Essays on Usefulness

In Tom Regan's article “The Case for Animal Rights,” he makes the case for the rights of animals on the basis of equal treatment of all living things that possess inherent value. He argues that morality should be centered on the equal treatment of all living entities, rather than the reduction of suffering and the amplification of pleasure. Consequently, Regan's involvement in the animal rights movement is based on three issues: the elimination of all commercial forms of animal testing, animal agriculture and animal hunting. Ultimately, Regan's argument stands as a sound defense for animal rights on the grounds ...

Introduction

Hand hygiene is largely recognized as an effective method for minimizing incidences of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). However, despite the development of various guidelines to improve hand hygiene, the compliance with these guidelines as well as the best practices pertaining to hand hygiene by the healthcare providers is suboptimal. As a result of poor compliance, incidences of HAIs have continued to increase thereby raising huge concerns due to the associated consequences such as increased length of hospital stay and health spending. As such, there is a huge need to assess and understand the various factors that hinder optimal compliance with ...

Human Resource (HR) recruiters have the ability to select applicants from a multitude of sources. The most common methods are advertisements, company job boards, online job boards, and social media sites. However, to be successful in recruiting the most qualified applicants, the HR recruiter needs to keep up with changing technology and trends. Two new technologies for recruitment are Candidate Relationship Management software and Virtual Interviews.

Candidate Relationship Management (CRM)

Desai (2015) states “70% of recruiting organizations report to currently utilizing some form of Applicant Tracking System (ATS)” but the data “in an ATS becomes outdated extremely quickly – and therefore, its future value ...

The parable of the Sadhu is a lesson in corporate and individual ethics based on the experience of Dr. Bowen McCoy while hiking in Nepal. The experience of McCoy illustrates the nature of ethical dilemma in business as the Sadhu needs help; however, the individuals in the group only give enough help that they are not significantly inconvenienced by the Sadhu. McCoy compares the magnitude of assistance given by members of the group to the amount of ethical responsibility corporations have for their own ethical dilemmas and notes that the actions taken by members of the group were enough ...

The Meaning of Consumption Activities in Daily Life

The theory of consumption is one of the fundamental disciplines of microeconomics. It explores the economic decisions, especially in the area of consumption by private economic agents. The behavior of the consumer (buyer) in the market economy is based on the theory of demand (consumer behavior theory), which is based on how and how our needs are converted into a certain amount of demand; how from a variety of benefits we choose what suits us. Consumer behavior is the process of formation of the market demand of buyers offering a choice of benefits taking into account the existing price. ...

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Introduction

Retaining the efficient human resources, especially the top talent is in fact very essential for organizations for its smooth functioning as well as to remain competitive. Strategic measures have to be adopted by firms in view to keep the talented work forces on board. As the work forces appear to be diverse in their needs and expectations, the Human Resource (HR) managers need to identify specific and effective ways to strategically deal with the employees. It is noticed that in matters associated with retaining top talent, providing any one or two factors that influences job satisfaction would ...

“The brand that refreshes the world, inspires moments of optimism, creates value, and makes a difference” –Coca-Cola Company.

Overview Businesses operate within the community, which includes the people they employ, the consumers, and the policy formulators. It is important for businesses to market the idea of being a good citizen by exhibiting community-minded behavior. This makes the concept of corporate citizenship an important consideration for many businesses. Corporations are considered paper citizen and in that view, every citizen has a responsibility to fellow citizens. Corporate citizenship is an important managerial and strategic factor that crafts an instrumental view of the relationship between business and society (Carroll & Shabana, 2010). Big corporates in the world today are becoming more ...

Summary

The Romans made many decisions which were pertinent to the internal affairs of the city of Rome. Rome disunited itself from the Plebs and the Roman Senate making the city free and more powerful. Liberty was placed in the hands of both the people and the Nobles, provided these individuals had a greater reason to gain or protect. The government in Rome was keen on eliminating the enmity between the Populace and the Senate. Religion was an important aspect in Rome, and the lack of a medium between the Roman Catholic Church led to the destruction of Rome. A ...

Marchant (2013) wrote the article Management Accounting in the 21st Century: A Profession for Which the Time Has Come, about the growing importance of management accountants in the new century. The author indicates that the twenty-first century has witnessed the emergence of an economy based on the information age, in which knowledge is a primary source of competitiveness. As the boundaries of traditional industries become a blur, there is a new level of demand for the skills of today`s accountants (Marchant, 2013). Marchant (2013) underline the importance of developing an analytical ability, by assembling a team of professionals ...

