Friday, August 16, 2019
Health and Safety Essay
Health and safety in the workplace is not only the responsibility of the designated Health and Safety Officer, it is the duty of all members of staff to be responsible for the safety of everyone they may have to deal with during the working day; both their colleagues and members of the public. The Health and Safety Executive are people whose role is to promote safety in the workplace; both by providing information to employers and their employees, and also by ensuring that rules and guidelines are in use in everyday practice. The employer has a responsibility to follow the regulation which is known as the ââ¬ËHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974ââ¬â¢. This is An Act to make further provision for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to health or safety in connection with the activities of persons at work, for controlling the keeping and use and preventing the unlawful acquisition, possession and use of dangerous substances, and for controlling certain emissions into the atmosphere; to make further provision with respect to the employment medical advisory service. The main objectives of this Act are: ââ¬â Protect the health, safety and welfare of people at work. ââ¬â Eliminate risks to health and safety at their source. ââ¬â Protect the public against risks to health and safety caused by people at work It is important to abide by this law because we need to protect peopleââ¬â¢s health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled. The next act Iââ¬â¢m going to write about is ââ¬ËThe Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999ââ¬â¢. The main objectives of this act are: You must review risk assessments periodically and make modifications if there are any significant changes in working practices or equipment If safety procedures can ever be improved, appropriate steps should be taken accordingly. You are expected to take reasonable steps to familiarise yourself with the hazards and risks in your workplace. Work must be organised. A set pattern of rules and regulations usually means more systematic work and less chance of accidents. Training should be given in such a way that hazardous situations can be avoided. For example: Lengthening of working day, removal of taking screening breaks etc for meeting deadlines should be avoided. You must ensure that the significant hazards are identified, and that the actual working practices are addressed and if need be, changed so as to reduce any risk. This is both the responsibility of the employer and employee, for example it is the employees responsibility to familiarise themselves with the hazards and risks in their workplace. The 3rd act Iââ¬â¢m going to write about is ââ¬ËReporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995ââ¬â¢ It regulates the statutory obligation to report deaths, injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences that take place at work. Responsible persons are generally employers but also include various managers and occupiers of premises. Though the regulations do not impose a specific obligation on employees, they have a general obligation under section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to take care of safety. The Health and Safety Executive recommends that they report incidents to their employer and encourages notification to the relevant authority. Finally Iââ¬â¢m going to write about the ââ¬ËWorkplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992ââ¬â¢ act. These regulations are concerned with the working environment. They place a duty on employers to make sure that the workplace is safe and suitable for the tasks being carried out there, and that it does not present risks to employees and others. This is done by following regulations such as, provision of sufficient quantity of fresh or purified air. An audible fault warning alarm to be fitted to any equipment for this purpose, walls, floors and ceilings to be capable of being kept clean. Wastes not to accumulate, but kept in bins etc and suitable & sufficient facilities to enable persons to eat away from workplace where risk of contamination. Non-smokers to be protected from smoke.
