Sunday, January 26, 2020
The public policy
The public policy The success of public administrators is intertwined with both their skills and their applied approaches to varying issues. While the capability of addressing problems and concerns are among the determinants of an effective public administrator, the success of his/her endeavors rely on several factors some of which includes the philosophy in elitism, the tactical and strategic use of the bureaucratic processes, the influence of interest groups and a combination of any of the said approaches. Among the approaches that can be applied in public policy is the elitist viewpoint. Elitism is defined as a selective group of individuals which possess unique and distinct personal abilities, intelligence, affluence and influence. Individuals characterized as elitist are perceived to possess particular ideas on issues that hold the most significance ideal. In a public administrators work, the elitist perspective may provide limitations to his/her circle of interests primarily because the elite are among the minorities in a democratic society. Since the introduction of the concept, elitism has been iinterrelated with the concept of democratic concepts. Aristotles view of the democratic concept as a thought that divided political systems into three forms the rule by one, rule by a few and rule by the many, were dismissed by primary elitist theorists Gaetano Mosca and Robert Michels. The theorists also criticized Karl Marx emphasis on the class struggle and the eventual success of the working class will lead to a classless society, arguing that no such society will exist and the struggle will never end. The classical elitist theory possesses several weaknesses. The said theory did not merely argued that the socially recognizable people in a country made its important decisions, it also asserts that the common man regardless of their number does not provide such decisions. While the societys elite is generally perceived as a stable and constant entity, the individuals in office changes thus reflecting the necessity to view the elites as an encompassing term that includes the individuals with the influence over the government and individuals which are in the position to govern. Another approach in public policy is based on the institutional theory. The said theory focuses on the government structure, in particular its formal and legal aspects particularly its structural arrangements, policies on decision making and its legal powers and authority. The institutional theory emphasizes the significance and role of structures and rules in the policy process including the level of influence of policy makers within the process. Public policy can be influenced by a number of institutions. Among these institutions are the national, state and local government, corporations and interest groups. The markets are also an influential entity in public policy as well as foreign political regimes. Institutional approach in public policy provides more complex circumstances because of the formal government structure and the procedural rules and process are used as a means to hinder or empower political interests. Among the cases in which the institutional theory can be applied is the legislation of the Farm Bill of 2002 which indicates the power play within the Senate. The constitution mandates that each state shall have two senators therefore granting a larger voting power for less populous states than the more populous states of New York and California. The third approach in public policy is the Group theory. The theory views the public policy as a result of a continuing struggle among interest groups. Supporters of this theory are often referred to as pluralists. Such individuals believe that interest groups possess a share of power within the country, emphasizing that the power particularly in policy making is pluralistic rather than being controlled by the elites. A practical example of the Group theory is the case of labor unions against the interests of the private sector. Labor unions organizes lobbying campaigns to executive and legislative officials and calls on the general public through formulating and applying advocacy campaign plans. Such efforts is undertaken as a means to ensure the balance of the policy making process. However, there are several existing arguments against the Group theory. The theory has been criticized for undermining the leadership capacity of the public officials and exaggerating the role of interest groups in policy making. Interest groups have often been used by public officials to promote and publicize their own interests while attracting support for policy initiatives. Another approach is the Plurality or Rational Choice Theory which is often referred to as the Public Chose and Formal Theory. The said theory has been applied to questions regarding public policy. A working assumption of the Rational theory is that individuals are rational actors which possess tendencies to maximize their self-interests. Using this theory, analysts study the values of individual, perceptions on a specific issue, information related to the case, as well as expectations on other individuals. Applied in the public policy process, the individuals include the voters, the lobbyists, legislators and government officials. Using the theory, individuals can critically assess and identify motivations of public officials, their interests i.e. re-elections and other personal interests which often translates to their attitude towards public policy. Similar to the previous theories, the Rational Choice Theory contains its set of weaknesses. Critics have argued that in reality, individuals are not single minded creatures which pursue only their self-interests. The theory is also said to provide minimal emphasis on the individuals willingness to engage in collective pursuits i.e. participating in public interest groups or community organizations.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Eng 125 Introduction to Literature the Secret Life of Walter Mitty
