Essays on In Times

Introduction

In more ways than one, the conceptualized constructs demarcating the means by which money exchange takes place within the contemporary world economy are profuse than they might actually appear. The ideology of a contemporary capitalism culture can be split two ways; the thinking of a financializer versus that of a technologist. This paper will take on a triangulation approach at trying to deconstruct the ideals of contemporary capitalism. By cross-referencing different theorizations, the two loudly acclaimed arrangements of abstraction – financialization and technological abstraction – shall be extrapolated and used to establish the actual stand concerning the doctrine of capitalism today.

Financialization

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Philosophy

In this paper, we are going to talk about the Leviathan, which is a treatise of an English philosopher Thomas Hobbes who was a younger contemporary of Francis Bacon. Under the influence of ideas of Bacon, Thomas Hobbes began exploring the political and religious issues of his era. Of his many treatises on state structure most important is Leviathan or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil. In addition, we are going to describe Thomas Hobbes idea of the state of nature. Also, we are going to express its influence on his idea of ‘ ...

Since Vietnam, there has been much debate about the effectiveness of a military draft in uniting Americans in times of crisis and keeping the armed forces representative of all of America. Proponents of an American military draft believe that our current armed forces are not reflective of our diverse society because there is no requirement to join the war. While it is true that the armed forces do not actively reflect the American population, proponents of an American military draft are wrong in thinking a requirement to kill or die for country is a tool that can be used ...

Corporate History and Background 3

Corporate Business Strategy 4 Corporate Structure 4 Corporate Stakeholders 6 Corporate Identity, Image, and Reputation 6 Internal Communication Strategies 7 Corporate Social Responsibilities Strategies 8 Corporate Advertising Strategies 9 Media Relations Strategies 10 Investor Relations Strategies 11 Government Relations Strategies 11 Crisis Communication Strategies 12 Recommendations 13

References 14

Corporate History and Background The history of Toyota can be dated back to 1924 when the Toyoda Model G Automatic Loom was invented by Sakichi Toyoda. In 1933, Sakichi Toyoda’s son Kiichiro Toyoda started the production of Toyota automobiles and this venture was established as a division of Toyoda Automatic Loom ...

First of all it is necessary to give the definition to the term market failure. Market failure is “something that is inherent to the market that causes the market equilibrium allocation to be inefficient” (Morey, 2015). According to Pettinger, market failures “occurs when there is an inefficient allocation of resources in a free market” (Pettinger, 2015). Both of these definitions underline that market failure is the situation opposite the ideal market. Taking into the consideration, that we live in times when ideal market do not exist in reality and is replaced by tough economic rules and high competition.

There exist 10 main types of market failures:

Externalities – ...

International Investments Diversification

International Investments Diversification The term global portfolio refers to a group of investments, assets and securities held in foreign markets rather that the domestic market. Traditionally, investors have preferred to focus on international portfolio investment when it comes to the investment in marketable securities. As opposed to the only domestic portfolios, the international portfolio yields more value for the same level of risk. Ideally, an investor should analyze the global stock market to identify the markets that are related to their domestic stock/ securities market in terms of risks and rewards (Agati, 2007). This helps investors reduce their anxiety ...

Introduction

Dealing with natural disasters entail that a country have prepared itself and its citizens, even for the worse case scenario (Rubin, 2012). Furthermore, a country should also have the capability to respond when their preparations to reduce casualties have failed. Likewise, when Hurricane Sandy hit the United States and caused severe damages, there were recommendations that were provided by in order to ensure that emergency preparedness and response to natural disasters in the United States will be significantly improved. Among these recommendations is the “community-based planning and communication” that aims to improve emergency preparedness and response by seeking out ...

Impact of Wagner and Taft Hartley Acts on labour in the US

Impact of Wagner and Taft Hartley acts on labour in the US The counter active effects of the Wagner and the Taft Hartley acts have had remarkable effects on the workers in the United States and the general relationship between employees and employers. Wagner Act was essentially in support of the formation of unions that could champion the rights of the employees. It made possible situations where employees could easily challenge the excesses of the employers and provided for a framework for investigation and prosecution of such cases (McCartin 2008). In response to this act, employers and businesses felt ...

