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IntroductionNokia is a multinational electronics company that was once leading globally in the manufacture and sale of mobile devices. The firm which had its headquarters in Espoo, Finland, was enjoying a large market share of over 40 percent of the global market (Peltonen, 2019). However, the company’s market share drastically declined forcing its owners to sell it off to Microsoft in 2013. Poor organizational culture was the main cause of the downfall of Nokia. Specifically, the prevalent culture in the company was reliance on a traditional method of management that was strictly dictatorial and not concerned with cultural diversity among its staff and employees. Nokia relied on lots of filters and censorship to control communications between top management, subordinate staff, and other employees. Subsequently, management theory and management of workplace diversity would be employed to adequately understand the problem which faced Nokia (Alexander, Havercome & Mujtaba, 2015). Accordingly, this paper will analyze the issue mentioned above and provide three recommendations that could help Nokia effectively handle the problem and remain competitive.

2.0 Management Issue DiscussionThe main issue identified in Nokia is poor organizational culture that is marked by reliance on a traditional dictatorship approach of management that does not consider and appreciate cultural diversity in the work environment. Accordingly, the organization could not remain competitive and accommodative to its employees. As a critical aspect, appropriate organizational culture has significant influence on workers of an organization since it could motivate employees, thus making them more productive and efficient (Yuso, Said & Ali, 2016). At the case of Nokia, employees were dissatisfied and demotivated by the dictatorship approach of management. Besides, the unsupportive cultural environment in Nokia discourages creativity and innovation, practices that could attract additional benefits to the firm by making its processes more efficient and effective for higher competitiveness. A suitable organizational culture would favor employees from varied cultural backgrounds, considers their requirements and contributions for better performance, and enables workers to adequately understand the vision and mission of their firm.

Consequently, the cultural issue in Nokia is related to planning since organizations should establish suitable roadmaps that stipulates necessary measures and tools for controlling and monitoring their processes and management practices to ensure that they remain favorable to every employee and facilitate smooth operations. Thus, Nokia should have planned well to ensure that its management team exhibits appropriate conduct that supports cultural diversity and considers changes in the world's dynamic business environment. Thus, this study would illuminate on participatory and contingency planning theories for adequate understanding of the management issues facing Nokia. Therefore, the company collapsed since it failed to consider the adverse effects of relying on a dictatorship and dormant leadership that does not acknowledge and appreciate cultural diversity.

3.0 Critical Discussion

3.1 Participatory Planning: Positive Aspects

Participatory planning has lots of advantages to virtually all stakeholders of a business since it encourages contributions of every interested person. When every interested individual is engaged in decision-making processes, the eventual outcome would probably be satisfying to everyone. It is imperative that participatory planning acknowledges and appreciates diversities that exist in different types of people. Subsequently, every stakeholder enjoys a sense of ownership, an aspect that draws benefits that entail motivation of employees, assumption of responsibility by all stakeholders, and encouragement of every stakeholder to contribute towards betterment of their entity. Similarly, every stakeholder strives to ensure timely and appropriate responses to varied occurrences as responsible and empowered persons with sound understanding of their firm’s goal and target objectives. Eventually, all the stakeholders would be proud owners and originators of every intervention strategy that promote positive growth and development of their organization. Also, participatory planning has high chances of providing sound decisions, promotes creativity and innovation by relying on contributions from several individuals with varying levels of understanding, expertise, experiences and values.

Besides, participatory planning promotes development of trust among involved people. Consequently, beneficial relationships would prevail in an organization that embraces such type of planning. Moreover, local communities and other engaged parties would be ready and willing to share vital information that facilitate development of apt solutions to existing gaps and barriers, thus promoting peaceful and profitable coexistence. Still, employees and other engaged parties would exhibit high performance since their contributions, concerns and opinions are respected and valued by their firm.

3.2 Participatory Planning: Negative Aspects

Participatory planning consumes lots to time and energy since it endeavors to collect and consider contributions from every stakeholder. The relatively large number of participants who are engaged in participatory planning require more time to present their opinions, suggestions and other contributions. Further, some of the engaged parties may generate remote and less useful information that does not support development of the desired decisions. Thus, a firm would spend much time which could otherwise have been used to accomplish other essential activities such as development of products and services.

