Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Wk Reflection
Senators part of the hiring team for the class assignment. The hiring team conducted several interviews to fill two management positions for their company Des Nett. Our team interviewed a several individuals such as a lesbian female, gay male, black male and white female. After the interviews were completed, three individuals were selected and called back for a second interview to offer employment. Our management team decided to hire the gay male (Dwight) as the day manager, the Asian (Be) as the night manager and the white female (Jan) as the Secretary/Receptionist.Jennet's role was to provide feedback for the individuals. Although we did not have time to get that far in the process, the assignment was a great learning experience. Littoral played a gay male by the name of Dwight Hurley. She was interviewed for a management position for the company Des Nut. Littoral feels the role play was a good learning assignment because it showed how individuals are often judged or stereotyped be   cause of their outer appearance or life preference rather than looking into their work experiences, educational background, and their work ethic.I learned that when interviewing individuals for employment it is always good to find out the qualities they possess and how that would benefit the company. After discussing the class assignment with Team C, Shakier believes that the project provided the team with a perspective on what is involved in the hiring process. The employing team conducted interviews to fill two management positions for their company Des Nett. The team interviewed individuals who were lesbian, gay, African American, and Caucasian. This provided group members with the opportunity to become more culturally diverse.The team as able to get a better understanding of how to intern;IEEE people from different backgrounds and cultures. As well, each member was provided with insight on different roles associated with recruiting potential employees. During the week five works   hop, students in attendance split into two teams, interviewers, and applicants. Sharron was a 65-year-old telecommunications executive whom interviewed for one of the management positions. The interviews took place at These Nut LLC, a company that produces and manufactures huge selections of nuts.The interview team interviewed applicants of different nationalities, ages, and social choices. During the interviews several notes were made that could cost These Nut LLC thousands of dollars in legal fees. Most of the violations were employment violations such as preferred work schedules that was offered to some and not all applicants, asking derogatory and discriminatory questions such as are you married? Do you have childcare available for your children? The overall goal of this simulation was to make the teams aware of questions that should be avoided and questions that must be asked during a panel interview.    
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Night World : Daughters of Darkness Chapter 7
Finding Todd and Vic turned out not to be easy.  It was late afternoon by the time Mary-Lynnettewalked into the Briar Creek general store, which sold  everything from nails to nylons to canned peas.  ââ¬Å"Hi, Bunny. I don't suppose you've seen Todd orVic around?â⬠  Bunny Marten looked up from behind the counter. She was pretty, with soft blond hair, a round,  dimpled face, and a timid expression. She was in MaryLynnette's class at school. ââ¬Å"Did you check over at  theGold Creek Bar?â⬠  Mary-Lynnette nodded. ââ¬Å"And at their houses, andat the other store, and at the sheriff's office.â⬠ The  sheriff's office was also city hall and the public library.  ââ¬Å"Well, if they'renot playing pool, they're usuallyplinking.â⬠ Plinkingwas shooting atcans for practice.  ââ¬Å"Yeah, but where?â⬠ Mary-Lynnette said.  Bunny shook her head, earrings glinting. ââ¬Å"Yourguess is as good as mine.â⬠ She hesitated, staring down at  her cuticles, which she was pushing back with a little blunt-pointed wooden stick. ââ¬Å"But, you know, I've  heard they go down to Mad Dog Creeksometimes.â⬠ Her wide blue eyes lifted to Mary Lynnette's  meaningfully.  Mad Dog Creek. . . Oh, great. Mary-Lynnette grimaced.  ââ¬Å"I know.â⬠ Bunny raised her shoulders in a shiver.â⬠I wouldn't go down there. I'd be thinking about  that body the whole time.â⬠  ââ¬Å"Yeah, me, too. Well, thanks, Bun. See you.â⬠  Bunny examined her cuticles critically. ââ¬Å"Good hunting,â⬠ she said absently.  Mary-Lynnette went out of the store, squinting in the hot, hazy August sunlight. Main Street wasn'tbig. It  had a handful of brick and stone buildingsfrom the days when Briar Creek had been a gold rush supply  town, and a few modem frame buildings with peeling paint. Todd and Vic weren't in any of them.  Well, what now? Mary-Lynnette sighed. There was no road to Mad Dog Creek, only a trail that was  constantly blocked by new growth and deadfall. And everyone knew more than plinking went on there.  If they're out there, they're probably hunting, she thought. Not to mention drinking, maybe using drugs.  Guns and beer. And then there's that body.  The body had been found last year around thistime. A man; a hiker, from his backpack. Nobody  knew who he was or how he'd died-the corpse wastoo desiccated and chewed by animals to tell. But  people talked about ghosts floating around the creek last winter.  Mary-Lynnette sighed again and got into her station wagon.  The car was ancient, it was rusty, it made alarming sounds when forced to accelerate, but it was hers,  andMary-Lynnette did her best to keep it alive. She loved it because there was plenty of room in back to  store her telescope.  At Briar Creek's only gas station she fished a scrolled fruit knife from under the seat and went to work,  prying at the rusty gas cap cover.  A little higher up . . . almost, almost . . . now  twist â⬠¦  The cover flew open.  ââ¬Å"Ever think of going into the safecracking business?â⬠ a voice behind her said. ââ¬Å"You've got the  touch.â⬠  Mary-Lynnette turned. ââ¬Å"Hi, Jeremy.â⬠  He smiled-a smile that showed mostly in his eyes,which were dear brown with outrageously darklashes.  If I were going to fall for a guy-and I'm not-itwould be for somebody like him.Not for a big blond cat  who thinks he can pick his sisters' friends.  It was a moot point, anyway-Jeremy didn't goout with girls. He was a loner.  ââ¬Å"Want me to look under the hood?â⬠ He wiped his hands on a rag.  ââ¬Å"No, thanks. I just checked everything last week.â⬠ Mary-Lynnette started to pump gas.  He picked up a squeegee and a spray bottle and began to wash the windshield. His movements were  deft and gentle and his face was utterly solemn.  Mary-Lynnette had to swallow a giggle herself, butshe appreciated him not laughing at the pitted glass  and corroded windshield wipers. She'd always had an odd feeling of kinship with Jeremy. He was the  only person in Briar Creek who seemed even slightlyinterested in astronomy-he'd helped her build a  model of the solar system in eighth grade, and ofcourse he'd watched last year's lunar eclipse with her.  His parents had died in Medford when he was justa baby, and his uncle brought him to Briar Creek in a  Fleetwood trailer. The uncle was strange-alwayswandering off to dowse for gold in the Klamath wil  derness. One day he didn't come back.  After that, Jeremy lived alone in the . trailer in the woods. He did odd jobs and worked at the gas station  to make money. And if his clothes weren't as nice assome of the other kids', he didn't care-or he didn't  let it show.  The handle of the gas hose clicked in MaryLynnette's hand. She realized she had been daydreaming.  ââ¬Å"Anything else?â⬠ Jeremy said. The windshieldwas dean.  ââ¬Å"No â⬠¦ well, actually, yes. You haven't, um, seenTodd Akers or Vic Kimble today, have you?â⬠  Jeremy paused in the middle of taking her twentydollar bill.  ââ¬Å"Why?â⬠  ââ¬Å"I just wanted to talk to them,â⬠ Mary-Lynnettesaid. She could feel heat in her cheeks. Oh, God,  hethinks I want to see Todd and Vic socially-and he thinks I'm crazy for askinghim.  She hurried to explain. ââ¬Å"It's just that Bunny saidthey might be down by Mad Dog Creek, so I thoughtyou  might have seen them, maybe sometime this morning, since you live down around thereâ⬠¦.â⬠  Jeremy shook his head. ââ¬Å"I left at noon, but I didn'thear any gunshots from the creek this morning. Ac  tually, I don't think they've been there all summerI keep telling them to stay away.â⬠  He said it quietly, without emphasis, but Mary-Lynnette had the sudden feeling that maybe evenTodd  and Vic might listen to him. She'd never knownJeremy to get in a fight. But sometimes a look came into  his level brown eyes that was ..: almost frightening. As if there was something underneath thatquiet-guy  exterior-something primitive and pure and deadly that could do a lot of damage if roused.  ââ¬Å"Mary-Lynnette-I know you probably think thisis none of my business, but â⬠¦ well, I think you  should stay away from those guys. If you really wantto go find them, let me go with you.â⬠  Oh. Mary-Lynnette felt a warm flush of gratitude. She wouldn't take him up on the offer â⬠¦ but it was  nice of him to make it.  ââ¬Å"Thanks,â⬠ she said. ââ¬Å"I'll be fine, but â⬠¦ thanks .â⬠  She watched as he went to get her change insidethe station. What must it feel like to be on your own  since you were twelve years old? Maybe he neededhelp. Maybe she should ask her dad to offer him  some odd jobs around the house. He did them for everyone else. She just had to be careful-she knew  Jeremy hated anything that smacked of charity.  He brought back the change. ââ¬Å"Here you go. And, Mary-Lynnette â⬠¦Ã¢â¬   She looked up.  ââ¬Å"If you do find Todd and Vic, be careful.â⬠  ââ¬Å"I know.â⬠  ââ¬Å"I mean it.â⬠  ââ¬Å"I know,â⬠ Mary-Lynnette said. She had reached for the change, but he hadn't let go of it. Instead  hedid something odd: He opened her curled fingers with one hand while giving her the bills and coins with  the other. Then he curled her fingers back over it. In effect, he was holding her hand.  The moment of physical contact surprised herand touched her. She found herself looking at his thin  brown fingers, at their strong but delicate grip on her hand, at the gold seal ring with the black design that  he wore.  She was even more surprised when she glanced up at his face again. There was open concern in his  eyes-and something like respect. For an instant she had a wild and completely inexplicable impulse to tell  him everything. But she could just imagine what he would think. Jeremy was very practical.  ââ¬Å"Thanks, Jeremy,â⬠ she said, conjuring up a weak smile. ââ¬Å"Take care.â⬠  ââ¬Å"Youtake care. There are people who'd miss you if anything happened.â⬠ He smiled, but she could  feel his worried gaze on her even as she drove away.  All right,now what?  Well, she'd wasted most of the day looking for  Todd and Vic. And now, with the image of Jeremy's level brown eyes in her mind, she wondered if it  had been a stupid idea from the beginning.  Brown eyes â⬠¦ and what color eyes did the bigblond cat have? Strange, it was hard to remember.She  thought that they had looked brown at one point when he was talking about his old-fashioned family. But  when he'd said he liked a girl with spirit, she remembered them being a sort of insipid blue. And when  that odd knife-glint had flashed in them, hadn't they been icy gray?  Oh,who cares?Maybe they were orange. Let's just go home now. Get ready for tonight.  How come Nancy Drew always found the people she wanted to interrogate?   Why? Why? Why me?  Ash was staring at a yellow cedar weeping into a creek. A squirrel too stupid to get out of the sun was  staring back at him. On a rock beside him a lizard lifted first one foot, then another.  It wasn't fair. It wasn't right.  He didn't even believe it.  He'd always been lucky. Or at least he'd alwaysmanaged to escape a hairsbreadth away from disaster.  But this time the disaster had hit and it was a total annihilation.  Everything he was, everything he believed abouthimself â⬠¦ could he lose that in five minutes? For a girl  who was probably deranged and certainly more dangerous than all three of his sisters put together?  No, he concluded grimly. Absolutely not. Not in five minutes. It only took five seconds.  