Essays on Integral Part

Olaudah Equaino

Chapter one of Olaudah Equaino presents a glimpse of the 18th century culture and way of living in a typical African village. In the initial chapter, Equaino demonstrated a reserved behavior, by humbly citing that his narrative was not intended to call attention to himself. However, he also expressed that he felt more favored by God compared to other Africans, which leads him to acknowledge how the Divine had been so merciful of him throughout his life. Consequently, his narrative was a demonstration of his high hopes to be able to help in promoting “the interest of humanity”. He ...

Introduction

Nurses play an integral, challenging, and complex role in the healthcare system. Nurses are considered as the backbone of the complex and diverse system that comprises patients and a multidisciplinary team of experts. Nurses are educated and trained to cater to a large group of patients and often seek continuing education and upgrade their skills and knowledge. It is only through clinical exposure that nurses learn and implement new strategies and techniques. Nurses are known to transform the healthcare system by acting as mediators between the patient population and the medical team (physicians and other allied healthcare members). Through ...

Abstract

The positive impact that gender equality and diversity produce on companies’ financial performance and success has already been proven. However, these aspects are still the acute problems in business. The process of fostering a diverse workforce implies accepting and supporting differences in the population and promoting a supporting working environment for every individual, regardless of race, religion, sexuality, gender, age, etc. In addition, it is particularly important to understand and meet the demands of the diverse customers, and diversity in the workforce is the answer. Moreover, companies should introduce mentoring and coaching programs to regulate gender equality issues and ...

Informed consent for interview

I am a student at St. Leo University and for the assignment for the course Psychology, in which I am enrolled in, I am required to interview a professional marriage counselor about his/her work. As such, I am requesting your permission to conduct an interview with you. This interview will contain questions about your position, the responsibilities you have, and the clients you work with and the kinds of interventions you provide in your work setting. I will use this information to help me better understand the nature of the work in your agency, the roles of a professional ...

Introduction

The large production of bisphenol A (BPA) in the world has been documented because of the increased usage of the same in various industries. The most critical industries that have been using this BPA include those manufacturing containers for foods and beverages, cigarette filters, thermal receipts as well as paper currency. With such a huge provision, it is critical that the basis of such developments only emanates from making the right choices over its uses because its production to a total of 2.7 million tons could be disastrous to the body. The main reasoning here is that the chemical ...

Fall Risk on Med/surgical Unit: A comparative Study of Using 5ps of Micro-system Framework to Deming Quality Improvement Theoretical Framework

Introduction

In the current health care environment, people are increasingly aware of the care quality of different health facilities. Therefore, hospitals and other health organizations take extensive efforts to enhance the quality of their overall health outcomes. In a medical/surgical unit, the issue of patient fall can adversely affect patient recovery, and hence, the overall health outcomes of the organization. This paper will compare fall risk on med/surgical unit using 5Ps of micro-system framework to Deming quality improvement theoretical framework.

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Literature has always worked as the quintessential reflection of life and existence in the mortal world. The authors find their liberty as they engage in the portrayal of the fictional character as expressions of their creative zeal. Fiction goes on to get meshed with the elements of reality, thereby portraying the true picture of life in the literary works by the stalwart authors. A close introspection of one such work, The Moviegoer, by the acclaimed writer, Walker Percy would let one develop a perfect understanding of how literature can explore the true meaning of life in this temporal world ...

Video Games and its Cultural Implications

Introduction The advent of new technological innovation in recent years resulted in the introduction of video games which is now considered as an integral part of our life. Video games are almost everywhere, and they serve, not only as a means of entertainment us, but also as a form of socialization, skills training and to experience real-world events through simulations. Accordingly, there are myriad of responses towards the popularity of video games, and this is especially so with the linkage of this form of entertainment to violence and aggression, many examples of which represent extreme and realistic violence (Griffiths, ...