Moreover, participatory planning promotes sharing of information, a practice that may result in leakage of sensitive and critical information that malicious individuals could utilize to harm an organization, its processes or employees. Some information that should be preserved for top management and other few personnel would spread to several individuals. Hence, an organization may not adequately preserve security and privacy of its sensitive information.

3.3 Contingency Planning: Positive Aspects

A contingency plan is vital for an organization since it serves as a suitable alternative and backup plan that a firm would adopt when the predetermined processes and operations fail. Accordingly, a contingency plan is a rescue strategy for a firm when anticipated risks emerge. Since a contingency plan offers all details including actions to be done and individuals who will be engaged, a firm would handle a disaster with more comfort and limited or no instances of panic and confusion. During emergencies, organizations may not have sufficient time to make sound decisions, thus, contingency plans are crucial because they are developed and tested on time to ensure they are effective in addressing a disaster. Moreover, a firm would take advantage of new opportunities by developing and embracing an appropriate contingency plan that ensures allocation of adequate resources for embracing new and better business strategies that may arise. Subsequently, a contingency plan is well-developed and actionable, rendering highly-applicable during instances of crises. Besides, a firm has high chances of emerging successful by embracing an appropriate contingency plan since it (contingency plan) offers detailed procedures of implementing applicable processes. As a result, an organization minimizes damages and avoids bad public image and reputation by establishing a contingency plan that strives to ensure that its operations continue smoothly with the least or no interference from an emergency. Also, virtually all stakeholders of a business are reassured of safety and positive progress of their project despite looming risks.

3.4 Contingency Planning: Negative Aspects

A contingency plan is only applicable when an organization is preparing to handle identified risks only. Since the plan is not suitable for unknown risks, a firm is vulnerable to unforeseen perils. Moreover, contingency planning does not prevent a risk from occurring, but rather endeavors to reduce its (risk’s) impact. Still, contingency planning consumes lots of time, funds and energy which could otherwise be used to accomplish other vital processes. A firm would use lots of its resources in planning, training its employees and doing other preparatory activities for an event that my never happen. Further, a firm would spend extra resources and time for constantly updating its contingency plan as the dynamic business environment presents new challenges and threats. Hence, a contingency plan may not prove beneficial since it strives to elaborate and explain how an organization can deal with an anticipated disaster instead of establishing strategies of avoiding such unwanted occurrences.

4.0 Recommendations

As discussed above, Nokia could adequately address the issues facing its management by employing either participatory or contingency plan. Nokia lags behind in development and collapses because it embraces an unsuitable form of management that does not acknowledge and appreciate cultural diversities among its staff members. Consequently, the organization relies on an unmotivated and dissatisfied workforce due to its (Nokia’s) unsupportive culture that uses commands to accomplish its operations without considering needs of its employees and changes in the industry. Conversely, the organization could utilize participatory planning to address the undesired culture. Precisely, the firm should encourage all of its stakeholders, including employees, to contribute towards resolving prevailing and anticipated issues by offering their opinions, suggestions and perceptions according to the participatory theory. Thus, Nokia could engage its workforce and other stakeholders in developing appropriate solutions for addressing the current crisis while preparing to avoid similar situation in future.

On the other hand, Nokia could utilize the contingency planning approach to develop and execute an appropriate strategy for addressing the prevailing management issues. Since the organization failed to establish a suitable contingency plan, it has no strategy for resolving the current management issues. The firm does not have sufficient time to develop and test a contingency plan before using it to handle the crisis that has occurred. However, the firm could develop suitable strategies for handling similar or other management issues in future. Therefore, it is advisable for Nokia to adopt a participatory planning strategy to ensure that it effectively address the current issue while developing suitable strategies for preventing similar situations in future.

5.0 Conclusion

This report concludes that Nokia could adequately address its current management issues by adopting a participatory planning strategy that encourages contributions from all stakeholders, including its employees. Moreover, the participatory planning is useful in preventing recurrence of such and related issues because it facilitates development of informed decisions that favor all the engaged parties.

Reference ListAlexander, V., Havercome, C., & Mujtaba, B. G. (2015). Effectively managing employees to get results in a diverse workplace such as American Express. Journal of Business Studies Quarterly, 7(1), 13. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/openview/a9cd7938231dc194c962119b2e89615a/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=1056382

Peltonen, T. (2019). Case Study 4: The Collapse of Nokia’s Mobile Phone Business. In Towards Wise Management (pp. 163-188). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.

