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Reflection on What I Found Interesting

In the past week, I learned something that I find interesting. It made me understand an issue differently. I learned about using critical thinking to expand and engage my thinking skills. I realized that critical thinking relates to nearly all tasks, topics, challenges, careers, opportunities, situations, and environments. It found it significant to apply critical thinking to complete my course work. It is a “domain-general” thinking proficiency, not precise to a specific subject area. In my experience, as an undergraduate learner, I usually tend to be naïve and take information devoid of much analysis. Learning about applying critical thinking in the course work made me understand issues differently.

What struck me was how information on comprehending the literacy skills helps an individual to learn. In the future, having critical thinking skills will be essential to allow me to think quickly on my feet, assess problems, and get the best solutions. I had been struggling with misunderstanding, lack of detailed knowledge, and wanting to know the answer before applying critical thinking. I have picked the following tips that will always be helpful: becoming more self-aware, developing foresight, practicing active listening, and evaluating existing evidence.

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“The veldt” and the character being the nursery

I have learnt that George and Lydia Hadley think something isn’t right with the “nursery” in their costly Happy Life Home. The Happy Life Home is an advanced house that robotizes relatively every human schedule: it cooks and cleans, turns lights on and off, transports the Hadley’s to their rooms through an “air storeroom,” and even shakes them to rest (American Literature (2010). As the kitchen naturally makes supper for them, Lydia requests that George choose investigate the nursery, or call a clinician to look at it.

The initial couple of lines build up the setting as an innovative eventual fate of bounty, revolved around an easeful home life in which the family truly doesn’t need to do any work of their own. In the meantime, I think the marked “Cheerful life Home” recommends the consumerism behind this appearing heaven and the say of the requirement for an analyst proposes all really isn’t as great as it appears. “Investigating” the “nursery” utilizes dialect that influences the nursery to seem like an auto or machine, and influences it to clear that even kid raising in this world has been “outsourced” to innovation (Dramatic Publishing, 1972). As I would like to think, the storyteller calls attention to how costly the nursery is with a specific end goal to delineate the degree to which George and Lydia have ruined their youngsters. Yet, my desires of what a nursery should look like is completely overturned by the terrifying veldt that it really introduces. That this veldt reality shows up “too genuine” builds up the charm of fabricated reality, how it can be more empowering than real reality. Then, it’s fascinating that the scene the youngsters have made is one of primitive nature, as opposed to a cartoonish dream.

George’s shock at the nursery’s virtual reality validates this present room’s status as the pinnacle of human power and innovation. Bradbury’s depiction of the nursery “what a good time for everybody” takes after an ad for an amusement stop or motion picture. The way that the nursery now and again feels excessively genuine again references the overstimulation of mass diversion for Bradbury the nursery speaks to a sensible expansion of TV. Here, Lydia think and feels the line amongst reality and virtual reality starting to obscure. The Hadley guardians’ misery isn’t caused by the way that they are working too hard rather, it’s that they don’t have anything to do. The Happy Life Home has assumed control over the majority of their everyday assignments, with the end goal that they never again feel helpful and important in their own particular home. Lydia’s want to cook and clean by and by recommends the possibility that machines that satisfy each impulse don’t make genuine joy (Dramatic Publishing, 1972). The Home has taken away the Hadley’s’ feeling of reason: they need to feel like they have a place on the planet, and keeping in mind the end goal to have a place on the planet they should feel like they matter, which requires that there be work that they need to do.

George’s appearance that the kids have been investing excessively energy in the nursery raises the idea that Wendy and Peter may be dependent on their innovation. Also, for this situation, George perceives that the nursery is particularly unsafe on the grounds that it gives the kids such a great amount of energy with so little obligation. He understands that the veldt is a declaration of his kids’ darkest contemplations. George comprehends that it is normal for kids to wish demise or decimation on others, before they even know the results of such a desire, yet fears that Wendy and Peter, by playing out their contemplations of death in the nursery, may fortify this regular inclination in a way that leads toward real brutality.

Bradbury depicts the view utilizing words that infer cunning: the truth is introduced similarly as an artwork or a motion picture. This further hazy spots the lines amongst reality and the nursery’s “simulated reality”, and proposes that reality relies upon where you stand. The picture likewise shows a flawless juxtaposition between a human eating and of the lions encouraging, another editorial on the major creature ness or brutality of human impulses and wants.

The Hadley kids are indecent in their control of their folks. In the meantime, Bradbury’s depiction of them influences them to show up relatively mechanical. The majority of their activities and articulations are portrayed as one: one can envision them talking together in a level, emotionless voice. The Hadley’s seem to live ideal lives in their Happy Life Home, yet in truth the guardians feel futile, while the youngsters are un-feeling (Foreshadowing makes the Reader have an Opinion.” (2010). The grisly wallet is another trace of what the kids have been doing – an insight George appears to at any rate halfway comprehend when he bolts the nursery entryway. The lion’s thunder and the resulting shout appear right now to show that his worries are precise.

“The lions were coming. Furthermore, again George Hadley was loaded with esteem for the mechanical virtuoso who had imagined this room. A supernatural occurrence of effectiveness offering at a preposterously minimal effort. Each home ought to have one. Goodness, periodically they scared you with their clinical exactness, they startled you, gave you a twinge, however more often than not what a good time for everybody, your own particular child and girl, as well as for yourself when you felt like a fast side trip to a remote land, a speedy difference in landscape”.