ENG 125 Introduction to Literature The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and The Story of an Hour share many a like factors and several differences. The major points involved in these stories demonstrate love with in a relationship of marriage but in different ways. Both women share a common bond of tolerance and absence towards certain things in their marital life. The men tend to share similarities from their wives being who they are as women and being concerned about their husbands well being. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and The Story of an Hour share many a like factors and several differences.The major points involved in these stories demonstrate love with in a relationship of marriage but in different ways. Both women share a common bond of tolerance and absence towards certain things in their marital life. The men tend to share similarities from their wives being who they are as women and being concerned about their husbands well being. The men in literary works are similar beca use they both have women in their life whom care much about them. Although displayed through different actions it is very evident that both these women are deeply in tune with their other half.During the study and exploration of the traits and characteristics of each person, the stories give the opportunity for great evaluation of the pros and cons of caring and affection with marital traits. While each relationship is maintained and appreciated in dissimilar ways loving acts of kindness are continuously shown. The men in literary works are very different but they both have women in their life whom care much about them. Although displayed through different actions it is very evident that both these women are deeply in tune with their other half.Exploring the traits and characteristics of each person, the stories give the opportunity for great evaluation of the pros and cons of gender and marital traits. While each relationship is maintained and appreciated in dissimilar ways loving acts of kindness are continuously shown. Each of the literary pieces are written and described from different points of view. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is written by a man, James Thurber in omniscient third person point of view. This allows the narrator to tell and describe his own thoughts of the character as the story proceeds.With Mrs. Mitty itââ¬â¢s not so much the same, her thoughts are given with her own words in plain form. With The Story of an Hour it also written by a woman, Kate Chopin in third person point of view also, but it is considered to be known as third person limited omniscient. ââ¬Å"This is a point of view when the thoughts and feelings of only one of the characters are related through the narrator. An external narrator who takes a detached approach to the action and characters, usually to create a dramatic effect, and does not enter into their minds is using an objective point of view. (Journey into Literature 2010) The story is told from only one ch aracter thoughts through the whole story. Although the story has more than one character the reader understands the concept with only the main characters thoughts and emotions. The Story of an Hour is considered to be a work of poetry according to the book Journey into Literature while The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a short story. I would have to agree that both of the writings are short stories and neither one should be considered poetry. The title alone lets the reader know this is story and not poetry.Both stories are short and made up of a series of short paragraphs, each of these pieces of work are descriptive in the writing style the author has chosen. They both give great detail and lots of information. Poetry can have all the same elements but poetry may consist of the reader gathering a perception of the message being relayed. These short stories give insight to every step, feeling, and emotion as the stories unfold. The author gives a play by play of who is involved, w hat happened, why it happened, how it happened and what the final outcome is or was.In The Story of An Hour since all events occur in only one hour there is not much time for major flashbacks, or history of characters. Most thoughts in the story are brief but very literal in explanation; although short a clear understanding is still valid. With The Secret Life of Walter Mitty does not happen in one hour but during a couple of hours out of the day. The same situation applies in this story not much time to elaborate on things of the past or how they got that way, but it does give enough great detail to determine the role and habits of the characters involved.Each story ends differently with certain breaking points throughout each piece of the literary works. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has no climax to the ending but instead the story ends just as it started. Mr. Mitty begins with a daydream and the story ends the same way with a day dream. This is an ordinary man who embarks and embraces doing extraordinary things in his own mind. His mind flutters with fantasies, that let him become whoever he likes at that moment. In my opinion this could be connected to the relationship he has with his wife. Mrs.Mitty can tend to a bit bossy and over bearing at times which could put Mr. Mitty in a bad place. His solution to the issue could be to zone out and find a place in mind to escape the pressure of reality. Mrs. Mitty can be seen as the person in the relationship who often takes the leadership role, but we have to conclude at what cost. She is simply a woman who knows the type of man she has been married to for sometimes and knows his qualities. It may appear she is being hard on him, but she is only doing her wifely duties by keep keeping her husband on track.In Mittyââ¬â¢s habitual daydreaming he often considers and imagines himself a completely different person, than he really is in everyday life. He has become of importance in most cases, a hero, someone who matters. Once the day dreaming is over and Mrs. Mitty, who is always there to bring him back to reality, he returns to being just a regular forgetful and very passive husband. Mitty seems to want to be better and do better but he knows this cannot be accomplished alone. So even though he dislikes the way his wife shows her feeling towards him at times, he accepts it knowing it is beneficial to him.A perfect symbol used would be the window, which Louise looks out as she is deep thought about the circumstances she is now faced with. The window represents freedom, almost like a clear view of what takes place. ââ¬Å"But when Mrs. Mallard hears the shocking news, she undergoes a profound transformation that empowers her with a ââ¬Å"clear and exalted perceptionâ⬠à (The Explicator 2011)Mrs. Mallard is trying to hold it together as she gazes out of a window all while telling herself be free. She felt something major was about to happen but she was unsure of what it was.The windo w is symbolic to knowing there is an outside view but not really being certain of it is out there. The story even explains to us that she was ââ¬Å"drinking in a very elixir of life though that open windowâ⬠(Kate Chopin (1894) Journey into Literature 2010). Being connected with the window as a symbol this statement alone can bring us to the conclusion she was experiencing a feeling leeriness and had mixed