Yusof, H. S. M., Said, N. S. M., & Ali, S. R. O. (2016). A study of organizational culture and employee motivation in private sector company. Journal of Applied Environment and Biology Sciences, 6(3S), 50-54.

Learning strengths, Areas to Improve and Plan (2)

Learning strengths, Areas to Improve and Plan

Learning Strengths

Learning strengths are a foundation for academic success in motion, pictures and television. My first strength is attention to detail. To analyze images and scenes, attention to detail is a requirement, which helps in my assignments and classwork. Second is a strong memory of information. I am usually thorough and accurate because I tend to remember information given in class and required for analyzing movies; subsequenty group members rely on me to provide guideline according to already provided data. Third, I am flexible to changes in the environment. I quickly adapt to modifications in class, especially in changes made to assignment information. Fourth, I visualize a lot. During learning, I usually think openly and broadly. I easily interpret information in movies and visualize activities to undertake; as a result develop solution or target towards a specific goal. These strengths enhance my learning process, thus achieve better academic results.

What to Improve

However, I also have learning weaknesses that hinder my academic success. First, I provide too many details, in class reports, which makes me give unnecessary consequently earning poor marks. For example, after completion of a movie project, I wrote a report of 15 pages for a small class project, hence getting 20%. Second, I am poor at delegating duties and prefer performing work myself irrespective of the workload. During class activities, I get critical with people’s work, which affects performance of group assignments due to late submission. Third, I have a fear of presenting to large groups. My major in motion, pictures and television involves a lot of presentation. For example, during a research presentation in class of movie analysis, I had stage fright, shortness of breath, shaky body and voice, and sweat alot. My instructor had to make me sit, and I never made the presentation again. Lastly, I get impatient fast, especially during long-duration classes. I lack concentration at times since I get tired and become restless therefore losing some contents mentioned in class.

My Plan

My major requires a lot of report writing and presentations. To improve on my weaknesses, I plan to get training on report writing on onsite-courses, to know the essential factors to include and engage in more report writings to perfect the skill. Also, I plan to trust other people, especially my teammates and work with them more. I will achieve this by giving them a chance to contribute. To add on, I plan to embrace leadership skills, improve my communication through regular speaking and addressing groups of people to let out the fear I have. Lastly, I will try to make myself wait. I realized that I get impatient due to the thought of other activities I am supposed to do. Therefore, having a schedule for every event and assignments would prevent the weakness.

NUCLEAR WEAPONS HAVE NOT BEEN DETONATED IN WAR SINCE 1945

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Introduction

Detonation refers to the sudden and violent explosion, including that of a nuclear

weapon. Since the Second World War in the 1940s, there has been no war-related detonation

of a nuclear weapon around the globe. Though this might sound positive, it is a major issue

currently facing the United States National Security due to the fear that such weapons might

be used by terrorists against America. Currently, terrorism is considered one of the major

threats to the United States, and the country has been at the forefront of fighting against all

terrorist acts. In order to prevent such incidences, and its innumerable social, economic, and

environmental effects, this issue should be addressed as urgently as possible and with all

vigour (Kaufman, 2006).

Facing such a threat will undoubtedly go beyond simply tracking down the assailants

or issuing mild warnings to the rogue states that they will be condemned for their actions. It

will require banning all nuclear weapons as the viable instruments of warfare. This is one of

the instances where things are easier said than done because a change of this policy can be

very difficult to implement. This is because the general public, as well as national leaders,

have little experience in the devastating effects of nuclear weapons; they actually ignore the

moral taboos that explain their use. This document mainly focuses on this prickly issue by

assessing the nuclear taboo and nuclear deterrence (Mueller, 2000). Later on, the paper will

outline the importance of using the two methods in explaining nuclear detonation.

