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1.1 Overview of the Topic Middle school is a level of study that involves the transition of students from being children to teenagers, and such children are faced by both internal and external changes. Internally, they are facing the onset of hormonal changes occasioned by the onset of adolescence while externally they grapple with esteem issues and the need for freedom. Children in middle school present a complex disciplinary conundrum that requires tact and skill to manage effectively. This is in part due to idea of figuring out criteria for social interactions and in part due to minimal or lack of understanding on matters relating to respect (Eriwn, Soodak, 2012). Teacher and counselors across American middle schools are constantly solving respect related conflicts leading to confrontation within the school. Most infractions can be solved through arbitration and minor disciplinary measures such as detention after class. In other instances the cases amount to juvenile delinquency and may require the intervention of parents, teachers, counselors and the state. 1.2 Definition of the Problem Middle school is the problem child of school disciplinary problems. Records from the last 10 years have shown that children in middle school display the most aggressive behavior. They also have the highest recorded incidence of bullying and indiscipline in the education system. These damning statistics have prevailed albeit with marginal improvement in some jurisdictions despite continued school initiated interventions. The main problem is the absence of a comprehensive broad-based solution in the face of traditional and emerging disciplinary issues in middle school 1.3 Organizational context The American education system is categorized into 3 levels: elementary school, middle school and high school. Children enroll into elementary school as early as age 5 and are expected to be through with the high school by age 18. Education is funded by the federal, state and local governments. Locally elected school boards set the policies for the school district curriculum, funding and teaching programs. School districts enjoy budgetary autonomy which allows them to run their affairs independent of the local government. Each state and, therefore, by extension each school district tackles indiscipline independently. Consequently, there as many approaches to discipline as there are school districts. Bullying is prevalent within American schools. Disrespect among young children breeds a host of infractions including bullying. Most schools use a school-wide approach. Teachers, students and school administrators play a proactive role in the solution of disciplinary problems. The responsibility of maintaining discipline and correcting errant students is vested entirely on the parties within the school system. The school wide approach to discipline assumes that teachers and students are capable of solving deviant behavior since most infractions occur within the school setting. This theory ignores the contribution of the community in the correction of young children. Parents are particularly pivotal in the role of providing examples, instructions and correction to their children 1.4 Existing Research In reviewing the existing research, the focus is on Watson’s arguments based on his book Learning to Trust: Transforming Difficult Elementary Classrooms through Developmental Discipline. It also includes references to systems theory, action science theory, and change theory. According to Watson (2003) developing respect among middle school students is a critical element in child management. It is extremely essential for every student to develop respect, not only to satisfy their egos and reduce infractions to offices, but also to improve their interrelation with other members of the school and society. Additionally, respect is essential in promoting students’ relationship with their teachers and parents, as well as in providing grounds for his behavior and attitude towards all other members in society. Eriwn and Soodak (2012); Watson (2003) stresses that establishing respect among the middle school students is a foundation of their later stance on parental authority, law and police, the individuals with whom they will finally live and work, and for the community as a whole. According to Eriwn and Soodak (2012), respect among middle school students must be sustained not only to ensure peaceful coexistence among the students, teachers, parents and the community, but also to ensure there is reduction of infractions cases as well as increased educational performance. Arguably, for a student to establish a positive personality and positive perception of the teachers there is need to establish respect among them.   According to Bloch (2003), respect can be established among the students by showing exemplary behaviors, teaching them to be respectful, and the importance of being respectful. According to the system theory, establishing respect among the middle school students to reduce the number of infractions should involve a holistic perspective. The holistic approach stresses the interaction between the students and other various elements in determining their respect establishment. A system from this perspective consists of frequently interacting or interrelating set of activities. Thus, according to this theory, establishing respect among students requires focusing on regular interrelating or interaction activities among students (Eriwn Soodak, 2012). According to action science theory, respect among middle school students can be established through enhancing their skills and confidence. Enhancing students’ skills and confidence enhances the formation appropriate organization among students as well as promoting long-term student and group efficiency. According to Argyris, Putnam and Smith (2005), the establishment of respect among middle schools students can be focused on by first identifying and resolving complex real life issues significant in changing their attitudes. The change theory posits that the establishment of respect among the middle schools children can be done through three distinct and vital stages. The first stage is unfreezing, which refers to the process of identifying the best way of making students to let go of their disrespect in middle schools which has led to increased infractions in office. It is argued by Kritsonis (2005) that unfreezing is crucial in conquering the tensions of student opposition as well as group conformity. Unfreezing can be done by incorporating driving forces that lead student’s behavior to developing respect. The second stage is movement and comprises the process of change in attitudes, behavior, feeling, or thoughts in a more liberating manner. The third is refreezing stage, and involves establishing the developed respect as a new habit. Kritsonis (2005) has that without the refreezing stage, an individual can go back to the old habit easily. 2.1 Alternative intervention The best intervention should involve the students, parents, teachers and the community in the development process. The adolescents have the need for social approval and acceptance. By being involved in the initial process, the children will be willing to enforce the rules since they endorsed them. Teachers should participate by becoming strong role models to their students. At home, parents should provide a continuum for the disciplinary process by incorporating identical disciplinary measures at home. Finally, the new intervention should teach students that actions have consequences which may be positive or negative. Discipline will be rewarded with praise while indiscipline will be met by appropriate punishment. Finally, this new approach will recognize the differences that are inherent in each student by acknowledging that some children are vulnerable to indiscipline due to their physical, economic and social backgrounds. This approach is justified by the failure of previous interventions which had various structural weaknesses. The School- wide (SW) approach to Student discipline did not factor in the importance of parent participation in student discipline. The first role model for the child is the parent. When they cannot provide this much needed direction, no amount of teacher intervention can fill this gap. The improved version of the SW concept introduced positive behavioral support (SW- PBS). This new approach uses both the school centered prevention system together with individualized support for at risk children. This approach has been highly effective in promoting respect and discipline within schools.   