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Ethical or Not Essay
As far as the media is concerned, one ethical standard I know they must follow is responsible reporting. If this alone is the standard, then I would give a thumbs up for the showing of the documentary. By this criteria alone, the airing of the documentary is already ethical. As claimed by the article itself, ââ¬Å"this was a responsible and important documentary. It was not primarily about Princess Diana or Dodi Al Fayed. It was about the photographers who were subjected to an authority instituted and media supported lynching. Locked up without charge for over two days. Two years later they were formally cleared. Mohamed Al Fayed pursued an action against them for breach of privacy and was awarded derisory damages. â⬠The rights involved here are not only those of Princess Diana or her sons or Al Fayed. The documentary was mainly focused on the rights of the photographers involved. Thus, if the motivation for airing the documentary is to show to the world how they were treated without ill-motives of hurting the royal family or Princess Dianaââ¬â¢s memory, then there is no reason why it should be unethical for Channel 4 air the documentary. Its airing falls as responsible reporting from where I stand. Why is it ethical? Ethics should be viewed from the point of view of the one whose acts are concerned. In this case, whether the act of airing the documentary is ethical or not should be viewed from the perspective of Channel 4. Many great thinkers support the act of Channel 4 as ethical. Of course, this is assuming that it was done in the name of responsible reporting and without bad faith on its part. And this is a fair assumption because this is the only fact we can assume from the article as this was specifically mentioned therein. What I am driving at is that we cannot assume bad faith on the part of Channel 4, like for example, airing it just to gain ratings or money for the in-between commercials, because these are not mentioned in the article. To proceed, I will start my defense with the ethical principles ordained by Socrates, who is regarded as one of the greatest teachers of ethics. He said that anyone who knows what virtue is will necessarily act virtuously. He further said that those who act badly, therefore, do so only because they are ignorant of, or mistaken about, the real nature of virtue. Applying it to Channel 4, if they acted out of responsible reporting, then they acted ethically. If it should happen that they acted badly, then they were only mistaken on what should have been the proper conduct. This mistake should not automatically make the act unethical. Necessarily, Channel 4 should know what responsible reporting is. In fact, it acted upon this virtue. Thus, the airing of the documentary is ethical. Confucian ethics will also support the act of Channel 4 as ethical. The heart of Confucian ethics is character. He said that it (ethics) centers neither on acts nor on their consequences, but on character. Applying this principle, airing the documentary or the consequences of airing it are not material to deterrmine whether the act is ethical or not. What matters is the character of Channel 4. Thus, the question is whether Channel 4 aired the documentary with ill-motives or with a noble and genuine purpose. Seeing that Channel 4 aired the documentary out of responsible reporting, which is a noble purpose as far as the media is concerned, then the act was nothing but ethical for them to perform. However, it should be borne in mind here that there might be other factors which Channel 4 considered before airing the documentary. These other factors may possibly range from improving ratings, to generating income from the in-between commercials, to simply just starting an intrigue. Whatever these other factors are, they will not be considered in this discussion because we do not have enough facts from which we could draw a decent assumption. And finally, Spinozaââ¬â¢s view on ethics is that nothing is intrinsically good or bad, except to the extent that it is subjectively perceived to be by the individual. He therefore suggests that whether an act is ethical or not depends on the perspective of the person doing the act. Spinozaââ¬â¢s view makes my argument so simple: if Channel 4 thinks it is right and ethical to air the documentary, then airing it is right and ethical. As aforementioned, the motive behind airing the documentary is responsible reporting. If responsible reporting is an ethical thing to do in the opinion of Channel 4, then it is so. Did the public need to know or want to know? I will not presume to know what is the opinion of the general public regarding the matter. So I will just hazard a guess to answer this question. And I will assure you that it will be an intelligent guess. So let me proceed. Considering the facts that Princess Diana is a public figure, that the media is an industry impressed with public interest, and that the wrongful detention of persons is contrary to public policy, then I would dare say that the public should see the documentary. They need to know what is in it. In fact, it is their constitutional right to know. The Constitution guarantees that the people should be informed on matters which are of public concern. It need not be belabored that the circumstances surrounding the death of Princess of Diana are matters of public concern. She is a celebrity and part of the royal family, which is the public head of England. This makes her a public figure. Moreover, certain members of the media were wrongfully detained because of her death. This is also a matter of public concern. Therefore, the general public should be informed whether the rights of these people, which rights are zealously protected by no less than the Constitution, were violated or not. So yes, the public needs to know about the documentary and what is in it.