Brief Overview of the Nuclear Taboo

According to Tannenwald (2007), the nuclear taboo is the final result of over a decade

of investigations, analysis and writing on the failure of the nuclear weapon use. Nina

Tannenwald is an associate research professor at Watson Institute of International Studies. In

her book, she argues that it is not the realist stress on the self-interest and cost-benefit

evaluations of rationalists that have contributed to the non-use of nuclear weapons since

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1945. She successfully integrates the constructivist theory supported with more conventional

explanations, like deterrence, to explain how various ideas related to national identity – a

reasonable use of weapons, the morality in warfare, and norms – have played important roles

in the world. She stresses on how the bottom line of the taboo firstly emerged from mere

beliefs within the entire public that exerted a lot of pressure on political leaders (Elworthy,

2005; Scilla, 2005; Gabrielle, 2005). Ironically, these beliefs were later legally

institutionalised in arms control agreements.

Tannenwald‟s detailed accounts on how nuclear decisions have been made in the US

White House were of massive interest to a wide range of audience. They followed the pattern

that the book arranged in three integrated themes: a historical account of nuclear weapons of

the non-use by the US since 1945, the factors and processes linking the rationales and self-

interest which contributed to the emergence of the nuclear taboo, and the effects of the

evolving nuclear taboo on the foreign policy of the United States.

In her argument, these are the norms that influenced the US warfare decisions in three

main ways. Firstly, the norms define the constraints of acceptable actions that limit the policy

options and strategy. Secondly, these norms are constitutive. This fact has the implication that

they shape identities; for example, the identity of a sovereign nation that outlines the rule and

strategy preferences (Elworthy, 2005; Scilla, 2005; Gabrielle, 2005). Thirdly, the norms can

play the role of shielding complementary practices, like the use of conservative weapons

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Sports tourism

Sports tourism is defined as travel outside one’s usual environment for active or passive participation in sports activities. This is fast-growing form of tourism that is unique in that its primary motivation is sports activity. Examples include; travel to the World Cup, World Rally Championships, or to participate in the Iron Man Challenge. There are three types of sports tourism, namely; sports event tourism, active sports tourism, and nostalgic sports tourism.

Sports event tourism entails traveling to a foreign place for the sake of hallmark sports events such as the World Cup and Olympics. Ross (2001) explains “such global sports events attract millions of people to the host country boosting revenues earned from tourism for the period coinciding with their occurrence” (pg. 3). During the events, the tourist normally takes on a passive role in the facilities provided for spectators and cheers on his team or compatriots. An example of sports tourism is the 1994 World Cup in the US. During the period just before the event started, and more than 50 million visitors travelled to the United States, and spent close to 100 million US dollars.

Active sports tourism is different from sports event tourism in that the tourist actively participates in the featured sports events or games. These kinds of events are further subdivided into hobbyists and active participants, based upon the level of commitment the tourist has dedicated into the event sport. Active sports tourism is exemplified by golf. The US Open attracts hundreds of active participants each year.

Nostalgia sports tourism involves travelling to famous sports-related attractions. These sites are associated with famous sports personalities or events and attract millions of the subject sport or game fans. Nostalgic sports tourism is exemplified by the annual pilgrimage to NASCAR museum in Charlotte, North Carolina by speed-car fans.

Social impacts of hosting sports events

Normally, the host country of any major sports event has to endure some effects due to the major influx of tourists and revenue. The main social impact affecting the hosting party or city is the disruption of resident lifestyles. Ntloko & Swart (2008) report how “sport events and sport tourists interrupt the normal patterns of life in the host country as all attention is drawn towards the main event and other relative to it” (pg 80). Entertainment spots increase and a new form of social interaction tactics are introduced into the hosting city leading to problems associated with tourism, such as; increased crime and moral decadence.

The choice to hold large sporting events in a particular city or locale changes the civic characteristics of the same. Local pride levels sore and social disturbance, as well as instances of mass hysteria, arises. The decision to hold the 2010 World in South Africa led to a noticeable increase in national pride among South Africans as well as the rest of the continent. This social impact has both positive and negative ramifications as it fosters unity among the resident, as well as exposing negative sentiment regarding sports politics.

The residents of the hosting city or locality suffer the most when a major sporting event comes to their town due to a disruption of their normal business. While some may argue that the influx of tourists into the region provides more business opportunities, the opposite is true since small-scale local businesses and those associated with a large sporting event are different. The tourists are not interested in the local goods and services of the locals, and this affects the earning potential of low-income residents. The bulk of profits is amassed by the large-scale, high-income investors and medium-level businessmen. Little trickles down to the low-income resident.

