...is a civil rights law that protects people with disabilities. The ADA describes a person with a disability as follows: “An individual with a disability is a person who -- has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, or has a record of such an impairment” (U.S. Department of Justice, American Disabilities Act, 2012). Specific illnesses covered are epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, heart disease, mental retardation, cancer, and diabetes. Specific learning, speech and hearing impairments are also covered. The act is most known for changing the standards in the way public places are accessed. For example, prior to the ADA buildings were not all required to have a wheelchair ramp. This meant a person in a wheelchair might not have been able to access this particular public establishment. The ADA made it law to “Provide goods and services in an integrated...
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...Customer Requirements for Self Checkouts Variable Name | Description | Reference | Citation | Coupon | Coupon Friendly, registers can take manufacture and printed coupons (Reliability) | [1] | http://www.marketplace.org/topics/life/commentary/why-self-checkout-lanes-dont-work | Fast | Customers want to be served quickly (Responsiveness) | [2] | http://blog.syracuse.com/storefront/2012/11/walmart_gets_cozy_again_with_s.html | Convenience | Convenience of self-checkouts customers, don’t have to wait in cashier operated checkout lines (Responsiveness) | [3] | http://www.retailcustomerexperience.com/article/203013/Convenience-is-key-in-Walmart-s-plans-to-deploy-more-NCR-self-checkouts | Payment | Take multiple payment types such as credit cards, WIC, EBT, checks, gift cards, and cash (Reliability) | [4] | http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/supermarket-self-checkouts-being-replaced-with-people/ | Bagging | Customer can bring and use their own bags from home (Tangibles) | [5] | http://www.thekitchn.com/supermarket-survival-tips-for-131917 | Adaptable/flexible | Customers can use their devices to sync with store check-out device and shop faster | [6] | http://gothamist.com/2011/04/25/supermarket_self-checkout_yep_there.phphttp://www.nbcnews.com/id/43729757/ns/business-retail/t/welcome-valued-customer-more-self-checkouts/#.URIXs2dxlGo | Customer experience | Freed up employees can work in other areas providing better customer experience | [7] | http://www.nbcnews.c...
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...Disability Act is a law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public transportation, public accommodation, communication, and in governmental activities. Affirmative Action is a policy (regulation depends on the state) that is designed to provide equal opportunity (such as employment, education, and other endeavors) to groups that are discriminated and/or minorities (race/color, religion/beliefs/creed, gender, sexual orientation, and/or national origin). Within the ADA and Affirmative Action, there are pros and cons that exist. Pros of the American Disability Act The Americans with Disability Act has helped protect the civil rights of persons with disabilities. The passing of this law has helped many disabled individuals receive recompense for the discrimination that they faced. In 1997, Wal-Mart was found guilty of discrimination by refusing to hire an individual based on the fact that he was in a wheelchair. As part of its evidence, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission introduced a videotape showing the charging party performing many physically challenging activities during his daily life (EEOC, 2012). As a result, he was granted $225,000 which consisted of back pay, compensatory damages, and punitive damages. Another incident occurred in 1993 where a security firm discharged their executive director because he had terminal brain cancer, although he was performing the necessary duties of his job (EEOC, 2012). As a result he was rewarded...
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...------------------------------------------------- Americans with Disabilities Act * ------------------------------------------------- Americans with Disabilities Flag Close Post a comment Incidents of discrimination and matters of civil liberties often instigate changes in laws, statutes, and public policies. This paper will address the history of the American with Disabilities Act and Affirmative Action along with the pros and cons associated with each act. Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed into law in 1990 and prohibits employers and universities from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. The act also requires institutions to make reasonable accommodations at the request of the disabled employee or student. Requests that place "undue hardship" on institutions are exempt from the law; institutions are not legally required to comply. The law states that individuals must inform the institution of all possible means of accommodation; the institution may choose the most convenient and financially feasible option (The U.S. Equal, 2008). Pros of Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA permits disabled individuals to receive an education and obtain employment thereby allowing them to remain independent. Disabled individuals who are allowed to remain in the workforce decreases tax dollars spent monthly disability checks used to support these individuals. The ADA has increased awareness to the struggles of the disabled and it has promoted...