George and Lydia’s evaluation of their kids is basically exact; be that as it may, in the meantime, the guardians don’t perceive the degree of the issue. The way that Wendy and Peter have so effectively crushed spirit into the nursery, and that George and Lydia don’t attempt to make a move, shows how little power the guardians really have over their kids George and Lydia’s mechanical infantilization causes them disregard. Innovation inside the story is both the issue and the cure, which may be the meaning of any fixation.

The way that Peter does not take a gander at his dad delineates how antagonized the kids are from their folks, and from human communication all in all. Diminish does not appear to feel any sort of affection or tend to his dad; he goes so far as to undermine George’s life (American Literature (2010). Dwindles desire to do nothing aside from “look and tune in and smell” exhibits indeed how the Happy Life Home has lessened the Hadley family to creatures who are both latent buyers of amusement and creature like to their greatest advantage.

After reading out the story of “the veldt” and the character being the nursery I have learnt that the George Hadley is a typical husband and father for the 1950s.I think of him as Mr. Cleaver, only not so winsome. He wants his family to have nice stuff. But he’s too busy working to really see what’s going on at home. he spent a lot of his time in his study rather than, to stay with his family. I also learnt that He’s less nervous than his wife. For example, when the nursery isn’t working, George says that it’s probably broken, while Lydia worries that the kids did something to it because they’re dangerous kids and they sleep in separate beds. But George is also, in many ways, the worst father that the 1950s could imagine. He’s weak and ineffective. His kids are in control of the house and they’re an inch away from being juvenile delinquents.

WORK CITED

Larson, Matthew. “American Literature Sarah Pierson Wolff 25 October 2010 Foreshadowing makes the Reader have an Opinion.” (2010).

Acharya, Maya. “Sarah Pierson Wolff American Literature 25 October 2010 The Futility of Ignorance.” American Literature (2010).

Gale, Cengage Learning. A Study Guide for Ray Bradbury’s The Veldt. Gale, Cengage Learning, 2015.

Bradbury, Ray. The veldt. Dramatic Publishing, 1972.

Bradbury, Ray. The veldt. Dramatic Publishing, 1972.

For Problem 1’s Solution: a 12-month plan

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Organizations Ensure the professional communication approach to different organizations Share Content via Facebook about the organization’s programs Marketing Department:

Digital Manager 1/6/2020 -1/6/2021

Individual members Improve members’’ loyalty Open up a group account for particular social media sites such as WhatsApp and Facebook

Members are also required to engage in conversations while using these social media sites Content Creator

& Digital Manager 1/6/2020-30/6/2020

Businesses Creating a communication network that could catapult potential investors to support various initiatives and projects within the community. Joining forces with community businesses to drive messages across their social media platforms and their followers Social Specialist 1/6/2020 -1/6/2021

Volunteers/ Non-membership targets Just like in the case of business, creation of a digital network or community that is ready to support initiatives in the community irrespective of one being a member or not Use of social media campaigns to recruit volunteers to help in various programs. Content Creator

& Digital Manager 1/6/2020 -1/6/2021

(Depends also on the timeline of the project or program)

For Problem 2’s Solution:

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Business To develop well-established business relationships, which would eventually enable the organization to save on cost while broadening their outreach. Forming business partnerships with other non-profit organizations such as the Multi-Cultural Network(MTN) organization.

Through this, the organization can come up with a project proposal that could require a partnership from a similar organization with a similar objective Marketing Department & The general manager 1/6/2020 -1/6/2021

Organizations Ensure that while partnering with other businesses and organizations, IWMN can use the advertising positions of these organizations to gain more exposure. As a result, more members would be recruited as well as developing viable projects and programs within the western Sydney community. Engaging in similar activities which are inclusive of all the members of the collaborating organizations The marketing department, Content creator & Digital manager 1/6/2020 -1/6/2021

Individual Members Forming partnerships at the membership level IWMN should provide free lectures as well as organize fun community events All departments 1/6/2020 -1/6/2021

Volunteers/ Non-membership targets To recruit more members who would end up creating funds that would supplement the marketing strategy budget

For non-members to engage in social media With the nation currently in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making use of online platforms would prove to be essential.

Through social media, more members are recruited as well as joining in on the conversation of the provision of various services to the community. IWMN members, all departments most especially the digital and social media team. 1/6/2020 -1/3/2021

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 1-CONFLICT MANGEMENT

UMUC HRMN365 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 1

Instructions: Locate an article describing the resolution of a recent business conflict. This article must be from a newspaper, academic journal, or credible online news source.

Cite the complete and proper APA reference for the article(s).

Use proper APA citations within the text as well as on a References page.

Explain what is meant by “the costs of conflict”?

From the viewpoint of the participants, what were the costs of this specific conflict?

If resolved, what strategies were used in the resolution?

If not resolved, what strategies would you recommend?