SW-PBS has been implemented across 34 states with a total of 2900 elementary and middle school levels implementing it. The proposed action plan should be more effective since it will provide preventive, curative and deterrent approaches to student discipline. Teachers will have fewer disciplinary cases since students will be more willing to obey the rules they helped create. In the absence of teachers, parents and guardians will take the mantle of disciplining and setting a good example for the children. The Children will have motivation in the form of public praise and deterrence through appropriate punishment. This approach will be the first all rounded approach to discipline and promotion of respect within the education system. 2.2 Purpose of the study The study will develop new strategies that will address the challenges of indiscipline in middle school by combining successful interventions with the solutions of their weaknesses. The new intervention will be a combination of tried and tested procedures together with the lessons learnt from their shortcomings. The purpose of the study is to determine the best combination of these factors to create a theoretically sound model of discipline for schools. This model should be effective in reducing disrespect and student infractions in schools. 2.3 Research Questions The research questions will be used to identify common cause of disrespect among middle school children by understanding the nature of the reported cases. The questions will seek to determine the effectiveness of existing interventions in solving the problem of indiscipline. Teachers will be asked to identify repeated offenders thereby providing a numerical basis for determining the effectiveness of existing interventions. Finally, the questions will require respondents to identify the failures of existing interventions and suggest possible solutions. What are the common cases of disrespect reported among middle school children? What are the causes of these cases? Identify available interventions for such cases. How many repeat cases occur after the use of existing interventions? What failures have you observed in the existing interventions Suggest possible adjustments to existing interventions to make them more effective. 2.4 Need for the Study This study will establish a comprehensive framework for tackling indiscipline in all middle schools regardless of the prevalent socio-economic environment. The new intervention will tackle indiscipline from the basic level of the child’s value creation by promoting good examples and positive reinforcement at home and in school. 2.5. Role of the researcher I will Endeavour to be as objective as possible during the study. I will tackle my belief in the ‘silver bullet’ ability of the alternative intervention by examining other similar approaches that could have failed and presenting these facts without prejudice. From the foregoing, it is important to acknowledge that behavioral issues rarely have model solutions that fit all situations. The alternative intervention may work for majority of the situations but certainly not in all. Methodology: Design of the Action Plan 3.1. Action Plan: Intervention The major aim of this plan is to provide a plan to guide positive actions that students can emulate to establish respect amongst themselves and as well, as minimize the number of infractions to the office. Interventions presented in this plan have the capacity of improving the cultures and attitudes of students to create a friendly zone in different student initiatives. On matters regarding to respect, students must learn how to respect themselves, respect others, and respect belongings. Respecting oneself will increase self-esteem and helping a student to attain self-respect can be achieved through goal-setting and goal-realization (Bloch, 2003). Respecting others involves teaching a student to treat others in the same manner s/he will expect to be treated. Respecting belongings entails teaching a student to value and appreciate things around them. The intervention process will involve a number of activities that students will perform within the Kennedy Alternative School. These activities will include: Conducting training sessions on respect to equip students with skills for exercising respect. Watching a video on Respect: Students will watch the video Big Changes Big Choices: Respecting Others by Michael Pritchard and afterwards made to discuss the influence of the video on their character and attitudes. Goal Setting: Teachers must ensure that each student identifies a set of goals that must be achieved each year. Students should check these goals after ensuring that they have accomplished. Importantly, these goals should atleast include respect for oneself, respect for others, and respect to belongings. Complimenting each other: Teachers can designate a special activity dubbed the â€Å"respect week† where students must keep a weekly journal account regarding complimenting the behavior of their fellow students. Entries in such journal can include information they entered about a particular student and as well, the reaction of the student after the compliment. Task on Respect: Students can be made to collect information regarding on respect from magazines, newspapers, pictorial representations, and other literary materials and paste them on the schools notice board. Thereafter, they must provide their views and opinions on how such information relates to respect. Character education: This activity involves all stakeholders in the school community and must be aimed at permeating the school culture and enabling students to develop respect in all situations (Character Education Partnership, 2010). Rule-setting and Rule-Enforcement: The school should adopt an approach that utilizes all behavior management aspects such as rule-enforcement and rule-setting to foster student’s character to understand and commit themselves to core values regarding to respect. Students will be evaluated based on the duration of the activity. For instance, weekly journals on compliments will be evaluated on a weekly basis. Goal setting is a continuous activity that can last up to one year. Equally, tasks on respect and watching videos will be evaluated at the end of the activity. 3.2. Data collection Interviews Interviews will be used to collect factual information about the students. In addition the interview questions will also seek to retrieve information meanings, perspective, opinions, and attitudes of the students with regards to the activities on respect. The manner in which the questions will be structured is such that the students will be able to provide information to the best of their knowledge without any feeling of coercion. Oral interviews are preferred in this study because they help solicit high response  (Silverman, 2011). At the same time oral interviews are most preferred among middles school students; completing complex questionnaires by the students may not be yield much response as compared to oral interviews. The interviews are appropriate for this research because of a number of reasons. The informants or the respondents can use the opportunity to raise new issues and challenge the researcher’s agenda  (Silverman, 2011). The researcher also gets the opport unity to ascertain the motives, intentions, and behaviors of the respondent with regards to discipline in school. Oral interviews are also preferred because they allow the students some time to give their response and provide long answers  (Silverman, 2011). Observation Observation is one of the data collection methods used in education research to collect qualitative data  (DeWalt DeWalt, 2002). Since the action implementing the action plan requires one to first collect qualitative data for assessment, observation method will also be employed by the researcher. Similarly, observation is important tool for data collection in action research studies  (DeWalt DeWalt, 2002). Observation used in this case will also rely on recording the behaviors of the students in addition to making direct observation by the researcher. Recording will require capturing motion pictures, still pictures, and voice records of the participants. This is especially aimed at gathering information without the consciousness of the participants. Learners only need to act normal as they proceed with their day to day activities while the researcher makes observations and records some of the activities  (Silverman, 2011). Test scores Test scores can be used to assess the effectiveness of the action plan once it is implemented and put in force. This will require continuous assessment because of the need to establish the effectiveness of the action plan.   