Executive Summary  

The purpose of the paper is to describe the launch of the new product by LEGO. It is very famous toy company, which produces kits of varying degrees of difficulty for the acquisition, as well as sets of differing details. The most famous series of LEGO are called “The Lego” or “The Lego system”. It is represented by a variety of series, “City”, “Castle”, “Space”, “Pirates” series, “Star Wars”, “Harry Potter” and so on. FIFA World Cup is one of the greatest events. Launched in 2012 series of FIFA World Cup brought profits of almost DKK5 billion (The LEGO ...

. The early history of the United States from the founding of the Republic after the Constitutional Convention to the Civil War was greatly influenced by the changing face of the so-called party system. The main points which all of the parties in the different eras of Early American history before the Civil War concentrated primarily on what the role and size of the federal government should be and how it should work to deal with the major issues of the day. One of the most significant issues surrounding the early federal government related to its place and stance as ...

Introduction

The world of trade and commerce has changed a lot in relation to labour and employee interaction with firms since the 1700s when the concept of work became more advanced. The purpose of this essay is to analyse the concept of employee relations and how it has evolved over the years. In order to attain this end, the following objectives will be explored: A critical evaluation of the concept and theory of employee relations in various forms of organisations – large, indigenous, multinational, private and public entities; An assessment of the concept of employee relations as it evolved in the ...

Communication

Consumer culture is a social scenario wherein consumption, a kind of human behavior noticed at all situations and places, is governed by the consumption of commercial products. It is more often bound with the idea of modernity i.e., a world that operates on flux rather than on tradition. In other words, consumer culture represents an economy which is material satisfaction of needs minus the value. Citizenship on the other hand is the belongingness to a given political entity, displaying loyalty towards a motherland and paying due respect to the norms and civic duties while residing in a country. The ...

Over the last decade, the healthcare arena that includes research, education, and patient care has become overloaded with technological advances. Technology influences how nurses are educated, the way how they practice, provide and document patient care. Clinical Information Systems has already replaced paper and pencil input of information that helped to reduce errors and provide flexibility in delivering specific patient care. Vital signs including temperature and blood pressure are taken, recorded and tracked electronically, and nurses are alerted to any worrying and abnormal results. Moreover, POC bar coding, electronic medical records (EMR), personal data assistants (PDAs), and the health ...

The article Toyota way elaborates the different ways that Toyota has managed to maintain its top spot in the lead of the best company in the motor industry. The Key secret strategy that the business maintains and which keeps pushing the company ahead is the partnerships that the company has formed with other stakeholders in the firm, specifically suppliers. Suppliers and partners credit Toyota as a company that sets high standards for themselves and the suppliers and in the process ensuring that their products are of high quality. The high standards set by Toyota helps the suppliers grow their ...

Almost US, but still Latin America. This is the brief definition one can give to Puerto Rico. US is actively engaged in cooperation with the archipelago, but the chances that this area ever really become an integral part of the United States are still unclear. More so, it is a unique habitat with its own unique development system, including the judiciary. Puerto Rico is a dependent territory of the United States and has the status of "unincorporated organized territory”, which means that the area is under the control of the United States (and is not an integral part thereof), ...

Abstract

Aviation is an advanced industry consisting of several interconnected processes that manage the industry. These interconnected departments must constantly work in harmony to achieve the objectives of the organization. In order to adapt to the rapidly changing world of technology and industry, aviation has incorporated project management practices as an integral part of their industry. Project management is a process that applies knowledge, skill, and experience toward the achievement of the objectives of a project. Project management utilizes tools that assist in the efficiency and concise completion of projects. Integrated Change Control is a tool that oversees the integration ...

Introduction

Prostitution refers to the act of engaging in sexual activities for material benefit, which may include financial rewards and favours (Bluestone 1). Individuals who engage in prostitution are widely referred to as commercial sex workers, although there are derogatory names given to both men and women who participate in this trade. Depending on the jurisdiction, prostitution may, or may not, be regulated (McGinn 351). In most jurisdictions, prostitution is permissible but unregulated. However, other countries regard it as a crime, and the involved parties are often prosecuted (Kempadoo, Sanghera, and Pattanaik 50). There are different types of prostitutes, who ...