History of Talk Radio Essay
What do we know about the history of talk radio? Has talk radio been successful in helping Americans deal with cultural changes? à à à à à à à à à à à Throughout history, radio has been a major source of communication where we were able to hear the latest news and current events of the time period. Through wars, depression, Presidential debates and changing times we were able to turn on the radio and listen to a radio talk show that panned in on these events. à à à à à à à à à à à We were able to hear discussions that offered opinions in which we could either agree or disagree and radio talk shows provided a means by which we could be informed on the latest news and events, even before television existed. à à à à à à à à à à à à [1]ââ¬Å"Can We Talk: The Power and Influence of Talk Showsââ¬Å" by Gini Graham Scottâ⬠, offers that ââ¬Å"both radio and TV have grown up at a time when America and the whole world have been going through an unprecedented period of turmoil and technologic upheaval.â⬠à à à à à à à à à à à Radio, came of age after World War I during the 1920ââ¬â¢s and 1930ââ¬â¢s, when America was transformed from an isolationist power focused on material growth to a member of a world community which experienced major growth to a member of a world community which experienced major cultural changes and a worldwide depression. à à à à à à à à à à à Political forums continue to be a part of talk radio programming in the past and present. In the past, before telephones were invented there was no easy way to communicated with radio personalities, but when telephones emerged, call-in talk radio shows evolved and offered a means to communicated with the radio personalities which made talk radio so much more interesting than before, especially where politics was concerned. à à à à à à à à à à à We were able to listen to the opinions of the public on political issues, not just the ones from radio personalities on the talk radio programs. [2] David Barker, Author of the book, ââ¬Å"Rushed to Judgment: Talk Radio Persuasion, and American Political Behavior,â⬠à talks about call-in talk radio shows and delves into the question, ââ¬Å"is political talk radio a thing of the past.â⬠Barker says ââ¬Å"some have asked whether this new medium can serve as an agent of deliberative democracy, spurring Americans to form pseudo-communities, where policy choices are debated in an open forum, thus bringing American politics closer to a democratic ideal. à à à à à à à à à à à à We often wondered if talk radio programs would fade in popularity and just become a thing of the past times.à More than ever talk radio has boomed since Howard Stern came on the scene with his outrageous behavior, with comments that were so bold that his personality grabbed the attention of America.à He talks about everything from women to politics and doesnââ¬â¢t stifle his views on either. à à à à à à à à à à à Now is a good time to evaluate the effects of political talk radio because the medium is no longer a fad and shows no signs of fading. Talk radio offers a setting for new media to be discussed, while people can listen from the convenience of their homes or automobiles. à à à à à à à à à à à Given the prominent place of talk radio stations in most markets we have now had the time to critically evaluate the effects of a medium that is not disappearing. à à à à à à à à à à à Are news trends changing on talk radio? [3]The website, that answers this question isà www.pbs.org/now/politics/talkradio.html. It shows that ââ¬Å"News trends are changing.â⬠à à à à à à à à à à à à A recent poll showed than an increasing percentage of younger Americans get their news from late night television, and a December 2002 Gallup Poll showed the percentage of Americans who got their news from talk radio has nearly doubled since 1995, from 12 percent to 22 percent. à à à à à à à à à à à Was AM talk radio popular by the 1980ââ¬â¢s? [4] ââ¬Å"By the 1980ââ¬â¢s, AM radio was close to death.â⬠à Most listeners had tossed it on the trash heap of technology in favor of FMââ¬â¢s clarity for music. It was Rush Limbaugh who reinvigorated AM radio and gave it a new purpose, paving the way for many talk show hosts who collectively resurrected a bandwidth most were all too happy to ignore. à à à à à à à à à à à à Religious stations have always been around, in talk radio history? à [5]Soul Talk is a weekly one-hour radio show that has been broadcasting continuously since February of 1996 on Koop 91.7 FM, in Austin Texas. This is just one of many of the religious programs that have broadcasted since radio first arrived on the scene and strong religious beliefs have maintained its stance with Americans. à à à à à à à à à à à Soul Talk articulated spiritually from a pluralistic, universal perspective with relevance to current and social and moral issues. The show