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...Throughout life, people face ethical decisions and dilemmas. On many occasions, these ethical dilemmas spread into the business world. The problem that arises from moral obstacles faced in the work place is the legal matters that may result. Before taking the time to diagnose, one must begin at the core; pulling the details of the scenario allows for an outside party to understand all parties involved. The following is an overview of a predicament faced by a small, architectural firm; plagued by the physical limitations of the ideal applicant and the cost of her employment. Marcia Begay, a talented young woman, applied for a position available at a local architectural firm. This woman of Navajo descent spent her early twenties studying at a top architecture university; she graduated with a Master of Arts from this school. Along with her Master’s degree, Miss Begay has training in structural engineering. (Pfeiffer 87-89) Marcia was the first candidate to be interviewed at the institution. Her interview set the bar high. It was clear that Miss Begay was the best candidate for the position available. Along with her degrees and understanding of structural engineering, Marcia had an impeccable resume and several letters of recommendation. Adding to the allure, Marcia had six year experience of with well-known architects. It was clear; known of the other applicants came close to the qualifications of Marcia Begay. (Pfeiffer 87-89) Marcia separated herself from the other candidates...
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...barely 70,000 dollars and I think it is time for this to stop. Although they are hard working firefighter work harder. Reason one fire fighters around the world are risking their lives for other and athlete are just winning games. Reason two the exact amounts of money they get each year. Reason 3 do athletes use their money on others? I am going to tell you more about this in some paragraphs. So to start of standard firefighters are working hard and saving live and are not getting paid enough for their lives and their family. Although it is not easy to be athlete other harder jobs like fire fighting and being a police because you are risking your life for others and getting paid less than somebody who is doing nothing but a sport. Con for this pro is that the text http://www.knowswhy.com/why-do-athletes-get-paid-so-much/ .¨Before you become a professional athlete, you have first to undergo trainings, exercises and the like, for which, it will take much of your time. Not to mention the fact the time that an athlete consumes for their personal training before they will be professional in their field of sports is often unpaid.¨...
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...Many physicians across North America hesitate to prescribe medical marijuana to their adult patients out of fear, why would they even start considering prescribing it to children . This fear mainly originates from the fact that as medical students in medical school, doctors learn absolutely nothing about prescribing it, therefor, cannot knowledgeably advise patients on dosage and side effects of this medication. This is quite sad considering how much benefits can come from medical marijuana, especially in paediatric care, as it useful, safe and in some cases lifesaving. The stereotype associated with "weed" forces doctors to second guess the benefits that may come from it. The fact that it is considered a Schedule 1 drug in United States and a Schedule 2 drug in Canada according to the Controlled Substance Act makes it almost impossible to conduct effective research. Medical Marijuana is a very broad acting and universally useful medicine, if used appropriately like any medication prescribed that has been put on the market out by the pharmaceutical companies. If you look at medical history, marijuana was one of the main components of medicine in the 19th century, dealing with a variety of ailments, any where loss of appetite to diarrhoea to mental illness, (Schaffer Library, 1). Unfortunately the modern day medicine industry has been brainwashed into the belief that we constantly need to innovate and make money from treatment, and consequently these "innovations" are rewarded...
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...can do the job, she should get the job. Conversely she should not expect to receive concessions that are not available to all; that is in effect also discrimination. Unfortunately, discrimination often arises in business in regards to hiring, job placement, wage, and promotion. Affirmative Action Ideally, discrimination should be of no concern at all; everyone should have an equal opportunity to anything. In a perfect world a hiring manager would not have to think thoughts such as, “They are disabled, they are women, they are aboriginal,” and would only think, “This person will be perfect for the job because….” Unfortunately this may never completely happen. For example if a person in a wheelchair applies to be a stock person at Costco and another person who is not in a wheelchair applies for the same position the manager will be debating, “Should I hire the person who cannot walk because I want to be socially responsible? Or should I hire the person who can walk, who will probably do a better job and who I won’t have to make special accommodations for?” Another example is a man and a woman who...