In responding, you must cite a minimum of three sources, one of which you identify as your key source for this recent business conflict. The other two sources support your discussion and responses to the assignment requirement

Small family-owned and operated businesses generate over 80 percent of the US gross domestic product (Garkovich et al.,1995). Subsequently, more than 600,000 new businesses are small business. Of the 600,000 new businesses, family owned business make up ninety percent of this figure. Family owned co-entrepreneurship is one of the factors that make them unique. The concept of family and firm is different from conventional or non-family- owned small business but family owned business has very challenging conflicts in contrast to non-family owned businesses. One company in particular, American harness racing industry had to overcome challenges of occupational sex segregation, interpersonal conflict and gender neutral work position struggles.

Harness racing industries early on were mostly male dominated business. The trainers, drivers and racehorse owners were primarily men with the exception of a few independent women workers. As standard-bred horses increased and more race tracks opened over the decades, positions such as trainer, driver and race horse owner became more and more gender neutral. Harness racing family businesses usually started out as co-trainer partnership between married couples and progressed to a co-owner hierarchy. Conflicts are prevalent in husband and wife occupational relationships, the further they succeed the hierarchy the difficult it was to avoid conflicts.

During stages of co-trainer amongst married partners, conflict can become severe, seemingly because of unresolved family or firm disagreements. The attempt to minimize conflict results in working on different task or different places to avoid conflict. Depending on how partnerships are segregated, vertically (same occupation but different stages of the career ladder) or horizontal (different occupations) are factors that led to conflicts as well as occupational sex segregation. American harness racing industries actively has conflicts as a result of occupational sex segregation. Females are giving jobs that aren’t as predominant as their male counterparts and the pay inequalities of martial co-trainers (male vs. female in general) are disparities that cause conflicts. Harness racing industries weren’t considered gender neutral positions decades earlier and that unchanged mindset still causes friction between marital owners today.

Each of the gender neutral positions such as trainer, breeder, driver, and horse race owner are seen as masculine position with wives helping or assisting their husbands as a separate entity. Although, husband and wife are equal partners and owners, the consensus was that males are seen as the decision-maker and sole proprietor by most customers and employees. Often times the harness racing male owner would make important decision without collaborating with his co-partner and this led to turmoil. The concept is typically accepted by males and manifested by those that prefer being the authority figurehead with their spouses in charge of decisions made at home. In some co-owner relationships the spouses would concede to the idea of positional power to avoid conflicts. Adjustments of some spouse’s to the idea of their husbands being the key decision aren’t welcomed. Majority of women were essentially dominant in their home lives which transferred over to business and the perceived power they had over their marital partners. A common ground could be found for those relationships with exceptional interpersonal skills but partners without good interpersonal skillsets struggled with conflict resolution.

Family owned and operated businesses have greater challenges of maintaining great interpersonal relationships. As with, American harness racing industry tumultuous work, social and family home environments are often times the cause conflicts. Disagreements about the direction of the business, financial stability, and depression and family arguments are common occurrences in this family owned business. Without the separation of family and firm weak interpersonal skills typically are disastrous for these entities.

The cost of conflict examines the economic, social, developmental, strategic and environmental costs associated in respects to parties involved in the conflict. Cost conflicts of occupational sex segregation facilitated unequal treatment, contributed to lower wages for women and lesser authority with less responsibility. This division of sexes further complicated work dynamics and home relationship which incited stressful environments for employees of harness racing industry. Gender neutral issues often made employees feel incompetent, isolated and not accepted which stifled decision making. Their commitment levels were lower which led to poor performance and none productivity. Harness racing lacked interpersonal skills this resulted to lack in communication, communication breakdown, in fighting, aggressive attitudes and occupational sabotage. The business was on a decline until the American harness industry found ways to manage conflicts.

American harness racing industry used effective conflict resolution techniques to resolve occupational sex segregation, gender neutrality and interpersonal issues. Mediation or third party assistance was used to resolve issues between husband and wife co-ownership disputes. Clear and concise duties and responsibilities were outlined and payment matched job responsibilities. An influx of female employees were hired which balanced out the male to female ratio workforce. A comprehensive human resources element was adopted to handle employee grievances and customer complaints. Effective communication training techniques were incorporated and a life consultant was added to the staff. This gave management and employees an outlet to discuss work or relationships issues without retribution. Instead of segregating by sex, more of the upper management duties were divided evenly by management experience.

Reference:

Garkovich, L., Bokemeier, J.L. and Foote, B. (1995) Harvest of Hope: Family Farming/

Farming Families. Lexington, KY: The University Press of Kentucky.

Larsen, E. A. (2006). The Impact of Occupational Sex Segregation on Family Businesses: The Case of American Harness Racing. Gender, Work & Organization, 13(4), 359-382. doi:10.1111/j.1468-0432.2006.00312.

Marchand, J. F., & Hock, E. (2000). Avoidance and Attacking Conflict-Resolution Strategies among Married Couples: Relations to Depressive Symptoms and Marital Satisfaction. Family Relations, (2). 201.

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Instructions: You have been hired by the XYZ Company as a conflict-resolution consultant. The company has just taken on a global flavor through a merger with a foreign firm. In addition, they are experiencing an unusual number of employee grievances. HR has also noted an unusual number of interpersonal squabbles between co-workers, and a recent employee survey showed that many workers felt that there was inequitable treatment among the employees in their departments.

