to unguarded machines as well as hazardous and dangerous working environment (Harris 94). The company seems to know the existing hazardous conditions facing their workforce, but however it Continue reading...

For the purpose of the assignment, the companies selected are China and Germany.

Analysis of environmental factors
The external environmental factors that can be analysed to evaluate the similarities and differences between China and Germany are as below.

Political/ legal environment:

Political environment in China and Germany is considerably stable. The legal regulations, tax structure and competitive tax rates of Germany for foreign companies are highly favorable. Restrictions on capital transactions, currency transfers, investment in property, repatriation of profits is minimal. (Germany Trade & Invest 2011) In Germany, the foreign companies also have options to get financial assistance from the government as well as private instruments.

Economic environment:

China is a booming economy. Developed infrastructure, transportation and logistics Continue reading...

Introduction.

Since the existence of Homo sapiens around 180,000 years ago, human activities have been on the rise most of them with diverse effects on the environment. Human activities are responsible for almost all the loss in biodiversity throughout the globe (Southeast Asian Affairs 2002, pp 56). Biodiversity is not only unevenly spread across the Earth but also follows complex processes determined by the current changes in environment, global warming, evolutionary history of the planet and geology. Global eco-regions recognize that whilst coral reefs and tropical forests harbor most biodiversity there are manifestations in boreal and temperate regions, mountain Continue reading...

Introduction

The Cleveland Clinic is an academic, multispecialty medical center that is situated in Cleveland, Ohio state in the United States of America. The Cleveland Clinic is presently one of the top four highest regarded hospitals in USA. At Cleveland clinic, all the core value and ethics regarding their code of conduct both to their clients and employees have been given put into great consideration. In their policy statement their clients come first for cannot meet their objectives without them. Furthermore, this has been shown by their commitment to principles in the areas of their environment, human rights, labor and Continue reading...

In an age of scientific advancement, it is easy to take for granted a number of widely-held facts and theories that have been largely substantiated by scientific inquiry. One of these fundamental theories is the theory of evolution-- much of science and medicine is built upon the foundation of evolutionary theory. Without an understanding of evolutionary theory, modern medicine would not have advanced to the point that it has; humanity's ability to produce vaccines and do work on genetic diseases and stem cells would be severely curtailed, if not impaired entirely. Indeed, without Darwin's introduction of evolutionary theory, humanity's Continue reading...

With the proven harmful effects of too much reliance on the burning of fossil fuels to generate the not only much needed by essential electricity—since everything that we use today seems to be operated by this energy source, more and more government and non-government-related organizations are looking for alternative ways to generate electricity. Burning of fossil fuels usually lead to the dumping of huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is actually a not very potent greenhouse gas. There are a lot of more potent greenhouse gases that could promote the entrapment of heat from Continue reading...

Prejudice and discrimination are inbuilt creation in people’s minds which develops hard to crack barriers of effective coexistence of differentiated groups. The study by Jane Elliot presents the reality that the minority groups have to undergo only because they are discriminated by the others. The study shows reveals that the behaviour of the minority group is influenced by the circumstances that exist. Elliot shows that when an individual is offered a good environment to operate in, he tends to behave in a superior way and have a positive perception of success in life. The study has established a Continue reading...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been given a mandate by the Congress, through legislation, to protect the environment for the people of the United States. The parent act establishing the agency gives it the power to make delegated legislation that would be essential in helping the agency carry out its obligations efficiently. Drafters of the Constitution, in their wisdom, saw it fit to advice Congress, and indeed encourage it, through provisions of the Constitution to establish agencies with regulatory power to carry out specific functions. Indeed, Congress cannot be heard to legislate on everything because it will be Continue reading...

Question one

If the agents of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were to walk into Skywalker’s store and arrest him, it is our argument that the EPA can neither fine nor jail him for the alleged violation of the law. In answering this question in the negative, much consideration has been given to the wording and the text of the legal provisions creating the offence. It is my submission that there is no disclosure of an offence known to law as to attract any legal sanctions. In particular, the law stipulates that all glass top coffee tables are banned in Continue reading...

The documentary focuses on several medical crises that resulting from environmental problems. In the documentary the nightmare in question is the rapidly mutating bacteria that are hard to defeat once they get into an individuals body system. The antibiotic resistant bugs are evident in many places and that have become critical threat anywhere they are found. According to the documentary, doctors can not find any antibiotic protocols that can handle the rapidly evolving bacteria that c an kill people if no rapid diagnosis it done.
The documentary uses basic strategies of introducing people to the problem by focusing on Continue reading...