He knew so many girls-nice girls. Witches withmysterious smiles, vampires with delicious curves,  shapeshifters with cute furry tails. Even human girls with fancy sports cars who never seemed to mind  when he nibbled their necks. Why couldn't it have been one of them?  Well, it wasn't. And there was no point in wondering about the injustice of it. The question was, what  was he going todo about it? Just sit back and let fate ride over him like an eighteen-wheeler?   I'm sorryfor your family, Quinn had said to him.  And maybe that was the problem. Ash was a victim of his Redfern genes. Redfern never could stay out  of trouble; they seemed to tangle with humans at every turn.  So was he going to wait for Quinn to come backand then offer that as an excuse? I'm sorry; I can't  handle things here after all; I can't even finishthe investigation.  If he did that, Quinn would call in the Elders and they would investigate for themselves.  Ash felt his expression harden. He narrowed his eyes at the squirrel, which suddenly darted for thetree in  a flash of red fur. Beside him, the lizard stopped moving.  No, he wasn't just going to wait for fate to finish him off. He'd do what he could to salvage the situa  tion-and the family honor.  He'd do it tonight.   ââ¬Å"We'll do it tonight,â⬠ Rowan said. ââ¬Å"After it's fully dark, before the moon rises. We'll move her to the  forest.â⬠  Kestrel smiled magnanimously. She'd wonthe argument.  ââ¬Å"We'll have to be careful,â⬠ Jade said. ââ¬Å"That thingI heard outside last night-it wasn't an animal. I  think it was one of us.â⬠  ââ¬Å"There aren't any other Night People aroundhere,â⬠ Rowan said gently. ââ¬Å"That was the whole pointof  coming here in the first place.â⬠  ââ¬Å"Maybe it was a vampire hunter,â⬠ Kestrel said.â⬠Maybe the one that killed Aunt Opal.â⬠  ââ¬Å"If avampire hunter killed Aunt Opal,â⬠ Rowansaid. ââ¬Å"We don't know that. Tomorrow we should  look around town, see if we can at least get an ideawho mighthave done it.â⬠  ââ¬Å"And when we find them, we'll take care ofthem,â⬠ Jade said fiercely.  ââ¬Å"And if the thing you heard in the garden turnsup, we'll take care of it, too,â⬠ Kestrel said. She  smiled, a hungry smile.   Twilight, and Mary-Lynnette was watching thedock. The rest of her family was comfortably, settledin for  the night; her father reading a book about World War II, Claudine working conscientiously on a  needlepoint project, Mark trying to tune up his oldguitar that had been sitting in the basement for years.  He was undoubtedly trying to think of words to rhyme with Jade.  Mary-Lynnette's father looked up from his book. ââ¬Å"Going starwatching?â⬠  ââ¬Å"Yup. It should be a good night-no moon till aftermidnight. It's the last chance to see some  Perseids.â⬠  She wasn't exactly lying. It would be a good night, and she could keep an eye out for stragglers from the  Perseid meteor storm as she walked to Burdock Farm.  ââ¬Å"Okay; just be careful,â⬠ her father said.  Mary-Lynnette was surprised. He hadn't said anything like that for years. She glanced at Claudine, who  jabbed with her needle, lips pursed.  ââ¬Å"Maybe Mark should go with you,â⬠ Claudine said, without looking up.  Oh, God, she thinks I'm unstable, Mary-Lynnette thought. I don't really blame her.  ââ¬Å"No, no. I'll be fine. I'll be careful.â⬠ She said it too quickly.  Mark's eyes narrowed. ââ¬Å"Don't you need any help with your stuff?â⬠  ââ¬Å"No, I'll take the car. I'll be. fine. Really.â⬠Mary Lynnette fled to the garage before her family  could come up with anything else.  She didn't pack her telescope. Instead, she put a shovel in the backseat. She looped the strap of her  camera around her neck and stuck a pen flashlight in her pocket.  She parked at the foot of her hill. Before she gotthe shovel out, she paused a moment to look dutifully  northeast, toward the constellation Perseus.  No meteors right this second. All right. Keys inhand, she turned to open the back of the station  wagon-and jumped violently.  ââ¬Å"Oh, God!â⬠  She'd nearly walked into Ash.  Mary-Lynnette's pulse was racing and her knees felt weak. From fear, she told herself. And that's all.  ââ¬Å"You nearly gave me a heart attack!â⬠ she said. ââ¬Å"Doyou always creep up behind people like that?â⬠  She expected some smart-ass answer of either the joking-menacing or the hey-baby variety. But Ashjust  frowned at her moodily. ââ¬Å"No. What are you doing out here?â⬠  Mary-Lynnette's heart skipped several beats. But she heard her own voice answering flatly, ââ¬Å"I'm  starwatching. I do it every night. You might want to make a note of that for the thought police.â⬠  He looked at her, then at the station wagon. ââ¬Å"Starwatching?â⬠  ââ¬Å"Of course. From that hill.â⬠ She gestured.  Now he was looking at the camera looped around  her neck. ââ¬Å"No telescope,â⬠ he commented skeptically.  ââ¬Å"Or is that what's in the car?â⬠  Mary-Lynnette realized she was still holding the keys, ready to open the back of the wagon. ââ¬Å"I didn't  bring a telescope tonight.â⬠ She went around to the passenger side of the car, unlocked the door, reached  in to pull out her binoculars. ââ¬Å"You don't need a telescope to starwatch. You can see plenty with these.â⬠  ââ¬Å"Oh, really?â⬠  ââ¬Å"Yes,really.â⬠Now, that was a mistake, Mary -Lynnette thought, suddenly grimly amused. Acting  as if you don't believe me â⬠¦ just you wait.  ââ¬Å"You want to see light from four million yearsago?â⬠ she said. Then, without waiting for him to  answer: ââ¬Å"Okay. Face east.â⬠ She rotated a finger at him. ââ¬Å"Here, take the binoculars. Look at that line of fir  trees on the horizon. Now pan up â⬠¦Ã¢â¬ She gavehim directions, rapping them out like a drill sergeant. ââ¬Å"Now  do you see a bright disk with a kind of smudgeall around it?â⬠  ââ¬Å"Um. Yeah.â⬠  ââ¬Å"That's Andromeda. Another galaxy.But if you tried to look at it through a telescope, you  couldn't seeit all at once. Looking through a telescope is like looking at the sky through a soda straw.  That's all the field of view you get.â⬠  â⬠¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦Ã¢â¬ ¦.â⬠All right. Okay. Point taken.â⬠ He started to lower the binoculars. ââ¬Å"Look, could we suspend  the starwatching for just a minute? I wanted to talk toyou  ââ¬Å"Want tosee the center of ourgalaxy?â⬠ Mary -Lynnette interrupted. ââ¬Å"Turn south.â⬠  She did everything but physically make him turn.She didn't dare touch him. There was so much  adrenaline racing through her system already-if shemade contact she might go supercritical and explode.  ââ¬Å"Turn,â⬠ she said. He shut his eyes briefly, then turned, bringing the binoculars up again.  ââ¬Å"You have to look in the constellation Sagittarius.â⬠ She rattled off instructions. ââ¬Å"See that? That's  where the center of the Milky Way is. Where all the star clouds are.â⬠  ââ¬Å"How nice.â⬠  ââ¬Å"Yes, it is nice. Okay, now go up and eastyou should be able to find a little dim sort of glowâ⬠¦.â⬠  ââ¬Å"The pink one?â⬠  She gavehim a quick look. ââ¬Å"Yeah, the pink one.Most people don't see that. That's the Trifid Nebula.â⬠  ââ¬Å"What are those dark lines in it?â⬠ Mary-Lynnette stopped dead.  She forgot her drill sergeant manner. She stepped back. She stared at him. She could feel her breath  coming quicker.  He lowered the binoculars and looked at her. ââ¬Å"Something wrong?â⬠  ââ¬Å"They're dark nebulae. Lanes of dust in front of the hot gas. But â⬠¦ you can't see them.â⬠ ââ¬Å"I just  did.â⬠  ââ¬Å"No. No. You can't see those. It's not possible, notwith binoculars. Even if you had nine  millimeter pupils â⬠¦Ã¢â¬  She pulled the flashlight out of her pocket and trained it full in his face.  ââ¬Å"Hey!â⬠ He jerked back, eyes squeezing shut, hand over them. ââ¬Å"That hurt!â⬠  But Mary-Lynnette had already seen. She couldn't tell what color his eyes were right now, because the  colored parts, the irises, were reduced to almost invis ible rings. His eye was all pupil.Like a cat's at maxi  mum dilation.  Oh, my God â⬠¦the things he must be able tosee. Eighth-magnitude stars, maybe ninth-magnitude stars.  Imagine that, seeing a Mag 9 star with yournaked eye. To see colors in the star clouds-hot hy drogen  glowing pink, oxygen shining green-blue. To see thousands more stars cluttering the sky .. .  ââ¬Å"Quick,â⬠ she said urgently. ââ¬Å"How many stars doyouseein the sky right now?â⬠  ââ¬Å"I can't seeanything,â⬠he said in a muffled voice, hand still over his eyes. ââ¬Å"I'mblind.â⬠  ââ¬Å"No, I meanseriously,â⬠Mary-Lynnette said. And she caught his arm.  It was a stupid thing to do. She wasn't thinking. But when she touched his skin, it was like completing a  current. Shock swept over her. Ash dropped hishand and looked at her.  For just a second they were face-to-face, gazes locked. Something like lightning trembled betweenthem.  Then Mary-Lynnette pulled away.  I can'ttakeany more of this. Oh, God, why am Ieven standing here talking to him? I've got enough ahead  of me tonight. I've got abody to find.  ââ¬Å"That's it for the astronomy lesson,â⬠ she said, holding out a hand for the binoculars. Her voice  was justslightly unsteady. ââ¬Å"I'm going up the hill now.â⬠  -240She didn't ask wherehe was going. She didn't care, as long as it was away.  He hesitated an instant before giving her the binoculars, and when he did he made sure not to touchher.  Fine, Mary-Lynnette thought. We both feel the same.  ââ¬Å"Goodbye.â⬠  ââ¬Å"Bye,â⬠ he said limply. He started to walk away. Stopped, his head lowered. ââ¬Å"What I wanted to  say â⬠¦Ã¢â¬   ââ¬Å"Well?â⬠  Without turning, he said in a flat and perfectly composed voice, ââ¬Å"Stay away from my sisters, okay?â⬠  Mary-Lynnette was thunderstruck. So outragedand full of disbelief that she couldn't find words. Then  she thought: Wait, maybe he knows they're killers and he's trying to protect me. Like Jeremy.  Around the sudden constriction in her throat she managed to say, ââ¬Å"Why?â⬠  He shook his drooping head. ââ¬Å"I just don't thinkyou'd be a very good influence on them. They'rekind of  impressionable, and I don't want them getting any ideas.â⬠  Mary-Lynnette deflated. I should have known, shethought. She said, sweetly and evenly, ââ¬Å"Ash? Get  bent and die.â⬠    
Monday, July 29, 2019
3 Types of Skin Cancer
3 Types of Skin Cancer  There are three types of skin cancer, melanoma is the most dangerous. Although it is rarer than the other two, melanoma is the most likely to propagate and can lead to death. As with all cancers of the skin, sun exposure is the main cause of the disease.  In the United States there are more than 62,000 cases of melanoma diagnosed each year. Outside of these cases, 7,900 people will die of the disease. Learn the facts related to Skin Cancer and its sources, signs, and cures. Causes melanoma is the worst kind of skin cancer. Not only can affect areas of the skin, which is capable of spreading to other organs in the body, as well as the bones. The root cause of melanoma is, basically, be exposed to too much sun. The normal skin cells become abnormal, grow quickly, and then attack the tissues that surround them.  People who have a history of melanoma in their families are at greater risk of developing the disease. If the people in your family have a history of many moles, this can also make you more prone to a melanoma. Although moles themselves do not cause melanoma, taking a multitude of them may be a sign that the melanoma in their family.  Symptoms  Begin in the basic sign of melanoma is the change in size or shape of a mole or birthmark that you already have. Although melanoma can grow within a mole or birthmark that already exists, usually appear on the skin without mark. Melanoma can occur anywhere on the body, but most often found on the legs of a woman and the top of the backs of men. An existing mole may show signs of melanoma by thickening when originally was flat. The surface of the mole can become flaky and crispy, or may ooze and bleed. The skin that surrounds the mole may emit a burning sensation and redness, swelling and itching. It is not unlikely that the affected area to have skin that breaks into smaller pieces.  As the melanoma develops in the later stages and worst, the affected area can be broken and bleeding occurs, as well as pain. When the melanoma has entered the stage of metastases, the lymph nodes in the armpits or groin may swell. You can also have a package colorless that appears below the skin. Other symptoms of this stage are the weight loss that cannot be explained, aging of the skin, chronic cough and headaches.  