Assessment 2 Case Study
SOC 10007 Understanding the modern world
Globalisation and Rationalisation
Introduction The era of modernity, began and flourished in the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. In every language, the meaning of ‘modern’ would mean up to date or contemporary. In sociology, it was referred to as the ‘Great transformation’, a term which reflects the enormous magnitude of change that took place (Polanyi, 1973). The main features of modernity were growth of productive capabilities, efficient food production, and the replacement of agriculture by industrial manufacturing, as the dominant form of productive activity. Modernity saw the development of new political ideas, such as
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Rationalisation refers to the replacement of traditions, values, and emotions as motivators for behaviour in society with rational and calculated ones. The process of rationalisation has transformed social life forever, it has led to new practices that were chosen because they are efficient, replacing human with non-human technology. The development of scientific study, capitalism and the introduction of bureaucracy into governments over the last 200 years are examples of the growing trend of rationalisation. The technical superiority of the bureaucratic form will dominate all forms of human organizations and entrap humans (Weber, M, 1998). Today’s society have grown up in a world structured by the pressures of rationalisation. We take for granted fast food eateries open 24 hours a day, which is meant to be more efficient but turns out to be quite inefficient at times, due to long lines of people queueing at counters or in driveways for take away, also automatic teller machines, (ATM) where we now wait in line at the ATM’s for money instead of inside banks, having to brave the outside elements queueing on footpaths, or shopping centres. Who are those that benefit from rationalisation? The most gain goes to those who push rationalisation. We pay extra to deal with the inefficiency and inhumanity of a rationalised society, such as the extra $2 we are charged to use the ATM
4- The committee and Ms Beckel decided to include a religious studies curriculum in the program. The principal approved of it. However, Ms Wright one of the community members did not. She threatened to show up at the committee meeting with the media. On the day of the meeting, Ms Wright showed up with a placard protesting the use of the bible in public schools.
As a member of management Clive Jenkins is responsible for boosting employee morale to ensure that company goals are met
2. What types of symptoms did Jennifer, Cassandra, and James have in common? Which organ or tissue seems to
Scenario: An elderly woman showed symptoms of near syncope and was admitted via ambulance to a small community hospital. She experienced an inability to move on her own and almost lost consciousness while watching her grandson play basketball. Her symptoms occurred during a visit to her daughter’s home, which is approximately 150 miles from Liza’s home. When Liza was admitted to the hospital, her daughter explained the numerous types and dosages of medications her mother was taking. She also mentioned that Liza had not been taking her Coumadin as directed by her physician for the past week or so. Liza was admitted to the intensive care unit for evaluation. Over the course of hospitalization, Liza’s condition worsened.
IgG – funtions in neutralizing, opsonation, compliment activation, antibody dependent cell-mediated cytocity, neonatal immunity, and feedback inhibition of B-cells and found in the blood.
Scenario: John is a 4 year-old boy who was admitted for chemotherapy following diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). He had a white blood cell count of 250,000. Clinical presentation included loss of appetite, easily bruised, gum bleeding, and fatigue. Physical examination revealed marked splenomegaly, pale skin color, temperature of 102°F, and upper abdomen tenderness along with nonspecific arthralgia.
Over the past 20 years there has been many high profile cases both with children and with adults that has resulted in Enquiries and Serious Case Reviews Some of these cases have received heavy media attention and have shaped quality assurance, policy, regulation and inspection is completed and conducted.
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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technology would be best reveal the location and extent of damage to Tim’s brain produced by his
Macionis J & Plummer, K 2012, Sociology: a global introduction, 5th edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, Harlow.
Overview: Universal Luxury Group is an international group of companies principally engaged in the production and sale of luxury goods including Food and Beverages, Fashion and Leather Goods, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Watches and Jewelry, and other business. Among them, this case is handling Perfumes and Cosmetics business group that accounts for EUR 2,231M, 19% of sales revenue.
The case study focuses on an employee, Paul Keller, who is being affected by a number of factors. His job performance is hindered by constraints such as his work environment, his home environment, stressors, mood, and the management style of his superior. The case study demonstrates how his job performance is affected and what the consequences could be as a result of his poor job performance and lack of concentration.
Drake, P. (n.d.). What is free cash flow and how do I calculate it? Florida Atlantic University, pp. 1-6. Retrieved from: http://educ.jmu.edu/~drakepp/general/FCF.pdf [Accessed: 6 Aug 2013].
Modernity, it is a macro process of transition from traditional to modern society. “Formation of a modern political map of the world began in early 1800 in Western Europe and maybe characterized as the product of the twin revolutions.” European colonization of the New World, the economic and political development of new territories led to significant changes in the political map. Modernity it is a complex of multi-faceted process that took a place in Europe during the 18th century and had covered all aspects of society. The modernity of the production meant the industrialization - is constantly growing use of machines. In the social sphere modernization is closely linked with urbanization, an unprecedented growth of cities, which led to prevailing in the economic life of society. In the political sphere modernity meant the democracy of political structures, laying the preconditions for the formation of a civil society and rule of law. In the spiritual realm associated with secularization -: the release of all spheres of public and private life from the separation of religion and the church, their worldliness and intensive development of literacy, education, scientific knowledge. All of these are inextricably linked to each other processes of change emotional attitudes of man,
In the recent years globalisation has taken the world by storm. Nations have become more independent which has been supported by transferring of products, services and capital between each other. For developing countries this can potentially lead to a sustainable industrial growth which has been seen as a the tool for fighting the poverty and inequality. Within the economic, cultural and political dimensions, the world economy gains the characteristics as strongly interdependent and integrated. Therefore, all activities happening on international level can be classified as 'internationalisation '. This expression is dating back to the 17th century where the first signs of export were recorded. However, the term 'globalisation ' is younger because it implies “the functional integration between internationally dispersed activities” (Dicken 2011, p. 5).