What was Volkswagen thinking A communication process is useful when a respondent understands the message clearly. In any concept of communication, the answer is bound to how one understands the message. A message is deemed a success only if there is a concise understanding. Misunderstandings are common in any communication and can appear at any stage of the process. Therefore, proper considerations should be observed to ensure that the message is transmitted from the sender to the receiver without any glitches. In any organization, it is imperative that communication is appropriately conducted and the staff adhere to them. The article ‘What was Volkswagen thinking,’ by Jerry Useem, highlights the importance of communication towards ensuring the persistence and shape of an organization. The report brings an excellent analysis of the company credos, talking about the positives aspects and the negative aspects of having it. A company credo or script is vital in maintaining good traits within the company and acts as a guide in a particular organization. The credo of any organization refers to the values or set of beliefs in…
Freedom of Speech in the Cultural Revolution America in the ’60s And 70’s “The Counterculture that was established within the United States along with the late 1960s, that lasted to a period approximated from 1964 and 1972, which coincided with America’s involvement in Vietnam. The youths involved in the Cultural Revolution disagreed with and rejected the cultural standards of their parents, mainly regarding racial segregation, materialism, women’s rights, the Vietnam War, and the sexual mores. The revolution saw the country divide into. Under the reflection of some of the Americans on ideals of free speech world peace as well as equality, others view reflected on self-indulgent or unpatriotic assault of America’s moral setting. Ideals and interests Communitarian experiments, sexual liberation, unconventional appearance, drugs, and music were the distinguishing characteristics that defined the Cultural Revolution, with most of the members comprising of the young Americans, whites, and the middle class. The hippies developed the largest group of Cultural Revolution within the United States, reaching its peak during 1967, known as the summer love where youth protested in Haight-Ashbury (Braunstein). The lifestyle…
Creative Thinking My initial expectations for this course were high. Being a part of creativity, innovation, and design course brought a lot of excitement and optimism, as I looked forward to putting my creative skills to use, work with my classmates as a team and learn how to best solve problems. I like coming up with new creative ideas to solve my everyday issues. So this course presented me with the opportunity to explore my innovative nature for the betterment of my problem-solving skills. However, as the class began, I realized it was not just about coming up with smart ways of solving problems, but dealing with issues from a broader perspective like in an organization or in my community. I have learned to correctly define creativity, design, and innovation. Learning the factors that influence creativity from an individual perspective and from a team, has made me reflect on the things surrounding me that positively or negatively impact my creative process. As there are several external influences, I have learned to pick what is necessary and helpful, minding the ethical…
Course Outcomes Self Evaluation Essay. Question 1 This essay requires that I examine the learning outcomes I have acquired through the course. Generally, every course has its objectives, and this one required that each learner acquire at least four. I have to develop the skills of outcomes A, B E, and F. in simple terms, outcome A involves the skills of proper organization, planning editing, and revision. Self-evaluation papers are part of the reason I learned to employ outcome A. Outcome B consists of the skill of analyzing various texts, including visual media. While outcome E encompasses the ability of critical thinking and outcome, F involved the ability to incorporate personal ideas and other scholars’ ideas. Therefore, the purpose of my essay was to explain how I gained these skills using my assignments as examples. Question 2 The most successful part of my essay is my introduction and body paragraphs. I believe I have written an excellent and captivating introduction that gives the audience a clear picture of the essay. My body paragraphs are excellently written with clear topic sentences…
Global Aging and Future of Emerging Markets As the world economies grow an inch further as time progresses by, the rich and developed parts continue to be looked upon. They are considered the leaders of the global economies. As such, their actions have a critical impact on the developing side. For many years, this has been the working theory regarding the future. The developing world has been disregarded for a while with not much being considered to come from it. However, recent researches indicate that the developing world has not been dormant as it had been perceived earlier (Jackson, Richard, Neil, and Keisuke 11). The developing world continues to hold on its own. As the developed world continues to lead the pace, the developing is also working on catching up. This is according to the latest report from the Global Aging and the Future of Emerging Markets. The report sought to carry out investigations on the expected impacts caused by the shifting demographics in the economies. There have been numerous revolutions over the centuries. The revolutions critically impacted the…