The Strategic Sports Communication Model

The strategic sports communication model is an approach to sports communication that seeks to streamline the process using three perspectives. These are; personal and organizational communication, advertising and promotion, as well as mass media. By organizing sports communication into segments, the problems formerly posing challenges to the effective communication of sports are eliminated.

Pedersen et al, (2007) state, “ strategic sports communication tool is an organizational tool for understanding the sports field that breaks down the process into its main components, processes, and strategies necessary to make sports communication efficient” (pg. 85). In addition, it analyzes and explains in a systematic and rational manner the relationship between the components of the sports communication process.

The dynamics of communication are the forces within the communication process that make it effective and efficient. Their importance to the sport is best explained from a sports definition perspective where a clear understanding of the communication needs in sports facilitates the process. Sports are gaming activating that requires teamwork. Teamwork relies heavily in communication and its components, meaning the dynamics of communication are critical for success or efficacy in sporting activities.

Not only are the dynamic of communication crucial for sportsmen and women, but the fans as well. A clear system of communication ensures these important supporters follow their favorite teams and contribute to the good performance via feedback. This mainly takes the form of either cheering or booing depending on the team’s performance. A concise understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all the parties involved in sports communication also avoids conflict. This is a normal phenomenon in any competitive environment, and effective communication dynamics quickly counter its disastrous effects.

The marketing mix and its application in sports marketing

Richter (2012) defines the marketing mix as “a combination of the elements of marketing and their roles in promoting consumer products and making sure they arrive at him/her” (pg 12). This is the mixture of promotional effort alongside necessary resources needed to ensure that goods and services reach their consumers at the right time.

The four elements of the marketing mix are price, product, place and promotion. The element of a product is relatively straightforward, entailing the product offered to potential and actual customers. In addition, one has to consider how their product is different from that of their competitor as well as pleasing the client. Price concerns the process of remaining competitive by pricing your product to retain customers, and make profits. This is more of a balancing act as one has to optimize between profit-making and maintain operations. Place, also called distribution, refers to the geographical location of your product and ways of transporting them to the customer. Promotion refers to the tactics and techniques used to communicate the benefits this product would accord to the consumer.

To sports marketers, the elements of marketing offer them similar benefits to those they offer any other businessmen trying to promote their goods or services. The sports marketer has to think in terms of the four elements since he/she is also looking to market a service to potential customers. The viewership and related merchandise constitute the product a sports marketer wants to sell to customers. He/she wants to sell this product at the optimized price that will ensure they make profits without chasing the same customer away. In addition, the sports marketer would prefer to ease the business process by bringing the commodity closer to the customer thus ensuring the element of place is implemented. Finally, the marketer would find useful the element of promotion in informing customer of the benefits of his/her commodity.

References

Ntloko, N. J., & Swart, K. (2008). Sports tourism event impacts on the host community: A case study of Red Bull Big Wave Africa. South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation, 30(2), 80.

Pedersen, P. M., Miloch, K. S., & Laucella, P. C. (2007). JHBi. In Strategic sport communication (p. 85). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Richter, T. (2012). International management of the marketing process. In International marketing mix management: Theoretical framework, contingency factors and empirical findings from world-markets (p. 12). Berlin: Logos-Verl.

Ross, S. D. (2001). Develping sports tourism. NATIONAL LABORATORY FOR TOURISM AND e-COMMERCE, 3.

Submit a 1,000 – 1,250 word paper that identifies and examines various legal

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Submit a 1,000 – 1,250 word paper that identifies and examines various legal, ethical, and managerial elements as they apply to employee monitoring.

Employee monitoring refers to any method of tracking the activity of employees at work. Keeping a constant watch on the work of employees while he is at work is known as employee monitoring

In today’s scenario employees monitoring has become much easier due to the use of new technologies. From the view point of employers, use of monitoring devices to track the work of employees increases the efficiency and productivity of employees but at the same time employees feel that continuous monitoring reduces the efficiency and loses the privacy.