What are the underlying sources of this conflict?

What cultural or diversity issues may be contributing to the conflict?

What additional information would you want to have to thoroughly address these problems?

What method or system would you recommend to address these problems and why?

Introduction

The focus of this paper is on a situation in XYZ Company that has hired me as their conflict-resolution consultant. XYZ Company in this case has just been involved in a global flavor via a merger with a foreign firm. The company is also going through several employee grievances. The interpersonal squabbles and conflicts between co-workers according to the HR department have risen. The findings from a recent survey revealed that many employees felt that in their departments, the employees were being inequitably treated. The paper will therefore, address such areas as the underlying sources of conflict, the diversity or cultural issues that contribute to the conflict, the additional information needed so that these problems can be addressed and finally the system or method recommended for addressing these problems.

Underlying Sources of Conflict

One of the underlying sources of conflict in this situation is unpredictable policies. The fact that company XYZ has a merger with a foreign company means that several unpredictable policies are going to emerge. As far as this source of conflict is concerned, it is important to note that when policies and rules change at work and the company fails to communicate the change vividly to his team, conflict and confusion can occur. A merger with a foreign company comes with new things that will be done differently and with policy change. It is until people understand why the rules are present so that they can accept the change. Otherwise, there will be a conflict (Trueba, Jacobs & Kirton, 2014).

Another underlying source of conflict in this case is conflicting roles. The fact that the company is experiencing employee squabbles means that there could be some conflict roles in the company. With the merger, some employees may have to do a task that is beyond their normal responsibilities and roles. In case this causes them to step on another employee’s territory, then power and conflict struggles can occur. An employee may also feel that someone else should do a given task (Lee & Turner, 2014).

As far as the diversity or cultural issues that may cause the conflict are concerned, one of the issues is that the employees may have conflicting styles. In diversity, everyone does things differently, in accordance with his or her personality and individual needs. For example, there could be those employees who love the thrill of finishing things at the last minute. At the same time, there could be those employees who prefer the structure of strict deadlines to work. A clash in the working styles can cause a conflict. Conflicting cultures could also emerge following the merger of XYZ Company with a foreign company. In this case, all the employees see the world via their own cultural lens. This being the case, differences in the way employees perceive events can spark conflict, especially where the culture of some employees considers what is a norm for the other employee as culturally wrong (Trueba, Jacobs & Kirton, 2014).

Addressing the conflicts

In order to address the issue of conflicting roles, the management or the HR department has to explain why it assigned projects or task to each employee. Offering or providing this explanation will help in remedying the pressure. The management can also utilize team charter to crystallize the responsibilities and roles of the people and to focus on the objectives of the employees (Lee & Turner, 2014).

For the diversity or cultural issues, the best way of addressing them is by making an effort of eliminating the conflict through open communication with the team. The more information HR shares with its employees, the less likely it is for them to come up with different interpretations of events (Levy, Allen & Haber-Curran, 2015).

References:

Trueba, H. T., Jacobs, L., & Kirton, E. (2014). Cultural Conflict & Adaptation. Routledge.

Lee, D. J., & Turner, B. S. (Eds.). (2014). Conflicts about class: Debating inequality in late industrialism. Routledge.

Levy, S. M., Allen, S. J., & Haber-Curran, P. (2015). Emotionally intelligent leadership: A guide for students.

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“Much Ado about Nothing”

The act of interpreting the world around us is a sensitive and involving issue that is significantly faced by up and downfalls regarding the human nature as well as individual’s perspective about life. William Shakespeare in his play “Much Ado about Nothing” has depicted deception and social disgrace as among of the major social realities that hinder betterment of the relationships in the society. Also, Shakespeare efficiently uses conflict in the attempt to convey through his characters that human nature has an ongoing conflict between the “self” and the “other.” In this romantic comedy, conflict is a critical element in conveying Shakespeare message of existentialism to the readers. The significant protagonists featured in the drama to bring out the counterfeiting human nature include Hero, Claudio, Beatrice, and Benedick. In his, work Shakespeare makes use of the social realities that are evident in the day to day life experience making his work exciting and significantly attracting the audience attention as well as willingness to read the play over again. In this paper, conflict is elaborated in a profound extent as a factor that portrays the human nature in the Shakespeare’s play in consideration of Claudio, Hero, and Beatrice as the central characters.

In the drama, many relationships between the characters are manipulated by others through emotions leading to significant effects. In the society with all kind of characters, social ferocity is inevitable, but the personal traits determine the influence incurred with regards to the social status. The author develops the characters put in consideration to be easily influenced into and out of love by the opinions of other people that are strictly related to them (Miller, page 21). The relationship between Claudio and Hero is an excellent example in that is easily manipulated by Don John into thinking Hero is an unroyal woman, which is far from the truth. However, Hero stands her ground in front of the men and does not give into their harsh words. Beatrice is a character who stands apart from Shakespeare’s typical representation of women during these times. Beatrice is admirable because she shows that she is comfortable in her skin and is not afraid to show her strength. Putting into consideration the relationship between Hero and Claudio and the character Beatrice, one can conclude that Shakespeare is trying to display the conflict between the “self” and the “other” through the emotion of the characters.