Suspects protection from self-incrimination Regarding scenario one, the Fifth Amendment was violated by officers Polanski and Evans. First, the police did not offer Bruce the suspect, with the Miranda warnings. Secondly, the criminal was subjected to double jeopardy. The act of the police commenting on how devastated they are due to the murder of the four-year-old girl was the first prosecution the criminal received. Besides, the criminal emotionally suffered since he wept and confessed to killing the girl. Likewise, in the second scenario, the Fifth Amendment rights were violated. Karen did not receive the Miranda warnings.[U1] The questioning took place before the criminal receiving information on the same, and she had the right to remain silent or even ask for an attorney. In regards to the third scenario, no violation occurred since the suspect Walter knew his Miranda warning and also decided to stay silent for four hours. His confessions were valid to be used since he understood his rights and wished to confess. A remedy to such violation is the implementation of the right to protection against self-incrimination. Self-incrimination…
Kubler-Ross’s model I agree with you that Kubler-Ross’s model possesses flaws, but it gives us great insight into stages that people undergo once death strike within. Yes, people’s process of healing may not follow the steps as outlined, but such stages were discussed separately as a phase that we can undergo independently or continuously until we reach the acceptance stage. I think what is most required now is a model that will help us to reach the last stage of acceptance in a fast and reasonable way. Dwelling much on the aspect of the model can make us lose focus on which it was intended. Once we agree that the model was developed with the idea making us internalize the message and find the solution to the despair feelings prevalent after the loss of our loved ones, the faster we will devise a mechanism to tackle these challenges. I agree with you that Kubler-Ross’s model possesses flaws, but it gives us great insight into stages that people undergo once death strike within. Yes, people’s process of healing may not follow…
COLOURS Orange peel Most of the men try to choose a light color, why don’t you try a new color like peel orange? You can wear it along with navy blue pants; it will give you a charming and gorgeous look. Light blue This color is considered as one of the cool colors in the summer; wear this along with gray, off-white, or black bottom. Gray You can go with the gray top along the black bottom. You can also choose other vibrant colors that can be combined against a neutral gray, navy, or tan. Fashion is limitless; you just need to know how colors work together. Think different; try new colors by choosing the right combination that looks perfect, and by wearing them, you look more graceful.
Why do some countries experience more domestic terrorism than others? Importance of the Question Domestic terrorism has risen significantly in the past few years across the globe more than ever. Many countries around the world from Europe, Asia to North America are facing significant challenges containing radicalized individuals with no attachment to any terrorist network abroad. According to a study by Ritchie, Hasell, Appel, and Roser, over 26,000 people died from domestic terrorism in different countries in 2017 (Ritchie, Hasell, Appel, & Roser, 2019). However, the scale of domestic terrorism in different countries differs significantly due to different factors. In order to understand the reason behind this and be able to find lasting solutions, it is important to answer this question. Theory The two variables eventually contribute significantly to domestic terrorism acts within a certain country are lack of political freedom and political instability. Countries with lower levels of political freedom are more likely to experience political instability creating room for domestic terrorism. Based on a study by Lozada, countries with lower levels of political freedom or rights experience constant political…
Analysis of Persuasive Rhetorical Techniques in Yuval Noah Harari’s “In the Battle Against Coronavirus, Humanity Lacks Leadership” The article “In the Battle Against Coronavirus, Humanity Lacks Leadership” by Yuval Noah Harari looks at the crisis that humanity faces in the modern-day that is far removed from the Coronavirus pandemic. The author underlines the idea that the antidote to the pandemic is not segregation but rather cooperation that is being held back by the lack of leadership. The author does use the appeals of ethos pathos and logos in the presentation of his argument but majorly dwells on the appeal to logic as he intends to show the readers the consequences of failed leadership. The effect of the appeals used does drive one to compare the actions taken by their leaders in light of the pandemic. The author relies on the appeal of ethos in the presentation of his argument surrounding the world’s failure to beat the virus. The author uses the ethical appeal in his article as a means to convince the reader of his credibility as well as…