However there are certain ethical, legal and managerial implications of employee monitoring which are discussed as follows:-

There are many legal issues involved in employee monitoring. The electronic Communications Privacy Act 1986 does not allow interception of various electronic communications unless certain conditions have been met. The exemption under the act is provided to service organizations. In many countries like Canada it is illegal to perform employee monitoring unless it is proved that monitoring is necessary and no other alternative is available. Wiretap Act which has been amended to include electronic and computer communication prohibits the intentional interception of any information. There are two exceptions provided under the wiretap act which are: a) when party has agreed to perform the interception b) when the interception is related to legitimate business reasons. The exemption under the act is provided to service organizations. In many countries like Canada it is illegal to perform employee monitoring unless it is proved that monitoring is necessary and no other alternative is available. However there are certain legal uses of employee’s information obtained during employee monitoring. In other words some of the uses of employee information which are considered to be legal are discussed as follows:-

Extracting needed information related to business.

Check against the offensive mails

Check on installation of illegal software

Investigation regarding complaints filed for harassment

Employee monitoring has emerged as a necessity and employers are more concerned with the proper behavior of employees during working hours. Some employees are not satisfied with the process of employees monitoring because they feel that too much monitoring destroy the privacy. It is not necessary that employees will always use the internet facilities of employer for business work because they are sometimes anxious to know about the performance of their stock and sometimes about the safety of their family if any unwanted event occurs. Need is felt to explore the ethical issues because employers feel that excess use of internet for private purposes may distract the mind of the employees during work and will increase the cost to the company. Ethics are principles which direct the people towards right act. Ethics involve value and morals. Values are worthy act and morals refer to character and behavior which is acceptable in the society as a whole. Due to emergence of new and advance technology employee monitoring is considered to be an ethical issue. As employee monitoring is emerging as an ethical issue there is a need to establish ethical standards for a company and the ethical application of those standards along with ethical treatment of shareholders.

 

Ethics and morals are disappearing day by day with the advancement of technologies although the new technology is making the lives of people easier. With the increased use of internet computers email and voice mails, people do not adopt face to face interactions. In the coming years people have to deal with ethical issues due to the wide use of internet and web technology.

These activities are performed during periods of time when they are being paid by their employer. The individual is called a cyber loaf.

Cyber Loafing is the act of employees using their company’s internet access for personal purposes during work hours.

Causes of cyber loafing includes:-

Diversion of responsibility

Efficiency is reduced because contribution cannot be measured.

The relationship between an individual’s input and the group’s output is clouded.

 

Lim, 2002 concluded after cons of internet that leaders and managers should understand the effect of cyber loafing to work for the company against the company.

Another Ethical issue involved is the loss of privacy at work. But the fact is that reading private emails and messages without the permission of employers are against the ethics of the company. From the point of view of employer the private use of company’s assets may be prevented if a check and continuous monitoring is placed on employers. Legislation has taken steps to solve such ethical issues. One such step is introduction of Capital One Ethical Policy which states that company has right to access emails or read delete and receive any communication.

Certain Managerial implications are also involved in the case. To fully understand the managerial implications, need and reasons of employee monitoring should be considered. Managers should try to develop code of conduct. Code of Ethics should be taken as priority by all the companies.

To develop positive employee relations following five strategies should be considered:-

Educate the employees about the ownership of the property that computer system and services are property of the employer

Company reserves the right to monitor employees emails and internet information

Reasons related to business for monitoring should be clearly understood

Penalty clause should be inserted in the policy and penal provisions in case of policy violations should be imposed.

Positive reasons for monitoring should be explained in a legitimate manner so that they are acceptable to employees

Policy should prohibit personal use in a reasonable manner because it is impossible and impracticable to establish a stringent policy

Legal implications with regard to obtaining consent of employees before monitoring private telephone calls, messages should be discussed.

On the basis of code of ethics focus should be placed on following 10 areas:-

Dignity

Privacy

Confidentiality

Informed choice

Access to services

Social needs

Freedom of association

Lodge a complaint • Internal • External • Advocacy

Express ideas and opinions

An agree standard of care

Although there are certain legal ethical and managerial issues involved in employees monitoring which are discussed above, proper understanding about it will help to resolve such issues.

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Trumps trade war

A trade war is a situation where nations try to destroy each other’s trade by obtruding tariffs or allocations on imports. It happens when a country goes against another by raising import duties or placing restrictions on another country’s imports. This is done to protect domestic industries and the creation of jobs.