emotions. The symbolic themes in the story of Mitty would consist of overshoes he gloves, and the tire chains. They all represent Mrs. Mitty's control factors with her husband.She reminds him to purchase the over shoes in a demanding way. She also expresses her feeling about him driving the speed limit when she advises him to and slow down to 40 from 55. In addition, she requires him to take his car to a garage to have the snow chains on his tires removed. In Kate Coplins Story there is a climax involved. There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it. She did not know exactly what it was, but she felt deep in her spirit and soul. She was beginning to realize that something was approaching and was about to take over her. As she fought the feeling with her all her might it could not be avoided.When she abandoned herself a voice whispered ââ¬Å"Free, free, free! â⬠The vacant stare and the look of terror that had followed it went from her eyes (The Explicator 2003)à à à The Story of an Hour displays its love within a marriage through a wifeââ¬â¢s heartbreaking and compelling thoughts after she has learned of her husbandââ¬â¢s death. Louise and Brently Mallard are the couple that defines this love story. She is a very fragile woman who is also sickly which makes the news even harder to cope with. As her life flashes before and she is in deep thought about her husband, whom she no longer can share with peace becomes of her.She wonders if she can make it or how will go on with the sudden change. Her expression of is shown as she ponders and gazes out of window about a life she once knew. ââ¬Å"There would be no one to live for her during those coming years; she would live for herself. There would be no powerful will bending hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellowââ¬âcreature. â⬠(The Story of an Hour Journey into Literature 2010) At this point it is obvious all her life she imagined having her husband there through it all.The mood at this time gives the impression she may feel herself slipping away but still trying to hold it together. Had this woman not been so deeply in love and concerned about her husband of course none of this would have e affected her the way it did. At one point in time she sits in a chair allows her head to drop back and just thinks. These are both example of pure and true love. We know that both stories were created and developed as short stories but they differ in the kind of short story they represent. The Story of an Hour is very serious and somewhat tragic story.It could also be considered a drama based on the fact it is about love, and the loss of a beloved spouse and also death. The author also wrote this work in the form of suspense of teasing kind of way. While Mrs. Mallard has an emotional epiphany, it challenges the reader to wonder if she is going to make it. The reader could draw the conclusion that maybe she wonââ¬â¢t make it without her husband, and the story could end in two deaths instead of just one. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is far from a tragedy, itââ¬â¢s actually the complete opposite. This story takes on more of comedic role than anything.The author takes a creative and playful approach with this particular story. The mind boggling of Walter can be quite humorous once you get more involved in the story and especially if you the story more than once. Another part I thought was funny was when Mr. and Mrs. Mitty would snap at each other when of the two were voicing their opinion about something. For instance if Mrs. Mitty caught Walter drifting away in his mind she would remind him of his daily tasks. Instead of Walter looking at it as if she was showing her affection by keeping him on the right path, in his mind he viewed it as if she was fussing or nagging.In actually had she not reminded him of certain things at certain times it probably wouldnââ¬â¢t get done. It reminds me of an old couple, which they were , where both parties think they have all figured out and donââ¬â¢t really need the other one. In this case they both need each other, Mrs. Mitty more than likely would have nothing to do if she didnââ¬â¢t have to watch her husband all day, and Walter would spend all his time in another life if Mrs. Mitty wasnââ¬â¢t by his side. Itââ¬â¢s just pure old fashion, sweet, and romantic love that has grown into this over time.In my opinion its cute and sweet. The example of love demonstrated in The Se cret Life of Walter Mitty is not the same at all. While the affection is still there Walter Mitty and his wife Mrs. Mitty do things a little different. Mrs. Mitty takes on more of a caretaker role in this union. Walter has the habit of becoming side tracked extremely easy. Daydreaming is known to be his source of how his mind wonders and drifts away from real life. ââ¬Å"Mitty daydreamed of a more exciting life as he went about his errands. He became a war hero, or a doctor or an excellent marksman.His daydreams, however, were always interrupted by his wife, bystanders or other realities of lifeâ⬠(Bismarck Tribune2010) His wife constantly has to remind him of things that need to be done, which he hates by the way. His wife projects her love towards her husband in more of mother son type relationship. She knows what he needs and also knows he is very hard headed about getting it done. ââ¬Å"Remember to get those overshoes while I'm having my hair done,â⬠she said. â⬠I don't need overshoes,â⬠said Mitty. She put her mirror back into her bag. ââ¬Å"We've been all through that,â⬠she said, getting out of the car. You're not a young man any longerâ⬠(The Secret life of Walter Mitty Journey into Literature 2010) This conversation between Mitty and his wife describes his feelings towards his wife continuously giving him instructions to abide by. At times he may not like it but her thoughts and devotion are strictly out of love. Just as any relationship if one party does not care then nothing will be mentioned or done to diffuse the situation. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty shows a marriage in which the wife is dominating, and controlling, Mitty, is very passive, and submissive, and under his wife's thumb.The Story of an Hour shows a marriage in which the wife feels as if she may not make it without her husband, who is obviously supportive and much needed. In one story the husband is needed an in the other the wife is needed. Regard less to who needs who the unions cannot be complete with one missing piece. Mitty nay have not admitted it or showed it but with Mrs. Mitty he would be lost and living in a fantasy world. Mrs. Mallard admitted and expressed that needed to her husband to survive, for in the end it was his passing and presence for the reason as to why she died. .
