Discrimination Discrimination is a topic that has been affecting businesses from various sectors worldwide. Discrimination refers to the prejudicial or unfair treatment people or groups based on their characteristics such as gender, sex, race, sexual orientation and ethnicity. Discrimination affects different industries and companies. In the USA, workplace discrimination is a common topic that has been associated with equity and inclusion among various sectors such as education, journalism, sports, entertainment (music and acting) and several companies in general. One example of companies being, fashion line brand Louis Vuitton, which was sued for racial discrimination and harassment by one of its employee. According to the United Nations (2018) discrimination is among the top unethical subject that employees face on day to basis in their workplaces. Racial discrimination is among the top subjects as far as discrimination is concerned. LBGT communities have also faced huge discrimination due to their sexual orientations and they are among the individuals who have faced many cases of hate crime. This is usually showcased during selection and hiring, transfer and promotion, issuance of conditions and benefits. It…
Waste and Resources Management Executive summary Waste management is among the essential factors that need to be considered for the promotion of a clean, healthy environment. Among the significant wastes that are produced in the atmosphere annually include textile waste. Textile waste management has mainly been promoted through the elements of reusing old clothes. Initially, the primary method initially used to facilitate the reuse of second-hand clothes entailed the use of charity shops. Through the charity shops, the reused clothes mange to get to the population and be used again. However, there has arisen the new business model that involves the sale of second-hand clothes by other business models other than the charity shops. These business models are seen to provide significant competition to the traditional charity shops as these new business models go to the extent of providing incentives and money for the take-back of the used clothes. The business models are fundamentally sustainable as they facilitate the maintaining of the environment without causing pollution. Also, the sustainability of the business models is viewed with regards to…
True Women & Real Men: Myths of Gender Introduction Many countries have different beliefs concerning men and women in societies. Even in terms of leadership, there are myths regarding who should rule who. Different ways of doing things in communities give rise to many myths that people believe. In many circumstances, gender is an issue that is strictly addressed in different countries. In most countries, men are believed to have most of the capabilities of doing different things. That kind of belief brings rise to gender feminism, insensitiveness, and chauvinism arises in countries (Ramirez 67). The culture in different countries gives rise to different myths that define the way of life of the people in that country. Belief is different, and every country should have a way to address it in all societies. In chapter 6, Rereading America, it emphasizes on great citizenship that can be enhanced through great equality and equal freedom to express their views as the gender to enhance liberty in the countries. It should be a concern in all the nations to embrace gender equality and…
Legal Ethics- Project Management Introduction To be perceived and recognized as a professional by the general public, a project manager ought to adhere and decree subscription to a code of ethics that generalizes public proficiency and behavior. In the combine Association of Project Managers, the Code of ethics is portrayed as a guide for project managers’ conduct on moral issues and decisive judgment as they narrate the profession. According to (Hultman and Gellerman, 2002), ethical code development creates a belief of value, which translates to a criterion of significance for the public to trust the viability of an organization. The prospect allows strict adherence to core values such as equality, peace, freedom, sustainability, and respect, which are coherently changed over time to assure proper judgment and reasonable utilization of public trust. This mediates power, and consider human rights issues a particular similar concept. The paper reviews the A.P.M. code of professional conduct and the PMI code of ethics as it applies to the project management profession (Müller and Bredillet, 2014). The review entails a collection of ethical codes of conduct…
The Little Book of Restorative Justice Summary of the book In the book, Restorative Justice emphasizes the stakeholders’ transformation that has been found guilty due to their offense. The book identifies the offense and addresses the harm that is likely to occur, and lastly, considers the need and the obligation that needs to be paid attention to put things right in a legal way. The book provides the cases that are minor crimes and the brutal crimes all put together to find a solution in addressing justice in those areas. Howard also extrapolates the relationship between restorative justice and other forms of justice. Generally, the main aim of restorative justice is to reduce future uncertainties by reducing future offenses, bringing transformation and justice to both parties, and ensuring authoritative decision making is portrayed in the hands of those impacted by the offense. The book provides different forms of results, especially justice, through providing information about the offense and truth-telling about the repercussions of the offense hence bringing transformation to the people. The offenders are transformed by being made accountable for…