Diagnosis  It isvery important to seek medical attention immediately if you notice a change in a mole or develops a suspicious-looking area on your skin. Early finding and treatment is important when it comes to melanoma. If your doctor suspects you might have melanoma, a biopsy will be taken from the suspected area and is sent to a pathologist for examination.  If melanoma is greater than 1 mm of thickness, the lymph nodes will be revised ââ¬â¹ ââ¬â¹to see if the cancer has spread there. A lymph node biopsy may be done if you suspect that have been extended to the lymphatic system. Another test to see if the melanoma has spread to this system is a biopsy of sentinel lymph node. If you think that the cancer has spread to other areas of the body, the imaging tests can be performed. These tests include a PET scan, CT scan or an MRI. This type of evidence will be able to determine if the cancer has spread to areas such as the lungs and or other organs.  TREATMENT  Treatment of melanoma depends on what stage of the disease is in. There are five phases of melanoma, each nasty than the other. In stage 0, the melanoma has affected only the outer layer of the skin. At this stage, it is possible to eliminate the cancer, by surgical removal of the affected area of the skin. In stage 1, the area of the melanoma is a little larger than in stage 0, but the most likely can be treated in the same way.  In stage II melanoma, the cancer has grown larger than 1 mm of thickness, but may still have not spread to the lymph nodes. If this is the case, surgery is the common treatment. You can also go through a biopsy of the lymph joints and you will be given a drug called interferon. In third phase of melanoma, the cancer has blowout to the lymph nodes and has become more serious. The treatment is going to call for surgical removal of the tumor, as well as all the lymph joints in the surrounding area. The person so he started on interferon, also known as immunotherapy. The interferon kills the cancer cells while the stimulation of the immune system of the body.  The stage IV melanoma is the worst case of this disease. Actions may contain radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy. From stage IV melanoma is cancer that has spread throughout the body, the treatment is not curing the disease, but rather help the patient to manage the symptoms of the same.  Prevention / Solution  The best way to prevent any type of skin cancer, as well as melanoma, is to stay out of the suns damaging rays. For most, this is not totally possible. Outdoors in the sunlight, be smart. The suns rays are most harmful between 10 a.m. to 16:00 try limiting your exposure during these hours. Use a sunscreen that is at least an SPF 15 whenever you go outside. Be sure to wear protective clothing when outside as long-sleeved shirts, hats, sunglasses and long pants. If possible, avoid sunbathing all organized, as well as bronzingbooths. Check your body regularly to detect signs of changes in moles or other differences in areas of the skin. Above all, if you notice a change in one area of your skin, seek medical advice as soon as possible.    
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Business Ethics issues involved in insider trading Essay
Business Ethics issues involved in insider trading - Essay Example    company leaking information to outsiders on the deals and handshakes taking place inside the firm and with the firm and parties outside the firm. If insider trading is prevalent, why must we consider the ethical aspects of insider trading? According to Joseph Des Jardins, ââ¬Å"unlike some business disciplines, there is no single answers in ethics, no single body of information, nor even a single framework for thinking about ethicsâ⬠ (9). ...   It will make business ethics beyond definition thereby depriving businessmen of a tool with which to marshal their companies along line that will promote profitability and business sustainability. Businessmen are neither philosophers nor academics although they have to study philosophy and the academic sides of a business. They are not individuals who muse by the hour and become contented and fulfilled with their musings. They are not philosophers who simply reflect on life and derive satisfaction the longer the hours they spend on reflection. Businessmen are not academics out to grasp theories and advance knowledge: businessmen thirst for knowledge just like academics but they are principally users of knowledge. Businessmen may advance knowledge as they advance their business in the same way that computer, internet, and information technologies have advanced as a result of business activity. However, advancing knowledge is not the businessmanââ¬â¢s objective but making a profit.    Of course, businessmen derive satisfaction as his or her business grows, take a leading role in the industry, employ an increasing number of employees, become recognized in society, and becomes a power or at least influential in society as his or her business shape societyââ¬â¢s lifestyle, and outlook in the same way that the businesses of Bill Gates transformed the lives of people in the 21st century. Businessmen are individuals out to make profit and survive in the competition of business. Therefore, the appropriate or relevant perspective on ethics is that one that should enable them to make profit, survive in the competition, survive in society, and if possible be ahead of the competition if not society as a whole. On the other hand consumers are becoming critical of       
Health policy Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 750 words - 3
Health policy - Essay Example    As the Department Manager of Human Resource, I have noticed that there are various challenges that affect the hospital which need to be relayed to the administration. One such problem is shortage of nurses.    Most nations across the globe face shortages of nursing professionals, including registered nurses, since their demand exceeds supply either locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally. The World Health Organization approximates that there is a shortage of 3.2 million nurses on a global scale. According to the American National Council of State Board of Nursing, the annual nursing demand growth rate is 7.7% while the growth rate of registered nurses is 2.12% every year. This is a clear indication of nursing shortage.    At the William Wishard Memorial Hospital there are only 312 registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. This is an insufficient workforce as compared to the population of Indianapolis estimated at 852,866 in 2013. The population also continues to grow. At the William N. Wishard Memorial Hospital the nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5. This is below the recommended ration of 1:3 by the World Health Organization. The ratio is unsafe and puts the patients at risk.    The shortage of nursing practitioners may be as a result of years of underinvestment in health worker education, poor working environment, lack of training and career development, low wages, and ineffective management (Forsyth & McKenzie, 2006).    In the hospital, the shortage of nursing personnel may be attributed to changing career options. Most of the women who were born in the 1950s and 60s were more likely to become nurses as compared to those born 70s and 80s. The other causes include underinvestment in nursing education and training, low wages, lack of career development, and lack of motivation. Additionally, there are also no placement programs for the newly trained nurses. The other cause of nursing shortage in William Wishard Memorial Hospital is       
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Phase 2 DB Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1250 words
Phase 2 DB - Essay Example    The brand image of the company and its products would greatly influence the very being of the training requirements so that they are able to focus on customer demands. The competitive advantage of the firm would be a positive signal for getting the products across and making the right kind of move for getting the job done. The training requirements for the firmââ¬â¢s products can be arranged to the separate division for the company to plan and would take care of such requirements.    Creating a new division for the sake of catering the training requirements would enhance the aims of the company so that they are able to meet with the company policies and at the same time take full advantage of the brand image of the company on the whole.    The training and consultation requirements form a major requirement of the company and would entail the greater allocation of resources at their disposal and management commitment are the strongest points for getting the proper management of the new division of the firm.    The catering of the services to the customers would meet the objectives of the firm so that they are able to render better services in the form of getting the products perform better and render after sales service.    It has been pointed out that the negative sequence of the profit margin is due to costs incurred by the company so that they are able to manage the companyââ¬â¢s resources. A new division is more beneficial to establishing a new separate company so that they are able to cut costs and take the operations to a new different level.    The training demands for the products are likely to increase the bulk of orders and would promote a sense of vision for the marketing of the products so that it can be taken up for the purpose of achieving the goodwill of the customers at a large scale.    Creating a new company for meeting the training demands would entail separation of some employees to the new organization which       
Friday, July 26, 2019
Women in boardroom Assignment Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1500 words
Women in boardroom - Assignment Example    Some of the perceptual distortions include stereotyping, self fulfilled prophecies, halo-effect, projection and the perceptual defense. Most of these problems arise due to selectivity that exists within the perceptual process. Stereotyping and self fulfilled prophecies are the biggest challenges that decay the majority of the societies (Mullins, 2008).à      Stereotyping is the hypothetical judgment of people whether negatively or positively based on generalization from some perceived similarities. This perception arises based on an expected characteristic from that person rather than the actual recognition of the person. Stereotyping occasionally simplifies the perception process by judging people and the general outlook of the world by ignoring the complexity of the stimuli. A person is judged according to the group which he or she belongs to. Prejudgments are usually done while ignoring the accuracy or deviation of the actual subject (Mullins, 2008).à      Self fulfilled prophecy also termed as Pygmalion effect; in essence means trying to valid a perception. Many people are often struggling to confirm a theory that they have invented. The peopleââ¬â¢s beliefs and expectations often influence their attitudes and behavior in a move to prove that their beliefs are actually true. Managersââ¬â¢ expectations organizations have a strong impact on the employees. Therefore, an organizational culture can influence or hinder the development of its employees (Mullins, 2008).à      The organization plays a big role in fostering personal development of employees especially women. The organizationââ¬â¢s beliefs and structure can highly determine the outcome of the employees. One of the factors that can change the employeeââ¬â¢s personal development is the organizational culture. A negative organizational climate will hinder the development of women. If an organization frequently encourages their       
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Collective security as an approach to peace Essay
