Types of Teams             Teamwork is an integral element for every organization as it fosters an environment that fosters friendship and loyalty, and this establishes trust between the managers and other members of the team. Numerous types of units can get created in project execution, for instance, problem-solving teams, self-managed teams, virtual and cross-functional teams. Problem-solving teams refer to a group of individuals assembled to execute a particular project that involves resolving one or more issues that have already arisen or to efficiently deal with the problems as they occur. The team brings the managers together to solve real-time project problems. The second type of team is self-managed work teams. According to Magpili & Pazos (2018), the kind of team involves a self-organized group of workers where the members determine, manage, and plan their daily duties under reduced or no supervision. The third form of teams is cross-functional teams. The group consists of members from different functional departments or areas of the company. For instance, it may include members of the marketing, product, customer service, or sales department (Pimenta et…

TEFL textbook evaluation: From teachers’ perspectives INTRODUCTION   Instructional materials may take two forms: Printed ones, such as textbook, workbook, teacher’s guide, readers, etc.; and non-print ones, such as audiotapes, videotapes and computer-based materials. They are considered as key component in most TEFL programs, which is essential for both teachers and learners. Especially, textbooks are the mostly used teaching and learning materials for both teachers and the learners. They do not only provide a framework for teachers in achieving the aims and objectives of the course, but also serve as a guide to the teacher when conducting lessons. On behalf of the learners, a textbook truly affects their attitudes and performance to the lesson throughout the course. It is a fact that when learners like their textbooks, they like the course as well and become active participants to the lesson. The textbook is an important source of input and a great opportunity for EFL learners to communicate in the target language, which is realized only in classroom settings in most public schools in Turkey.   Since English teachers use “textbooks’…

Why Technology is Bad for Children The world today is considered a brave place to be due to the impact of technology that the 21st-century generation is living with. Children are growing up with a completely different perspective of the digital experience which the previous generations did not enjoy. From the vir-tual perspective, the children experience endless games which have taken away the joys of child-hood from the backyard and they now experience their lives in the living room. Technology has influenced every aspect of people’s lives and changed the way they socialize, to the way they live among many noticeable changes. Though technology is beneficial for learning of children in this age, it also has negative impacts on their development as well as the quality of life.   One of the biggest differences of the modern-day children from the previous generations is the way they live and do not get much exercise as people previously did. The cause of this dif-ference is accrued to technology which includes smartphones, computers, and televisions which have encouraged them to be sedentary when…

Controversies on Using Social Networking Services   Controversy is an important element of scientific development. Richard Feynman, a revered physicist, once said “Science is the belief in the ignorance of scholars” (“The 10 most controversial psychology studies ever published”, para 1). All scientific assumptions are exposed to further analysis, nothing is taken for granted. Therefore, it is a good sign that psychological studies continue to create notable controversies. Often, the arguments are about the ethics or logic of the techniques, but at other times, they are due to disagreements on the implications of the findings to the general understanding of human nature (Jarrett, 2014). This paper discusses an important controversy in psychology that has been popular for more than a decade: Social media addiction and deterioration of psychological well-being versus the benefits of technology for learning and self-improvement.   The social network services, or more broadly the Internet, have become an important part of everyone’s lives. Although the Internet is being used to connect with people since the 1980s, the last decade has shown tremendous growth in its use. Social…

Livy from the Founding of the City: Book I   Whether I am likely to accomplish anything worthy of the labour, if I record the achievements of the Roman people from the foundation of the city, I do not really know, nor if I knew would I dare to avouch it; [2] perceiving as I do that the theme1 is not only old but hackneyed, through the constant succession of new historians, who believe either that in their facts they can produce more authentic information, or that in their style they will prove better than the rude attempts of the ancients. [3] Yet, however this shall be, it will be a satisfaction to have done myself as much as lies in me to commemorate the deeds of the foremost people of the world; and if in so vast a company of writers my own reputation should be obscure, my consolation would be the fame and greatness of those whose renown will throw mine into the shade. [4] Moreover, my subject involves infinite labour, seeing that it must be traced back…