Introduction

In the contemporary business world, the work environment is constantly changing, so as the structure that defines the jobs, employees, and employment practices. The rise of globalization has allowed the employees to choose and have a voice in their place of work, and hence forcing the companies to rethink about the future contemporary and future means of acquiring, planning, and using physical space. Therefore, in order for a company to change and enhance the workplace performance, it is important to consider the most interesting issues that affect the contemporary and future work environment. The two most interesting issues in ...

Affiliated University

Introduction The Catholic Action is a group of young people who come together to interact, share issues concerning the youth and do their share of service to the church. It is a society with so much potential to produce quality leaders. Through interacting with their peers, youths get to understand what society considers okay and what it sees as not alright. Ethics are an integral part of modern day society. Without them, the harmonious state in which society operates would turn into one of chaos. Whether through religious teachings or simply from one's conscience, the ethical choice is always ...

Abstract

The research examines the concept of technology and how it influences education. It involves the examination of the fundamental methods and systems applied and utilized in teaching and how it has been shaped and influenced by technology. The research indicates that technology has generally shaped and modified the system of communication in and around the world. Due to that, education has had to change and be modified in order to include and integrate technology as an integral part. Education has various direct applications including platforms and communication methods and models that are important and vital towards the conduct of ...

Broculture and The Hangover

Abstract The concept of broculture and bromance in the movie, The Hangover provides a new understanding into the changing conception of masculinity in the modern man as depicted in popular culture. It is both a celebration of uber-masculinity and the liberation of the individual, in particular, the male from traditional conventions through the experimentation with drugs and alcohol.This paper seeks to examine the treatment of broculture in by Phillips in The Hangover. The first part provides a short synopsis of the movie and explores the choice and treatment of the setting of Las Vegas. The second part looks at ...

Improvisation is what happens when people are inspired to accomplish new things in life and in art whether it is related to personal issues or professional. People feel motivated to improvise and that is what keeps me looking for perfection in life. The vocabulary related to life is related to art as well because these terms are interrelated in my opinion and in my experience. Everything in life is interconnected because life can be observed as art as well. The art of living is a specific discipline and it can be documented through conceptual art and through performance projects. ...

Executive summary

In the past, we have seen a considerable number of children born prematurely succumb to death shortly after delivery (Koletzco, 2014). This is most prominent in the developing countries for obvious reasons where infant mortality rates are more pronounced. Babies born underweight or premature are in dire need of someone to come up with innovation to bridge this gap. The innovation of infant warmers would go a great mile to help these infants. An infant warmer is a sleeping bag for infants which serves the purpose of an incubator. One thing about the infant warmer is the fact that ...

Broculture and The Hangover

Abstract The concept of broculture and bromance in the movie, The Hangover provides a new understanding into the changing conception of masculinity in the modern man as depicted in popular culture. It is both a celebration of uber-masculinity and the liberation of the individual, in particular, the male from traditional conventions through the experimentation with drugs and alcohol.This paper seeks to examine the treatment of broculture in by Phillips in The Hangover. The first part provides a short synopsis of the movie and explores the choice and treatment of the setting of Las Vegas. The second part looks at ...

Fitness is defined as a state of well-being. Fitness affects a person’s physical, mental and social health. Fit people are always ready to face challenges and opportunities that life offers, when compared to ‘not fit’ people. A person who is physically fit, has a body that can work efficiently and effectively. Physical fitness will help the person carry out activities at work and in personal life, and still have energy left to face emergency or enjoy leisure activities. As a nurse, I need to carry out a lot of physical activity. I walk, run and stand around a ...

in the industrial and infrastructure sector

Abstract

In most parts of the Arab countries, the limited resources of water pose adverse constraints to both the social and economic development, while also threatening the people’s livelihood. The available surface water keeps on declining, and the ground water over-pumping that goes beyond the natural recharge rates has continued to cause great negative impact in the lowering of water table. Over-pumping of ground water also increases ground water salinity, ground water depletion, and ecological degradation (SCENR 5). The outcome prompted the Qatar government to start regulating its water resources as a measure ...