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Ww2 Essay Topics Fundamentals Explained
Ww2 Essay Topics Fundamentals Explained Thus, the very first thing you must do is research the papers already written on the topic. Someday you are going to see your Largeness and your Beauty. Considering that the Second World War is among the most important events in the history of mankind, it opens up lots of possibilities, when it has to do with writing essays. When you're assigned a research paper on World War 2, you will have lots of topic choices to pick from. If you need to decide on a great theme from many of Cold War essay topics, you ought to be prepared to undertake research of the history, and spend plenty of time and careful consideration on your writing. The development of the views of J.L. Gaddis on the source of the Cold War. Nearly all of this report is devoted to listing history topics that are perfect for essays, but first, it's important to get an easy process for using a list of potential essay topics similar to this. Season Pass content could be sold separately. The very first and among the most important step to begin your essay is to select a topic. But, you're breaking up your essay into smaller portions to make it simpler to write. Even at the right time of introduction, the Sherman was really nothing to become excited about. When attempting to write like an expert writer you would like your work to look its finest. Each move becomes a succession of puzzles. You can't research something in case you haven't decided what exactly you're searching for. All these things can be employed to assist you locate a topic that you truly love, something which ignites the passion fire inside of you. Writing about something you're interested in will make the entire process easier because you are going to be in a position to motivate yourself to get the job done. WWII had a remarkable effect on the world and there's a whole lot of information out there. It's pointless to study listings of present works on WW2 since there are too many. WW2 and Military Items are a very good seller if you discover the perfect stuff. Backing up the story is a wonderful FPS game. A Secret Weapon for Ww2 Essay Topics Generally speaking, Germany managed to stand up and locate some financial stability. Neuter Germany to the point at which it couldn't begin a war. France was desperately attempting to get high-performance air craft in the USA in 1939. The Ultimate Ww2 Essay Topics Trick Regardless of what format you've been requested to utilize in your paper, we be careful to observe this, and always inside your expectation of top quality. Bear in mind your prof may, obviously, have various ideas regarding what kind of assignment you ought to be writing. An outline can help you write your paper from beginning to end. You should be attentive while deciding upon the topic that is most suitable for your line of inquiry. Gas prices are an exceptional instance of supply and demand. Season Pass content might not be available in all nations, and pricing and release dates may change by platform. Offer might not be combined with different offers. Who Else Wants to Learn About Ww2 Essay Topics? You must limit your topic first, so that you're able to proceed to research one specific subject of the overall subject. The policy worked to a level, but finally, started to backfire. Base this decision on your individual interests. Contemplating the amount of battles and strategic plans and countries involved, locating a good topic shouldn't be difficult. In order to do a leadership analysis of Adolf Hitler, one has to comprehend the compelling facets of his personality. Or the discussion might concentrate on one specific group (for example, millennials) and the way in which they affect the economy. The development of the Holocaust. Concentrate on the effects of the Holocaust for each nation in addition to pay your focus to the outcomes for the mankind.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
George Orwell s 1984 And Animal Farm - 1983 Words
George Orwellââ¬â¢s 1984 and Animal Farm shares a fundamental theme and common elements that shape the idea of an Orwellian society. Orwellian is widely described as a society in which the liberties of all are diminished due to authoritarian rule. Orwell conveys the theme of ââ¬Å"Many believe that manââ¬â¢s actions result from his free will, the presentation/perception of what is fact, remains dominant over society s actions.â⬠through parallel elements of repression of information, fear propaganda, and language. Orwell examples in both novels how the party uses the truth to exercise the most control over the citizens, through the efforts to repress and change information. This is similar to Squealer in Animal Farm where he manipulated theâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦Similarly, in 1984, Orwell writes to the common element where Winston is reminiscing the role of the Ministry of Truth in Oceana. This common element is displayed by Winstonââ¬â¢s statement, ââ¬Å" In this way every prediction made by the Party could be shown by documentary evidence to have been correct, nor was any item of news, or any expression of opinion, which conflicted with the needs of the moment, ever allowed to remain on record. All history was a palimpsest, scraped clean and reinscribed exactly as often as was necessaryâ⬠(Orwell, ââ¬Å"1984â⬠35) First and foremost, his statement of ââ¬Å"In this way every prediction made by the Party could be shown by documentary evidence to have been correctâ⬠shows how in order to wield the most control over its citizens the party edits history to perceive to the public that its records are never incorrect. Making the party s image better, allowing them to attract more people that support them as they are always successful and correct in what they say and do. Additionally, Orwell states that ââ¬Å"â⬠¦nor was any item of news, or any expression of opinion, which conflicted with the needs of the moment, ever allowed to remain on record.â⬠Exhibits how the party is in another facet controls the perception of the truth by the repression of thought that is not consistent with the government s viewpoints andShow MoreRelatedGeorge Orwell s Animal Farm And 19841948 Words à |à 8 Pagesincluding Britain. George Orwellââ¬â¢s use of symbolism, metaphors, and allusions to help develop the ideals of totalitarian governments and their effects on society in his novels Animal Farm and 1984. Orwell uses symbolism to show various aspects of totalitarian governments in Animal Farm. The animal farm, or manor farm, is the plantation in which the animals all live and work on. Manor farm symbolizes various Human societies such as capitalists, socialists, and communists. 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Tuesday, December 24, 2019
As The Name Suggests, Whole Food Market Deals With Organic
As the name suggests, Whole Food Market deals with organic foods that have no preservatives added. The main aim of the store was to provide people with organic food free from toxins. At the same time, they also aimed at rewarding farmers who whose aim was to protect the environment as well as human health. While establishing the business, the foundersââ¬â¢ motivation was to tackle the issues that faced agriculture. They wanted to reduce the usage of pesticide and inorganic manure. They also hoped to regain the farming land lost to erosion and degradation. The business is an American chain store supermarket. The first branch of the store was in Austin, Texas, which is the current headquarters. The government certified it as the first store toâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦Growing the food on their own would not be possible. They thought it would be better if they educated farmers on the importance of organic farming and how it was carried out. 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Monday, December 16, 2019