offers a venue for listeners to share their sacred and ethical beliefs at the radio table, to be encouraged and spurred to action through positive expressions of faith, in a playful setting. à à à à à à à à ââ¬Å"Whatââ¬â¢s Cookinââ¬â¢ with Soul Talk Radio? A Spiritual Feast to leaven the world Soulâ⬠can be located at www.soultalkradio.com/. à à à à à à à à à à à How much do we know about early talk radio? [6] Early radio news was usually nothing more dramatized documentary of events. Live recordings were unheard of and technology difficult if not impossible. Rather than simply report events, radio producers felt dramatizing the events would bring the news home more effectively. à à à à à à à à à à à By 1928, Roy Edward Larsen was the General Manager of Time Magazine. It was Larsen, who, as Circulation Manager, increased sales of the magazine from 25,000 to 200,00 in a few short years. Media theorist, Marshall McLuhan, referred to Larsen as an electric man, sensitive to the latest modes of communication and its impact on society. Larsen involved Time in radio as early as 1924 with a sustaining quiz program called Pop Question. Then in 1928, in cooperation with Timeââ¬â¢s Radio Executive, Fred Smith, he began issuing throughout the country over 33 stations daily release of ten minute news briefs drawn from the pages of Time, Larsen called News Casts. The following year they supplemented these News Casts with electrical transcription dramas, ten minutes in length, called News Acting which featured professional actors and sound effects of current news. à à à à à à à à à à à What was one of the first talk radio programs? In the year, 1931, ââ¬Å"The University of Chicago Roundtableâ⬠broadcast by NBC, where University scholars engaged in intellectual discussion and the show slightly resembled the late phenomenon of talk radio. à à à à à à à à à à à Archives, provide talk radio shows from the past.[7] The archives are back! Thanks to the technical wizards of World Talk Radio, all previous shows are once again available for your listening. à à à à à à à à à à à World Talk Radio brings you the most renowned Civil War experts and entertaining enthusiasts ever assembled. Check the archives each week for a new and captivating exploration of politics, personalities, and military campaigns. à à à à à à à à à à à Civil War Talk Radio is provided to listeners by World Talk Radio and the show host and guests. There is no charge to listen or download, but all contributions and donations are said to be welcomed. You can make contributions at, Contribute to Civil War Talk Radio, Civil War Talk Radio, World Talk Radio, www.worldtalkradio.com/show.asp?sid=150 à à à à à à à à à à à Talk radio has come a long way in history to finally being capable of displaying and discussing photography. à à à à à à à à à à à [8] Photo Talk Radio ââ¬Å"Where you can really see photos on the radioâ⬠, the dynamic internet talk show for everyone interested in photography hosted by Howard Lipin and Michael A. Garcia Cr. Photographer, providing you the best information and ideas anywhere to help you make your photography more enjoyable and better than ever. à à à à à à à à à à à With nearly 60 years of day-to-day photography experience between them, Howard and Michael bring Photo Talk Radio alive with practical hands-on, simple to understand, ââ¬Å"How Do I Do That? tips and in depth interviews with photo industry leaders and photographers. à à à à à à à à à à à Their mission is to keep you informed, inspired and coming back for more. In the ever-changing world of photography, Photo Talk Radio, â⬠The Worldwide Voice of Photographyâ⬠, and the place ââ¬Å"Where You Really Can See Photos On Radioâ⬠is the go-to resource for everyone interested in photography from the enthusiast to the pro. à à à à à à à à à à à Photo Talk Radio, World Talk Radio, www.worldtalkradio à à à à à à à à à à à Talk Radio shows have been a part of a stage for political opinions, not excluding the war with Iraq. à à à à à à à à à à à [9] This week should be remembered for beginning the fifth year of the war in Iraq and for the halting efforts of one chamber of Congress to make Year 5 the last. But, right now, Washington is delighted to be distracted by a new crisis in full boil. à à à à à à à à à à à Itââ¬â¢s not the controversy over health care for veterans. That one blew up in late February and grew rapidly to national proportions before receding. It will be back, but for the moment it has to become a subject of multiple investigations and editorial hand-wringing. à à à à à à à à à à à [10] Many books feature information on talk radio such as a book written by Eric Bogosian, ââ¬Å"The Essential Bogosian : Talk Radio, Drinking, in America, Funhouse and Men Inside.â⬠à à à à à à à à à à à The Author writes, ââ¬Å"Reading Talk Radio today is confusing. First of all, there are two Talk Radios: The play and the film.