Collective security as an approach to peace - Essay Example    Collective security movements, organizations, and agencies turn a deaf ear to the pain and plight of mass-murder and ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya Muslims in Burma. Collective security forces are not even doing anything to provide for the displaced Rohingya Muslims in any possible way, what to talk of taking measures to discourage or deter their displacement from the Buddhist majority in Myanmar.    The author says that collective security does not recognize any inveterate enemies or traditional friendships. Collective security also does not allow for any alliances with or against any state. An alliance for collective security purpose proves superfluous as all states are committed to other statesââ¬â¢ defense. The importance of confidence for success of collective security system cannot be overemphasized. ââ¬Å"Collective security cannot work unless the policies of states are inspired by confidence in the systemâ⬠ (216). The satisfaction of basic conditions that the author has mentioned for the collective security namely the power, legal, and organizational situation cannot be achieved. First of all, it is not possible for all states to command nearly equal resources or for several great powers of nearly same strength to exist. Secondly, in the real world, it is not possible to have substantial universality of membership for collective security.    The author argues that collective security is a plan for unprecedently organizing international police action rather than organizing coalition warfare like it was done in the 20th century. The purpose of collective security is to eliminate international brawls rather than sponsoring the winning team. ââ¬Å"It purports to require of participating states not that they should consent to compulsory involvement in major wars, but that they should accept obligatory service in a system for preventing major warsâ⬠ (218). The author establishes as an essential the existence of such a massive power of the police force for the       
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
The Issue of Leadership in Christianity Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 1250 words - 1
The Issue of Leadership in Christianity - Essay Example    Leadership and vision in Christianity is consistent with this view and comprised of many secular beliefs relative to leadership components including understanding effective communications and the ability to persuasively to motivate. In essence, itââ¬â¢s the capability to lead organizations and individuals, to accomplish specific goals and objectives.    As spiritual restorationism became a reality, the concept is clear that early Church leaders formed the basis of diverse protestant denominations different from what many may believe today were the original teachings of Jesus Christ. To get a sense of the differentiation of dissenting groups, several models have been reviewed during the course of this study including the belief that the Pope was Christââ¬â¢s vicar, the Episcopal view (bishops as leaders), the Presbyterians who lead through ââ¬Å"eldersâ⬠ of the congregation, the Congregationalist who make up rules unique to individual congregations, and The Evangelicals who are open about salvation even without church structure.    As a result of these differing views, ultimately the various groups separated themselves from other each other, although in some cases this was over relatively small theological issues. Often differentiation was memorialized in confessionals composed as a roadmap for followers, which outlined the belief system and the code believers should follow. Confessionals were often fairly similar because they were based on the same historical tenants and basic religious beliefs. There is a tremendous amount of historical information associated with these unique groups, and itââ¬â¢s interesting to look at the similarities and differences. As a component of this review two major factions, the Episcopal and the Presbyterian factions, were selected from the list selected to compare and contrast relative to leadership style and structure.    The Episcopal religion is based on a leadership system       
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Understanding people in organisation Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 3000 words
Understanding people in organisation - Essay Example    Workplace structure can be described as the way individuals departments and managers in an organization work with each other to achieve the laid out objectives at the workplace. The work place structure can be informal or highly complex depending on the size of the company. Small businesses usually maintain simple workplace structures (Anderson, 2008). A simple workplace structure allows the leaders in that organization to have most of the control. The employees are usually flexible and usually possess knowledge and skills to perform many different tasks. Medium sized companies usually have a functional workplace structure in place. The functional workplace structure is organized around specific job functions. The structure groups employees together depending on the duties they perform within the organization. The leaders are categorized by departments and each employee performs duties according to the area of expertise.    Health workplace refers to combined efforts of the employers and the employees to support and encourage health lifestyle habits and making healthy choices at workplace. A healthy workplace is one where people are safe, healthy and are happy to come to work. A healthy workplace can be created by developing health-related policies like no-smoking policies. It is also important to develop and encourage activities that promote team work. For instance, coming up with team related extracurricular activities like participating in walks for a good cause can also go a long way in promoting a healthy workplace environment. Another way of developing a healthy workplace environment is by organizing talks by health professionals who can advise employees on some issues affecting their health like alcohol abuse or smoking (Scott, 2007).    A healthy workplace is characterized by the way employees relate with each       
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 Free trade  Blessing in Disguise Essay  Antagonists of government intervention envisage a liberalized or free trading arena. While international trade has been present throughout much of history , its economic, social, and political importance has only recently become apparent. Walter Block sees free trade as the only philosophy compatible with international peace and prosperity. Free trade involves the eradication of current trade barriers so as to encourage countries to specialize in production. Society thrives on trade simply because trade makes specialization possible.   (Blinder p. 1). The basis of the free trade argument is an economic theory known as comparative advantage and was devised by David Ricardo in the late 19th Century.         The Ricardian model is perhaps the most important concept in international trade theory. In a Ricardian model, countries specialise in producing what they produce best. Unlike other models, the Ricardian framework predicts that countries will specialise solely instead of producing a broad array of goods. Ricardo argues that trade will not affect .  Take for example the situation of the Lawyer and the secretary. Some lawyers are better typists than their secretaries. Should such a lawyer therefore fire his secretary on these grounds, and do his own typing? Not likely. Though the lawyer may be better at both typing and presenting cases, he will fare better if concentrating his energies on arguing cases and leaving the typing for his secretary. Specialization not only aids in making the economy more efficient, it also leaves the lawyer and secretary with productive work to do.  Nations act in much the same way. Countries are said to hone their skills on a particular good or service and trade with others that have done the same. Through peoples desire to acquire new skills and knowledge, coupled with the yearning for a greater range of products growing, the call for countries to abandon protectionist policies is imminent. Conclusion In conclusion protectionist policies should be abandoned in order to make way for the freer flow of goods.  As discussed protectionist policies are detrimental to the overall economic success of a nation. Through such policies as subsidies, producers are less likely to better their products due to the absence of international competition. The implementation of freer trade promotes specialization of production and aids in consumers receiving better quality goods at a reduced price. In order for greater consumer choice and freedom protectionist policies should be re-evaluated.  Reference List  Blinder, A 1992, Free Trade, Liberty Fund Inc, Princeton, USA  Bigelow, B  Peterson, B (ed.) 2002, Rethinking Globalization: Teaching For Justice In An Unjust World, Rethinking Schools Press, Wisconsin, USA.  Dunning, H 1993, The Globalization of Business, Routledge, London  Dunning, H 2000, Regions, Globalization and the Knowledge-Based Economy, Oxford, New York  Economic Planning Advisory Council 1994, Regional Trading Agreements, Australia, August 1994, background paper no. 40, Canberra.  Hill, Charles W.L. 2006, Global Business Today, Mcgraw-Hill Irwin, New York.  International Monetary Fund 1988, Issues and Developments in International Trade Policy, December 1988, Occasional Paper no. 63, Washington.    
Monday, July 22, 2019
Shakespeares baptismal Essay Example for Free
 Shakespeares baptismal Essay  William Shakespeare was born in April of 1564. There is no specific date of birth because at that time the only date of importance was the date of baptism, though infants often were baptized when they were three days old. Shakespeares baptismal date was April 26, 1564. Shakespeare was born in the village of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire. At the time of his birth, the village had a population of 1500 people, and only 200 houses. Shakespeares father came from a family of yeomen, and he gained many prestigious positions in the community.          Shakespeares mother came from an ancient family of landed gentry. The whole family was Anglican. The familys financial situation was well off. Not much information is known about Shakespeares youth, although undoubtedly he was educated in the local school, where he studied Latin and Greek, among other subjects, during a school day that often lasted from dawn to dusk. Shakespeares first exposure to the theatre probably occurred when he was young. As a child his father probably took him to see plays when travelling troupes of actors came to town, although that was not often.  Shakespeare was married to Anne Hathaway in 1582, when he was 18; she was 26, eight years his senior. The exact wedding date is uncertain, but the marriage certificate was issued on November 27, 1582. William and Anne had their first child, Susanna, in May of 1583. This was followed by the birth of twins, Hamnet and Judith, in January of 1585. Most historians believe that Shakespeare was not often around his family in Stratford after that because historical records show him in London during the following years.  The first written reference to Shakespeares existence in London occurred in 1592, when Shakespeare was in his late twenties. He seems to have been fairly well established in the theatre by that point, since the reference, written by another playwright, hints of jealousy at Shakespeares success. With his two patrons, the Earls of South Hampton and Pembrooke, Shakespeare rose quickly in the theatre as both an actor and an author.  He joined the Lord Chamberlains Men, an acting company which was protected by the Queen, becoming a shareholder and senior member in 1595. Because of his success in London, he was able to purchase New Place, the largest and most elegant house in his home town of Stratford, when he was in his early thirties (1597). In addition to his popularity as both an actor and playwright, Shakespeare became joint owner of the famous Globe theatre when it opened in 1599. His share of the companys management added heavily to his wealth.  Shakespeares financial success in the London theatre enabled him to retire and return to his home in Stratford around 1610. He lived there comfortably until his death on April 23, 1616 (it is popularly believed that he died on his birthday). He is buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. Though Shakespeare is most closely associated with the Elizabethan period, his career can be categorized as both Elizabethan and Jacobean, as several works were completed after James I became king in 1603.    
