...of the problem, global warming and the affects it will have on the health of the human race. Global warming is a phenomenon that is causing the general temperature of the earth to rise. This is affecting the earth’s atmosphere and oceans. Scientists have noted significant changes developing more rapidly in the last thirty years. These changes are a counteraction to global warming that is affecting life on the entire planet. No one or nothing is safe from the impact of global warming, plants animals, humans we are all subject to server changes of evolutionary proportion. One might ponder how global warming affects the average man; some say they see no difference. The changes are not apparent in ones day to day routine unless you become aware of the signs or symptoms of a changing planet (Time, 2006). Time magazine recently did a story called Global Warming: How It Affects Your Health. This article puts the affects of global warming on humans very plainly. According to this article the death toll that is related to climate change is going to double by the year 2030. The climate change is going to cause the population to encounter more frequent and impacting heat waves, the intense heat will have an affect the reproduction and migration of the insect population which will in turn increase the spread of disease. The rise of the ocean levels will not only impact ocean life but human survival as well, the air we breathe is even an issue due to global warming (Time...
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...Digital Camera University of Maryland University College Digital Camera Overall all organizations are going to be effected past, present, and future conditions the market environment. Managers of ClearLens will make sure to stay aware of the various environment conditions. The focus will be on the remote environments, industry environments, operational environments, external opportunities, and threats. Economic Factors It is important to note the digital camera industry is one that continues to progress. Overall the camera industry is one that can soon become totally automated. ClearLens has human employees, which is actually a luxury in the industry. Economically, if there are times when it just becomes too expensive the amount of senior staff may have to be reduced. This in turn would force increases in automation. To avoid impacting the customer employees would then have to be hired at a lower wage. Market Environment The overall industry will provide change on its’ own. The market will through the various digital camera companies will provide evidence of change to us as a business agent. The change, enhancements, or progression will be evident throughout the organizations such as Ace Cameras, BoldCam, Digital Plus, and Elite Cameras. This will allow for continued monitoring, company improvement in sales, and increase in market profit. Development of Future The digital camera industry is one that has always been one of progression. The industry and...
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...employers in developing a process to achieve this ideal. While survivors of mental illness are encouraged to disclose related concerns to their employer, such sharing of personal information remains daunting. Similarly, employers attempting to assist the process are often awed by the extent of collaborations involved in integrating employees with mental health issues back to work as well as concern about compliance with human rights legislation. Needed accommodations in terms of approach to the work itself are often simple; however substantiating the need for adjustments is more complex. This case study introduces a model to support the development of shared goals and shared understandings for return to work (RTW) among workers with mental health concerns, employers, co-workers and therapists. The model of occupational competence is used as a basis to guide dialogue, identify challenges and generate solutions that take into consideration a worker’s preferences, sensitivities, culture and capacities in relationship to the occupational demands in a given workplace environment. A case study is used to demonstrate the potential utility of the model in assisting stakeholders to strengthen collaborations and partnering to achieve a shared understanding of worker and workplace needs. 1. Introduction Disclosure of mental health issues in the workplace is influenced by multiple factors including intrinsic and extrinsic issues. While there is legislation that protects a worker’s right not to...
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...The most vulnerable player is the environment and how humans take advantage of the land, water, and non-renewable resources for their own personal greed. In the documentary Cowspiracy, Kip Anderson says, “ Rearing cattle produces more greenhouse gases than driving cars” (Cowspiracy). Global climate change is on the rise and we keep using more fertilizers to grow corn to feed to our livestock. According to Steinberg, “In 1990, America’s cornfields used roughly 40 percent of the nitrogen fertilizer consumed in the nation” (Steinberg). We feed the livestock corn and grain to fatten them up, however we are leaving over 500 nitrogen dead zones on land (Cowspiracy). Not only are fertilizers impacting the environment, but water depletion is having...
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...involves the study of the human mind and behavior. Within the field of psychology, there are various different branches, or sub-fields, one of which is environmental psychology. This branch of psychology focuses on the relationship between individuals and their surroundings, such as their natural environments, social environments, built environments, learning environments, and informational environments (De Young, 1999). One of the main goals of the field of environmental psychology is to solve complex environmental problems for the betterment of individual well-being within society. Throughout the course of this paper, the discipline of environmental psychology will be examined. This paper will define the discipline of environmental psychology, compare and contrast at least two major theoretical approaches to environmental psychology, and explain the importance of research within the field of environmental psychology. Environment Psychology Defined Environmental psychology is a relatively new branch of psychology that focuses on the study of the interrelationship between the environment and human behavior. Within this field, the term environment is broadly defined to include the natural, or physical, environments, the social environments, built environments, learning environments, and informational environments (De Young, 1999). Unlike other braches of psychology, such as cultural psychology, environmental psychology does not place emphasis on how the interactions among people...