For instance, the performance of students on tasks such as weekly journals and their ability to answer questions after watching videos will be assessed using test scores.   3.3. Data analysis The type of data to be collected is mainly qualitative data. Both observations and oral interviews used for data collection will gather qualitative data which will require a process to analyze. The first step in the data analysis process is to understand the nature of data collected. This will require that the researcher reads the texts given in response by the participants and also listens to the recordings in order to effectively understand the nature of data. The essence of this step is to ascertain the quality of the data collected  (DeWalt DeWalt, 2002). The second step in the process focuses on the analysis. The researcher will review the purpose of the assessment and confirm the exact results intended to achieve the goals and objectives of the research  (Seidel, 1998). The approach to be used in the analysis will focus on a topic, or a question. The researcher will then look through all the responses given by the students to identify differences and consistencies. The next step will be categorizing the information from the identified themes and patterns. The information will be categorized coherently in a manner that brings meaning to the text and also summarizes the text. Finally, after following all the previous steps, the researcher will then develop interpretation from the data analyzed. The themes and patterns identified from the data will be used to support the explanation of the findings. This step will require the researcher to simply attach meaning to the analyzed data. 3.4. Site permission The assistant principle at Kennedy Alternative School serves the role of observing and keeping records of the referrals. The assistant principle is also entitled to provide permission to use the site. The site has an Institutional review board that approves behavioral research conducted using students. Through the board, risk benefit analysis is conducted to establish the need for doing a research using students. According to the board, there are categories upon which the research studies needed are approved. For instance, research conducted in normal and accepted educational settings using normal practices in education are approved. The research study in this proposal meets the criterion for its approval by the IRB. In order to obtain the permission for accessing the data source, one needs to subscribe to the site by providing certain information about the interest in the data source, stakeholder, or population. The subscription request is then approved by the assistant principle be fore one can begin accessing the data source. References Argyris, C., Putnam, R. Smith D.M. (2005). Action Science: Concepts, Methods, and Skills for Research and Intervention. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Bloch, D. (2003). Positive self-talk for children, teaching self-esteem through affirmations: A guide for parents, teachers, and counselors. New York: Bantam Books. Character Education Partnership, (2010). A Framework for School Success: 11 Principles of effective character education. Character Education Partnership DeWalt, K., DeWalt, R. (2002). Participant observation. Walnut Creek: AltaMira Press. Dostal, E. (2005). Biomatrix: A Systems Approach to Organizational and Societal Change. South Africa: BiomatrixWeb Eriwn, E. Soodak, L. (2012). Respecting differences: Everyday ways to teach children about respect. London: Wiley. Kritsonis A. (2005). Comparison of Change Theories. International Journal of Scholarly Academic Intellectual Diversity; 8:1, 2004-2005. Pritchard, M. Big Changes Big Choices: Respecting Others Seidel, J. V. (1998). Qualitative data analysis. Qualis research, 1-15. Silverman, D. (2011). Qualitative Research: Issues of Theory, Method and Practice. London: Thousand Oak. Watson, M. (2003). Learning to Trust: Transforming Difficult Elementary Classrooms through Developmental Discipline. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

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From one perspective real merchants offered offices administration and other outsourcing administration. Then again supervisors who were worn out on IS spending development quite a long time and here and there subtle business benefits saw a chance to cut Information Technology costs, cut back the IS work, as well as do it with IT also what they are doing in different parts of enterprise business subcontracts. The targets of outsourcing are taken a cost-cutting, a need to concentrate on the businesses, not on Information Technology, or subcontracting duties regarding working and keeping up inheritan ce frameworks. Whatever the target is, the likelihood of outsourcing has a tendency to create compelling feelings among both IS experts and general directors. Therefore study on the realities as well as myths of offshore outsourcing has been completely followed by what and how to perform literature which helps organizations to implement offshore outsourcing, not just in managing relationships and contracts sensibly however likewise in how and when to select the sourcing options or decisions (Lee, 2011). These few prescriptions help both the organizations that are strong heroes of IT offshore outsourcing as well as those who think they need to do a few outsourcing and might acknowledge rules on being particular. There are several dangers that, practically speaking, show breaking points to offshore outsourcing. The individuals who have offshore outsourced IT have a bigger number of disappointments and then they recognize a great number of tensions about sellers than they want to go up against. CIOs in many organizations that are presently on a cusp of choosing to outsource have trusted obviously stable preventative senses, however, force can be hard to stop. Besides, systems for examination, while featuring diverse sourcing alternatives, additionally offer force to outsourcing in light of the fact that they infer that the commercial center has noteworthy potential in the supply of IT administrations, yet in various ways, whatever the troubles included. When an organization outsources an IT administration to an outsider, by what means can the organization make sure that the merchants abilities remain current? If cost diminishment is the goal in an outsourcing bargain, the expectation is that the present cost base is lessened and that, after some time, there are additionally taken a toll decreases because of learning and mechanical change (International outsourcing, 2015). In fact, an organization can incorporate these upgrades with the agreement at the beginning or arrange them at yearly audits. However, if the merchants aptitudes don't propel, the cost-decrease potential is diminished, and unless further market testing is done, target setting is problematic. The choice at that point is to discover another seller. Nonetheless, as one organization as of late found, elective providers are uncommon, particularly for a substantial scale contract. The market is youthful, and the more that heritage frameworks are outsourced, the more the market will be solidified in old innovation (Kennedy and Clark, 2015). When fetched lessening is the goal of outsourcing, there is regularly a guarantee of early income benefits and long-haul cost reserve funds. Positively, an organization can contrast seller expenses and current expenses and fabricate innovation and expectations to absorb information into future cost plans. Also, it may not think about future conceivable cost investment funds or predict mechanical discontinuities. These issues are presumably mat ters of judgment. Outsourcing might be alluring and workable, when it includes administration of developing, inheritance, or separate exercises, for instance, running server farms as well as corporate wide-territory systems or charging distinct application advancements. Bench-marking, benefit level assertions, proficiency motivating forces, yearly audits can help moderate dangers in these areas (Kendrick, 2016). Conclusion This study concludes that offshore outsourcing of IT may create a short-term financial sense for several employers. Notwithstanding, the long haul impacts of outsourcing stay to be overlooked or seen. Outsourcing lessens dedication and trust in IT shoppers, diminishes the level of client benefit, takes jobs from Australian specialists, as well as might even turn the economy descending as it proceeds. Outsourcing produces less expensive work costs, yet very frequently, it additionally creates second-rate items and administrations. Keeping employment in Australia is not just the proper thing to do, it can bode well much of the time. Virtualizing occupations can spare cash and add to creation, and even independent ventures can profit by using less conventional adaptable work arrangements. Outsourcing is one of the handy solutions that is overused and confused. This training must stop or the impact on the nation, later on, could stagger. Critics or commentators of offshore outsourcing st ress that if an excessive amount of IT-related work is cultivated out to different nations, home-developed IT ability will "go away." They call attention to that once an organization starts outsourcing abroad, they will think that it's hard to alter the course and legitimize paying more in pay rates, assessments, and employment benefits for a similar work they utilize to outsource. Defenders keep up that the wise utilization of seaward outsourcing will help influence all IT laborers to end up noticeably more profitable and enable organizations to grow more deft and responsive plans of action, which thusly, will raise pay rates for residential specialists in all nations. References Aghazadeh, S. (2011). The risks and benefits associated with global outsourcing.International Journal of Services, Economics and Management, 3(2), p.232. Bi, L. (2012). Managing the risks of IT outsourcing.Journal of Corporate Accounting Finance, 18(5), pp.65-69. Djavanshir, G. (2014). Surveying the risks and benefits of IT outsourcing.IT Professional, 7(6), pp.32-37. Druck, G. (2016). Unrestrained outsourcing in Australia: more precarization and health risks for workers.Cadernos de SadePblica, 32(6). Frost, C. (2014). Outsourcing or increasing risks?.Balance Sheet, 8(2), pp.34-37. International outsourcing. (2015).Human Resource Management International Digest, 13(3), pp.30-32. 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12 Angry Men Essays (560 words) - English-language Films 12 Angry Men 12 Angry Men: Juror #8 is the Most Important Juror Juror #8 was the most important juror in the play Twelve Angry Men for a number of reasons. The first reason is that when all the other jurors voted guilty without even thinking about their decisions, Juror #8 suggested that they talk about it before jumping to conclusions. Even when some of the other jurors got mad and started yelling at him, he stayed calm and tried to work things out in a mature fashion. The second reason is that he convinced Juror #9 to change his vote to not guilty. This was an important step because it paved the way for the other jurors to change their minds also. The third reason is Juror #8 re-enacted scenes from the night of the murder in order to prove his points. The first reason Juror #8 was the most important juror is that when all the other jurors quickly voted guilty, without discussing it first, he suggested that they talk about it for a little bit. When asked if he thought the boy was guilty or not guilty, he said, I dont know. This shows that he hadnt decided one way or the other. When asked why he voted this way, he replied, Its not easy for me to raise my hand and send a boy off to die without talking about it first. This shows that he wanted to talk things over with the other jurors before he makes a decision. Later on he said, I just want to talk for a while. This is more proof that he wanted to discuss the issue. The second reason Juror #8 was the most important juror is because he convinced Juror #9 to change his vote to not guilty. This was important because if no one changed his or her decision in the second vote, Juror #8 said he would change his vote to not guilty. However, Juror #9 did change his vote giving Juror #8 more time to talk about the case. Juror #9 said, He gambled for support and I gave it to him. I want to hear more. By convincing one person to change their vote, it forced everybody to listen to more arguments, and possibly change their thinking on the case. The third reason Juror #8 was the most important juror is that he re-enacted scenes from the night of the murder in order to prove his points. The first time Juror #8 re-enacted a scene was when he proves that the old man could not have walked from his bedroom to the hallway in fifteen seconds. He did this by measuring how far his bedroom was from he hallway, and then walking it himself. It took him thirty-one seconds, making it impossible for the old man to have made it in fifteen. By doing this re-enactment, he changed the minds of several other jurors. With the points I have given, Juror #8 is the most important juror. Not only did he do what he felt was the right thing to do, but he also may have saved a boys life. For these reasons Juror #8 is the most important juror in the play Twelve Angry Men. Bibliography English Literature Book

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Greed essays There is a little too much greed going on in society and some psychologist believed that America is the land of the greed. Greed means selfish on desire beyond reason. America is the leader of capitalism. Capitalism makes a country rich and a lot of modernized things to fit in peoples daily life. The needs of those modernized things make people more greed than ever. When theres too much greed, people suffer. On personal level, it makes people devious, petty, unlovable and very jealous. What most people want is money, lots of money, tons of money, along with the tons of things that it buys, along with the prestige that comes with having tons of money, along with the mass attention that comes along with it. As people need more money, it is not enough that they work hard at a full-time job. If they come up with a bunch of money games, and if they become very good at them, then they believe that they should be entitled to out earn their neighbors suddenly by double their amount, or triple or ten times, etc. There will be much lying, cheating, backstabbing and suffering as there needs to be until they obtain their needs. One of the exact problems here is that people wish that other people will handle a problem. Its rather common want lost of money, as much as you can get, as much as people tell you youre entitled to. Some famous people might possibly have special needs, since ordinary people are not hounded constantly by the press and by the public. Famous people might possibly need a bigger, more secure house, as well as special transportation when the ordinary people are trying to fill their live with basic needs. Sometime, the wealth and complete life of famous people can drive crazy on the normal, ordinary citizens. On an artistic level, virtually everything made has to be a blockbuster, which makes shock value and histrionics usually dominate everything, while anything difficult or even normal is usuall...