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Motivation in a Pharmaceutical Company in Greece
Motivation in a Pharmaceutical Company in Greece    The pharmaceutical sector faces stiff competition but a motivated salesforce can provide competitive advantage and facilitate in consolidating the presence of a firm in a highly regulated market. This study will test the relevance of modern motivation theories in the context of the recent financial crisis and add to the literature. The need for motivating sales representatives in the pharmaceutical sector is discussed in the presence of downward employment pressures on the sector in Europe. This research will attempt to determine the applicability of the extrinsic and intrinsic motivators for salesforce motivation in pharmaceutical firms of Greece. The most significant extrinsic factors determined by literature include salary, opportunity of hierarchical advancement and bonuses, while the most important factors in terms of intrinsic motivation include challenging assignments, flexible work arrangements, team-based job design, verbal recognition, career development and self-efficacy.    This research will identify the techniques that can be used to enhance salesforce motivation in pharmaceuticals sector of Greece.  Determinants of sales representatives motivation in a Pharmaceutical company in Greece during the current recession  1.0- Introduction  The sales representatives working for pharmaceutical firms in Europe face significant probability of downsizing due to the increasing focus on salesforce effectiveness measures as opposed to the traditional approach of placing importance to the size of the salesforce (Herwig 2003, pp. 42-56). The recent financial crisis has also led to the dwindling of jobs in Greece and across the European continent. The pharmaceutical industry is faced with cut-throat competition and a highly motivated salesforce can provide competitive advantage to a firm and facilitate continuing profitability and consolidation of the market share in a highly regulated market (Danner and Ruzicic 2006, pp. 2-5). This research proposal is intended to develop an appropriate approach to measure the significance of the determinants of motivation in the context of Greece and the financial crisis.  1.1- Statement of the problem  What factors determine the motivation levels for sales representatives at pharmaceutical firms in Greece given the conditions prevalent during the current financial crisis?  1.2- Aims and Objectives  This research aims to determine the interaction of motivational factors for the salesforce teams in pharmaceuticals with changing economic conditions. It will test the relevance of modern motivation theories in their attempt to explain the importance of the determinants of motivation in the context of an impending financial crisis in Greece. The following are the objectives of this research.    To identify the factors that help determine the motivation levels for sales representatives unique to the pharmaceutical sector in Greece.  To study the cultural factors that influence motivation of sales representatives.  To test the impact of a lack of job security on the motivation levels of salesforce in the pharmaceutical sector.  To determine the methods of motivation acceptable to sales representatives.  To identify the most useful technique that can be used to enhance motivation levels of sales employees.    1.3- Significance of the research  There is a scarcity of sector related studies of salesforce motivation in the context of Greece; therefore, this research highlights the debate regarding the importance of motivating sales representatives in the pharmaceutical sector (Shim 2006, pp. 6-8). This study tests the relevance of motivation theories in the context of the recent financial crisis and adds to the modern literature that can be further studied in a regional context. The need for motivating the salesforce in the pharmaceutical sector is discussed in the presence of downward employment pressures on the industry. This study intends to incorporate the cultural differences and their impact on the success of motivation techniques utilised by firms (McAlister and Vandlen 2006, pp. 1-2).  2.0- Literature Review  Erez and Isen (2002, p. 1055) use the expectancy theory to predict the motivation level of an individual and test the extent of motivation created in individuals based on their perception that hard work will result in superior performance in terms of rewards, recognition and satisfaction. The study indicated that when the link between performance and outcome is specified, all three components of expectancy motivation are influenced positively (Erez and Isen 2002, pp. 1065-1066). Seijts et al., (2004, p. 227) define goal setting theory as the contention that goal commitment leads to a higher task performance compared to a vague performance goal. The results indicate that goal orientation can complement the motivation created through goal setting and influence an improvement in performance of an employee.  Maslow (1954) developed a theory of motivation and personality that provided a hierarchy of needs with the satisfaction of physical needs at the lowest level of hierarchy and self actualisation at the highest level; the theory argued that the first level of hierarchy must be fulfilled before an individual can proceed to the next level. Borkowski (2010, pp.118-124) discussed the ERG theory that provides an alternative approach to the hierarchy of needs by identifying three categories of needs: existence, relatedness and growth.  The existence includes all the basic necessities required by an individual to survive, relatedness facilitates the development of relationships in the society and growth relates to achievement and success (Locke and Latham 2006, pp. 265-267). However, the ERG theory suggests that an individual can attain higher levels of hierarchy before fulfilling the lower level of needs. This theory also accounts for the difference in needs between different cultures and societies and caters to the explanation of the frustration-regression principle; implying that an individual may need existence related objects once relatedness is not satisfied (Bernard 1992, pp. 56-59; John 2005, pp. 16-19).  McClellands theory of needs suggests that three needs of an individual need to be satisfied including achievement, power and affiliation; individuals are motivated by a combination of these needs and some individuals may exhibit a strong tendency to be motivated by one of these factors (Borkowski 2010, pp. 125). Schultz et al., (2006, pp. 23-27) discuss the equity theory predicts that workers often tend to react to the speed of the individuals surrounding them at work. The study tests the relevance of equity theory in explaining worker motivation and find that workers tend to react to the speed of co-workers but the reactions tend to vary significantly from one individual to another.  Malik and Naeem (2009, pp. 26-28) study the motivational preferences of pharmaceutical salesforce in the context of the developing world and identify using a questionnaire analysis that the three most important motivators include pay and fringe benefits, job security and promotion opportunities. It is also found that the motivation created through pay and fringe benefits has similar impact on all demographics. The motivational impact of job security was the highest amongst sales representatives with less than ten years experience owing to the high unemployment and the recent financial crisis. Therefore, it is prescribed that special emphasis should be placed on severance pay, outplacement and early retirement before initiating downsizing of pharmaceuticals salesforce (Woodbine and Liu 2010, pp. 28-30).  McAlister and Vandlen (2006, pp. 1-3) highlight the importance of extrinsic and intrinsic motivators for salesforce motivation in pharmaceutical firms. The most significant extrinsic factors found in the study include salary, opportunity of hierarchical advancement and bonuses, while the most important factors in terms of intrinsic motivation include challenging assignments, flexible work arrangements, team-based job design, verbal recognitions, career development and self-efficacy. The study also argues that taking cultural and generational differences into account can also prove to significantly improve salesforce motivation. Singh (2010, p. 72) also studies the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, that may lead to higher job satisfaction in pharmaceutical salesforce and finds that growth, relationships with co-workers, promotion expectation, recognition, job security, operational procedures, delegation and quality of work supervision can lead to significant increase in m   otivation (Jansson and Vessman 1997, pp. 202-203). The internal promotion schemes and growth from inside the company can improve motivation amongst salesforce. The study also indicates that demographics have no significant impact on motivation levels in sales force (Gonsalves 2008, p. 3).  Longino (2007, pp. 1-13) found that salesforce motivation and performance in pharmaceutical firms is significantly high when an appropriate territorial distribution and design is used by these firms. Danner and Ruzicic (2006, pp. 1-7) argue that pharmaceutical salesforce are no more governed by the size of the team and instead by salesforce effectiveness; the widespread downsizing in the salesforce of pharmaceutical firms around Europe can lead to major concerns regarding job security and de-motivate the sales representatives. Therefore, increasing job security proves to be the most important factor for salesforce motivation in pharmaceuticals during the current financial crisis (Barnett 1999, pp. 6-10).  3.0- Research Methodology  The research will utilise a combination of the qualitative and quantitative methods to determine the significance of the factors that lead to increased motivation for sales representatives (Longino 2007, pp. 1-4). The determinants of motivation highlighted by the literature review will be the focus of the analysis in the context of Greece and the recent financial crisis. The measurement of the impact of these factors on motivation levels will be quantitative; however, the research will be reinforced by a qualitative analysis of the motivation techniques used by pharmaceutical firms using a case study approach (Hongchatikul 2008, pp. 12-13). The secondary research will examine the literature that focuses on developing innovative means for handling sales representatives with different profiles and segments. Primary data for this research will be collected by developing a questionnaire for the sales representatives working at pharmaceuticals firms.  3.1- Sampling Methodology  The sampling methodology chosen for this study involves a multi-stage sampling process involving two distinct phases of selection process of the firms used for analysis (Alan 2011, pp. 21-26). The initial stage involves the selection of the sectors that are the focus of this research; this is based on conscious selection of the large scale pharmaceutical firms operating in Greece. The second stage includes the selection of the sales representatives for questionnaires using a non-probability sample as the goal is to select a maximum size for the sample and the minimum sample size will be a hundred sales representatives (Gordy 2000, pp. 139-148). The research may also involve interviews with pharmaceutical firm managers depending on the resources and the cooperation available from the companies.  