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Introduction The invention and eventual development of internal combustion engines marked a significant stage in the evolution of engines since it provided a way for industrialists and engineers to build an engine that would suit various applications. Unlike the bulky and messy steam engines, internal combustion engines opened the possibilities of creating smaller, but more efficient engines that can be mounted on different types of machineries. The most common applications of which are in transport vehicles such as the engines used in automobiles, trucks, vessels and planes. Moreover, internal combustion engines are also used in non-mobile applications such as ...

Introduction

Autism is the disorder of brain development. This very disorder has been characterized by varying degrees and includes interaction difficulties, difficulty in terms of verbal and non-verbal communication, etc. The roots of Autism are being found in the early development of the brain. However, the symptoms relating to Autism tend to emerge from the age between 2 to 3 years. The US CDC (Centre for Disease and Control) exemplified that around 1 in 68 American children is Autistic. Some of the studies have also shown that Autism is more common in boys as compared to girls. From the US ...

Over the years, the music has been an integral part of human culture. The number of musical genres is difficult to count, and sub-genres is and even more. Every continent, every country, every nation has its own unique authentic sound that the master holding musical instruments, warmed the hearts of his listeners. Sometimes it happens that neighboring states (in a variety of historical processes) affect the neighboring countries, thus bringing something new to the culture of the people and the music in particular. A striking example of this influence can be called the influence of African music on the ...

Reflection

The overall feedback on the presentation was positive with some aspects highlighted that could have been discussed in more detail with appropriate attention. Among different comments made for the study, it was mentioned that the some of the work was done was though related to the business; however, it was less relevant to the course assignment. The aspects that were considered irrelevant to the assignment were sustainability and the sweatshop. As far, I have managed to understand these aspects are of much significance in the business. Businesses in the modern world are winning a competitive edge over the competitors ...

REFLECTION ON THE MODULE

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The modern organization is a dynamic structure, an open socio-technical system, which is in constant motion, changing and adapting to the environment, learning and rebuilding according to the needs of the market and is also able to influence the market. Tesco has its own internal dynamics and is constantly subjected to the influence of a large number of business environment factors. Tesco at the same time, actively affect the change in the business environment through the implementation of price and assortment policy, procurement policy, the policy in the field of personnel and finance management, innovation policy and technical ...

Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association is a document which includes main aspirational principles and standards that are used to manage ethical decisions in all areas of their work. These guidelines prescribe the correct ways of conducting research and experiencing other practices within various aspects of psychological field in accordance with ethics. Due to the essence of problems examined by psychologists they have to use disputable approaches and experimental methods. Empirical studies and research often involve recruiting or involvement of people as study subjects, that is why it is necessary to remember ...

Impact of Nursing Leadership on Patient Care

Introduction Management and leadership are distinct and interconnected concepts that govern the organizational aspects of planning, organizing, and monitoring the provision of service. Effective management requires ideal leadership qualities; these aspects develop a shared sense of mission that helps achieve the organizational goals while minimizing any organization, political, and resource barrier (Kotter, 1996). Nursing leadership and management are primary and integral aspects of the provision of innovative, quality, and cost-efficient patient care. In particular, nursing leadership and management encompass a wide range of leadership qualities including delivering clinical care, enhancing patient care coordination, as well as boosting quality improvement ...