MARK 110 Marketing Plan Part 1: Situation Analysis (SWOT), Marketing Objectives, and Positioning Name of product or service: Packaging Company name: Great Little Box Company Location: 748 Market Street Victoria, BC V8T 5K5 Years in business: 38 Years Website: www.glbc.co.ke Detailed description of product/service: The Great Little Box Company(GLBC) deals with all aspect pertaining packaging ranging from designing, printing and applications and also fulfillment. They also deal with shipping and warehousing. Current stage of product/service development: The current stage of the Great Little Box company(GLBC) is at maturity. The market is saturated and the products are at a constant rate of sales. The market is very competitive and has lead the company to develop other services to supplement the packing services. This services includes warehousing and shipping. The company has enjoyed maturity stage for a long period of time for the better services it offers to its customer. PHASE I: PLANNING Strengths and weaknesses can include such factors as financial and capital resources, management/employee expertise, capacity for growth, brand recognition, existing networks, customer relationships,…
Sales and Merchandising Development Critical Components of the Product Products are the final products produces to satisfy a specified need with a target end-use as the buyer. Different industries have different products. Burj Al Arab mostly falls in the hotel and hospitality industry with restaurant services, dining, accommodation packages, and conference commodities as the major products. Product Life-Cycle Product life-cycle can be divided into specific stages. They are introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. A product is first introduced to the market and takes some time to grow and be accepted. In due time, the product attains maturity and eventually declines since it is no longer as desirable. Other new products in the market may replace it. Components of Products There are several significant components of the products. These elements include the actual product, its unique selling points, and branding. The actual product refers to the advantages due to a user of the product. Branding refers to the identity of the product in terms of a logo or trademark. The unique selling points of a product are what distinguishes it from…
Cyber Security Best Practices Table of Contents Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………3 Case Study 1 ………………………………………………………………………………3 Firewall………………………………………………………………………………..3 Browser Privacy and Security Settings………………………………………………..4 Software……………………………………………………………………………….4 Password Policy……………………………………………………………………….5 Online Banking Site Security………………………………………………………….6 Operating System Patches and Application Updates………………………………….6 Possible Issues…………………………………………………………………………6 Case Study 2……………………………………………………………………………….7 Social Network Guidance and Rules………………………………………………….7 Facebook and Twitter Settings and Guidance…………………………………………8 Detecting, Preventing and Reporting Cyber Security Threats………………………..8 Possible Issues………………………………………………………………………..9 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………..9 Reference…………………………………………………………………………………10 Introduction Computers play a significant role in human lives today. Since we key in and show personally identifiable and so much knowledge, it is crucial to implement and preserve computer protection. It is because reliable computer protection means that people’s data is keenly managed and safely stored. Therefore, to set up my newly purchased computer to prevent unauthorized access or risk to vulnerability, I would consider measures that would avoid these cyber threats to my system. To improve the security of my computer, there are some critical steps that should be considered to enhance the safety of the computer system. Even though no individual action can eradicate all the danger, these in-depth defensive strategies, when used together, they should improve…
Nursing Leadership In the presented scenario, 20% of the nurses are new to the organization and also in the Emergency Department. On the other hand, the organization has experienced nurses in the emergency department. As a result, this has led to a workforce with mixed experiences and expertise amid the implementation of the new system. As such, the leadership of the ED would require a change of both the physical environment as well as the beliefs and practices of the nurses. In this case, I would ensure the participation of every unit in the Emergency Department (ED), including the newly recruited nurses. As such, I would involve a representative from each unit to create an implementation team. The primary objective of leading the ED team is to promote collaboration among all the nurses and therefore ensure uniformity in the performance. The involvement of employees from all the units in the implementation process would create a sense of team-work and therefore enhance the success of the whole team in general. The central idea of involving the unit representatives is to develop…
The Loner review The novel Loner is an exploration of the lives of the young characters in a university setting grappling with the reality of life in school. The characters engage in social relations that lead to the comprehension of the nature of the relationship among young adults in society. Their interaction facilitates understanding of the themes on sexuality, gender relations, technology addiction, and violence, among many other themes defining campus life. As the narration commences, the main character is joining an institution of higher learning at Harvard. David’s experience in the first year marks the beginning of the revelation of the dynamics that will define life in college years. Introspection into his life is instrumental in understanding the dynamics of life in early adulthood in the US. As the narration commences, the escapades of David and the roommates in the introductory chapter of the novel contributes to the identity as a romantic only to transition to a toxic masculine and a loner. The character known as David aspires to establish a new relationship in the setting. He opts to friend Sara…