In developing the plot of the play, Shakespeare has significantly applied conflict as a significant motif in expressing how relationships are influenced by other people. For instance, Hero is a victim of the social influence that leads to a painful betrayal in public as her marriage with Claudio as a result of Don John’s propaganda. In the comedy, the major conflict rises when Don John appears and creates false accusations that Hero is unfaithful to Claudio. Among the charge put into place against Hero is that she usually talk with a man through the window at the late night. It is disgusting to learn that Claudio and Don Pedro falls into the Don John’s trap and agrees with him that Hero was not royal and does not deserve being Claudio’s marriage partner. The act of the Claudio, Benedick and Don Pedro having a common perception that marriage is a trap to men so that they can be deceived and controlled composes the actual conflict all the “ado about nothing” brought out in the play. Regardless of their beliefs about marriage, these men have great desire to get married (Shakespeare, page 6).

The rising action in the comedy is developed by the act of Claudio falling in love with Hero at the first instance, and he is curtained that she is a woman of impressing character. Also, Don Pedro, Claudio, and Benedick express their nervousness and qualms about marriage through jokes and amusing manner. It is then that Don Pedro encourages Hero about marriage on behalf of Claudio and how it will turn to be for them living together as couples. Later, Don John creates an illusion that Hero is unroyal to Claudio and she does not deserve marriage due to her severe traits. It was not the case as Don John spread the demoralizing publicities in due to ego and jealousy. The climax of the drama comes when Claudio publicly rejects Hero at the altar and insults her in accusation of immoral conduct. Claudio is supported by Don Pedro and concludes not going forward with the marriage activity. Beatrice and Benedick remained on the Hero’s side as they vehemently insisted that she was innocent.

The falling action also regards Claudio and Hero’s relationship as Benedick puts Claudio in a challenge for libeling his lover Hero. In public, Leonato claims that Hero died of grief at the beginning of the false accusation. Dogberry significantly brings to light the innocence of Hero, and it is evident that she has been loyal to her lover Claudio. After that, Claudio and Don Pedro are found guilty of insulting Hero as well as supporting Don John’s evil deeds, and they end up repenting iniquities. The resolution of the drama is seen by the act of Claudio blindly marrying a masked lady whom he believed to have never met before. It signifies that Claudio has walked out of the worries about marriage as well as being controlled by a woman and that he was ready to get married (WORKER, page 15). It was dumbfounding to reveal that the masked woman was Hero and they ended up a couple regardless of the obstacles put ahead by Don John out of jealousy.

The character’s emotions shift throughout the novel when they let the opinion of others influence them. In the play, central characters Claudio and Hero experience “love at first sight” and plan to get married very soon, however things take a change for the worst, and the wedding is called off. These two characters cause much tension and comedy throughout the play. The character Claudio is a victim of his identity being changed due to manipulation by Don John. Claudio loves Hero dearly, however, his entire perspective of her changes considerably when he falls under the trick of Don John’s wicked ways. Claudio is tricked into thinking Hero is talking to a man at a late hour through her window. Claudio cannot seem to trust anyone in the affairs of love, even someone as trustworthy as Hero. This scene of the play shows that Claudio is a naïve and unforgiving person. It is cruel of Claudio not to trust what Hero is telling him and instead of forgiving her, he seeks vengeance. Don John stands out as the villain of the play by his constant attempts to make Hero look as though she is not loyal to Claudio. These false accusations against Hero cause a considerable stir of conflict within the relationships of the characters. The characters face conflict throughout the novel of their identity being taken unwillingly, however also willingly. Claudio is an example of his personality being taken involuntarily. Claudio is influenced into thinking the woman of his dreams is now someone he does not want anything to do with (Howard, page 174).

In “Much Ado about Nothing,” when conflict strikes, the genuine personalities of the characters begin to be shown. Once Hero is bombarded with the false accusations of being untrustworthy to Claudio, she begins to show her weakness. The hero does not do a good job at defending herself in front of the crowd. Hero displays her first sign of weakness when she asks if Claudio is okay, instead of defending herself and proving to him that she is innocent. When Claudio “witnesses” Hero not being devoted, he immediately becomes spiteful of her and changes his whole view on their love. Claudio is quick to believe the things Don John tells him. Claudio’s naivety and jealousy are seen by his reaction towards Don John accusation against Hero and make his decision without clear evidence as well as with no consideration of her lover’s feelings. Claudio beliefs towards marriage and women make others take control of his social well-being as he is manipulated according to according to others ideas. His act of quickly falling into the Don John’s trap signifies he is not firm with his decisions and not decisive.

Beatrice is one of the characters that Shakespeare portrays as firm, considerate, trustworthy, decisive and lenient. She all the time throughout the comedy remains steady with her decisions and is not changed by the male counterparts who seem to dominate the society. She is a kind of woman that fights for the rights of other female and stands to the point of ensuring that justice is done regardless of the unconducive forces from the surroundings. It is incredible to learn that she prefers to remain unmarried and continue with her authentic life as an independent woman than being subjected to the marriage jealousy and its patriarchal nature (Hopkins, page 293). Beatrice stands for cohesion in the community, and this is evident with her reaction of standing firm with her cousin, Hero after she was accused untrustworthy by Don John. She is illustrated as a woman who stands for change and improvement of women’s equality in the society.