Introduction

Problem Statement Underdeveloped markets are far behind the developed markets when it comes to the acceptance of technological advancements. The size of the underdeveloped market is huge, and there are great opportunities for growth in such markets. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is a theory of information system that shows the pattern in which the users can accept using technology that can be applied to undeveloped markets to determine the acceptance of new business models.

Research Objective

The paper aims to discuss the TAM theory and develop an extension to it for underdeveloped markets. Purpose of Study The extension of TAM model ...

Question 1: Definition of Environmental Sustainability

The aspect of sustainability entails the ability to carry on a defined practice or behavior for an indefinite period. Sustainability is an emerging concept that is often associated with the environment. According to the United Nations, the sustainability of the environment entails the development that satisfies the requirements of the current population without interfering with the interests of the future generations. Most environmental organizations such as the National Environmental Health Commission (NEHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concur with the definition provided by the United Nations. However, EPA’s definition includes the need to identify the benefits and ...

A water strait refers to the natural and navigable waterway that connects to large water bodies. It is mainly known as a water channel lying between two land masses, which may not be navigable. The navigability of the water body may be following its depth. At the current age, water is a highly sensitive issue that requires proper management. The governments, individuals, as well as organizations are extremely concerned about the water management and handling. The changes in climatic patterns and conditions may be major contributors to the excessive concern on the water with emphasis on the water bodies. ...

Summary of Assumptions

Jessica Scott, Colleen Pyle, and Narissra Maria focus on an area that has not been penetrated by previous researchers. Past work addresses the utilization of nonverbal behaviors as a mechanism of formulating and sustaining stable relationships. In the authors’ study, they develop a new ideology that seeks to examine the correlations between long-lasting relationships and positive nonverbal behaviors. The researchers assess the overall satisfactions of partners in a relationship based on the availability of positive nonverbal cues. Scott et.al (2010) tests two essential variables, that is, overall satisfaction and relationship longevity, with respect to the use of the positive ...

Africa has traditionally been a continent of mixed fortunes, where real-life stories of hope and despair abound. African traditions, values and customs have been slowly influenced by colonization and eventual globalization that has turned the world into a global village. The novel, Things fall apart, is a reflection of the extent to which Africans were tied to their beliefs and customs, as a violation of those customs was regarded as being disrespectful to the gods. Resistance to the new values and beliefs as brought by the missionaries are resisted since the communities regard them as inclined on disrupting the ...

Attitudes and Beliefs of Hypnosis amongst Mental Health Professionals and the Impact on the Availability of Hypnosis Training in Counseling Training Programs

Abstract

Nine out of ten general practitioners are approached by their patients for information regarding alternative and complementary therapies, including hypnotherapy, and three out of four GPs provide referalls for hypnotherapy (Hall & Giles-Corti, 2000). A minority of healthcare providers, however, has ever received formal education and training in hypnosis, and a majority relies on lay information from the media and other non-authoritative sources to form its opinions about the merits or demerits of hypnotherapy. Mental healthcare standards dictate ...

In order for proper implementation of the project, study participants, volunteers, and public representatives would have to be identified and recruited. The purpose of recruiting representatives/volunteers are to educate and promote the concept and importance of treatment and prevention of IAD among elderly women in acute care settings. The education and training of these volunteers should be kept as priority before the commencement of the project and the recruitment of study participants. The volunteers would also act as a mediator between the study team and the scientific committee involved in the conduct of the study. Each volunteer and representative ...

Introduction

In the industrial era competition, several key concepts have become obsolete. Therefore, the environmental determinants of the accounting information should have new capabilities to win the competition. The national information technology infrastructure and the accounting information as a management of the financial resources should be in place for the smooth running of the national economy. This is to provide efficient operation of the firm with sufficient information in real time. However, it is not a simple concept that can be changed from the computerized accounting to AIS because it is a representative concept of the accounting reform and developments. ...