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...Meeting name: 2015 Business Retreat Planning Meeting purpose: To agree on a business retreat destination from a list identifying three destinations (Fiji, Noosa or Melbourne) Participants Participant name Reason for participation Margaret Banks National Sales Manager, NM Pty Ltd Margaret Donovan (Minute taker) Personal Assistant to National Sales Manager Eli Chintz Human Resources Manager Adriana Barker Social Media Consultant Ron Weasley Finance Manager Meeting format What format have you chosen for this meeting and why? The meeting format chosen is a face-to-face meeting which will include three of the four individuals who work at Head Office as well as Adriana Barker, Social Media Consultant who works off-site. Ron Weasley is currently located in the company’s secondary office undertaking a financial audit and video-conferencing will be utilized to ensure he can be part of this important discussion. We chose this format to allow for ease of small group discussion in order to maximize collaboration and come to the best possible team decision regarding the site for the 2015 business retreat. In order to facilitate the discussion and still achieve specific outcomes, a structured agenda was used which also allowed time for general discussion. Invitation What format did you use for your invitation and why did you choose this format? The meeting format chosen is a face-to-face meeting which will include three of the four individuals who work at Head Office...
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...SWOT TEAM SWOT Analysis of Ryanair Air Scoop launches a new range of articles called ‘SWOT Team’. Each month, we will publish a SWOT analysis of an European low-cost carrier. In this issue, we start with a global SWOT of the market. The no-frills carriers have created new markets, and ope-ned up air travel. A greater proportion of their passengers are people who previously were using other modes of transport for travel, while a certain proportion are from traditional carriers. Relying as they do on linking region to region and by-passing ex¬pensive big-city hubs, low-cost carriers have caused rise in local employment. There is parallel growth in tourism; a rise in property investment and new businesses credited to good, cheap logistic con-nections. One of the strongest characteristics of the no-frills busi-ness model is the ability to adapt rapidly to circumstances. Cost savings of the no-frills business was achieved by ef-fectively supplying a single standard service on all routes and improving both labor and aircraft productivity. Ryanair’s Chief Executive, Michael O’Leary’s, once claimed that “Low-cost airlines are the new Europe». This seems to have been amply proved by the tremendous im-pact LCC have had on Europe. Ryanair and easyJet are the leading low cost players ow-ning around 50% of the share in the European LCC mar-ket. Ryanair is an Irish airline headquartered in Dublin. Its biggest operational base, however, is at London Stansted Airport. It is Europe’s...
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...Thinking and Decision Making Adults face opportunities to make decisions constantly. Each day, people decide how best to solve issues, plan for the future, make ethical decisions, and more. Some decisions require little to no extra thinking, with minimal consequences or benefits; whereas other decisions require much more time due to the magnitude of the decision, and its potential impact on the wellbeing of self or others. Important decisions can result in significant consequence or benefits. Many thinking styles exist with many similarities and dissimilarities. Persuasive, creative and scientific thinking styles offer techniques for problem solving. Individuals using various forms of critical thinking may be unaware of the techniques employed. Strength in problem solving is gained through exploring and learning about three of the many thinking styles. Comparing and Contrasting Thinking Styles The unleashed creative thinking style has the capability to produce much original, even brilliant thought. Creative thought processes new and wondrous ideas using techniques such as the metaphor, brainstorming and star-bursting. Creativity occurs within every distinct area of thinking. Creative thought does not present itself best under just any circumstances; it is most effective when the individual is courageous, calm, and has eliminated many of the barriers that could inhibit ones creative potential. This loose, freewheeling style of thinking is in stark contrast to both...