Drug Control Free Essays
We Must Do Better About Drugs As we know, all countries in the world prohibited hard drug, but it means that we are safe and far from drugs? Definitely not! Drug eliminated from aboveboard; still lived under the night. Prescription drug abuse is the Nationââ¬â¢s fastest-growing drug problem; smuggling of drug can never disappear (2011 National Drug Control Strategy 4). By the way, womenââ¬â¢s involvement in drug trafficking in recent years has expanded dramatically (Campbell 233). We will write a custom essay sample on Drug Control or any similar topic only for you Order Now Spreading of Drug decreases a nationââ¬â¢s physical quality, psychological condition, and life expectancy. Because no country could afford those integral losses bring from pressure of public medical benefit, no one open hard drugs. Drug is the demon, which come in from crack of door, continue his villainy that should be bar out. We cannot wait to raise awareness of drug control; we cannot wait to improve our tactics; we cannot wait to arrest more loss happen. Executions of prohibitions, living examples of suffering, and confirmed side-effects warn us must focus on the issue. Prohibition in worldwide was actually helped. Making a general survey of our history, people have experienced full of wound bring by drug abuse. In 1840, opium was used by British government as weapon to raise the certain of invasion in China. The plentiful opium destroyed Chinese army, caused factory deficit of labors, and induced a mass of sliver outflow. The nightmare had drop away already. Today, smuggling of drug are still rampant. The grim axiom defining todayââ¬â¢s Afghanistan, 85 percent of whose citizens are farmers, farmers who cultivate fields of poppies, is that its economy relies on two dueling revenue streams (Draper 58). At May 2, 2011, United States Government Accountability Office acted Office of National Drug Control Policy. The document focused on three areas where substantial short-term progress can make a significant different in peopleââ¬â¢s livesââ¬âprescription drug abuse, drugged driving, and prevention. The document points out that whether struggling with an addiction, worrying about a loved oneââ¬â¢s substance abuse, or being a victim of drug related crime, millions of people in this country live with the devastating consequences of illicit drug use. Overall the economic impact of illicit drug use on American society totaled more than $ 193 billion in 2007, the ost recent year for which data are available. Drug-induced deaths now outnumber gunshot deaths in America, and in 17 states and Washington, D. C. , they now exceed motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of injury death. In addition, 1 in every 10 cased of HIV diagnosed in 2007 was transmitted via injection drug use, and drug use itself fosters risky behavior contributing to the spread of infectious diseases nationwide. Furth ermore, studies of children in foster care find that two-thirds to three-quarters of cases involve parental substances than high-achieving students. Finally, Americans with drug or alcohol use disorder spend more days in the hospital and require more expensive care than they would absent such disorder. This contributes to almost $ 32 billion in medical costs per yearââ¬âa burden that our communities, employers, and small business cannot afford to bear. This document planed to achieve two goals in 2015. The first one is curtail illicit drug consumption in America; the second one is that improve the public health and public safety of the American people by reducing the consequences of drug abuse. 2011 National Drug Control Strategy 1) Still nowadays, some individual continues the tragedy about drug abuse. Bad trip is generic name of symptoms after taking hallucinogen. They start small and can snowball into anxiety, fear, paranoia, and paralysis. People experiencing a bad trip may appear withdrawn and silent or visibly upset, scared or wild. They may curl up into fetal position. Sufferer may feels like his is going insane, or lo sing control or dying. And he may get caught in circular thoughts, like a hall of mirrors. The anxiety may trigger breathlessness or even a full-blown panic attack (Lawrence 28). K3 is a kind of hallucinogen, which just is ban in Kansas for only one month. Before its ban, so many people experienced bad trip from it. After the poor nice feeling, billowy terrible emotions will come. Some people may black out when they driving or do something, the disruption would cause accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly one in eight weekend, nighttime drivers tested positive for illicit drug. Wu et al. 358) In 2009, drivers who were killed in motor vehicle crashes (and subsequently tested and had results reported), one in three tested positive for drugs. One in eight high school seniors self-report that in the last 2 weeks they drove a car after using marijuana( Lu et al. 111). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claimed that more than 27,000 people died from drug overdose death in 2007. Drug is the Dementor, a kind of monster in Hurry Potter, which living relys on peopleââ¬â¢ blessedness and soul. Apiate caused low physical quality, dysendororisiasis and anaphrodisia; ice and other amphetamine would lead to over exciting, which likely cause violence crime, also make permanent physical injury to brain; taking heroin may live in 20 years, however, taking ice must get mad in five years; also, marijuana increase lung cancer rate; LSD, Lysergids may caused schizophrenia (Jafari 373). According to a survey of Addiction Treatment Centre in Yunnan China, rate of drug relapse closes to one hundred percent (Zhu et al. 641). Drug and alcohol use affects health outcomes, job opportunities, family life, military preparedness, and academic outcome. It is necessary for us to raise awareness against any kinds of drugs. Also government should improve job market to ensure the livelihood of poor people, thus they did not have to plant or charge drug for money, expressly in some barren regions. At the same time, strong policy is important for drug control. Prescriptive drug use should be limited and customers have to register their name and information. Severe punitive measures will be effective, and powerful immigration control will be helpful. Government and school have responsibility to let students know how bad drug is. Milton Friedman, Noble Prize in Economic Science owner in 1976, had claimed that ââ¬Å"Reason with the potential addict, yes. Tell him the consequences, yes. Pray for and with him, yes. But I believe that we have no right to use force, directly or indirectly, to prevent a fellow man from committing suicide, let alone from drinking alcohol or taking drugs. â⬠(Thompson 546) He believed that we seem decided to make the same mistake as Alcohol ban in early 1920. Is that true? The right way to reduce suffering drug brings to us is making drug legal? Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth. Spreading of Drug decreases a nationââ¬â¢s physical quality, psychological condition, and life expectancy. Because no country could afford those integral losses bring from pressure of public medical benefit, no one open hard drugs. Itââ¬â¢s not true that drug control leads to high price of it; itââ¬â¢s not true that drug control cause poor quality drug which more harmful to physical; itââ¬â¢s not true that drug control convenient people ââ¬Å"plantâ⬠charge of concealing drug to others. This monster breaks up happiness family, rein peopleââ¬â¢ life which should have bright light, destroy a nation doomed eternally. Thatââ¬â¢s drugââ¬â¢s truth. People need control themselves away from drug, human also do. Prohibition of drug is an effective way. Some people consider that drug control already start an end of drug age. The fact is that although sun was here, the dark still remain in nook. Human became stronger because of our reason and automatic control. However, drug could broke our magic clear brain, let us mad or decadence and lose our brave emotions and logical. As we cannot sure to control us from nerve disturb, far away from drug is the most sensible choice. Before we try it, we can choose take it or not, however, after taking, reason and knowledge and intelligence forfeit their power to stop calamity happening. So, just take care! ââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬âââ¬â [ 1 ]. Hypophora. This sentence asks a question that will be answered immediately after. [ 2 ]. Antithesis. Expresses opposite concepts to highlight emphasis on the topic. [ 3 ]. Parallelism. The state of being parallel or of corresponding in some way. [ 4 ]. Metaphor. The sentence in order to show that the two things have same qualities. [ 5 ]. Anaphora. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. [ 6 ]. Parallelism. The state of being parallel or of corresponding in some way. [ 7 ]. Parallelism. The state of being parallel or of corresponding in some way. [ 8 ]. Oxymoron. Apparently contradictiory terms appear in conjunction. [ 9 ]. Metaphor. The sentence in order to show that the two things have same qualities. [ 10 ]. Parallelism. The state of being parallel or of corresponding in some way. 11 ]. Hypophora. This sentence asks a question that will be answered immediately after. [ 12 ]. Parallelism. The state of being parallel or of corresponding in some way. [ 13 ]. Anaphora. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. [ 14 ]. Parallelism. The state of being parallel or of corresponding in some way. Metaphor. [ 15 ]. Oxymoron. Apparently contradictiory terms appear in conjun ction. [ 16 ]. Metaphor. The sentence in order to show that the two things have same qualities. [ 17 ]. Analogy. Comparision between one thing and another. How to cite Drug Control, Essay examples
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Business Decision Analysis Analysis or Decision Analysis (DA)
Question: Discuss about the Business Decision Analysis for Analysis or Decision Analysis (DA). Answer: Introduction Business Decision Analysis or Decision Analysis (DA) is known as the discipline including philosophy, theory, professional practice and methodology important to address essential decisions in formal manner. Business Decision Analysis contains methods and tools that can identify, clearly represent and assess necessary aspects of a decision (SlowiÃâ¦Ã¢â¬Å¾ski, 2012). Reliance Communications Limited believes that organizations depend on their survival, nourishment and growth on the support and goodwill of the communities of which they are a fundamental part. Organizations should also pay back this generosity in every way they can. This belief of Reliance Communications Limited also helped them to make their decisions properly. The organization is devoted to evaluate and assess each business decision from the point of view of diverse stakeholder interest. Their need to minimize or eliminate any risk and to address long-term social, environmental and economic costs and concerns helped them to take effective decisions for their business. This study will briefly analyze the decision making process of Reliance Communications Limited by adding supportive literature with it. From The operational perspective, the business of Reliance Telecommunication Limited is divided into two strategic segments, which are Operations in India and Operations outside India (global operations). Therefore, decisions are made based on the region where the organization is planning to implement it (Zadeh, 2014). However, in the decision making process of Reliance Telecommunication Limited, the organization takes proper advices from their subsidiaries such as GCX, RTL, RCIL, Reliance Big TV and Reliance Infratel. Literature Review Organizational design and organizational structure of Reliance Telecommunications Limited Organizational design of Reliance follows a four design decisions that helps the organization to take any critical decision. Those four designs are here by mentioned below, Divisions of Labor: In the organization, work is divided into relatively specialized jobs that help to gain advantages of specialization (Moshkovich et al. 2016). This division of labor in the organization takes place in three dissimilar ways, which are, Any job is divided into different personal specialties Work is divided into dissimilar actions necessitated by the natural succession of the work the company does The company always tries to divide work along the vertical plan of an organization Departmentalization: In this process, the company is structurally divided by combining works in departments based on some shared characteristics or basis (Portscy et al., 2014). Some widely used departmentalization bases are, functional departmentalization, territorial departmentalization, product departmentalization and customer departmentalization. Span of Control: It describes and allocates number of individual who can report to a specific manager. Three different factors are responsible for determining the managers span of control (Amaladoss Manohar, 2013). Those factors are required contact, degree of specialty and ability to interact. Designation of authority: This process is to distinguish authority downward in an organization. Organizational structure of Reliance states the in depth roles and responsibilities, individual ownership of activities and individual ownership of work product. Their organization structure is known as a mix of hierarchy and matrix nature that makes sure that communication remains as effective as possible (Gangal et al., 2012). Each team in Reliance Telecommunication Limited is regularly trained and guided on the work place based on their respective domains. Some recent business decisions of Reliance Telecommunication Limited Reliance Enterprise includes internet data center, WiMax, MPLS, broadband services and VPN (Mahajan, 2014). Decision analysis of the organization mostly depends on several internal and external factors that are bound to put impact on the businesss productivity. The main objective of Reliance is to provide wireless connection to its customers; however, in recent years, the organization adopted several initiatives to improve their business portfolio. Besides, another reason behind taking those decisions were to provide a better end user supporting services. Some of the recent