President Donald Trump in his efforts to create more jobs has started a trade war. His strategy of decreasing the U.S trade deficit which stands at $621 billion has led him to impose tariffs on imports which has caused multiple battles with several countries particularly China.

The first battle involving Solar Panel and Washing Machine. After President Trump approves defense tariffs on imports of solar panels and on washing machines it caused a stir. China and South Korea reacted against this. The second battle on steel and aluminum included tariffs affecting mostly Canada, EU, Mexico, South Korea, and China, which was later lifted on a few countries due to retaliatory tariffs of other countries. Trade war with the EU being the third battle, EU responses to US tariffs by threatening 25% tax on US imports which has caused a tussle between the two nations for a long time. The battle on tariffs on Mexico happened after Trump threatened to impose 5% tariffs on all US imports from Mexico to cater to “the emergency at the southern border, “which was later lifted after discussions in the reduction of illegal migrations. The battle between the US and China which began when the US put a 25% tax on Chinese exports which led to the nations imposing debts on each other till an agreement is reached.

The trade war has had vast effects;Companies have made loses due to the increase in taxes, the employment rates have dropped due to increasing input costs, housing rates have increased to about $1,245 a year for the average American, a crucial indicator of manufacturing freight rail traffic has slowed down drastically.

A trade war can have a few positive effects on a nation’s trade but not long term. In the long run, it can have immense effects on economic growth. The US is in war with Mexico, China, Canada, and the EU affecting America since the countries will sign trade agreements with other countries. Trades should be equally beneficial to involved parties to avoid conflicts and in-depth problems caused by trade wars.

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NURSING IN THE US

It has been argued that nursing in the United States is one of the most developed in terms of offering public service. Though this is subject to discussion, the bare facts of its organization could shine right on the issue. Nursing in the United States has been lacked on the top in terms of diversity. A part from the main steam nurses. The field attracts foreign qualified nurses. This has had the effects of stoking US nursing with the best personnel. Such characteristics could be the reason behind the assumption that US nursing is one of the best in the world.

In this regards, nursing in the US is characterized by three types of nurses. These are licensed practice nurses, registered nurses and practice nurses. Licensed nurses are trained for two years in anatomy as well as physiology. This includes practical care to patients and medication. They can perform complex procedures in medicine and will be found largely in clinics. On the other hand, registered ones supervise the work of licensed practice nurses. Their services include contact care to the patient .This may involve at home care, schools or in the offices. For the qualification, registered nurses have a diploma, a bachelors and a certificate from the state board examination. Just like RNs, advanced practice nurses have extra knowledge and skills and are holders of doctoral or masters degree in the field. Their work involves all primary care to patients (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor 20)

Nursing in the US has been able to offer best services through the high number of nurses in the profession. The department of labor and statistics approximates US nursing to constitute about 2.6 million registered nurses with about 60% of these being stationed in hospitals. Of these 2.6 nurses, most have either acquired bachelor’s degree, associate degree or a diploma from a nursing institution (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor 25)

Regardless of the nature of their training, nurses in the US have an all rounded nature of work that include treating patients, educating them about diverse medical situations as well as offering emotional support to patients and relatives. In addition to this, nurses conduct lessons on patients and relatives on how to contain their illness. A part form this, nurses in the US are expected to conduct public education where they educate the general public on general health. Such general health education could include immunization health screening and even seminars. It is this all roundedness of the US nurses that their ranking among the best in the world is based (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor 28).

The working environment of nurses in US is conducive for their work. Nurses work in lit areas as well as comfortable healthcare centers. Public and home health nurses go to the sick wherever they are. This could be at home, in community centers schools and any other place that their services may be needed. Their commitment to their work justifies them to be ranked among the best in the world. Nursing in the US is one of the most engaging occupations with registered nurses spending as much as twenty four hours attending the sick. Registered nurses for example, are able to work on a short notice. Those working in schools and other institutions like offices are the only places that nurses are able to take work on a regular basis (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor 35)

The professionalism characteristic of US nursing is originated from their training. For one to be a registered nurse in the US, a constant path in academic in line with the nursing profession is a must. Individuals aiming to take nursing as their career are advised to weigh all the disadvantages and advantages first, so that he/she can make the best nurse. The nursing program in the US has also provisions for those wishing to change careers to nursing. This program is only reserved for holders of bachelors. Such requirements are set to ensure that quality in nursing is maintained.