Introduction

Among the eight areas that were identified that need policy changes so that FEMA can improve its capabilities is their procurement. Many may overlook this aspect when talking about how FEMA may improve or how it can affect operations in times of emergencies, but this aspect is essential for FEMA. Its improvement will help FEMA’s ability to respond, aid and reconstruct when dealing with emergencies, particularly Hurricane Katrina, to improve (Bea, 2007). This paper will likewise analyze this particular area of change (procurement) and determine how changes in this area can improve FEMA’s capability.

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The changes in ...

King Solomon who wrote the “Book of Proverbs” and Lucius Annaeus Seneca, who is better known by his cognomen Seneca was the author of “The Moral Essays”. Solomon’s “Book of Proverbs” was a guide that told the Hebrew people how to live for over a thousand years. Proverbs addresses many areas that are important to being able to live peacefully with one another such as moral behavior, values of oneself, the family and the community. It also deals with the meaning of life and submission to the will of god. In “the Moral Essays” Seneca like Solomon gave ...

It is the year 1921; a race riot is plaguing the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Armed White American men are destroying the once thriving and vibrant community of African Americans. Looters enter the African American owned buildings and businesses and many homes and infrastructures are on fire. Large trucks roll down the road, carrying stolen household goods from African American houses. Buck Colbert Franklin, a black attorney, is watching all these commotion from outside his burning law office. It took only two days for the Tulsa Race riot to make over 10,000 black residents homeless, and destroy ...

Analysis of How Uber Changes the Way World Moves

Executive Summary ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Analysis of the Uber’s Business Model ----------------------------------------------------------- 3

The Revenue-Generation Model of Uber ------------------------------------------------ 5 Value Propositions -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Uber and the Decision-Making Process ----------------------------------------------------------- 8

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Executive Summary Generally functioning in connecting passengers and cab drivers in the shortest amount of time possible, Uber is considered by many to be one of the most groundbreaking innovations of this era where advanced technology is the primary key to serve people in the most efficient way possible. Making a big name in less than a decade, many still question the methodology employed by Uber for it ...

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The Walker Within: How Zombies Define Humanity Since it first hit comic store shelves in 2003, The Walking Dead has captivated readers, gaining even more prominence when it was made into a television series by the same name in October, 2010 by AMC. The allure of zombies as a trope is strong; they offer an antagonist that is truly unrelenting and impossible to reason with, while their ability to carry on despite massive and traumatic injury allows for high levels of blood, guts, and gore, appealing to the horror fans that are the zombie genre’s main audience. ...

CORPORATE AFFAIRS, COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS IN DISASTER TIMES – A CASE ANLAYSIS OF THE BENTO RODRIGUES DAM INCIDENT OF NOVEMBER 2015

Introduction On the 5th of November, 2015, the Bento Rodrigues Dam broke its bounds and flooded major settlements in Minas Gerais, in south east Brazil. The immediate result was due to an accidental leakage in the Bento Rodrigues Dam which caused the release of a large volume of toxic materials into the nearby Santarem River valley which flowed into the Doce River. The Dam is owned by Samarco which is owned jointly by Vale and British-Australian mining giant, BHP Billiton. The purpose of this research is to identify the major business and corporate communication issues that occurred in the ...

Abstract

This project serves to focus on the country of Saudi Arabia and how the nation, handles school preparedness when it comes to disasters. Saudi Arabia is a developing country. The researcher argues that more need to be done in making sure children are protected in a developing society when a disaster happens. Some of the disasters explored in the discussion include fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and terrorist attacks. The researcher believes that while there is potential to rectify this issue, more future research needs to be done. In the exploration of the topic, the author found that there were vulnerabilities ...