decisions made by Reliance are mentioned below, One India, One Rate plan: RCOM recently introduced a plan named as One India, One Rate. This was a unique and a first-of-its kind service where customers can get free National Roaming offer for both post-paid and pre-paid customers (Mishra Shrivastava, 2013). The plan allowed the customers to enjoy local, STD and roaming charges equal to their home plan tariffs. This plan was introduced not only to gain greater returns but also to increase their customer base. RCOM and free unlimited access to social networking sites: RCOM was a strategy introduced by Reliance Telecommunication Limited to constrain Smartphone penetration and data adoption. This decision was made by the management of Reliance in order to create a convincing position for GSM prepaid customers by featuring limitless and free social networking access (Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp) with data plans (Hausman Taylor, 2013). Another goal behind taking this decision was to gather attention of young customers. Reliance MyStore up-sell portal: This process is a unique contribution for prepaid GSM subscribes on USSD platform. This up-sell portal allows the customers to have a very simple user interface from where they can purchase pre-paid balance without stepping into a Reliance outlet (Muthusamy, 2012). The management of Reliance Telecommunication Limited took this decision to support and utilize the concept of online shopping. Now days, people can buy anything from online stores without stepping outside. Reliance took adopted this process and allowed its customers to recharge and purchase other prepaid balances from their homes. GCX brand Next, the organization planned to update their public image and brand awareness among the customers and that is why the management decided to go live with GCS with a new Window to the World. The companys newly introduced corporate website was functioned to deliver a unique user experience that gave them extreme competitive advantage over their rivals (Amaladoss Manohar, 2013). The organization also took a vita decision to launch the site in multiple languages including English, Dutch, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic. After analysis, it was clear that in order to gain customer attention from outside countries this decision was made and the website was launched in several languages. Enterprise Services During financial year 2014-15 fillip, Reliance Communication Limiteds widespread business-to-business assortment boosted their business through collaborative innovation route (Shearmur Doloreux, 2013). Numbers of new services were launched in partnership with leading global technology providers. For example the company launched Cloud Video Intelli-Survillance with Panasonic, Business Booster with Google and some other cloud services with IBM and Hitachi (Moshkovich, 2016). After analysis these decisions of the organization, it was clear that the motto of Reliance was to become a leading cloud service provider with a diverse multi-brand portfolio (Carrera et al., 2014). Best practices The main goal of Reliance Telecommunication Limited is to provide best services to its customers. In order to provide superior services the organization need to understand the best practice models (Kastalli Van Looy, 2013). Some of the industrys best practice models are hereby mentioned below, EFQM European Foundation for Quality Management OF EFQM model provides a scaffold that allows organizations to conclude their current level of excellence. It also helps to figure out the places where improvements are necessary (Chang, 2014). This model also helps to make sure that business decisions meet the needs of all stakeholders and are aligned with the objectives of that organization (Carrera et al., 2014). ISO9001 This is an international standard for organization in terms of its internal quality management. Reliance Communication Limited uses this standard for demonstrating their business ethics in all of their decision-making processes (Huggins Weir, 2012). The rationality of this standard can be found in maintaining quality of the business operational functionality. These operational functionalities are intended to provide internet facilities and telecommunication facilities to overseas customers for connecting them with each other (Carmona-Lavado et al., 2013). CMMI Capability Maturity Model Integration is the process improvement approach adopted by Reliance Communication limited. The organization has adopted this approach for assessing its life cycle model towards developing internet facility. According to Velamuri et al., (2013), the contribution of these models in business process improvement can be found in each of its level provided to the service providers. Each level ranks organization as per its standardized process in the subject area, where it is assessing. CMMI model is also used as the framework in Reliance Communication to appraise it process maturity level. It led the organization to go further towards being more practical as well as disciplined (Garca-Pealvo Conde, 2014). Following five levels of this model lead the organization to improve the business process of Reliance Communication Limited: Initial: In this stage, the organization usually set initial objectives and thereby, results are often unpredictable. Reliance Communication uses this level for setting their prime organizational objectives of providing telecommunication service to the customers (Woodside Baxter, 2013). Managed: At this maturity level, organization ensures that its business requirements are properly planned, managed and performed. Reliance Communication use this repetitive process for assessing the technical flaws within its business process. Defined: At this maturity level, Reliance Communication Limited achieves generic and specific goal by gathering experience from level 1 and level 2. At this level, organization tries to tailor its project as per the standard set by it (Khalili Duecker, 2013). The organization use all well defined methodologies and technical processes to achieve organizational goals. Managed: The organization significantly categorizes different sub processes, which can contribute to the overall organizational process. These sub processes are controlled by effective quantitative and statistical process (Velasquez Hester, 2013). The organization also incorporates this quality and process measurement for their future decision making process. Optimized: At this maturity level, Reliance Telecommunication Limited ensures continuous improvements over their business process through innovative and incremental technical improvements (Olszak, 2013). At this level, the organization also address to the common issues, which come in the path of business success. ITIL Reliance Communication Limited uses Information Technology Infrastructure Library framework for making standard service plan. The focus of utilizing this framework is to provide quality products and services to the customers. This framework is primarily used in call cards and wireless telecommunication implementation. This technological implementation not only ensures better telecommunication, but also provides reflection upon current technological trends (Velasquez Hester, 2013). eTom Reliance Telecommunication uses this practice model for enhancing their telecommunication through the maps with the assistance of TeleManagement