â⬠à à à à à à à à à à à Eric Bogosian also says, ââ¬Å"Talk Radio was not based originally on any radio personality.â⬠à à à à à à à à à à à Despite its title, Talk Radio is not an in-depth, researched, generic documentary. There is no radio station set up like the one in the play. Instead, he wanted to use the format, one few people had any sense of in 1987, as a launching pad to talk about egos and the mass media in general. He loved the notion of this vast landscape of people, the callers. à à à à à à à à à à à He goes on to say, ââ¬Å"I had listened to numerous talk-jocks, particularly Bob Grant and Gary Dee and drew from my pre-teen experience of the legendary Alan Burke and Joe Pyne, two TV talk guys from the sixties with razor blades for tongues. But, when the movie came out, the strangest thing happened, a new guy had showed up and was making big waves soon after the movie came out; his name, of course; Howard Stern. à à à à à à à à à à à Radio talk shows have provided entertainment for ourselves and our ancestors and I couldnââ¬â¢t imagine not being able to turn on my radio to listen to a group of people discussing the latest issues or simply just an off-the-wall subject, for the sheer thrill of entertainment purposes. à à à à à à à à à à à Talk radio will always be around and with satellites on the scene, radio is becoming even more popular than ever with more and more money being spent on new and updated radio systems and monthly and yearly subscriptions. Scott, Gini Graham, 1996, ââ¬Å"Can We Talk?, The Power and Influence of Talk Showsâ⬠Insight Books, Inc. Barker, David, 2002,ââ¬Å"Rushed To Judgment: Talk Radio Persuasion and American Political Behaviorâ⬠Columbia University Press 2007, Now, Talk Radio, Politics and Economy, www.pbs.org/now/politics/talkradio.html Deitz, Corey, 2004, Right Wing Conservative Talk Show Hosts, Bashing AM And FM Whatââ¬â¢s Cookinââ¬â¢ With Soul Talk Radio? A Spiritual Feast To Leaven the World Soul, www.soultalkradio.com/ March of Time, www.otr.com/march.html Contribute to Civil War Talk Radio, Civil War Talk Radio, World Talk Radio, www.worldtalkradio.com/show.asp?sid=150 Photo Talk Radio, World Talk Radio, www.worldtalkradio Elving, Ron, 2007, Gonzales: A Timely Distraction For aAll Sides? NPR, Watching Washington, www.npr.org/templates/story/story/php?storyId=9030022 Bogosian, Eric, 1994, ââ¬Å"The Essential Bogosian: Talk Radio, Drinking in America, Funhouse and Men Insideâ⬠, Theatre Communications Group, From Authorââ¬â¢s Notes, p.3 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Bilingual Language Acquisition by Korean Schoolchildren
Bilingual Language Acquisition by Korean Schoolchildren Bilingual language acquisition by Korean schoolchildren in New York City Sarah J. Shin & Lesley Milroy Presented by: Cyndy Gomez Introduction The present study addresses to main topic of bilingual language acquisition in Korean-American children. Specifically researchers were interested in acquisition of grammatical morphemes and plural marking systems. The researchers addressed two main questions: (1) ââ¬Å"do L1 and L2 learners acquire the grammatical features of a given language in the same sequence? (2) do L2 learners of different L1 backgrounds learn the grammatical features of a given second language in the same sequence?â⬠(Shin & Milroy, 1999). Previous studies related to acquisition of a second language are reviewed in this article. The most important previous research was conducted by Brown (1973) that found a ââ¬Å"common invariant sequence of at least 14 bound morphemes by children learning English as L1â⬠. Studies since them have tried to see wheth er or not these morphemes are the same for English as L2. Most researchers believe that children and adult learners of L2 are more similar than children learning L1. (Wode, 1976).The most recent debates have been on whether or not L2 learners have access to universal grammar. Rationilist have said that they do not and stated fundamental differences in L1 and L2 acquisition (Felix, 1984,Clahsen 1990,Meisel, 1991).It is not yet clearly known whether or not acquisition of grammatical features for L2 is dependent on L1, and this is what the present study aims to find out. The hypothesis is stated in the questions stated earlier in the introduction. Method Twelve Korean first grade children from New York City were used as subjects in this study. Half were male and half were female. Six pairs were made to group two kids together who were on similar levels of proficiency in both English and Korean. The children were all in the same class and each spoke Korean as their native language. Data was recorded through a wireless radio microphone that was located in the classroom. A fieldworker was placed into the classroom as an assistant to be able to record spontaneous speech and to be able to observe the childrenââ¬â¢s free speech. The audio was recorded in three situations: storytelling, math and play. Only monolingual English data was used. Each recording lasted between 20-75 minutes. The morpheme scoring of Dulay and Burt (1974)were used in this study. 