From the above discussion, “Much Ado about Nothing” Shakespeare significantly reveals the human nature in the society and how they are affected by the counterfeiting forces surrounding them in their day to day life. It is an illumination of the things that an individual is likely to face in the growth process especially in the peak point of achieving success. It requires firm decisions and principles to be able to overcome natural forces as well as cope up with others influence that may be depriving. For instance, Claudio was easily deceived by Don John not to marry Hero all because of jealousy. In the play, Don John acts as the corrupt and immoral people in the society that work as a hindrance to others success for their social-economic and political beneficiaries. Other peoples’ influence in life is good but in the right and constructive way. Therefore, it is recommended to be cautious and first make a clear investigation of the people’s influence before going against self-will.

References

Hopkins, Justin B. “Much Ado About Nothing.” Shakespeare Bulletin 31.2 (2013): 292-297.

Howard, Jean E. “Renaissance antitheatricality and the politics of gender and rank in Much Ado About Nothing.” Shakespeare Reproduced. Routledge, 2013. 171-195.

Miller, Jacques-Alain. “Language: Much Ado About What?.” Lacan and the Subject of Language (2014): 21-35.

Shakespeare, William. Much ado about nothing. Vol. 29. Cambridge University Press, 2003.

WORKER, MIRACLE. “Much Ado About Nothing.” (2017).

Alexandra Johnson

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ENGL 102

19 February 2018

“Psalm 23 Teaches People that The Lord is Their Shepard”

Introduction: The poem ‘Psalm 23” otherwise known as “The Lord is My Shepard” is a well-known Bible verse written by King David CITATION Kni17 l 1033 (Knight). This certain chapter in “Psalm,” it shows a great deal of humility and morality showing the audience as they read that the Lord is always there for us, and that he is their “Shepard” through life, leading them throughout the darkness and hard times CITATION Gen01 l 1033 (Psalm ). The setting shows symbolism of real world experiences that reflect how the narrator’s inner soul is feeling. The setting also helps the audience understand how the Lord (The Shepard) will be there if you have faith in him, and he will provide comfort those in need of guidance through dark times. “Psalm 23” teaches people the Lord is their Shepard through morality and humility, showing real world events that reflect how the inner soul feels, and through the books name in general CITATION Gen01 l 1033 (Psalm ).

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The Setting is symbolic of what happens in the outside world reflects what happens in people’s inner soul

This poem is told from the point of view of sheep with the Shepard leading and telling the sheep what to do.

The sheep represents the people of earth

The Shepard represents the Lord

The poem takes place in the outside world

Everything that happens in the outside world is what the speaker feels in his soul.

This explains why the setting doesn’t seem realistic.

“Paths of Righteousness” CITATION Gen01 l 1033 (Psalm )‘The valley of the shadow of death” CITATION Gen01 l 1033 (Psalm )Death is a scary mountain casting a dark shadow on the speaker below.

The Title

In the language the book was originally written in (Ancient Greek), “Psalm” directly translates to “Praise Song” CITATION Dou10 l 1033 (Harper)Psalm is sometimes called “Hymns of Praise” CITATION Ale l 1033 (Varughese)Some say it probably doesn’t have a legit title other than “Psalm 23” But some like to call it ‘The Lord is my Shepard”

In John 1, God is called “The Good Shepard” CITATION Jud01 l 1033 (John).

Conclusion: Through prior knowledge of knowing what “Psalm” means and knowing what chapter 23 of Psalm is known as “The Lord is my Shepard”, the audience can conclude that this poem will be humble and show faith in the Lord. “Psalm 23” shows humility because the author was a king, and is speaking as a follower of Christ, rather than a leader who shows pride CITATION Gen01 l 1033 (Psalm ). This poem also shows morality in that if you have faith, and follow the Lord throughout your struggles, you can find comfort in him during those times of struggle. All these things show the audience how having faith that the “Lord is their Shepard” and if they follow him, they will find comfort in him.

Works Cited

BIBLIOGRAPHY Harper, Douglas. Online Etymology Dictionary. 2010. Dictionary.com. February 2018.

“John.” The Holy Bible. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2001. Book.

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Employee MotivationIntroduction

Increased globalization and the emergence of technological advancements have altered public perception with respect to the nature of the work environment. The ability of an organization to function effectively in the current world is depended on diverse factors that share intricate relations. Essentially, these factors are influenced by external as well as internal forces that characterize the environment within which the organization is located. A clear understanding of the inherent dynamics is imperative in ensuring that the functioning of the organization is cushioned against negative external forces. Employee motivation has been cited as one of the critical factors that promote the functioning of the organization. This paper reviews how the internal organizational structure and legal forms of organizing businesses influence employee motivation.

Employees are an important asset that an organization can have. Regardless of its size and ownership, any organization should seek to retain the employees in order to secure its productivity, creativity and overall competitiveness in the dynamic environment. In his review, Bruce (2002) indicates that the susceptibility to liability in a sole proprietorship business can undermine employee motivation. However, the easy control enhances communication and collaboration between employees. Although the susceptibility of the business to liabilities is reduced in partnerships, Bruce and Pepitone (1998) note that this form of business is liable to internal and personal conflicts. As such, it can be dissolved at any given time and therefore the job security of the employee is at stake here.