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Not all companies are viewed as equal - Research Paper Example From an economic perspective, free trade not only makes a company successful, but it also creates a competitive market that improves a country’s economy. In comparison to the candy industry, the tobacco industry is unfairly targeted. Candy has constituents such as excess sugar, which are detrimental to human health, similar to tobacco. Candy and its associated products are a leading cause of obesity, and other undesirable lifestyle diseases like diabetes (Goddard, 2012). It is indeed discouraging that the government does not force them to put a warning after their candy advertisements. Although companies do not in any way force consumers to use their products, they have an ethical obligation to protect consumers. I support the candy industry because it is the duty of consumers to monitor their consumption and purchases. Government legislation only exists when the dangers of a product are too profound. Capitalism plays a significant role in corporate decision-making. It is a great engine of development that natures technological advancements, promotes enterprise, and creates wealth. Even so, sometimes capitalism takes a negative turn when creation of wealth overrides moral obligations. Consumption is the solitary aim and purpose of production and this is what the candy industry targets (Quinn, Mujtaba, and Cavico, 2011). Companies go to all lengths to produce desirable and well-packaged candy products that attract children and adults alike. In most business operations, the interests of producers override that of customers. The main aim of production is to make profits, but it should not have superiority over social prosperity or the importance of production for consumption. In the contemporary society, it is possible for a company to cater to both its interest and that of consumers conjointly. Ethical business decision-making demands poise between corporate and social

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Articles Of Confederation Strengths And Weaknesses History Essay The Articles of Confederation can be referred to as the first constitution of the United States and set out how the Federal government was to run, including implementation of United States of America, as a certified name for the new nation. The Articles were in exercise start starting 1777 following the Second Continental Congress appointment a committee to outline the Articles in June 1776 and prepared the draft to the states for endorsement in November 1777. The Articles was produced by the legislative body of the states which participated in the Second Continental Congress from a perceived call to have an understanding with confederacy for securing the independence, sovereignty, and freedom of the United States (Bailyn) The document enclosed 13 articles. It establishes that the confederation was to be referred to as: The United States of America. It also asserts the parity of the broken up states with the confederation administration such that every state retains its freedom, self -government, sovereignty, and its power, authority, and right, which should not be explicitly delegated by the Confederation. In addition the article do not identify the United States of America a state or government, yet instead say, that the said States hereby severally go into into a solid group of friendship with each one for their joint and common interests, common protection, and the safety of their liberties, strengthening the relationship among themselves to help out each other, in opposition to all might offered to, their mutual and general welfare or any of them, on relation to religious conviction, dominion, business, or any other simulation whatsoever. It establishes liberty of movement as anybody may possibly pass unreservedly in any of the states, not including vagabonds, paupers, and fugitives from fair dealing. In the article all people are entitled to the rights recognized by the state into which he moves. In case a wrong is committed in a single state and the perso n responsible for the action flee to another state, he will be taken to and tried in the same Nation in which he/she committed the crime. The article allocates a single chance to each state to cast their votes in the assembly of the union (the United States in congress Assembled) this was allowed to a designation of involving two to seven members. Assembly members were selected by state legislature. Also, persons could not serve other than three out of whichever six years. it also; states that the Articles are everlasting, and can only be changed by consent of Congress with approval by all the state legislatures, it reassures that the Confederation agrees with war debt incurred by Congress previous to the existence of the Articles, it also define a team of the States to be a rule while Congress is not in sitting, it also does state the powers accorded to the United States of America: to set weights, to announce war and procedures (as well as coins), and for Congress to serve as the highest court for settling differences between states, it also says that spending by the United States of America shall be paid by finances raised by state legislatures, and based on the real property values shall be apportioned to each of the states .In the article, Only the central government was permitted to carry out foreign dealings and to pronounce war. No single state could have its navy or standing armies could engage in war without the consent of Congress (even though the state militias existence was encouraged). Each time the military is raised for general defense, military and colonels ranks below colonel would be named by the state legislatures. The Articles were later on replaced with the more comprehensive the United States Constitution (Mcgeehan) Nonetheless, weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation became clear before the Revolution finished. The Articles left the largest part of the authority in the state governments owing to doubts of recreating a tough middle power like the British Monarchy. The necessity for a income stream was broadly conceded. Under the articles, assembly lacked power to charge taxes. Instead, it had to appeal to the states to give funds to the general treasury; this was never sufficient for the central government. To remedy this shortage, Congress requested to the states for authority to put down duties and make safe the public debts. Twelve states approved to such an adjustment, however Rhode Island refused to consent, by this means defeating the application. Nevertheless, the Congress borrowed cash and sold western land to make some cash. The need for supermajorities was a subsequent defect in the Articles of confederation. Not just did every adjustment had to be approved by all the thirteen states, but also all significant legislation required the endorsement of at least nine states. With some delegates often being not in attendance, one or two states were often capable to defeat legislative proposals of main importance. Other limitations in the Article of Confederation proved to be embarrassing as well. Congress may possibly, for example, bargain treaties with foreign powers, but all these treaties had to be endorsed by the states. Still when a treaty was accepted, Congress did not have the authority to secure compliance. The Congress could not act directly upon individuals or upon the nations. In such state of affairs, overseas nations doubted the worth of treaties with the new confederation. In addition, Congress had no power to standardize foreign or interstate business. Legislation in this field, due to irrelevant exceptions, was left to the individual States. Differences amid States with similar welfare in the direction-finding of definite rivers and bays were unavoidable. Prejudiced regulations were followed by reprisals The