Web-based interventions are considered to be the advancement made in the nursing practice due to the dynamic changes when it comes to technology and computer systems. In addition, the higher priority for the funding of the technological aspects in the field of nursing led to the discovery and development of various interventions that utilizes computers and technology (Im & Chang, 2013; Chee, Lee, Chee, & Im, 2014). Web-based interventions refer to a self-guided intervention which was implemented and executed with the use of an online programs which can be operated using computers and internets. These programs can be accessed and used ...

Material extraction

The mining and extraction of copper has several impacts on the environment. The extraction of copper is done in several steps and process using different technologies and mechanisms. The copper element is extracted from its ore through heating the ore using carbon. This process releases carbon dioxide gas into the atmosphere. It is a well known fact that carbon dioxide gas is a greenhouse gas which result into global warming. The result of the extraction is copper full of impurities. The impure copper is then placed under further treatment to eliminate the presence of the impurities. In most cases, ...

Integrative Research Project

Abstract This research project aims to establish how the organization can increase its competitive advantage by requiring supply chain vendors to meet ENOC’s standards. A qualitative research methodology was used, and the research design is to carry out semi-structured interviews over the telephone. The semi-structured interview allowed interviewees to expand on their thoughts and experiences while the researcher guides the conversation to say on the topic. Interviews were performed over the telephone with employees at ENOC and employs with ENOC’s supply chain vendors to collect data. The data analysis was carried out by evaluating the results of ...

The policy is very complicated and multifaceted thing. Humanity has long interesting history, and humanity is accompanied by the policy throughout a very long period of time. Despite the fact that the policy has already become familiar and integral part of modern society, it remains a very controversial issue, which generates a lot of emotional debates and disagreements. The representative of contemporary democratic society got used to consider that democracy is inviolable or even sacred. A modern citizen believes in his rights and freedoms; moreover, he strongly believes that the state, namely the democratic system is intended for protection ...

Introduction

MacJob is a loose term used to refer to the low paying as well as low prestige jobs that do not demand high skills and has little chance of career growth and advancement. Notably, the term was coined from the fast food giant MacDonald. As such, the term does not take into account the type of employer but the fact that the job is low paying and requires little-specialized skills. Owing to the emergence of technology, these types of jobs are highly growing and replacing the skilled labor across all the industries due to low costs involved in hiring ...

Crime statistics remains an essential component in the field of criminology that helps in formulating effective criminal justice policy. For over four decades, the Uniform Crime Reporting System (UCR), the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), and its predecessor National Crime Survey (NCS) has been used in the United States to gather crime statistics. These methods have been used at the national level to estimate the crime and changes in the crime rates in the United States. Such data has helped the policymakers to develop sound policies that help to mitigate the problem of crime in the United States' societies ( ...

Why have the Asian Dragons (Taiwan, S. Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong) outperformed Latin America over the past 40 years regarding education outcomes? Studies indicate that 40 years ago, Latin America and Asian dragons were relatively on the same level regarding educational systems, policies, administration, and outcomes. Additionally, economic development and political status were running in a similar manner considering that educational outcomes are a function of the prevailing economic and political conditions. According to the research done by the inter-American development bank in 1998, the Asian dragon governments have been keen and vigilant in ensuring that the promises ...

Critique

The following is the systematic critique of the article titled, “Implementing a Competence Framework for Administering Medication: Reporting the Experiences of Mental Health Nurses and Students in the UK” (Hemingway et al., 2012). The nursing critique has been done in accordance with the guidelines provided in the article title, “Step-by-step guide to critiquing research. Part 2: qualitative research” (Ryan, Coughlan and Cronin, 2007). The research article is published in the journal of Issues in Mental Health Nursing, which is a peer reviewed journal. The research article by Hemingway et al., 2012, is a qualitative study that employs an assortment ...

One of the most controversial Amendments to the United States Constitution in the modern era is surely the Second Amendment. Given that the United States has one of the longest standing constitutions that has been in continuous effect, it is no surprise that some of the language and principles as applied in those Amendments from the original document, would change in nature in the modern era. This has been what has been so difficult when debating these older Amendments is trying to decipher what exactly the founding father’s intent was in relating these issues to modern problems versus ...

Cover Letter

We are a consulting company known as The Proving Ground offering business services to any client based on their scope of operations. We have vast experience in the delivery of consultative work with a vision of improving the customer’s rate of productivity in their areas of operation. The company would like to apply for the activity of research based on the products made by your business. We shall further provide an analysis based on a comparison of the competitors’ products once used by the customers. The staff of The Proving Ground Consultation firm will be pleased with receiving ...