An organization or corporation has various advantages that boost employee motivation. To begin with, its complexity allows the employees to specialize in fields that they can maximize their output. This enhances productivity and the relative rewards that motivate them. Further, the financial security enhances job security of the employees and hence they do not have to worry about the possibility of losing their jobs. However, the main disadvantage of a corporation stems from the fact that the stakeholders pay multiple taxes. Despite the complexity and form of business, studies assert that the management needs to mainstream the employees in their organization by informing them about their history (Bruce, 2002). This is an important form of motivation that enhances productivity.

Also, the internal structure of an organization influences employee motivation in different ways. Essentially, types of organizational structure include line, committee, matrix and line-and-staff. In this regard, Weightman (2008) indicates that the line organization is ideal for small organization as opposed to complex ones. Motivation in such an organization is given a secondary preference because of the quantity and complexity of work that both managers and employees have. It leaves little room for specialization and in some instances; employees get confused about their work as they are expected to perform numerous tasks. With regard to the line and staff organization, it is indicated that the intrinsic communication and free flow of information is a motivating factor.

This gives the employees a chance to exercise their specialized skills in different departments. Because of the fact that the employees are given a chance to concentrate on tasks that they understand best, it is more likely for them to succeed in these. Success in this case boosts the confidence of the employees who may decide to take up other relative tasks to experiment on their skills. According to Bruce (2002), this experience promotes excitement and rejuvenates the employees.

With respect to a committee organization, Weightman (2008) cites that this is slow in decision making because of the intrinsic consultation between different persons. In addition, the diversified interests that need to be addressed during this process make it difficult for the committee to arrive at decisions promptly. Notably, this can have adverse effects on the committees especially in instances that require conflict resolution. Nevertheless, this form of organization has been accredited for taking the needs and concerns of the employees seriously. This motivates the employees because they feel cared for and appreciated by the organization. Furthermore, the fact that the committee plans for the business boosts employee morale as their tasks are clearly defined.

Finally, the matrix organization provides the most motivating environment and boosts creativity as well as initiative. Employees have a chance to learn diverse skills from others as well as concentrate on particular problems. The inherent initiative exposes the employees to leadership positions and hence they have a chance to grow and develop. Of great importance is the fact that it enhances their critical ability and at the same time makes them feel important (Bruce & Pepitone, 1998).

Conclusion

The implications of globalization have introduced different changes in the work environment. Unlike in the past where organizations used to emphasize on enhancing productivity, current organizations are compelled to put in to consideration intrinsic factors like employee motivation too. As it has come out from the study, this is the center stage of organizational productivity and regardless of the form of organization; it needs to be given utmost attention. Employee motivation can also be enhanced through modification of the internal organization structure of the respective entity.

References

Bruce, A. (2002). Building a High Morale Work Place. USA: McGraw Hill.

Bruce, A. & Pepitone, S. (1998). Motivating Employees. USA: MCGraw Hill.

Weightman, J. (2008). The Employer Motivation Audit. Cambridge: Strategy Publications.

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How the quality of adult relationships is affected by ‘Facebook’ a social networking site

Introduction

There are many places where one can choose to go to, so that they can observe things, which interest them. Communication is an essential aspect in life and without it, life cannot function well. Lately, most people have been taken over by social websites for interaction, such as twitter and facebook. Adults have not been left behind as they are using it to establish and form relationships. The latter is mostly used by adults who want to find love and those wanting to expand their businesses and careers.

The locations, which I chose, were starbucks, a friend’s house and ‘the spot’ which is hookah lounge. This are places where many people go to and as well as them being conducive for facebooking.

Day 1-Starbucks

It is on the 12th day of October, in the year 2011, that I set out to go and observe the effects that Facebook has had on the adult population. According to research, over eighty percent of American adults consume coffee and Starbucks is where they obtain their favorite brew. At around seven thirty, I set out to star bucks, which is located at the city center. It is strategically positioned and this means that many adults on their way to work have to pass by. Currently, facebook is the most popular social site in the world and it attracts even adults, who would be busy with other things. Starbucks is especially full since it is a cold morning and everyone is in dire need of coffee, which has been freshly brewed.

Upon entering starbucks, the smell of coffee is eminent and people are lined up as they wait to be served. Others are seated as they sip on their favorite brand of coffee. For the second time in a different setting, I notice that people are on Facebook. I see a familiar face and it is my friend and she has come to get coffee, before going to work. Upon seeing her Blackberry, I notice that she is on facebook. She tells me that it is through the social networks that she keeps in touch with her other friends. This is because she hardly ever finds time to see them physically. Facebook has taken over peoples’ lives and it is controlling how they communicate.

Day 1- Friends house

Later on, during the day, at two in the afternoon, I head to my friends house, in order to use her laptop for my assignment. Upon arriving, there is blaring hip-hop music and my friend greets me as she welcomes me into her study area. I notice that most of her attention is on the mobile phone that she is using. While we talk, she is constantly communicating with people and I assume that she is texting. As I sit and do my work using her laptop, she laughs out loudly and tells me about the comment made by her friend on facebook.