nonexistence of a single, consistent, and steady currency also hindered trade among the states and with different countries. Not only did the worth of paper currency differ from state to state, but also a small number of states, like New York and Virginia, charged duties on goods incoming into their ports from other states, thereby exasperating retaliatory measures. The states could declare, as had the federal administrator of finance that their public credit was moved out. To amalgam their problems, these newly self-governing states, having separated aggressively from Britain, no longer got preferential handling at British ports. While John Adams, U.S. minister tried to bargain a profitable agreement in 1785, the British disagreed because the entity states would not be confined by it. (Jensen) In distinction to the other state legislatures, the Massachusetts legislature forced tightly imperfect money and high taxes, which triggered creation of a little militia of farmers, headed by Daniel Shays, a former radical War army captain. The happening came to be recognized as Shays uprising. In a bid to take charge of the Massachusetts statehouse, others Shays required that foreclosures and unjust mortgages be left. Militias were called out and they speedily concealed the rebellion, however nationalists asked what would take place if a revolt got out of hand, George Washington warned, present are combustibles in all states which a spark may set fire to. Even though there were symbols of returning success in a number of areas of the fledgling states, overseas and domestic troubles continually grew. It became ever clearer to a lot of nationalists that the confederations central rule was not sturdy enough to set up a sound financial system, control trade, put in force treaties, or go to war when required (Isaacs). It is clear that The Articles of Confederation had many more weaknesses than strengths. This is so because Articles of Confederation gave a lot of power to the states and not sufficient to the central government. Basically, they formed a fragile vital administration, under which the nations could not work well as a single nation. One event that clearly shows the defects of the Articles of Confederation would be Shays uprising. After people started causing trouble, the richer citizens had to pay for their individual soldiers and safety because the Articles of Confederation did not give the country the authority to create a standing army. The articles formed no separate administrative department to carry out and put into effect the acts of Congress and no state court system could interpret the meaning of laws. To make an alteration to the Articles, it had to be determined collectively by all states. As well, 9 out of the 13 states had to endorse any major law prior to it being passed. There existed no standing army to shield the nation. Every state had to create its own foreign policy, as well as the passage of treaties. Each state could make its own money and it may not be acknowledged in other states. The war left an enormous debt, but the Articles did not permit congress to collect taxes, only to solicit for cash from the states. The essential administration could not control business amid the states. The Articles of Confederation was the first authorized administration of the United States had several severe defects. Under the Articles there was just a unicameral government so that there was no division of powers. The central administration under the Articles was too fragile since the majority of the supremacy rested with the states. Senate, under the Articles, had no influence to tax which meant that they could by no means put their finances in order. In order to alter or adjust the Articles, undisputed approval of the states was necessary which basically meant that adjustment to the Articles were not possible. For some key laws to go by, they had to be agreed by 9 of the 13 states this proved so tough to do that even the usual business of running a government was not easy. Under the Articles, senate did not have the authority to control business which would cause contest between states, as well as diplomatic issues. While the Articles of Confederation had many defects, they were able to achieve much. It held the states as one until the Constitution were printed. It developed a just policy for the growth of the western lands. The nations ceded their claims to the lands west of the Appalachians to the vital government. This helped forge a sensation of national harmony and congress under the Articles enacted laws to put in order the western territories and acknowledge new states on the same footing with the original states. The Articles also encouraged collaboration between the states. Although it was not always successful, the Articles provided that all states give full credit and faith to the lawful acts of the other states. Moreover, they could bargain and make treaties with new countries (Marconi). Another similar achievement of the Articles was the Northwest decree. This decree was passed in 1787 and permitted the settlement of the north of the Ohio River area and east of the Mississippi River. Whereas this may seem to merely be consent to go settle land, it is a lot more. By passing this order, the Articles instilled the idea of apparent future into the American man. It ensured that THE United States would go on to grow and happen to be a great nation of power and size. While the Articles may not have a lot of direct power capabilities, it is apparent that their indirect power to persuade the people was indeed well within its capabilities.

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O'Connor’s Greenleaf O'Connor’s story, "Greenleaf," is a dramatic and violent exposition of the workings of grace. The story takes its title from the name of a family who work on the property of a Mrs May. Throughout the story, contrasts are built up between Mrs May's children, who haven't been terribly successful, and Mrs Greenleaf's children, who somehow seem to have succeeded even though Mrs May regards them as very low down on the social scale. Mrs Greenleaf becomes the subject of some satire in the story in terms of her fundamentalist Christianity. For example, there is an instance in which Mrs May comes across Mrs Greenleaf sprawled on her hands and knees on the side of the road with her head down: "Mrs Greenleaf!" she shrilled, "what's happened?" Mrs Greenleaf raised her head. Her face was a patchwork of dirt and tears and her small eyes, the colour of two field peas, were red-rimmed and swollen, but her expression was composed as a bulldog's. She swayed back and forth on her hands and knees and groaned, "Jesus, Jesus." (31) Mrs May, of course, doesn't like this very much and feels that Mrs Greenleaf is, so to speak, "over the top." As we are told: She was a good Christian woman with a large respect for religion, though she did not, of course, believe any of it was true. "What is the matter with you?" she asked sharply. (31) We feel in the story that while O'Connor doesn't approve of Mrs May's lack of any real Christian spirit, she probably doesn't approve of Mrs Greenleaf's excess of spirit either. The end of the story focuses on a bull which keeps breaking into Mrs May's property. This bull takes on a symbolic function when we find Mrs May pursuing the bull trying to get it off her property: She looked back and saw that the bull, his head lowered, was racing toward her. She remained perfectly still, not in fright, but in a freezing unbelief. She stared at the violent black streak bounding toward her as if she had no sense of distance, as if she could not decide at once what his intention was, and the bull had buried his head in her lap, like a wild tormented lover, before her expression changed. One of his horns sank until it pierced her heart and the other curved around her side and held her in an unbreakable grip.