Summary of the Paper

‘The Great Escape: Intergenerational Mobility in the US since 1994’ by Nathaniel G. Hilger presents the authors work on how he develops a new method to estimate intergenerational mobility (IM) in educational attainment on US census data spanning 1940-2000. Using the new method, the author measures directly for children still living with parents at ages 26-29 and indirectly for other children using imputation procedure that is validated in multiple datasets thereby spanning the full sample period (Hilger, 1). The method is dubbed ‘new’ because it is the first to estimate educational IM on birth cohorts spanning 1911-1971 in a ...

Business

Research Paper: Literature review Devising business models that meet the customers’ demands, satisfy regulatory agencies and carrying out business with sustainable methods to alleviate climate change and other environmental problems as much as possible (Boons et al., 2013; Lee & Casalegno, 2010). The types of methodologies addressed here have been implemented at ENOC or in the UK energy sector. At the heart of the management methods is customer satisfaction. Emiratisation, customer satisfaction and operational theory are seen as the potential answer to meeting new management milestones for Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC). Emiratisation is a UAE government initiative to reach ...

Writing Project 3

Writing, like any other fields, has definite characteristics that are distinguishable in extensive work. Hence, the paper aims at analyzing different forms of writing, their characteristics, and how they are applicable in different disciplines. Disciplines like science, mathematics and linguistics have distinct methods of writing, which best suit their line of work. Therefore, being in the field of civil engineering, types of writing differ considerably from other disciplines. For instance, civil engineering makes use of report writing, to communicate the implications of an accomplished project or the outcomes of an experiment or study. Moreover, civil engineers write plans, to ...

Fertility enhancing drugs have been in great demand in the past 10 years owing to serious sexually-related disorders. Sexual dysfunction is a condition wherein an individual would not achieve normal sexual intercourse and would include the following: retrograded, inhibited, or retarded ejaculation, premature ejaculation, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, compulsive sexual behaviour, and orgasmic disorder. The first pharmacological product for impotence and erectile dysfunction by the FDA was sildenafil (Viagra) in the early 90’s. The drug drew millions of people’s attention owing to its novel mechanism and advertising. There have been many such drugs in the market owing ...

Educational websites that are going to be considered in our study include:

1. http://www.horton.com/portfolio/ILACourse/course/index.htm 2. http://web.archive.org/web/20070429151915/http://www.trainingcafe.com/members/coursesite/ 3. http://www.publishnotperish.org/ 4. http://www.horton.com/portfolio/gantt/index.htm 5. http://patientnavigatortraining.org/course1/menu.htm

The websites are used for educational purposes and have different features that aid in their use in the classroom.

1. http://www.horton.com/portfolio/ILACourse/course/index.htm

This is a website that is used for designing effective electronic courses.

The diagram below shows the screen shot for the home page of the website.

Features of the website that makes it suitable to be used in the classroom include:

1. Usefulness in the classroom (for teacher or student) This website is very useful for both the teachers and the students. It is ...

“Of Studies” is characteristically the Baconian essay comprising of an amazing terseness, novelty of illustrations, and rationality in analysis, greatly Latinized language, experienced acumen and enlightens Renaissance. The argument validating the benefits and efficacy of studies in one’s life starts with syllogistic tripartite assertion. The words are compressed however framed to convey intense meaning. Bacon puts forth three essentials: “Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability” which are later expanded to expound eloquence and clarity. Bacon is a accomplished performer of resurgence character. He therefore admires the usefulness of studies and the vastness of knowledge. He ...

Introduction

Part I of the organizational change plan focused on the; aims of the EMR project, identified the factors potentiating the need for the EMR system, organizational and individual barriers to the planned change, and the external and internal resources available to support the implementation of the EMR system. The factors influencing the proposed change as well as those influencing the organization’s readiness for the change were also identified. Part I concluded with the application of Kurt lewin’s change model to the change process.

Meanwhile, the change strategies to be utilized in implementing the change as far as ...

Research question

What are Factors of E-learning influencing Students Knowledge?

Aims and objectives

The major aim of this study will be to determine E-Learning factors that influence the knowledge of students as far as management information systems and information technology is concerned. In order to realize this aim, the study will be aimed at achieving the following specific objectives: