The Sound of Silence Sound of silence art song was composed and released in 1964 by Paul Simon and Garfunkel; it is one of the most iconic recordings in the history of rock-and-roll. The song was integrated into a film “the graduate” where the film director (Mike Nichols) used it as a work track, and later it became the perfect song for the film after its tone fitted properly with the theme of the film. Simon demonstrated most of his principles, which the music did not react initially. He elevated the poetic tone in lyric writing to the antithesis of rock-and-roll after his self-conscious aspiration. He later returned to integrate the doo-wop vocal harmony after becoming obsessed with teenage street music in the 1950s. The song is an oxymoron, which is the incorporation of words with the opposite meaning. For instance, the heading of the song “the sound of silence” explains the communication difficulties among people about their lives. Although it is uncertain about the kind of vision, the singer speculates on injustices, manipulations, brainwashing, and oppression. Without bothering what…

Succession planning Succession planning refers to the procedure of identifying and developing employees to fill the responsibilities of roles in an organization. The focus of succession planning is not making the current managers or leaders dispensable, but rather ensuring the continuity of business and its growth. One of the advantages of succession planning is that it ensures employee retention. Many organizations provide opportunities for their employees to be promoted. When employees realize that there is transparency in their organization and are likely to advance, they are more likely to stay in the organization. Lowering expenses is another key benefit of succession planning. When an organization hires externally, it incurs expenses related to advertising, evaluation, and training. Effective succession planning keeps the costs from increasing and promote within. Another merit of succession planning is boosting performance. By providing employees with an opportunity of enhancing their skill set, it results is strong leadership besides strengthening departmental relationships. This leads to improved productivity and an array of innovative ideas. Despite the advantages related to succession planning, leaders are faced with various challenges. The…

Introduction Modern publishing, particularly in the academic landscape, requires submission of high-quality papers that recognizes the different scholars who have made their contributions. Quality publications are critical in shaping the career path of an author, and it is, therefore, essential that they are given due credit for their contributions. Research studies entail contributions of different people, each playing a significant role in the overall success of the publication. In most academic areas such as medicine and social sciences, there are guidelines to be followed when recognizing authors and contributors to a paper. Adopting the principles of openness at every stage of study development helps promote collaboration, integrity, and reproducibility in the research work. Acknowledging all the authors and contributors assists in boosting the credibility of the publication. Failure to give credit to the contributors can lead to disputes that would have been avoided if the appropriate measures were taken. Social science researchers should follow guidelines on authorship and contributions to enhance the credibility of their studies and to prevent possible disputes that may arise. Question 1 Authors and contributors have…

Topic: Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Introduction: General Statements: Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents occurs as the intravenous drugs administered in the process of diagnostic imaging aimed in enhancing the visual quality of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The approach aims to explain the various concept of the Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents such as policies, brands, difference, impacts on imaging, precautions, the effect on tissues, and impacts on NSF as well as GFR patients. Thesis Statement: Gadolinium-based Contrast Agents occurs as a significant medium used by various radiologists in MRI, which enhances the quality of the image produced after administration.   Body Paragraphs Body Paragraph 1: Topic Sentence: Food and Drug Administration offers various policies on using the Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents in which occurs in multiple brands. The policy on the use of the intravenous gadolinium-based contrast agents explains that administering radiologist should check the history of an allergic reaction related such medication before administration and consider some special cases like children, lactating mothers and pregnant women Brand of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) includes gadodiamide, gadobenate dimeglumine, and gadoversetamide as…

Organization Behavior Response 1 “Hopkins, I think that Robbins and Judge’s claim that” there are strong associations between the quality of workplace relationships and employee job satisfaction, stress, and turnover” (Robbins and Judge, 2018, p. 32). It is also accurate that the size of the organization impacts organizational behavior concerning leadership and management. The critical question, therefore, to ask is, what are the factors that contribute to the differences in leadership roles between large and small companies? I think it is accurate that when the managerial decisions fall on a few people, the interaction becomes effective and efficient for leaders, like in a Co-op One because it is a small company. Co-op Two is a large company with a complex system through which decisions have to be spread upon, does the interaction between the managers, and the staff is minimal. Fewer interactions between the employees and managers lead to reduced workplace relationships, stress, and low job satisfaction (Robbins and Judge, 2018, p. 33). Do you think that managers in large companies are more dissatisfied with their jobs than those in…

                Attracting the Eyes of Viewers Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation                   Attracting the Eyes of Viewers When one’s mind clicks on the word visual, one of the things that pop into the head is color. Single color has the ability to change the emotion, energy, and mood of an image. Color can enhance feelings of hunger, excitement, sadness, and happiness (Elements of Visual Communication, 2020). I have blended different colors in my flyer to make it more attractive. The background is brighter to enhance the attraction of the eyes of both parents and students. Layout: the layout of my design includes the placement of a background picture showing that the event involves sports. It emphasizes what will be done that day and gives a clear and concise message to all readers who will come across the flyer. I think the flyer carries an influential message to all readers. The shape of my flyer also entails the prowess of creating an emotional effect and grabbing the attention…

Case Number 1 Alison and Dan Issues The following issues characterize the contract between the two parties; Breach of contract Performance of a contract: Frustration due to vitiating factors Terms of a contract; illegality Rules The applicable rule, as established in the case of Adams Vs. Lindsay denotes that once parties have signed and agreed to a contract, they are legally expected to fulfill their respective bargains. In the event that one of the parties to the contract fails to meet their bargains, the aggrieved party has the right to initiate civil proceedings on the basis of a breach of contract. In such a case, all that is expected for the court to prove is that the aggrieved party was affected by the failure of the offending party to fulfill their part of the respective deal. The rule relating to the performance of contracts states that parties to a contract have the responsibility to make sure that they fully complete the mandates as stipulated in the providing written contract. However, in the event that it is confirmed that vitiating factors…

  The Origin of Civil Society” by Jean-Jeaques Rousseau Rousseau’s life influenced his writings in one way or the other. He majorly argued how he believed things should be. On the Origin of Civil Society, Rousseau argued that people established a civil society by giving up their freedom to themselves and as a group. He focused on the Republic of Geneva, where he was born as the model government because of being denied his citizenship hence preventing him from returning to his native home. According to Rousseau, man is in chains everywhere, contrary to being born free. He is chained to the social order depicted by the authorities who impose rules to be obeyed and followed. Moreover, the social order serves the basis for all the other rights built on conventions and not nature. Additionally, Rousseau highlights the oldest society as the only natural society and names it the family. This is because the children are tied to their father for their self-preservation, as long as they deem it beneficial. Once the beneficial need is over, the bond is broken.…

Concessions- Making Introduction Strong negotiation skill is always the single most significant differentiator between reaching a great deal and not making any pact. Negotiations entail reading the audience and determining when to get involved. Of noteworthy is that both negotiating parties would want to benefit from the deal. So, making concessions is often characterized by some key aspects, such as making demand, reciprocity, and timing in order to achieve a strategic outcome. Therefore,this paper seeks to illustratethesefeaturesthat are crucial in deal-making. While most individuals entwinedin negotiations understand that the negotiations process is a situation of giving and take, one must be ready to make concessions in order to achieve his or her strategic outcome. In virtually any negotiation, two things are at stake: economic value (that is money and scarce resources) and people (relationships and trust). Effective negotiators maximize both economic value and enhancing relationships at the bargaining table. These negotiators often believe that by “taking one for the team,” they can later maximize their economic gain (Hüffmeier et al., 2014). This strategy is not advisable because the people one…

SpaceX joins the ULA in the NSSL Phase 2 program Close to a decade ago, SpaceX spearheaded the war towards freedom from the monopolistic control of the national security space launches by the United Launch Alliance. Currently, it is part and parcel of the alliance. The press statement by the US Air Force on August 7 was the final blow to this war by SpaceX. The Air Force revealed that the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) phase 2 contracts would go to SpaceX and ULA with the subsequent launches scheduled in 2022 and 2027. There has been a continuous struggle between ULA and SpaceX. One of them is the six years ago award of contracts to ULA for the production of Atlas 5 and Delta 4 rockets. SpaceX disagreed with this move, arguing that such agreements must undergo a competitive auction. Air Force came forward to clear the propaganda saying that SpaceX was still working on the Falcon 9 vehicles, thus not suitable for inclusion. In the Satellite 2020 meeting held in March, Gwynne Shotwell, chief of SpaceX, reiterated that…