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Every organization has a set of employees working together to achieve the same goals known as the â€Å"human resource† of the organization. These people in turn are handled by another set of employees known as the â€Å"human resource management†. As the fast growing environment and the technology is becoming an active part of the daily exchanges in the business environment, companies are forced to implement latest tools to compete in the fast paced world. One of the tools utilized by the managers to counter the activities of the human resource management is to utilize the human resource management systems or they may also be called human resource information systems. These systems make a direct link with the human resource management and the information technology, enhancing the competence of the organization. Moreover, their main purpose is to automate the activities handled by the human resource management which in turn boosts the efficiency of the department. FINDINGS: Focusing on the purpose and uses of the human resource information systems, let’s look at the reason why managers want to implement these systems in the first place. There comes a time when your business is generating large profits and there is an immense amount of information that needs to be stored; be it about your employees or about the organization itself, there has to be a database securing this information. To ensure the security of this information along with reduction in paper work, organization of data, reorganization of processes, maintenance of profits and the employees an organization may require a human resource management system. These systems serve various purposes and hence, incorporate a lot of modules. Their main focus is on the employee information. First to mention is the Payroll module which takes a note of the attendance of the employees after which it automatically calculates various taxes that they are supposed to pay and also the deductions if any. This helps to reduce all the paper work and calculations; the only manual work done over here is to enter the attendance of the employees. The Work Time module takes care of the time along with the work efforts that the employees need to put in. This information is eminent in order to keep the costs of the organization low and efficiency high. Thirdly, there is the Benefit Administration module which basically focuses on making the employees involved in the benefit programs. These programs generally include compensation, insurance, retirement benefits and so on and so forth. The next module is known as the Human Resource management module. It helps managers to evaluate and analyze employees through their data provided and also takes care of the training and development of the employees and what skills do they encompass. There have been great advancements in technology and such systems have also been developed which tap relevant applicants and put them in the right database for further evaluation by the managers. Another similar module which focuses only on training is known as the Training module. It keeps a check of the skills, education and what type of learning the employee has and suggests books, CDs and other various platforms which may enhance their learning. A cost check is also kept by them, telling what training may cause what expenditures. The next module, known as the Employee Self-Service module enables the employees to check records of their attendance and also question the records if ever a problem is faced, without having to go directly to the HR personnel. It helps them to perform transactions related to the human resource department and ask questions related to the department. Basically this facilitates the employees to solve their own matter. All of these modules combine together to help the organization as a whole. The human resource unit is benefitted as it improves their decision making capability and aids them in providing their best to their customers/clients. It integrates all information into an Enterprise Resource Planning system which further enhances the capabilities of the organization. It promotes organizational and operational efficiency along with making the managers more intricate about their decisions and strategic planning. These systems can be used to achieve the objectives of the organization as well as establish a competitive advantage. As a lot of time of the HR activities is spent on activities which are transactional in nature, these modules may aid the purpose of those activities and help simplify the work. As mentioned above these modules activate the payroll and benefit activities serving the use of such modules. Also do they take into account the Equal Employment Opportunities by looking at various employees and their qualifications. Thirdly there comes the benefit that the employees gain due to an easy access of all the data. The self service provider module for instance aids the employees to get greater access to the human resource information which in turn reduces HR costs. These systems help to analyze the whole organization, looking at the absenteeism analysis, skills inventories, internal job matching, affirmative action plan, applicant tracking, workforce utilization, training needs assessment and so and so forth all give a clear picture to the HR managers of what the organization needs and what it should do to acquire its targets. HRMS facilitate employees by making data more accessible as no human contact is required which takes up most of the time in understanding the query of the employee. Another important factor is that bulletin boards again enhance the information spread throughout the organization as it is accessible to employees globally. They provide a platform through which data can be transferred electronically between vendors and the employees making the whole process swift and smooth. RECOMMENDATIONS: Looking at various uses and the purpose of the Human Resource Management Systems a few recommendations are as follows: * HRMS systems should also introduce a transparent mechanism through which employees are evaluated against their peers, to get a clear picture as to where they stand in the organization. This may enhance their motivation to do better and increase their ranking to become a more valued asset to the organization as it is visible to everybody. This can be included in the self sufficient module where employees can check each other’s ranking. These systems can also incorporate reports of the competitors; about their pay packages and benefits given so as to compare there’s with them; making the organization never lag behind in satisfying their employees. It should always remain up to date with the current scenarios of their competitors and look at the factors in which they need to improve themselves to motivate employees as compared to their c ompetitors. This information may only be available for the use of the human resource department. Another piece of information which may be generated from these systems is to generate productivity reports of each employee. Notice how much effort and time one employee is putting in and what the results are. The employee with the highest productivity may then be rewarded and based as a bench mark to evaluate other performances. * Certain surveys can be occasionally conducted to check the morale of the employees and seek what is there that is missing from the organizations point to satisfy them. Through online responses these systems can generate reports and infer what common problems employees face. * Also HRMS can hold information as to what other types of jobs would the employees like to do. This can come in handy for situations when managers want to utilize job rotation, job enlargement or job enrichment. This can make them aware that in what other activities a person is good in and how could that be put to use. CONCLUSION: HRMS, along with increasing the efficiency of the organization, also standardize the processes making employees utilize easier and quicker mechanisms. Their use and purpose for an organization is mostly administrative and they fulfill it ideally. It provides an effective framework to utilize and administer the human capital of a company. By the help of IT professionals these systems are generated and transformed from initially being the main frame â€Å"client server† architectures. Overall, as viewed through various insights it can be concluded that much of the work that is done manually is taken over by these systems for better management of processes and a well integrated company is a result of implementing these systems. They allow managers to employ them in such a way that it becomes an â€Å"effortless† job for the managers to keep a track of various activities: focusing on recruitment, employee turnover, problems and so and so forth. A company making use of these systems in the right way has a great chance to prosper.

Term Paper on Personal Success