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...Environmental Science Environmental Fundamentals An analysis of the fundamental principles concerning environmental science provides and understanding of the study and also the importance of human behaviors having effects on the natural environment. Principles of science and technology assist with determining how environmental problems occur and also assist with generating solutions to minimize problems from arising. The concept of environmental sustainability surrounds itself with sustainable and unsustainable human interactions dealing with the environment, each of which have affected and also affects natural resources both past and present. Environmental Science Environmental science is an interdisciplinary study that focuses on the manner in which humans interact with the environment. The study also focuses on combining information from many other disciplines to include biology, chemistry, and economics as it is concerned with conditions that may have an effect on the environment and also organisms living within the environment. In addition, environmental science attempts to establish necessary principles that outline and determine how the natural world functions. These principles are used to create practical solutions to issues impacting the environment. Problems concerning the environment are typically very complex hence providing scientific explanations and making scientific evaluations helps make possible recommendations to solve problems or to otherwise make conclusions...
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...|Unit Number and Name: |Unit 1 The Business Environment | |Unit Code: |D/502/5409 |Credit Value: |10 | |QCF Level: |BTEC National |Guided Learning Hours: |60 | |Assessor: | | Unit 1 The Business Environment |Assignment Deadlines | |Assignment Deadline Date: |Hand out date: |Submission date: | | |Task 1 (P1 P2 M2 D1) | | | |Assignment Hand in Dates | | | | | |Task 2 (P3 M1) | | | | |Task 3 (P4) | ...
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...In episode 5, there is a forest fire that has been impacting the community. At first, this was supposed to be something that was easily contained. However, the dry and windy conditions have made the situation more extreme (with the lingering smoke posing as a health risk). As a result, an advisory has been issues for everyone to stay indoors unless outside travel is absolutely necessary. For the hospital, this means that they are facing an increasing number of patients being admitted secondary to the effects of smoke inhalation. Once the staff is able to effectively, deal with the current influx of patients, the hospital is inundated with another round of patients being admitted through the emergency room. This is placing pressure on the hospital staff, as they have to work longer hours and are often frustrated by these issues. To make matters worse, the administration has announced that they will require everyone to work additional hours (with no overtime pay). This has angered many people, who believe that their timing is poor given the challenges they are facing. To make matters worse there is infighting between the staff about the availability of more beds (from patients who are constantly overwhelming the facility). This is creating a problem for staff members who feel as if they are not receiving the necessary assistance (“Neighborhood News,” 2012). In the case of the senior center, everyone has been reporting negative effects from the smoke inhalation include the...
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...Final Exam In the beginning of this semester I never thought to think how big my impact on the environment was. And now that the semester is over I know exactly what I as a consumer am doing to the environment. Everyone plays a big role in impacting the environment and everyone can play a bigger role in helping conserve the environment they live in. When it comes to air pollution, global climate change, changes in natural habitat, and water pollution I as a consumer negatively impact those four problems. With air pollution I affect it negatively by driving a car, running electricity, and other ways like using the stove in the kitchen. I affect climate change by driving a car, by buying things that come from factories that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and by using electricity. When it comes to changes in natural habitat I impact it by living in a house that was built on natural habitat which then forced the environment to change, also by going to the mall and other stores that were built upon natural habitat. I impact water pollution by using harmful pesticides, buying food that comes from farms that irrigate, by wasting water like letting the faucet run, also by using fertilizer. Those are just some of the ways I as a consumer impact Earth’s environment. The five levels on which people can participate in working towards a sustainable future are as follows, individual lifestyle changes, political involvement, membership participation N60s, volunteer, and...
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...Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing is a successful organization looking to improve overall performance and position the company for future growth. The organization was initially founded in 1991 and has seen significant growth since its inception. Today Riordan Manufacturing is a global competitor in the plastics market with over 550 employees. Projected earnings exceed $46 million with a heavy focus in plastic beverage bottles, custom plastic parts, and plastic fan parts. The following review will analyze various issues impacting the organizations operations. Identified issues will be used to determine business opportunities while connecting improvements to key human resource management concepts. Key stakeholders in the organization will be identified along with the establishment of strategic end-state goals that will help guide improvements at Riordan Manufacturing. Major gaps in Riordan Manufacturing’s process will be analyzed using a standard gap analysis approach with accompanied alternative solutions that have a long-term focus. An optimal solution will be identified along with an implementation plan with meaningful end-state goals that support the vision of the organization. Situation Analysis Issue and Opportunity Identification Riordan Manufacturing has developed various processes and procedures to manage the business. The organization maintains a heavy focus on research and development with a strong sales force to help distribute the...
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...1. Ecosystems and How They Work - Sustainable Development In this assignment, you will investigate the biotic and abiotic structure and function of an ecosystem. Choose one of the following ecosystems: * Tropical rainforest * Grassland * Coral Reef * Estuary * Desert You will write a two to three page APA-style research paper about your choice of ecosystem including: * Where might this type of ecosystem be located? Give one specific example. * Describe the structure of the ecosystem: List both the abiotic components and biotic components * Describe the function of the ecosystem: How do the abiotic and biotic components interact in biogeochemical cycles? Describe both the carbon and nitrogen cycles * Describe disturbance and recovery: Describe one natural and one human caused disturbance to the ecosystem. Explain the damage to the ecosystem, including how the abiotic and biotic characteristics of the ecosystem changed. * Explain how ecosystems recover naturally ... (More) Ecosystem Definition noun, plural: ecosystems A system that includes all living organisms (biotic factors) in an area as well as its physical environment (abiotic factors) functioning together as a unit. Supplement An ecosystem is made up of plants, animals, microorganisms, soil, rocks, minerals, water sources and the local atmosphere interacting with one another. Word origin: coined in 1930 by Roy Clapham, to denote the physical and biological components...