Inflation in the United States

Inflation can be defined as that general rate where the pricing levels for both commodities and services rises consequently causing the country’s purchasing power to fall drastically. It is at this point that the duty of central banks comes in as they try limiting the occurrence of inflation for purposes of keeping the economy going smoothly. In fact, this phenomenon can be traced as early as the coming to an end of the Second World War, which essentially marked the commencement of a golden age for the American economy. Basically, the time was marked by a surging productivity, ...

Following the devastation which was brought about by the Hurricane Katrina and the consequent unsteady response that it was accorded by different agencies, the roles of the federal government come up as extremely pivotal in averting national crises such as the latter and even the September 11th attacks. It is in this light that the following article will present a discussion on the benefits of federalism and how it might constrain federal outreach, as well as, too much power. This also comes up in light of the public’s dissatisfaction with the manner in which the government responded to ...

Abstract

In times of crisis, several people are involved. The first responders, recovery, as well as clean up groups, get into direct contact with several hazards. After their respective works, they report mental, social, and physical health problems. These issues can be curbed by ensuring that occupational health and safety services are offered to these people. Counseling and bio-monitoring are also crucial services during these moments. The medical health department, as well as the government, should strive to ensure that Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) is enforced at every place of work including crisis sites. This would protect every ...

Motivating staff in times of crisis

Abstract The economic crisis threatens the business not only with financial problems and loss of its market position but also with the loss of skilled personnel. At the same time the competent staff is viewed as an effective instrument of overcoming the crisis. One of the major challenges for the management of the company during the crisis is the retention of key employees. However, the education management and leadership focus mainly on the production management, marketing, finances, without enough attention paid to the improvement of the process of staff motivation. It results in inefficient system of management within the ...

Introduction

Markets provide a platform for the exchange of goods and services. Normally, different regions – continents, countries, states, counties and villages – have varying amounts of resources. Some have abundance while others have scarcity, of a particular commodity. The market is the interaction of the forces of demand and supply for these products, an economic interaction that determines prices for the goods and services. On one hand there is the producer looking to sell his/her goods in exchange for money, and the other hand has a consumer who wants to buy the produce. Essentially, markets provide people with options and alternatives. ...

The concept of spirituality originates from the person’s belief in a higher force that guides or controls his life. Spirituality means different things for different people, and it is very difficult to define it accurately. As Teihard de Chardin would say- ‘We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.’ Spirituality is the basis of a person’s relationship with oneself and with others. It dictates the way a person leads his life and views the world. Most religions in this world believe in the spirit or the soul. Spirit ...

The Titanic may have been swallowed by the vast seas that fateful night, but the story forever lives on for the survivors and the spectators. We take lessons from that forever tale and still look to the events of the day for guidance and support. One of the areas worth admiring, despite the disaster and the havoc aboard the giant, was the ratio of women and children who managed to walk away from the wreckage. Research shows that 20% of the men while 75 percent of the women were the survivors of the incident. Of the total 109 children ...

It is not human nature to run towards trouble, but instead away from it. Human beings possess an innate sense that requires them to bear witness to tragedy, drama, and triumph alike, but does not force them into action. There are exceptions to the rule without a doubt, though these are relatively few and in most cases will inspire others to act. Without those who work against their own nature as human beings however the inactivity and inability to intervene when needed is a very human characteristic. It is easier to stand by and do nothing than it is ...

Alcohol is a substance which has been consumed by people for centuries, and its importance lies in social, religious and cultural settings. However, the consumption of alcohol is taken in a restricted manner because it has certain repercussion for the user when they take the drug in large amounts (NCBI, 2016). According to the Drug Enforcement Association (DEA), alcohol is not exactly listed under any of the schedules as other drugs partly because it falls in the range of spirits and liquefied drinks which are not equated with other drugs that are of a different capacity (DEA, 2016). Alcohol ...

Introduction to Manual

This manual comprehensively explores the impact of natural disasters on students. While the capstone provides a general account of the issue, it later focuses on the country of Saudi Arabia. The information takes a clear look at different natural disasters and categorize them by their regions. Yet, one of the arguments is that a natural disaster can occur anywhere and part of the goal of a government is to prepare citizens for a “just in case”. There are different scenarios that play out in this project. The focal point of the research is the goal in making sure children ...