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Growing Up on Fast Food Essay Most Americans have eaten at a drive-in restaurant, diner and/or fast-food restaurant in their lives. Customers frequent these establishments for its convenience and affordability. Part of the fast-food lure is to satisfy the body; another part is a family sitting down and enjoying a meal together. Many people back in the 1950s and 1960s did not understand food safety and its dangers. Food was cooked in butter or lard instead of Trans oils, vegetable oil or margarine that are used today. Foods in the past were loaded with fat and cholesterol, which made consumers early candidates for cardiovascular diseases, stroke and other health issues. Food may have tasted delicious, but that came with a heavy price. Consumers of today are more educated concerning the risks and rewards of eating out and how food is prepared. They still face similar obstacles as their parents and grandparents did generations ago. How is the food made? What ingredients are used in making the selected dish? Is the place where the food is grown/processed/made reputable? Any of the aforementioned questions that are answered in the negative should be cause for concern.   Recent examples in the U.S. include the peanut recall. In that case, the product was tainted at the manufacturing plant. The items were put out for mass consumption, and that decision lead to many people getting sick and others dying. The Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) voluntarily recalled peanuts that were manufactured in either Georgia or Texas for fear that consumers would be exposed to Salmonella poisoning. (FDA, p.1) Although the outbreak did not affect jars or peanut butter commonly found in supermarkets, the tainted supply went to institutions and other establishments. (MSNBC, Fast Food 2 p.1) This meant restaurants could have received the contaminated peanut butter. Where hundred of people were injured and a half-dozen people died from Salmonella poisoning, this could have been even more tragic if not for the recall. (1) The news becomes important since many restaurants offer peanut and jelly sandwiches on their kids menu. It is a comfort food for many people—for the young and young-at-heart. (Phantom Gourmet, 2009) Having that option taken away would have been tough for restaurant owners who would have removed that item off its menu and the patrons who would have ordered the sandwich. (Phantom Gourmet, 2009) This is where the fast food industry can either be a friend or foe. They offer many choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Items range from bacon and eggs in the morning to prime rib in the evening. Many places like diners are open 24 hours, so people can get what they are craving any time. Being able to order what customers want when they want entices people to eat out. Another reason people go out to eat is the restaurant’s atmosphere. Certainly a fast-food facility such as McDonald’s will have a different motif than a diner, which will have a more distinctive ambiance than a mom-and-pop restaurant. The â€Å"Golden Arches† typically serves hamburgers, fast sandwiches with French fries and soft drinks. Kids are usually seen playing in a designated area. Not a place for people without kids who want to sit down to a quiet meal. The problem comes as much of the food is either fatty to begin with or comes with condiments that are also high in fat, calories and other things that can expand a waistline or harden an artery. Fast food companies are adapting to the way Americans eat by offering salads, parfaits and other healthier choices. McDonald’s has spent billions of dollars in advertising these menu changes (McDonald’s Corporate, p.1) Fast Food 3 Diners have been around this country for decades. Most people have one either in or near their town. These establishments offer good food and reasonable prices. That is often not the primary reason patrons flock to the diner, however. The restaurant set up is the main attraction. Some places have rally nights featuring vintage cars and motorcycles from the 1950s and 1960s. Other places house 50s-era memorabilia with photos of Singer/Actor Elvis Presley, Actress Marilyn Monroe, Actor James Dean and advertisements for Coke products that were very inexpensive in those days. Try getting a bottle of coke for a nickel today—it will not happen because of the cost of making the item and most companies use plastic instead of glass. There is less of a safety risk involved with plastic and it is cheaper to produce. Then there is the modern convenience of take-out or drive through. Being able to take home a bag from a fast-food place is certainly convenient and one does not mean unloading the family of the car. A menu is set up outside where people can give their orders, drive up to the window, pay the server, get their food and drive off to their next destination. Sounds easy in that the food still comes out fast (and correctly, one hopes), but what the experience lacks is people enjoying the food. Sure, the family sits in the car eating their hamburgers and French fries, but at the cost of getting the car dirty, having to throw out the garbage later and being cramped in a car seat without the benefits of stretching or using the restroom if needed. That type of convenience may be too much for some people. There is no wrong answer to how people dine. Time, the order itself, and other circumstances dictate if and when a person of family sits inside the restaurant, takes it out, or drives through. The bottom line for the restaurants is making sure the food is properly served to its customers so they return. Fast Food 4 This paper also hopes to debunk the myths surrounding fast food, how people who grew up eating at such places have adapted with the times, and how the restaurant industry has attempted to enlighten its customers about the choices they have. Iconic restaurants such as McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken (A.K.A. KFC) had a formula for encouraging return visitors. Offer customers good food at reasonable prices and they may come back again and bring friends. Both franchises have been going strong for more than five decades because their philosophy has not changed much during that time. Healthy Does Not Bad Tasting One problem fast food companies had to address is the quality of the ingredients used to make their trademark dishes.   Is the meat for the burgers made at McDonald’s or Burger King the best quality they can find? Are the chickens raised for use at Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) fed a solid diet of nutrients? Those questions and answers matter to a point. Everyone will demonstrate the excellence of their products to show they care about their customers. If they fail, then actions such as recalls (for peanuts as previously mentioned) happen. This puts the industry under negative light and those working within the industry must work harder to regain the customer’s trust. Restaurants that did not have any trouble with the recalled product will be challenged to make their products better or fall behind in the marketplace. McDonald’s has been proactive over the past three decades in educating consumers about their foods and service (McDonald’s, p.1). They began printing up nutrition information for their customers to read if they wish. They might not like the fact a â€Å"Big Mac† sandwich has 50 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of saturated fat. (1) Fast Food 5 Or, a McRib† sandwich has 48 percent of the RDA of saturated fat. (1) Clearly, these are not choices for people looking to either lose weight or remain physically fit. Their nutritional information may be found either by accessing the company website at www.mcdonalds.com or stopping in any one of their restaurants and picking up a brochure. Eating at McDonald’s—or any fast food place—for a prolonged period of time can have detrimental consequences. Morgan Spurlock wrote and directed a 2004 film about the fast-food industry, â€Å"Supersize Me!† The plot was simple: Spurlock would eat nothing but the contents of the McDonald’s menu for 30 consecutive days. He had to order everything off the menu at least once and had to supersize his order if asked. He would also refrain from exercising during the one-month period. (Spurlock, p.1) His point was to demonstrate the hazardous effects of eating out at fast food restaurants. Watching the film makes people cringe as he begins to gain too much weight, lose energy in wanting to do any real activities. Because of his McDonald’s diet and his lack of exercise, Spurlock not only gained a whopping 24 ½ pounds in 30 days, consumed a pound of sugar a day on average and his cholesterol rose an unbelievable 65 points from when this experiment started. (Spurlock Quotes, p.1) Besides the obvious physical ailments that befell Spurlock during his thirty days, there were also the psychological aspects. He said during the movie: â€Å"I nearly doubled my risk of coronary heart disease, making myself twice as likely to have heart failure. I felt depressed and exhausted most of the time, my mood swung on a dime and my sex life was non existent. I craved this food more and more when I ate it, and got massive headaches when I didnt. In my final The movie was nominated for an Academy Award had had quite the reaction from moviegoers. Although McDonald’s officials denied the moved at the time, they scrapped the supersize option several weeks after the movie was released. (Wikipedia, p.1) They also offered its customers healthier alternatives such as salads. Spurlock said those choices contained more sugar than a bag of cookies. (1) Spurlock accomplished what he set out to do: find the causes of overweight people in the US and the bigger problem of obesity in this country. McDonald’s and the rest of the fast-food industry had to take note that their foods, if taken as much as Spurlock had, would have devastating effects on people’s health and well being. Nobody suggested that families eat every meal at restaurants. That logic would be expensive as well and unhealthy and would not make much sense. His body changed for the worse after his 30-day McDonald’s binge. It took five months for Spurlock to lose the weight he gained during that period (Spurlock Quotes, p.1). He suffered from liver damage, high blood pressure and other damaging ailments while performing this experiment. Moderation for anything is the best course of action when attempting to so something. That McDonald’s food was not healthy struck a chord, that Spurlock damaged his body making a point struck an even louder chord.