10 obligatory occasions morpheme items were measured in this study (Table 1). The items were scored and a group score was created (Fig. 1). The procedure was then to rank the 10 morphemes in a decreasing group score. A study for plural marking was also conducted. 48 flashcard were used and each flashcard had either a photograph or a colored drawing of an animal or a common object. Each card was presented in a way to manage how children perform plural marking. There was an experimental task (with two stacks of flas hcards, one in Korean one in English).The second, a game task, was used to see whether or not use of plural markers was the same in spontaneous speech. Discussion This article examined English grammatical morpheme acquisition in children whoââ¬â¢s native Language was Korean. The main finding was that the children were not able to grasp grammar for third person ââ¬â s , plural ââ¬â s, and the article. Evidence of plural marking also showed that Korean L1 children do not park for plurals at the time as English L1 children. It comes later in development for them. A clear difference was also found when comparing this study to other morpheme studies in the order of how morphemes are ranked/acquired in English as an L2. When addressing the research question, this research found that there is a difference in how L1 learners of English and L2 learners of English acquire the English grammatical features. The researchers also found that there is in influence on English as L2 depending on what the L1 was. Questions related to universal grammar were not answered. This article is, according to Google Scholar, to be cited 49 times. There were no linked comments or discussions, but the linked cited papers all showed similar research in the field on bilingual language acquisition. I think this study helped to clear the debate of whether or not L1 affects the acquisition of L2, so this study helped guide research in the right direction. This study contributed to the field of bilingual language acquisition by showing that language acquisition patters need to be considered differently for bilingual children. Table 1 Fig 1 Fig 2 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 References Brown, R. (1973). A First language: The early stages. Harvard Universityà Press . Clahsen, H. (1990). The comparative study of first and second language development. Studies inà Second Language Acquisition, 12, 135 -153. Dulay, H. C., & Burt, M. K. (1974). Natural sequences in child second language acquisition.à Language Learning, 24, 37-53. Felix, S. W. (1984). Maturational aspects of universal grammar. University Press. 133-61. Meisel, J. M. (1991). Principles of Universal Grammar and strategies of language use: On someà similarities and differences between first and second language acquisition. Universalà Grammar in the second language , 231-276. Wode, H. (1976). Developmental sequences in naturalistic L2 acquisition. Working Papers onà Bilingualism, 11, 1- 31.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Software Piracy issues Assignment Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 750 words
Software Piracy issues - Assignment Example Now a privacy policy covers the piracy aspect of softwareââ¬â¢s too, so if all the computer related work is done within the legal boundaries that have been set as a norm, all goes well for the organization and workflow is smooth. However when activities are not performed like this and limitations are crossed the repercussions are deadly (Wills, Globerman, & Booth, 1986). The unauthorized copying of computer software poses a significant threat to the computer industry. Despite progress being made in recent years to reduce software piracy the computer industry continues to face staggering losses worldwide worth millions. Managers need to be up to date with all the privacy policies or any sort of changes that have been made to software that are regularly used so that the company does not have to face lethal legal implications if software related boundaries are breached. Most software companies take serious action and implement strict fines on those organizations which do not care abo ut the results and continue to indulge in software policy breach and due to the increase in managerial ignorance. In these matters many hardworking people have to face hard punishments because of the apathy of certain individuals. Managers need to ensure that all employees are fully aware of all software policies and in case anyone has any doubts they need to clear them out beforehand, so that if an irregular step is taken the trouble can be fixed before it