How can Children be Friends with Pets? Most of us have grown in homes where cats and dogs were your best friends. Pets have been part of human culture for a very long time. Growing up in a home with pets has its own perks. If your parents did not have a pet when you were a kid, my friend, you have missed the sweetest memory of childhood. According to a survey, almost 62% of households have a dog or cat as their pet. Why are we so excited about pets, and are these pets harmless to your kids? Let me be clear about one thing, cats and dogs are 100% safe for your kids, but make sure that you are choosing the right breed for a pet. There are some specific breeds of dogs that are not suitable as pets. Otherwise, a simple typical pet dog is going to be your kid’s best friend. Want a Pet- Cat or Dog? If you already have a pet, it is alright, but if you are willing to adopt a pet as…

Othello In the tragic play Othello, William Shakespeare deals with a wide variety of social issues, which he articulately presents as his major themes. One of these themes is respect and the lack of it. In the play, Shakespeare explores the respect characters have for each other, as well as the lack of disrespect in certain instances, all while building on the implications of each. Shakespeare manages to posit that respect between two people is essential in cultivating healthy and long-lasting relationships. At the same time, the lack of it presents a challenge, and could as well be the source of confusion and resentment between tow individuals, and rub off to those around them. Shakespeare explores the different facets of the relationship between Emilia and Desdemona and impounds on the effects of the positive attribute of this relationship, as well as the negative implications. Emilia treats Desdemona with respect through her loyalty and stands by her at all times while always defending her name, although, at some point, she disrespects Desdemona by stealing from her, thus affecting Desdemona’s relationship with…

 Strategies to solve sustainability issues of the king and prince beach and golf resort             A lot has been discussed concerning the king and prince Beach $Golf resort in part one. That is the introduction part of this resort, its location, how it offer its services, and how it treats its customers. The fist parts we also discussed sustainability issues that, in one way or another may be a hindrance of many tourists not to visit this resort. In this section, the essay will discuss in details the strategies that can be applied to solve the sustainability issues which arise in kings and prince resort. Also, the article how it can attract many customers not only in the USA but also in other parts of the world. Reducing the cost: The aim of reducing the high cost of services provided in king and prince beach resort is to allow many people to be able to tour to this resort and experience its beauty. It is a way of reducing the gap between the rich and the poor people where all…

Human relationships Human relationships are based on trust and need. To depend on a particular person for something specific, then you have to have confidence that they will deliver. Similarly, friendships, just as any other human relationships require trust, and the fulfillment of a given need; these needs are usually fulfilled by the particular friend. A friendship is a genuine relationship between two or more people regardless of gender and based on mutual feelings of interest to one another. Friendship is one of the few pleasures of relations that humans are blessed to have. Friends are essential in making us happy; they are also responsible for making us enjoy beautiful moments, even the more. I need my friends to be loyal and dependable; additionally, they should be honest in telling me everything; be it good or bad. Having friends with such traits is very vital in life, as they add bliss to every moment shared with them and remind us of the importance of having them in our lives. I have a close friend that I have known for almost…

Why do sociologists of childhood tend to use ethnographic methods in their research? Introduction Ethnographic research is the study of people live, although it is well suited in the study of childhood development children in schools. The sociologist uses ethnographic methods to study child behaviors and attitudes and to understand the social interactions of children in society. It is well equipped to capture the stages of childhood development (Tickle, 2017). Ethnographic methods are a research approach that helps sociologists and other researchers to analyze people in their cultural setting, their needs, ways in which they interact with one another in their social and cultural environment. The ethnographic techniques are longitudinal, qualitative, inductive, and exploratory (Tickle, 2017).  They can obtain efficient data and detailed descriptions of a small area appropriately. Ethnographic research is a qualitative research that involves observing variables in their environment to achieve a targeted outcome. It has its roots in ethnography, which consists of the study of lives people (Tickle, 2017). The sociologist of childhood uses ethnographic methods at the early stages of child development because it helps…