What is a Friend? A Friend is a person who is willing to take you the way you are (Ashton). The word ‘friend’ traces back to England in the early 12th century and continues to be utilized throughout the world today. Though, it was originated from German where it is called as “Freund.” Having too many friends can be stressful and dramatic at times, but they can also help resolve personal issues, assist in loneliness, and help you in your overall emotional and physical well-being. Friends are those people in your life that you can rely on when a ...

Human nature can be depicted as being inherently connected and communal. This means that although most of the occurrences are deemed inhumane, usually the level of depiction of love is still greater. Human beings throughout history have influenced and participated in events that could be looked at as inhumane. Wars, torture, and acts of violence amongst differing groups are some of the occurrences that depict the dark and selfish side of human being. The general perspective of most scholars depicts human beings as destructive creatures. Often, people are of the mentality that disasters and catastrophes tend to bring out ...

This research was supported in part by a grant from the Sample Grant Program under any special circumstances under which this research is being done and considered.

Abstract

The importance of social media effects on families and communities has been determined by the research findings based on the investigation of existing literature. The principal objective of the study is to examine the influence of social media on our everyday life. Besides, another investigative goal is to identify possible consequences that social media may bring. Therefore, this study implies the utilization of both secondary research and primary research approaches. The expected ...

In the modern times, the definition of friendship has come to be changed due to the enormous influence of technology and social media. In fact, the technological boom has holistically transformed the nature of communication among people all over the globe. This change in the form of communication has come to reflect its major effect on the inter-personal relationships of people in the modern world. A close scrutiny of the gradual transformation in communication style and its impending effect would enable one to have a much better idea about the metamorphosis of inter-personal equations in the present times. It ...

Abstract

The aim of this survey is come up with data that will expound and provides facts about the care given to this group of people in the society. This paper is objective and seeks to address the needs that are in this community and how they are connected to military experiences. It further provides obligations for the veterans based on the bible. This section is faith based and provides extensive information on biblical mandates. On another note, this study shows different organizations within this community that work towards fulfilling these obligations. A survey is conducted and a few militants ...

Executive summary

For convenience of analysis, this paper has been organised under three parts. The first part of the paper discusses about the global payments industry in general. The global payments industry has been growing at a tremendous pace over the last decades and the development of internet technologies greatly contributed to the growth of this industry. The Porter’s five forces analysis of the global payments industry reflects that it maintains a favourable business environment for business houses. In the analysis, it appears that all the five forces of the industry are in favour of the Visa that enjoys massive ...

Effectiveness of health promotion methods designed to change lifestyle behavior and improve health and wellbeing in patients with mental health problems

INTRODUCTION

Health promotion is an art of medical science dealing with the study of biological, environmental, psychological, physical and mental research. To reduce premature death, giving the patients information on how to control and change their physiological activities such as the use of safety belts in cars and avoidance of substance abuse such as excessive alcohol. It is managed by a government agency such as Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Health promotion plays a significant role in individuals ...

In the past, the public has been educated and sensitized to say something in a situation where they see or hear something unusual. After the tragic bombing during the marathon Police, Commissioner Davis instructed his officers to utilize the social media to inform the people of the events that had taken place as well as the precautions to be taken. The people were warned to watch out for possible perpetrators who were armed and dangerous. The use of social media and especially Twitter made it possible for people also to post their perceptions. The confusion over the cause of ...

1. Capital

It is vital to increase the strengths of banks and hence their abilities to absorb economic stress and financial constrains. The global financial crunch was accelerated with the high vulnerability or susceptibility of the banking system and if this is to be avoided again, strong banking systems need be adopted. Poor definition of capital, a lack of ability to build common banking system and generally the low quality of capital were the main causes the economic downturn. With the increase in the capital quality, the banks are in a better position to absorb economic shocks on both a going concern and a ...