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...A new consciousness is dawning upon us as a nation. Incredible India campaign has just released a television advertisement that shows Amir Khan urging Indians not to litter the public places, not to spit on roads and not to pee in public places. This is a welcome, timely and much needed initiative. As we travel from Kashmir to Kanyakumari or Gandhinagar to Guwahati, we find the roadsides or public places littered with garbage, people spitting and peeing in public places. This leaves us with a feeling that the whole country has been turned into a garbage dump. How have we allowed this state of affairs as a nation? It is truly a matter of concern. This has happened when India has been rising at unprecedented economic growth rates during the past decade. We Indians are personally very clean people. We brush our teeth and take a bath everyday and wash our hands before eating. We keep our houses speck clean. But when it comes to public places, as people we are simply unable to keep our streets, our railway stations, hospitals, or places of worship clean. This is the state of affairs everywhere in India including hundreds and thousands of villages, towns, mega-cities as well as in the streets of the national capital New Delhi. We simply have very poor civic sense or social ethics. What is Civic Sense? Civic Sense encompasses unspoken norms of society that help it run smoothly without someone tripping on somebody else’s toes. Civic Sense is all about having consideration for a...
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...Quality Physical Education Apart from the time and effort it may take to come up with an appropriate curriculum, quality physical education is best understood as the way an educator teaches students about the importance of health and wellness, for the reason that its main programs are an effort to create a healthy physical lifestyle for all students. While there are surely more pros than cons regarding physical education, there are issues at hand which teachers, parents, administrators, and students are faced with when providing or receiving quality physical education. Some parents may feel that the standards are set too high, while teachers may feel the standards aren’t high enough. There may be some children who have developmental or health issues, which will require the physical education teacher to reorganize the curriculum. With that said, administrators are basically stuck in the middle as they have obligations to teachers, students, and parents. While quality physical education is of extreme importance, especially within the elementary school setting, there are many issues educators will stumble upon more often than not. Child obesity and asthma are becoming more and more of a problem, which more than likely stems from their home environment, or a health problem. There are budget constraints, teaching methods, and students with special needs. Despite the fact that all of these factors will come about, it is still important to emphasize the importance of quality...
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...Health Care Museum Introduction From the 1900’s to the 2000’s health care in America has changed significantly. Many people believe it has changed for the better, while some feel it may have changed for the worse. Over the years hospitals and other Healthcare facilities have become more scientific organizations. More and more, people are recognizing their need for Healthcare and the importance it plays in their lives. My Museum Hall of Fame will focus on the changes in Health Insurance and its many different policies. The depression in the 1930’s changes Healthcare with Employer-Based Health Insurance, which made health insurance much more accessible to working, middle-class Americans. By the mid 1950’s 45 percent of the population had health insurance coverage. Coverage then skyrocketed and by 1963 about 77 percent of people were covered by some form of Health Insurance. It seems Commercial-Based Insurance companies may have put an end to Employer-Based Insurance, but may have opened the door for insurance to improve and grow in other ways. Development Description Analysis (How does the development affect the current U.S. health care system?) 1. Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance During World War II the federal government controlled employer’s wages, forcing employers to search for another way to attract and hold onto workers. The labor market was suffering because of the increased need for goods and the decreased number of workers during...
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...Kellie Hintz 15 May 2010 Writing 1200 The Human-Animal Bond: How animals enrich our lives The year 2003 started out the same as any other year. It was my second year in the Army and I was just beginning to get used to the demands of military life, when, all of a sudden, my unit got orders to go to Iraq. I felt as if my world had been turned upside down, and I had no idea how I was going to get through the deployment and still keep my sanity. About three months into the deployment, I was taking the trash out after dinner when it happened. As I was about to launch the bag into the trash trailer, I could have sworn I heard a cat meow. I thought, “I must be crazy!” I hadn’t seen a cat since I left the United States, but sure enough when I bent down to look under the trailer, there he was. Staring back at me was a cat that could have passed for my childhood cat. I doubted that he would come to me if I called him, but I decided to give it a try anyway, and to my surprise he came! This was the beginning of a three month relationship. I started calling him Marvin since he reminded me so much of the cat I had when I was young. For the three months I spent about 30 minutes a day with Marvin. He would usually show up right around dinner time. He always knew where he could find me, and when he did, he would come over and jump into my lap and lay down. He would sit with me for a while and I would pet him and talk to him about my day. Some of the people I worked with would come by and...
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