escalates out of proportion (OECD, 2002). What Are the Opportunities of Software Piracy? In the cyber world that we know today, software piracy is a serious crime yet a huge portion of computer users still pirate computer software on a daily basis. This can sometimes be used to the advantage of various types of companies. The companies that deal with logo designs and graphical work need software that is quite expensive and difficult to attain. If pirated that software can be used for free without any worries at all and can increa se productivity ten folds, not saying that is the right thing to do, but since everyone is in it to save money one way or another, this certainly helps aid that cause (Honick, 2005). Now since the beginning of the internet and information becoming publicly available at such a fast pace, a pace that was never seen before, some people have debated time and time about all the information available on the internet to be available to people for free without any charge at all. Because of the single factor that knowledge should be free for all they stand hard and fast by their rules against corporations that sell their software and since they cannot win wars against them in the courts of law or cannot challenge these Goliath companies because they simply cannot afford to. They develop their own softwareââ¬â¢s which have the same or more features as compared to these big corporations. Some of these free softwareââ¬â¢s are the operating system called LINUX or Ubuntu and Open Office whi ch are replacements for Windows and Microsoft Word respectively. Even though all the software that Microsoft produces can be pirated and used without abundance, legal licenses have and must be obtained if these are to be used in a business and this is where piracy comes in handy (Khosrow-Pour, 2000). Outline Thesis: The Importance for Managers to Be Aware Of Software Policies a. Managers should be
Monday, August 12, 2019
Can Rehabilitation be Effective Research Paper Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 500 words
Can Rehabilitation be Effective - Research Paper Example Earlier, or in 2007, Bonta and Andrews reported that Canada has been using a risk-need-responsivity or RNR model in reducing recidivism with an increasing success rate in assessing and rehabilitating criminals in Canada and around the world (p. abstract section). The RNR approach follows three principles: (1) match services based on the risk to offend among offenders (risk principle); (2) assess and target criminogenic needs in treatment (need principle); and (2) maximize the offenderââ¬â¢s ability to learn from rehabilitation by providing cognitive behavioral treatment and designing specific interventions based on learning style, motivation, and situation of the offender (responsivity principle). Meanwhile, according to Murphy, in the English and Welsh Probation Service and Prison Service Programs of the United Kingdom, combines the RNR model discussed earlier and a model called the Good Lives Model (GLM). Murphy elaborated that the GLM focuses on helping offenders obtain what the probation and prison institutions termed as ââ¬Å"human goodsâ⬠or needs like intimacy, autonomy, and knowledge. Murphy stressed however that in the UK probation and prison programs that those that have adequate discharge planning, provide appropriate community aftercare services, and involve significant others have increasingly reduced recidivism. Much earlier, in 1996, Gendreau identified the principles of effective intervention: (1) services should be intensive and behavioral in nature given tangible, activity, and social reinforcers; (2) program contingencies and behavioral strategies should be implemented in a firm but fair manner.
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Case study draper Manufacturing Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 250 words
Draper Manufacturing - Case Study Example Additionally, the company does not enjoy financial stability and growth, but is facing some serious financial, economic and environmental challenges. On the economic front, the increase in the oil price passing the point of $60 per barrel negatively impacts over the cost of the company as the petroleum is a basic raw material component for mattress. Second, the Gulf hurricanes severely damage the TDI, the chemical consumed to develop polyurethane foam. In addition, the Draper manufacturing also faces some competitive challenges from the competitors. In the recent times, there has been growing tendency to import low priced Asian products, which bring more challenges for the company. Workforce diversity is going to be there, and it cannot be termed as a problem for the growth of the company. In conclusion, the Draper manufacturing faces business challenges rather workforce diversity
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