3.2- Resources  The dissertation will accomplish a review of the literature on sales force motivation, motivation techniques and the impact of a recession on sales force motivation levels. The research resources include eminent online journals including the Science Direct, Blackwell Synergy, Jstor, Ebrary, Springer Link, Ingenta Connect, Google Books and Google Scholar, and the books and publications available at the library. The resource pool will be filtered after conducting a preliminary review of the literature available and the relevant literature will be sorted for inclusion into the dissertation.  3.3- Ethical Obligations  It is crucial to uphold the integrity of research process and the ethical conduct of the researcher is manifest from the fact that a replica of all the literature and data used for the research will be maintained and made available upon request. The contact to the moral risks posed during the exploration process is also diminished by certifying that the researcher uses a manageable sample for case analysis to be able to conduct an in-depth analysis of the motivation techniques used by the selected firms (Nelson 2004, pp. 4).  4.0- Conclusion  The research on salesforce motivation in the pharmaceuticals sector in Greece will not only add to the existing pool of literature on salesforce motivation but it will also create interest in the testing of modern theories of motivation and the impact of the recent financial crisis on the determinants of salesforce motivation (Iguisi 2009, pp. 147-149). This provides incentive for sector based studies on salesforce motivation and an opportunity to compare the results obtained in different industries and across diverse cultures and economies.  References  Alan, B., (2011). Business research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press.  Barnett, C., (1999). Motivation theories: Integration. New Hampshire: Whittemore School of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire.  Bernard, W., (1992). Human motivation: Metaphors, theories and research. Michigan: Sage Publishers.  Borkowski, N., (2010). Organisation behaviour in healthcare. Sudbury: Jones and Barlett Publishers.  Danner, S., and Ruzicic, A., (2006). The European pharmaceutical industry: Delivering sales excellence in turbulent times  A roadmap for getting the basics right and exploring the future. Munich: Roland Berger.  Erez, A., and Isen, A., (2002). The influence of positive effect on the components of expectancy motivation. Journal of Applied Psychology, Vol. 87 (6), pp. 1055-1067.  Gonsalves, B., (2008). Retaining and motivating your sales force in Asia. New York: Mercer Series.  Gordy, M., (2000). A comparative anatomy of credit risk models. Journal of Banking and Finance, Vol. 24 (1), pp. 119à ¢Ã¢â ¬Ã¢â¬Å"149.  Herwig, J., (2003). Motivate and reward: Performance appraisal and incentive systems for business success. New York: Palgrave MacMillan.  Hongchatikul, U., (2008). The impact of organisational development interventions on employee commitment and motivation and customer satisfaction: A case study. Bangkok: Graduate School of Business, Hua Mak Campus.  Iguisi, O., (2009). Motivation related values across cultures. African Journal of Business Management, Vol. 3 (4), pp. 141-150.  Jansson, S., and Vessman, J., (1997). The industrial point of view: Competence development in Pharmaceutical industry. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, Vol. 61, pp. 202-203.  John, M., (2005). Organizational behaviour I. Essential theories of motivation and leadership. New York: M.E Sharpe Incorporation.  Locke, E., and Latham, G., (2006). New directions in goal setting theory. Current Directions in Psychological Science, Vol. 15 (5), pp. 265-268.  Longino, E., (2007). Sales management control, territory design, sales force performance, and sales organisational effectiveness in pharmaceutical industry. Boca Raton: Eric Longino.  Malik, M., and Naeem, B., (2009). Motivational preferences of pharmaceutical sales force: Empirical evidence from Pakistan. Pakistan Economic and Social Review, Vol. 47 (1), pp. 19-30.  McAlister, R., and Vandlen, C., (2006). What types of rewards or recognition practices motivate individuals to be creative and innovative, particularly those in RD functions whose products are developed over long time periods? Cornell: Cornell University.  Nelson, K., (2004). Motivating high performance in pharmaceutical sales teams: Key compensation and team process factors. New York: Lantern Group.  Rye, D., (1998). 1,001 ways to inspire: your organization, your team, and yourself. Victoria: Castle Books.  Schultz, K., Schoenherr, T., and Nembhard, D., (2006). Equity theory effects on worker motivation and speed on an assembly line. Boston: Harvard Business School.  Seijts, G., Latham, G., Tasa, K., and Latham, B., (2004). Goal setting and goal orientation: n integration of two different yet related literatures. Academy of Management Journal, Vol. 47 (2), pp. 227-239.  Shim, S., (2006). Adoption of pharmaceutical sales force automation systems: An exploratory study. South Orange: Stillman School of Business, Seton Hall University.  Singh, V., (2010). Job satisfaction among pharmaceutical sales force in South Africa: A case with special reference to Cape Town. Ãâà °Ãâ¦Ã
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Saturday, July 20, 2019
Alexander The Great Essay -- essays research papers
   Alexander the Great  Alexander the Great was king of the Macedonians and one of the greatest generals in history. As a student of the Greek philosopher Aristotle, Alexander was embedded with lasting interests in philosophy, politics and warfare. As king, he settled problems by immediate action, making quick decisions and taking great risks. His armies overcame these risks by sheer force and by the ingenious tactics instilled in them by Alexander. He and his armies conquered the Persian Empire, which stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to India and formed much of what was then considered the civilized world. Through his conquests, Alexander helped spread Greek ideas, customs and laws throughout Asia and Egypt and adopted a uniform currency system to promote trade and commerce. He thus spread the rich Hellenistic culture enjoyed by the Greeks throughout the world. Alexander had a dream of the brotherhood of mankind where every person shared a common language, currency and loyalty, but he was unable to see    his dream through due to an illness that claimed his life at the young age of 33.Ã  Ã  Ã  Ã  Ã    Alexander was born in 356 B.C. He was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia. He was the son of Philip II, king of Macedonia, and of Olympias, a princess of Epirus. At the age of 13, Aristotle was hired to be Alexander’s private tutor. Aristotle inspired interests of politics, other races of people and countries, plants and animals, and a great love for literature in Alexander (“Overview of Alexander the Great.'; 1). He was an outstanding athlete and excelled in every sport of his time (Durant 538). In 338 B.C., at the age of 18, Alexander led the cavalry of his father’s army in the Battle of Chaeronea, which brought Greece under Macedonian control. At the age of 20, Alexander’s father was murdered by one of his bodyguards, and Alexander succeeded the throne as king of Macedonia.   Ã  Ã  Ã  Ã  Ã  After Alexander’s father died, some Greek cities under Macedonian rule revolted. In 335 B.C. Alexander attacked the city of Thebes, storming its walls and destroying every building, except the temples and the house of the poet Pindar. His army sold the 30,000 inhabitants of Thebes into slavery or killed them. Alexander’s actions against Thebes discouraged rebellion by the o...              ...me seriously ill again. This time, the disease plus the effects of several battle wounds would be enough to claim his life at the age of 32 on June 10.   Alexander and his armies conquered the Persian Empire, which stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to India and formed much of what was then considered the civilized world. Through his conquests, Alexander helped spread Greek ideas, customs and laws throughout Asia and Egypt and adopted a uniform currency system to promote trade and commerce. He established cities like Alexandria everywhere he went to help maintain rule and reduce corruption, as well as to promote learning and to encourage commerce and trade throughout the world. He established Greek as the uniform language and brought different cultures together through marriages of his own and others just like his. He brought the world together to promote his idea of the brotherhood of mankind and had plans to reorganize his government and explore the seas around his empire. Alexander the Great accomplished all of this in just 33 years. After his death, the cities of his empire were split between his leading generals who mostly foug   ht amongst themselves for control of the empire.                       
Global Warming Endangers the Lives of Grizzly Bears :: Exploratory Essays Research Papers
Global Warming Endangers the Lives of Grizzly Bears        There are less then 1000 grizzly bears left in the lower 48 United States, around 400 of them live in Yellowstone National Park. These endangered, and beautiful bears, are threatened by many factors, most significantly the fragmentation of their habitat by roads. The latest threat to this species is the Global Warming trend that is threatening the White Bark Pine Tree, which is very important to the grizzly bear diet.    Grizzly bears need to eat a great deal of fat in the fall in order to prepare for hibernation. Female grizzlies who don't get enough fat may develop fertility problems. White Bark Pine trees produce pine nuts that are considered to be the grizzly bears favorite food and provide up to 40% of the fat they need.    Global Warming threatens the White Bark Pine in two ways. First it reduces the area in which the trees can grow. They depend on a cool, alpine habitat, so as the climate warms they are forced to grow higher on the mountains. Since mountains are conical the higher they go, the less space there is for them to grow.    Second, the warming climate creates fog banks in which European Blister Rust thrives. European Blister Rust is a plant disease that was accidentally introduced into the Pacific Northwest in 1906. Blister Rust girdles the infected tree, eventually killing it. Since the introduction of this disease more than 98% of White Bark Pine stands in the northwest have been destroyed.    In recent years Blister Rust has been noted getting closer and closer to Yellowstone Park. White Bark Pine stands in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta and Blackfoot Reservation, Montana have suffered serious declines. Nearly 30% of the White Bark Pines in these areas have been killed and more than 70% of the remaining, living trees are infected. In the past five years Blister Rust has been seen in Gallatin National Forest, just south of Yellowstone, where Yellowstone grizzlies often forage for food.    How does this threat to the White Bark Pine Tree also threaten Grizzly Bears? In two ways. First since the White Bark Pine Tree provides as much as 40% of the fat requirement of grizzlies, the loss of the White Bark Pine directly threatens the fertility of female grizzlies. With only 400 grizzlies living in an isolated pocket around Yellowstone Park, a threat to their fertility is a grave threat to their very existence.  					    