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...CONTRASTING ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTS ON BUSINESS ACTIVITIES WITHIN A SELECTED ORGANISATION m2 COMPARE THE CHALLENGES TO SELECTED BUISNESS ACTIVITIES WITHIN AA SELECTED ORGANISATION, IN TWO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTS Economic Environments dESCRIBE THE INFLUENCE OF TWO CONTRASTING ECONOMIC environments ON BUSINESS ACTIVITIES WITHIN A SELECTED ORGANISATION Introduction In this report I will be discussing the business environment, specifically that of China and the United Kingdom and the influences of two economic environments that contrast each other over different business activities. I will also be discussing the challenges that the selected business activities within Tesco (Tesco being the organization that I have decided to talk about) within the economic environments of China and the United Kingdom. Gross domestic product Gross Domestic Product is the measure of a country’s business industry using the data that is taken from GDP the government can establish what the estimated wealth of the country is and also the average lifestyle is that the country is living in such as rich or poor. GDP is the monetary value of all finished goods and services that the companies that are active have developed, manufactured and finished and create if it is in terms of the services that a company might supply. GDP is usually taken per year the data that is finally taken as a result of the government working it out is then compared to other years and other countries this way they see how well the country...
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...document will contain my environmental worldview statements. It will discuss the six major topics that were covered throughout the semester, and will affiliate with my opinions of them based on what I have learned. The six topics that will be discussed are human population growth, water and soil resources, air resources and climate change, energy resources, waste management, and sustainability. All of the topics that will be discussed were learned about and had assignments to go along with them. In this document I will compare my opinions from the beginning assignments to the way that I feel now. It should be noted that any information shared in the following document merely represents my thoughts and personal opinions and does not represent the entire population. Key Terms: resources, growth, climate change, waste management, sustainability My opinion will be stated for all six topics as well as compared with the earlier assignments in the beginning of the semester. I will state solutions that will help improve the environment since all are major issues. It will be in order from least harmful to greatest. Water and Soil Resources It is important to maintain water and soil resources to protect the environment from erosion, movement of sediments, nutrients, and pesticides, and to reduce flood flows into estuaries. It is also important to maintain normal water levels so that the food chain is not being harmed. I believe that we should continue to minimize soil conservation...
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...Psychology Brittney Parker PSY/220 John Scalise May 25, 2012 Originally, psychology focuses on aiding the mentally ill and any other psychological issues in treatment. As for positive psychology is a field in which examines how ordinary, everyday people can become more fulfilled and happier, as well as the attempt to understand and establish the human strengths to improve what individuals thrive. In other terms, positive psychology isn’t meant for treating mental illness but to make a normal life more fulfilling for those who have difficulty in finding their inner contentment. Positive psychology is based on central themes in which the method aims to assess the human strengths. We are who creates our world personally and socially. We as individuals have the most control of ourselves as well as our perceptions and actions throughout our lives. When we know we are capable of choice, change, and control, the more we are influenced to pursue our goals we have set for our present and future. Through the incremental theory, positive psychology contains the importance of human adjustment as a malleable cognitive characteristic that encourages the change in ways in our beliefs and behaviors, in which such actions lead to changing our environment. It is up to us whether we choose to follow or direct our own path throughout our lives. Not only do we create our worlds, but we also have the tendency to go by another’s word, or rules. I believe that sometimes we choose to follow...
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...environmentalists in recent years. It has been affecting Earth’s oceans, habitats, and biodiversity. Over the years, scientists have conducted experiments to understand the causes and effects of global warming and searching for solutions to prevent it from getting worse. They have warned others about the dangers of pollution and human activities and have urged others to do something about it. Films, such as "Too Hot Not to Handle", executive produced by Laurie David, tackles discussions of such subjects as the greenhouse effect, hurricanes, snowpack, hybrid vehicles and alternative power sources - showing how businesses, local governments and citizens are taking positive actions to reduce global warming emissions. Global warming is directly impacting on rising sea levels, the melting of ice caps and significant worldwide climate changes. In short, global warming represents a fundamental threat to all living things on earth. Global average temperature rose significantly during the past century. The prevailing scientific view is that most of the temperature increases since mid-20th century has been caused by increases in atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations produced by human activity. Most scientists agree that planet’s temperature has risen 0.5 degree Celsius since 1900 and will continue to increase at an increasing rate. As a result, the world is getting warmer. The year 1990 was the hottest year in the last century. Unfortunately, the imbalance which we have created between our life...
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