Nursing in the US offers prospective opportunities for trained nurses. It is notable that in 2008.nursing as a health occupation offered the highest rate of employment opportunities with 2.6 nurses being employed in the field.

Of these 5% went into nursing care centers, 5% in home care centers, 3% in self employment and 5% in physicians’ offices. Such employment opportunities continue to increase with the department of labor and statistics claiming that there is still a deficit of 5,810,500 nurses (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor 50)

In conclusion, therefore, nursing in the US is a growing area in public health service that is increasingly continuing to diversify. Exploit in the field coupled with the state’s desire to diversify the field has made nursing be among the best in terms of service delivery. With employment change, and the demand that is rising by the day, employment of nurses is bound to grow by 22% by 2018 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor 55).with the current tread in this field, nursing in the US shall continue to be the most dynamic and Successful field in public service delivery.

Reference list

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm

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Social media Source #7

Social media is a tool that has been in the contemporary society used to improve communication. It is as well been attributed to the enhancing cohesion as people of different cultures, races, backgrounds and countries are brought together. Such as the campaigning against discrimination with promotion and development of movements such as black lives matter. Pg. 106.

Social media impact on millennials Source #2

The article by argues against the general perspective of people who view millennials negatively due to their behaviors that allows on their phone. Being a generation that grew with technology advancement, social media has been revolutionized such that ads can be sold as well as the millennials can gain knowledge. She emphasizes on the revolution of E-commerce by the millennials as well as the transparency ideas in elections whose results are streamed. N. pg Cyberbullying source #6

The article elaborates the aspect of bullying in the digital age. People on social media are being attacked on their age, appearance, race or even class. Many youth and teens often have negative things to say about their fellow peers which often leads to depression. Many kids often commit suicide as a result of depression they suffer from the trolls of cyberbullying. N. page

Cyberbullying source #3

In the journal of adolescent health, Gamez shows the relationship between cyberbullying, depression and substance abuse. He clearly states that the days when fists were used as a form of bullying are somehow Gone as cyberbullying takes its place. People are often trolled with characteristics that are well known to be negative and the likelihood of others adopting the troll is high. The journal shows that people are likely to be depressed and involved in the abuse of substances if cyberbullying is prolonged.

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Behavioral addictions Source #1

The journal of behavioral addictions helps in showing how the smartphones relate to depression, anxiety and the quality of sleep. In many circumstances, the smartphone devices are the disruption of the sleeping patterns among the youths. They often result in sleeping and eating disorders that create depression in the aftermath of pg. 85

Depressive symptoms Source #10

A research carried out focusing on children suffering from depression on what changed and what is commonly pointed to immediate use of smartphones. the increased depressive symptoms are high among the youths due to the use of the screen and social media. Pg. 5-17

Cyberpsychology Source #11

The article of cyberpsychology shows that the increased viewing of the screen and social media increases depression rates among the young adults and youths as they tend to compare their lives with those who are constantly posting. As much as social media has been a great part of technology that link people together it as well is the leading cause of depression pg. 584

Smart innovation Source # 5

The article celebrity studies articulate the rise of social networking sites and social media influencers. Different advancements have been seen to transform day to day activities of businesses as the society tends to rely upon the internet for their day to day schedules. They impact different fields with increased accuracy and efficiency that makes them reliable. Business as well as use online person to person communication to improve annual affiliation ideas. Pg. 200

Social relationships Source #9

In the New York times article talk to each other, Turkle deftly elaborates that advancements of technology are often misunderstood by the notion that they are the fuel in the destruction of social relationships. However, it all depends on the nature of the involved party as some people with or without the use of mobiles would be boring and anti-social. Hence people should acknowledge and embrace the role technology plays in brings people together rather than blame technology for failed social relationships N. page

Social media impressions Source #4

The young people gradually get in touch with social media developing different forms of impressions. Most of these impressions are amazing as they make things a little bit easier for them, however, the awful impressions often have an antagonistic impact on people. For example, false information often leads to dissatisfaction, wrong business affiliation influences productivity. As much as the web life is beneficial people often should not be over-reliant as the media should be used in the obligatory matter. Pg. 78