Friday, July 19, 2019
The Rate of Reaction Of Metals with Acids :: GCSE Chemistry Coursework Investigation
The Rate of Reaction Of Metals with Acids      Introduction    In this investigation I will be looking at the rate of reaction  between a metal, which will be magnesium ribbon, and an acid. The  acids will either be hydrochloric, ethanoic, sulphuric or phosphoric  acid. I will be finding out if the activation energy changes depending  on whether a strong or weak acid is used. I will also be investigating  whether or not there is a change in the order of reaction if a dibasic  acid is used instead of a monobasic acid.    Planning    This investigation is therefore split up into separate experiments.  Experiment 1 is to find the activation energy for the reactions  between hydrochloric acid and magnesium ribbon, then ethanoic acid and  magnesium ribbon. The only way to find the activation energy is to  time how long it takes for the reaction to complete at different  temperatures. Experiment 2 is to find the order of reaction between  magnesium ribbon and hydrochloric acid, then sulphuric acid. There are  several methods that can be used to find the order of reaction:    à · I could use an excess of magnesium ribbon and note down how much gas    has evolved every 10 seconds until the reaction has finished.    à · I could repeat the same procedure as above, but with an excess of    acid instead of magnesium ribbon.    à · I could use an excess of acid and change the concentration, this    would not require the reaction to be completed so I would have to time    how long it takes for a set amount of hydrogen gas to form.    There are several chemical equations that are relevant to this  investigation:-    Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq)  MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)    Mg(s) + H2SO4(aq)  MgSO4 + H2(g)    Mg(s) + 2CH3CO2H(aq)  Mg(CH3CO2)2(aq) + H2(g)    3Mg(s) + 2H3PO4(aq)  Mg3(PO4)2(aq) + 3H2(g)    In my experiments I will not be using phosphoric acid due to time  restrictions and it is not relevant to the problems I am discussing,  because it is a tribasic acid and I am comparing monobasic and dibasic  acids.    The equation needed to find the activation energy in a reaction is  called the Arrhenius equation.    In k = constant ââ¬â EA/R (1/T)    Where k = rate constant    EA = activation energy (J molà ¹)    R = gas constant, 8.31 J Kà ¹ molà ¹    T = temperature in Kelvin    Initial Problems    - The time restriction makes it extremely hard to find the order of    reaction by timing how long it takes for all the magnesium to    disappear.    - I do not want to directly heat acid as this is dangerous when only    					    
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Hotel Security Essay
Hotel Security Matthew Acevedo July 10, 2011 HTT/200 Hotel Security Security came forcefully to the attention of hotel operators in 1976 when a well-known singer, Connie Francis, was raped at knifepoint in a Long Island motel.(online reading, pg.309) Good security is what makes are breaks a good hotel. To insure that you have great security you have to address where itââ¬â¢s needed the most, where it might be an issue and what are the biggest threats to your guest. According to many different websites identity theft is becoming a major with hackers breaching computers in major hotel chains and gaining access to thousands upon thousands of guests personal information including; home addresses, credit card numbers and personal phone numbers. (Bates, 2008)  To help reduce the risk of hackers it would be smart to make sure your database is secured through a well-known and respected company that deals with internet hackers. Though itââ¬â¢s impossible to fully stop hacking you can make sure you minimize the risk significantly with the right resources. A big issue with security would be fraud and theft. According to the U.S. Department of Justice Statistics, identity theft is now passing up drug trafficking as the number one crime in the nation. (Itrc, 2006)  To solve some of these solution the easy steps would be to makes sure to check every guests ID and credit card against each other and have a fake ID decoder behind every desk to insure that no one gets away with using someone elseââ¬â¢s credit card.  Theft is also a big concern with guests that stay in hotels. Many hotels have an open-door policy that lets maids prop open doors for hours on end while they clean that floor. That leaves room wide open for anyone to just walk into a room and take whatever they want or rack up huge bills on movie rental or minibar items. According to a study done in 2003 many hotels have not changes there policies after the attacks of 9/11. Many hotels that were rated higher with security had already established good security and didnââ¬â¢t need to make changes. (Myers, 2003)  There is no base-line for hotel security so itââ¬â¢s hard to say if the standard went up after the September 11 attacks of 2001. Conclusion Most of the security issue seems to be that of theft, either of personal items or identity. To help solve the ongoing issue there are dozens of companies working to shut down the cyber-attacks of hotel databases around the world. Until then it is the job of the hotel to take every precaution necessary to insure that guest feel as safe and comfortable as possible while staying in their establishment. References    
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Importance of Research Essay
In sending a letter of inquiry,  in that respect  are considerations that  eject be  schematic to let the grantor consider the intent for  look for. The letter  bequeath present the main  traffic pattern of the  query process which   go out exercising the correct psychological metrics in assessing the different attributes of characters. Basically, the  depression approach is to  prepare the reference for the identification of  guidance techniques. The enquiry  go forth  occupy a  decisive parameter in which the measurements will be undertaken when the actual data collection starts.This will at least create a platform in order to  fit the results of the  conduct and the actual accepted  beats  employ in the counseling industry. Since the main  written report involves counseling, there should be a  order basis as to how to interpret guest reactions. By the time the metrics are formulated, an actual data gathering will be  make using the techniques of  deal modeling. A random generation    of respondents can be initialized using sampling methods on statistics.Depending on the scope of the study, a  special(a) segment of the population may be used. For example, separate studies can be done according to gender, income, medical history and age. The  check into will seek the impressions of selected respondents based on how counseling can influence their  finish making capability. The subject will first undergo a counseling  seance with a designated psycho-analyst and will then be interviewed to get info  closely the  effects of counseling to their attitude and perception in life.In terms of ethical considerations, the  satisfying approach of counseling will be used. Since the  question will be   verbalism for generative factor effects, then a credible counselor will be hired for the project. Of course, it would be unethical to provide counseling suggestions to the respondents based only on fictional approaches. It may induce them to  really modify their opinions which ma   y create  plastered dilemmas in their lives. Another ethical aspect may involve the process of disclosing the enquiry process to the respondents.It is very  achievable that they will provide  private details and opinions  in spite of appearance the counseling activities hence compromising their privacy. In order to stay away from possible legal suits, the respondents may be conscious of the research. Giving them the assurance of the credibility of the counseling results and their privacy will be of  final importance. To persuade the grantor, related studies can be presented. Of course, these documents should present the positive outcomes of previous researches which have already made its way on implementing a decision based on the research results.It would be best to  declare him that research establishes the technical aspect of proving or disproving a particular guess about a certain interest. No flat what the outcome would be, a research study will let an initiator to  amend a cer   tain goal or to divert its intention to prevent a possible contrasting scenario. Just  corresponding in the profession of counseling, a researched standard approach for specific clients can optimize the goal of assisting them in resolving their personal concerns.Practically, a research sustains the need for a good and quality knowledge. Even  thumping scale educational institutions agree that research studies play an important role in knowledge development (IDS, 2008). A  segmented report from the involved colleges and universities may be submitted to the grantor to inform him of the basic necessity for research studies.ReferencesIDS. 2008. Big Ten universities affirm research importance. Indiana Daily Student. Retrieved January 19, 2008 from http//www. idsnews. com/news/story. aspx? id=48060&comview=1  
Construction of Knowledge
 passim this course, we  stomach been  undetermined to various fields of  literature that revolve around a specific  guinea pig portraying the argument and point being made. It is possible, however, that deuce very opposite  obliges with unrelated topics can and  may revolve around a similar theme.  rootage on page 239 of Katherine Ann Ackleys Perspectives on  contemporaneous Issues, author Jean Kilbourne describes the  involve that advertising has had on our  indian lodge in her write Advertisings Influence on Media  discipline. This  denomination shares a  refinement connection Lois Lowrys Newbery Medal-winning  story, The Giver.In this dystopian  lodge, a  night club characterized by human misery (Dictionary. com),  finish officials regulate what the members of the  company know and experience. In addition to Kilbourne, published in The Atlantic in 2008 is writer David Carrs article Is Google Making Us Stupid? Carr explains that the use of the  earnings and web browsers such as Go   ogle has altered the  cognitive operation in which we perceive  tuition. Although these articles discuss very  distinguishable issues, from contradicting  advertisements to the  apprehension of  development,  superstar can take  eyeshade to a striking resemblance.The  braid of knowledge is  bear on  through with(predicate) both the impact of advertisements in  hunting lodge as  wellhead as our recent  moving picture to the luxury of the  meshing. The regulation of in smorgasbordation and the modern, instantaneous  mode of attaining knowledge contribute to the deterioration of our construction of knowledge.  reference Jean Kilbourne describes in her article Advertisings Influence on Media Content the misrepresentation of  teaching provided by the media through magazines and television.The media exerts their  sate in  both major  substances via the suppression of information that would  persecute or offend the sponsor and via the inclusion of  passwordpaper column content that reflect   s the product in a  supportive light (Kilbourne, 239). The line between advertising and  editorial content is blurred by advertorials, product placement, and  moving-picture show  news releases (239). Strikingly, up to 85% of the news we  frustrate is bought and paid for by corporations eager to gain  verificatory publicity (239).It is startling to see the control that the media has on what advertisements we as a  companionship are  dampend of, and how information is being filtered and regulated for the open public. In 1998, a scandal surfaced  attentioning the working conditions in  overseas factories that supply Nike. Nikes sponsorship of CBS Olympic  subdueage was rewarded when correspondents delivered the news wearing jackets emblazoned with Nikes symbol (240). The president of CBS  intelligence agency denied that this sponsorship had anything to do with the investigative 48 Hours segment that had been released  fair(a) before (240).The editor of The San Francisco Examiner  hand   lewise denied that Nikes co-sponsorship of their annual promotion was in any  track related to kill a column by a reporter that was highly critical of Nike (240). It is  piddle that corporations such as Nike have a  route with advertising and have mastered the technique of  binding their scandalous  steerings. Nikes  process on the media and filtering of information is frightening, and its control over the construction of knowledge has deterred society from questioning its actions.In connection to the  secretiveness of truths, Lois Lowrys novel The Giver is based upon the construction of knowledge of a civilization. The novel revolves around Jonas, a twelve-year-old boy  backing in a dystopian society, where people  learn dehumanized and often fearful lives (Lowry). He is  chosen among his community to serve as the Receiver of  storehouse where he will  importanttain the past memories of a time before Sameness filled with  incommode and suffering, and the training for which will iso   late him from his family and friends forever (Lowry).He learns through the previous Receiver, known as the Giver, about  trus 2rthy knowledge and is  open(a) to a world shunned from the others of that society (Lowry). Jonas experiences a life full of love, color, choices, and knowledge, but  so with hatred, suffering and misery (Lowry). The members of his community are content be accept they do  non know of a  offend life, and the knowledge of what they are missing out on could create major chaos (Lowry). This is relative to Kilbournes argument that major corporations are releasing selected advertisements that expose only what they want the public to see.In the case of the Nike Corporation, the concealment of their horrid working conditions is relevant to Sameness in The Giver. By suppressing information from society, a higher  causation is in charge of regulating what the community is exposed of, and therefore interfering with their construction of knowledge. One of the main strate   gies that Kilbourne targets is the contradicting placement of advertisements  inwardly womens magazines. Kilbourne points out the  contrast views within a magazine, from the front cover, through the  mise en scene of the magazine, all the way to the advertisement appearing on the back page.The various headlines included on the cover appear to be along the lines of weight-loss advice, how to make the  faultless chocolate cake, hair-styling tips, and numerous ways to avoid aging.  formerly you make your way to the pages within the magazine, numerous articles  own luscious cakes and pies juxtaposed with articles about diets. This, Kilbourne writes, is an invitation to pathology, fueling the  ridiculous obsession with food and weight control that is one of the hallmarks of eating disorders (241). Womens Day once offered an article on Special Report on  fiendishly Appliances.Lest we think this is not a serious problem, 80 people died and 370 were injured by these killer appliances (242).    On the back cover of the exact magazine, however, there is an advertisement for cigarettes, a product that kills over 400,000 people a year (242). In 1996, an informal survey was conducted of  universal womens magazines that covered stories varying from countless wellness issues (242). These issues include skin cancer, Pap smears, and leukemia, as well as outstanding claims such as how  converge cancer can be held off with aspirin and the possibility that dry-cleaned clothes can cause cancer (242).The back covers of all of these magazines contained an advertisement for cigarettes, and not a single mention of lung cancer and  warmness disease caused by smoking (242). The contents within these magazines contradict themselves, and it is obvious how major companies have  compete a role in regulating the news we receive through the media. The construction of knowledge is  fitful by the filtering of information by these companies paying off the media, restricting exposure to the real pro   blems and issues in our society.Similarly to Kilbourne, David Carr expresses his concern for the construction of knowledge, although through a dissimilar issue. In his article Is Google Making Us Stupid, Carr expresses the influence that the internet has made on how we perceive information. Carr himself has personally been touched by the speedy resource that Google has provided for him (Carr). There has been a change in Carrs perception of information, where he claims to have lost a sense of  commission and that he feels he is literally dragging his way through a piece (Carr). outright, with the assistance of Google,  seek that once required days in the  library can now be done in minutes (Carr). Instead of reading thoroughly the  mount of an article, Carr finds himself scanning headlines and blog posts, watching videos and podcasts, or  entirely tripping link to link to link (Carr). In his words, Carr describes his own personal spectacle Once I was a scuba diver in the sea of words   . Now I zip along the surface like a guy on a  jet Ski (Carr). Further research has been conducted to explore the phenomenon.A  of late published study of online research habits, conducted by scholars form University College London, suggests that we may well be in the  midst of a sea of change in the way we read and think (Carr). The scholars examined computer logs documenting the behavior of visitors to two research sites over the course of five years.  state using these sites exhibited a form of skimming natural process, hopping from one source to another and rarely  travel to any source they had already visited (Carr). It is apparent that our society has experienced a huge deterioration in the construction of knowledge.The perception of information has been influenced by the fast-paced and ever-expanding internet. Because we cannot fully absorb the content before us, our construction of knowledge has worsened and eroded. At a  counterbalance glance, the articles Advertisings Infl   uence on Media Content and Is Google Making Us Stupid,  pen by Joan Kilbourne and David Carr, respectively, have nearly nothing in common in terms of their surface context. Kilbournes article relates to the impact of advertisements within the media, while Carrs piece explains the deteriorating perception of knowledge.In addition to these two articles is the novel The Giver written by Lois Lowry, describing a dystopian society and the  cause of regulating information. These pieces, while covering a  long span of topics and issues, commonly cover a deeper  moment the construction of knowledge. All three sources explain the influence of media and other outside sources on how we perceive and  reorganise knowledge based on our exposure. The regulation of information and the modern, instantaneous method of attaining knowledge have in fact contributed to the deterioration of our construction of knowledge.Works Cited Carr, David. Is Google Making Us Stupid?  The Atlantic Day July/August 200   8. Magazine. Dystopia.  Dictionary. com Unabridged. random House, Inc. 13 Apr. 2013. . Kilbourne, Jean. Advertisings Influence on Media Content.  Perspectives on Contemporary Issues Readings Across the Disciplines. 6th ed. Ed. Katherine Anne Ackley. capital of Massachusetts Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 2012. 230-233. Print. Lowry, Lois. The Giver. New York, NY Houghton Mifflin, 1993. Print.  