Forum (TMF). Through this model, organization can ensure interoperability of networks in their telecommunication. This model also uses reliable business approach and operating system for interconnecting and automating various business elements. Conceptual model Reliance Telecommunication utilize conceptual model for interconnecting diverse rudiments of business. It makes a single framework for providing better customer service in a unique way. Telecommunication Management Network Model is divided into four following layers and each caters to unique functionality towards better business operation (Woodside Baxter, 2013). Element Management Reliance Telecommunication Limited utilizes this layer to handle each individual network element. This layer includes information handling, hardware maintenance and alarm management (Huggins Weir, 2012). All these managing activities are done through recording statistical data of network system. Network Management Network management layer is used by the organization to perform distribution of network resources. It configures, controls and supervises all of the networks incorporated in the business. It also provides the overview of entire network and operating capabilities for better customer service (Chang, 2014). Software is responsible for managing the network system and elements towards providing telecommunication service. It also provides end-to-end view for managing resources and devices. Service Management Service management layer administer services in network. It also performs charging of services. In this layer, software is customized to create, deliver, manage service and service level agreement with the customers. The organization uses this layer as an interface between the customers and their IT service (Huggins Weir, 2012). This layer also assures quality of service, billing information, service orders and trouble ticketing. Business Management Reliance Communication Limited uses this layer for analysis current technological trends and quality issues in business model. It provides financial reports and basis of billing. Apart from that, it manages overall business in terms of budgeting, sales and ROI. This layer is customized for financial concern and business level view. Figure 1: Conceptual Network Model of Reliance Communication Limited (Source: Woodside Baxter, 2013) Overview of Reliance Communications Limited Reliance Communications Limited that is generally called RCOM is a popular Indian broad band and telecommunication organization that has their head quarters in Navi Mumbai. It is known as the Indians second largest telecom operator right after Bharti Airtel. RCOM is the worlds 15th largest mobile phone operator that has over 150 million subscribers. The organization was established in the year of 2004 and is a subsidiary of Reliance group (Kastalli Van Looy, 2013). Reliance Telecommunication Limited has five segments in their organization including wireless segment, broad band segment, global segment, investment segment and additional segments. Wireless segment contains any wireless operations of the organization. Broadband segment operates all the broadband operations and services of the company. Global segment includes national long distance and international long distance operations of RCOM (Huggins Weir, 2012). Investment segment contains activities that operates and monitors i nvestment operations of the Group companies. Last but not the least, other segments include customer care activities and DTH, also called direct to home activities. Reliance Telecommunication Limited also provides CDMA services in various states of India. The organization is also responsible for providing high speed wireless internet through its Net connect+ CDMA EVDO IX technology (Velamuri et al., 2013). It helps to provide high-speed download services up to 3.1Mbps and upload speed up to 1.8Mbps (Khalili Duecker, 2013). Reliance mobile was launched in the year of 2002 and it provides both GSM and CDMA services. Currently Reliance mobile services cover over 25,000 towns and over 6.2 lakh villages (SlowiÃâ¦Ã¢â¬Å¾ski, 2012). Reliance GSM provides services within a huge telecom circle i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Gujarat, Chennai, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kolkata, Mumbai, Orissa, Punjab, Tamilnadu, Uttarpradesh, Goa, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir and Chhattisgarh (Mahajan, 2014). The organization is also capable of providing high speed wired broadband services though fiber optic cable in major cities of India. Some acquisitions under Reliance Telecommunication Limited are FLAG Telecom, Yipes Ethernet services and Vanco. History of Business Decision Analysis Reliance Telecommunication took its first decision to operate wireless and wire-line DTH service across the globe. It the largest IP enabled connectivity infrastructure, which is comprised of 280,000 kilometers fiber optic cable systems in India, Europe, Asia Pacific Region and Middles East. Later it had taken decision to provide communication of video, data, voice and internet communication system. In order to provide speedy internet service, the organization has launched 3G and 4G internet service (Huggins Weir, 2012). It offers superior data experience to the customers. Next decision of this organization can be defined in terms of Reliance Digital TV platform, which provide nationwide DTH (Direct to Home) service to the customers. It was the first organization, who launched high definition DVR in 2008 (Velasquez Hester, 2013). Apart from that, the decision to provide consumer broadband service made huge success for this organization. One of the popular business decisions of this organization was to launch worlds largest under-sea cable channel. Global Cloud Exchange (GCX) supported this decision. The organization gets sufficient equipment for supporting their cloud service in overall business activities (Garca-Pealvo Conde, 2014). Conclusion While concluding the study, it can be said that business decision analysis of an organization includes professional practice and methodology for addressing its key decisions. Reliance Telecommunication is always popular for its smooth wireless and wire-line telecommunication in all over the world. The organization is focused on dividing work according to the vertical plan. RCOM is the most recent business decision taken by Reliance communication. It is also named as One India, One Rate. It offers free national roaming for both pre-paid and post-paid customers. Reliance My Store offers online portal for the customers from which they can purchase prepaid balance online without going to any shop store. Some of the best business practices used by this organization are ISO9001, CMMI, and EFQM. These practices are used for maintaining the standard of the business in the organization. The practices were also responsible for maintaining business level excellence towards providing better cust omer service. The conceptual model of the organization provides unique functionality towards offering IT service to the customers. Apart from that, the conceptual model also acts as the interface between the customers and service providers. A sequence of business decisions in terms of wireless, wire-line and broadband telecommunication can be found in this organization. References Amaladoss, M.X. Manohar, H.L., (2013). 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