Yet another incident whereby, people are communicating through facebook is presented before me. She tells me that she finds it hard to call her friends as it is expensive, and she is used to the social website. From her reaction, it seems that facebook is extremely vital to her and prefers it, than having physical contact with other people. As she carries on with her duties around the house, I notice that she is constantly multitasking because her phone is always held by her. I over hear her talking to her mother who is scolding her for not being attentive and diligent in her duties. Furthermore, her mother blames it on her obsession with facebook. These observations are becoming extremely common in the two scenes, which I have visited.

Day 2- Hookah lounge ‘The spot’

The following day I go to the hookah lounge at five in the evening. This is the time when there are many people, who have just come from work and want to get a drink. The crowd here is mostly young adults and they are seated in small groups, as they talk about their daily experiences in life. The background music is soothing and this creates a conducive atmosphere for some love birds seated at the corner of the lounge.

Despite being on date, a certain couple is often interrupted as the male, keeps on checking his phone. From the gestures he is making, he seems to be irritating his date but he does not seem to notice this. After a few minutes, the female leaves, and the male does not seem bothered. Relationships are being destroyed by facebook and this issue should be addressed.

Day 2- Starbucks

I choose to go back to starbucks at seven in the evening, as this time is helpful for further observation. People who do not take alcohol and prefer a calmer environment choose to go to starbucks. I seat next to a young man who is working on his laptop. It seems that he is busy working on a project, but after a closer look, he is on facebook chatting. On a normal evening, the young man could be with his friends or family, but he chooses to sit alone and chat. I think that this is extremely unhealthy and unsocial.

I then head out to go home and cannot avoid seeing as people leave their places of work and most of them are busy with their phones. The latter range from I -phones, to Blackberries and even other brands, which are not known. There is noise coming from almost every direction, such as the hooting taxis, street vendors and the people who are catching after their work places. Constant use of mobile phones is the most unique thing taking place. It seems that the mobile phone is the most common form of communication in this generation.

Conclusion

According to what I have observed, relationships, which adults have, are becoming virtual. Mobile phones are not being used for traditional communication, but rather for the purpose of facebook communication. The number of adults who are in facebook is alarming and this might cause problems in the future. It is vital that people are made aware about the negative impacts of using facebook excessively. Relationships are being destroyed by facebook and its users do not seem to notice this. If given another chance, I would like to try this observation in another setting such as a school, hospital or an office. I think the results will be the same, because so long one has access to the internet, they cannot resist from using facebook. I would like to know if people are aware that they are obsessed with facebook, which has taken over their lives.

“START HERE WITH A CREATIVE TOPIC FOR YOUR SPEECH”

Topic: What’s your topic?

Organization: Are you organizing your speech topically, chronologically, or spatially?

Specific Purpose: What do you want to achieve with your speech? (Hint: you want your audience to UNDERSTAND something).

INTRODUCTION

Attention getter: Get our attention! Use an interesting quote, statistic, story, etc.

Relevance: Why should your IMMEDIATE audience care about your topic? How does it affect them? How can they relate to your topic?

Credibility statement: Why should we listen to you? Why are you credible to speak about this particular topic?

Central idea: This is the overall idea of your speech—your MAIN topic.

Initial preview: This is your “thesis statement” that previews all 3 of your main points. The initial preview breaks your central idea down into 3 main points.

Transition to 1st main point: First, let’s talk about Point #1 (Replace “Point #1” with what your first topic will be)

Body

Point #1: Start here with a Topic Sentence

Give us some information about your first main point in multiple bullet points. You must include at least one source unique to this main point and cite in parenthesis with author last name and year (Ray, 2014).

Relate this main point to your immediate audience (again, why should they care?)

Use personal stories, examples, hypotheticals, statistics, etc… to make this part interesting.

Transition to 2nd main point: Now that we’ve talked about Point #1, now we’re going to talk about Point #2 (Replace “Point #1” and “Point #2” with what your topics are)

Point #2: Start here with a Topic Sentence

Give us some information about your second main point in multiple bullet points. You must include at least one source unique to this main point and cite in parenthesis with author last name and year (Ray, 2014).

Relate this main point to your immediate audience (again, why should they care?)

Use personal stories, examples, hypotheticals, statistics, etc… to make this part interesting.

Transition to 3rd main point: Now that we’ve discussed Point #1 and Point #2, let’s discuss Point #3 (Replace “Points #1, 2, and 3” with what your three points are – repetition is a good thing!!)

Point #3: Start here with a Topic Sentence

Give us some information about your third main point in multiple bullet points. You must include at least one source unique to this main point and cite in parenthesis with author last name and year (Ray, 2014).

Relate this main point to your immediate audience (again, why should they care?)

Use personal stories, examples, hypotheticals, statistics, etc… to make this part interesting.

Conclusion

Transition to Conclusion: “In conclusion,” “In sum,” “Overall,” etc…

Restate central idea: From your introduction; what was your overarching idea again? (DO NOT ADD ANY NEW INFO IN THE CONCLUSION – ONLY REDCAP)

Final summary: Restate your 3 main points (basically re-stating your initial preview statement)

Memorable closing: Conclude your speech on a high note; this is similar to your attention getter.

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