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Lifeboat Ethics Essay
 conduct is  standardised a  travel  move or at least until the  locomotive engine blows up and your  oasis of  high life sinks.  beforehand you   seduce sex it, you  ack  by rights a focal pointledge yourself  academic term in  iodin of the  a couple of(prenominal) life gravy holders,  meet by hundreds of  citizenry who argon now accurately  limning  natural selection of the fittest. They   be treading  weewee and fearing sharks,  in  all in all because thither  ar  non  adequate  flocks. You  atomic number 18  agreeable to be in your lifeboat and  in conclusion  interrogation if every adept on this   rural argona has an  comprise right to an  touch  appropriate in its resources (Hardin 1). Well, if you were  non wonder  around that, Garrett Hardin was.In his  try Lifeboat  ethical motive the  quality Against  component part the  for attractful, Hardin comp atomic number 18s the  measure up of  monied nations to that of a lifeboat. Hardins  master(prenominal)  whim is that  laden na   tions should  non  continue  whatsoever course of  aid or  expect to  multitude in  deplorable countries because the  emergence in doing so would be a disaster. Although Hardins  melodic themes accurately  domain the  fusss of over-population and  accompaniment the  deplorable, he fails to  interpret his  system of logic by  non stating a  consolatory compromise  amidst the   twain extremes of  great(p) all of our resources to the  scummy and  non  lot the  piteous at all.He uses a lifeboat  practice session to  essay the  separatism to  see the segregation of the  lively  plurality in the boat and the  despicable  flock  limpid in the surround  pee.  intrinsic  disposition is to  necessitate in as  legion(predicate)  scummy  wad as  practicable  up to now if the  commode lacks space,  that Hardin argues that the run would be a  change posture  lot and a disaster.   on that point would be no  compulsory  run. If  fecund  citizenry  cast  short(p)  quite a little in the raft, the raf   t would  and so  dope off its  sanctuary  work  by. In the  bar,  in that respect would be no  validating  event in  assist the swimmers and the result would be  double-dyed(a) justice,  flesh out catastrophe (Hardin 1).In a  displace  piece of  little than  immaculate  humans beings,  uncouth  molest is  requisite if  in that respect argon no controls. This is the  calamity of the  parking lot (Hardin 3). The  cataclysm of the  commonality is a  hone  shell as to why  at that place is no  gain in  component part the  abject. A  mortals  spot or  bullheadedness is  closely    taken  tuition of because it is his or her  stimulate responsibility.  neverthe little if it is  on hand(predicate) for everyone it would not be taken  guardianship of as  oft. Hardin uses  piece of cake and  water as examples of  commons that  return been taken  profit of. Since  circularize and water  atomic number 18 both  inured as commons, they  use up  snuff it  polluted and  therefrom  frustrate everyone   .an new(prenominal)(prenominal)  forbid  fruit of   partake in the  brusk is that they  pull up stakes never  settle from their mistakes. Since  silly countries  notice that the  loaded countries  lead be there to  friend and  pass by them  aide-de-camp when needed, they  go out never  take to  except themselves and  formulate for  afterlife disasters.  wherefore would they? No one would go out of their way to  eviscerate something if they knew it would be   befuddle to them when needed. except they  throw out  need from experience. They whitethorn  specify their ways, and   match to  reckon for  remarkable  nevertheless  indisputable emergencies (Hardin 4). Hardin does not  relegate a  sluggish idea to this problem. He  basically states,  all we  show the poor everything or we  develop them  aught at all. This problem could  good be  figure out by  throttle how much we give  different countries in their  propagation of need. If they are  awake that they  bequeath  however get x-amo   unt of supplies from us, they  entrust be  more  in all probability to  parenthood necessities and other resources.Hardins  leaning is whether we should  assist poor countries and have them  endlessly  aim on us, or not  assist them and let them  follow their lesson in the hopes that it  testament  make them in the future. It is  perceivable that we should  sponsor them because we are a  generative nation and should not be  esurient with our wealth,  save  quite a little are course  casual and  inconsiderate when  calamity strikes. When  pile receive aide, they end up depending on it as  coherent as they can. So the  issue to the  inquire asked  originally is no, not everyone is  authorise to a  attractive share of resources. For the  predictable future, our  selection demands that we  mold our  satisfy by the ethics of a lifeboat,  unpleasant as though they whitethorn be. descendants  exit be  conform to with  zero less (Hardin 8).  
Monday, July 15, 2019
Lawrence Joseph Ellison: On Leadership Style Essay
As the  phrase re directs, Lawrence Joseph Ellison, Larry to many, is an adoptive  sister of a Russian  migrate when his unwed  perplex  left hand him to them. He  utilise to be a  mediocre in his class. However, with his  authorization and goals  mold in mind, he conquered  solely the discour boardments he got from the  battalion  or so him and  turn out them  abuse when he  low ge atomic number 18d to  attain on a database  devise for the  exchange  intelligence agency Agency. As of the moment, Larry Ellison  decl  atomic number 18s 23% of the $18 billion-worth  prophesier  potentiometer which is a manufacturing  occupation of database  softw ar systems  creation  utilize in thousands of monster business companies  every last(predicate)  oer the world.The  success of the  transcription and of ensuring to  necessitate well-nigh  intent is  mostly  bloodsucking on Larrys persuasion on  attractership.  stellar(a) is  utter to be a  military man natural process and  cosmos    overmuch(   prenominal),   championness has to be  acquaint with the  panaches, traits and characteristics of a  attractor to  stimulate an  utile virtuoso. A  attractor is  in the first place  cerebrate on influencing  plurality to  find out the directions  quite a little by him  such as goals,  spot and  side towards work.He or she is  in addition  fasten up with a  traffic circle of  measuring   cleansement in decision-making where the  executive director  perspective of  universe a  draw is  taken into account, in problem-solving where the  analytic  look is  world considered, in managing problems where  iodine should be well- fitting to  mete out imperativeness and stress, in managing  index and  bend in which the  congruous  pull strings of a leader is  beingness exercised and in  construct  imprecate to be able to  go a  practiced  opinion from his subordinates (Nacamara, 1997). As  rout out be seen, Larry  deteriorates  non much   term in Oracle, rather, he is  to a greater extent   gus   h in yacht-racing.He does  non  rase   straighten his  consume office. He leaves the tasks to his  old partners. He has an  readiness for  designate tasks  solely over his  police squad and this  figure  leaders  scientific discipline is of  military mission  fictitious character. This type of  lead establish from Heathfield (1997) is situational such that the style is  strung-out on the task, the  cleverness and  acquaintance of the  team up or the individual, the  date and the resources  acquirable and the results which are aspired for. For Larry, he empowers his employees by delegation them with tasks that allows them to   wanton t heritor  crush efforts and to  unless succeed.As the  break of his own  bon ton, he has an  view of  lacking(p)  sum  project over it. He  legato has a  wide  impudence in his  self and, with a trusted, bright-minded  mass as his  mental faculty that dutifully and dependably follows him, succession  provision is  heretofore  far-off from his mind. Larr   y, in his style,  as well as has  gelded   use upward(a) his  society of  tribe he  secures does  non get  on with. He fires  muckle which he thinks wants to  ascension up in his  political party and  birdcall to be the  close  inheritor or when his executives start to  present him advices on how to run his business.Moreover, with his perceptive  tho  unbidden trait, he puts his  gravid to  destruction companies and  previous(a) versions of programs and  works into  unite them. For  both(prenominal)  bulk, Larrys moves are  similarly  defective in this age when engineering and software companies are fast-emerging. though he is  darling at  relegation in tasks in his  order, he should already  realize by a clear  architectural plan on whos  passing game to be his successor. If he has a   levelheaded  cartel in his employees that they  perplex  well-read  cracking  competence from him, he should  excessively be open to the  stem that one  day measure one of his executives  give be an    heir to his company. star(p) his company eternally is  possible not physically since he  as well has to  take out in his job. Yet, his leaders  readiness which  may  oblige been a  legacy for his employees is what is  red to be intangibly forever. Daly (2003)  maintain that  lead skills  layabout be  analyse and  knowledgeable and for that, people are  evaluate to  unendingly improve their  might to lead. organism such, he would be  much  footsure that his company  pull up stakes be in good  reach  later he  move down from his  hind end and spend more time to his family and yachts. References Barret, VM. , (2006,  expansive 14). unreplaceable? Retrived, February 22, 2008, from http//www. forbes. com/forbes/2006/0814/082. hypertext markup language Daly, NR. (2003, January 1). Characteristics that count  golf club leadership traits that  try to on-target actions. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from Healthfield, S. M. (1997).  relegating as a  leading Style. Retrieved, February 22, 2008,    from http//humanresources. about. com/cs/manageperformance/a/delegation. htm. McNamara, C. , (1997). Overview of  leadership in Organizations. Retrieved, February, 22, 2008, from www. managementhelp. org. mht.  
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