The Cross-Cultural Behavior in Tourism

Executive Summary This essay explores the cross-cultural behavior in the context of tourism, including the issue of social contact and its measures, cultural shock, cultural values and the cultural model of the conceptual relationships. The subject of our research was the book Cross-Cultural Behavior in Tourism by Yvette Reisinger and Lindsay W. Turner. The essay seeks to identify how different factors influence social contact and actors in the tourism context. This information will be used to deepen the knowledge about the interrelations in tourism and to identify factors which can make enchase the process of intercultural communication.

Part one: the social contact in tourist encounters.

The intercultural ...

Personal Reflection

Alcohol abuse is a major social problem in many countries, with people of different social statuses suffering from this condition. During excessive alcohol consumption, an individual usually cannot control his actions, which can very often lead to dangerous and even tragic results. People, who are considered to have alcohol use disorder, are usually drinking heavily and disregard the consequences of such behavior (Alcohol use disorder, n.d., para. 3). Similar to alcohol abuse, drug abuse and addiction cause compulsive desire to take drugs regardless of how it will affect the abuser or other people (“Understanding drug abuse and addiction,” 2012, ...

A journey through the history ...

The Algerian War – A background

The war started by France in order to maintain her colonies in Algeria in the Early 1950’s had a disastrous end in 1962, this had a great impact on both France and Algeria in terms of political and social environment and there were lot of activities that happened during this period made a history Martin Windrow, Mike Chappell (1997, 41-48).

The primary impact was on the Military Troops and Civilians of both Algeria and France, this was responsible to destroy the Fourth Republic, and decisively transformed French constitution, divided the French army and politics fir ...

Training involves vocational instructions for the already employed persons. The idea and concept of training was first used in the Second World War (Lathan, 2001, p 31). Training that is work related is significant as emerging techniques, methods, synthetic materials, tools, power sources, and the increased dependence on automation result in extensive changes in the work place. Training at the work place may take on two forms: onsite and off –the-job training. Onsite training sessions include those that are carried out within the actual establishments; most of these sessions are conducted by senior employees. On the other hand off-the-job training ...

Vodou has one deity in their religion, who is known as Bondye. (Olmos, 105) There are three different sides to Bondye, one of which is lwa – this side consists of a wide number of spirits who have their own different personalities, alignments (good or bad) strengths and weaknesses, and their own powers. The spirits usually come from ancestors or other practitioners who are long since dead and gone. - the lwa “provide the link between human and the divine.” (Olmos, 105) Rado and Petro lwa are the good and bad sides of Vodou, respectively; Rado represent peaceful, happy spirits, and ...

Introduction

The communication process in an organization involves the various means through which information is carried from one level or person to another. This process may occur either upwards in the organizational structure or downwards. The process may be between employees, employees and clients, owners and employees, or between staff members and the public. Each of this communications is significant to the organization as it links up the organizational structure and also the organization to its environment. Communication in an organization should be both hierarchical and lateral: there should be communication from the senior managers to the employees through the ...

Surfing, which originated from pacific islands, had a significant and lasting impact on American Culture.

“It's all about where your mind's at.”

~ Kelly Slater

It is definitely an incontestable fact that surfing has a significant and lasting influence upon the American culture in all its manifestations. Surfing was initially an integral part of the Polynesian culture, and later was adopted by the European settlers, who arrived to the Pacific Islands. Hawaii, Florida and California are considered to be the most vivid representatives of the surf culture and true examples of how surfing has influenced the American culture. Mark Twain, one ...

Our society has been influenced by television since its invention in 1920’s. Likewise, film production, being a part of magnificent TV empire, seems to manipulate people greatly without them realizing it. Namely, it may impose and establish stereotypes of racial-ethnic groups, thus, perpetuating strong, more often negative, images of a specific racial group in society’s consciousness. On the contrary, films can also impose positive attitude towards racial issue, making people feel themselves as a comprehensive whole, disregarding race, gender and age. This makes film industry very helpful in getting rid of stereotypes. It may seem paradoxical, but it is media that ...