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happens within our bodies at such a minuscule amount of time, and learning about the process made me realize how much needs to happen for me to feel a certain way or perform a certain action. In a neuron, it first has to have a certain amount of depolarizing ions for there to be an action potential. When that action potential is reached, charge can be sent through the axon (which is protected by the myelin shealth). As a charge goes through a neuron, vesicles that hold neurotransmitters (that…

In 1989, employees and applicants filed a class-action lawsuit against Shoney’s Incorporated for racial discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, and discriminatory behavior towards them while on the job (University of Michigan Law School, n.d.). The plaintiffs, a mix of African-Americans and Caucasians, charged that the Shoney’s used “intimidation tactics” (University of Michigan Law School, n.d.) to either not hire African-American applicants, or assign them to kitchen positions where…

A labor union is an organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interest of its members. There are over 14 million workers who represent over 60 different unions ranging from farmers to firefighters to teachers, etc. The history of labor unions dates back to the eighteenth century where it originated in Europe during the Industrial Revolution. In the United States, the National Labor Union (NLU) was founded in 1866. The NLU was not exclusive to a particular work force, but rather it…

What is picketing? Picketing is where unions inform the public about a company dispute. Picketing is aimed at influencing and persuade people not to engage in any business transaction with the employer. Also, picketing is one the main activities that union movements do. Fossum states, picketing aims to deter union members from working. Picketing can last for a long time due to employees being upset with their employers on the matter of employment grievance (pg.420-421). Strikes occur when…

The concept of the American Dream has been given many meanings over the years and one of the most common one is the notion that American should be grounded on equality. The American Dream is the idea that every individual should have the freedom to air their views and to acquire wealth and fame through hard work irrespective of their social class (Cullen, 8). I find this meaning to be biased depending on the different social classes that exist in America, public figures like Martin Luther King…

Commitment to Employers Question 1: I would not feel comfortable disclosing this confidential information to the state governor. It is important to review what the agency’s policies are and what I had signed in agreement to when I first started the job. According to Reamer, “Social workers should support their employers’ policies and honor their agreements with them” (Casebook, 2009). This question is stating that providing the governor with this information might comply with the agency’s…

Introduction Diversity; a small word with a large meaning. Diversity is present in all aspects of our lives. Whether we are talking about culture, race, ethnicity, gender, or even sexual orientation we are talking about diversity. Diversity is not always looked at in a positive manner but without diversity we would all be the same. We would all be normal; no one would have unique backgrounds or interesting life stories. Our society is built on diversity and the individualism of our population.…

appear in the top 100 films of 2014, according to University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communication (Smith et al). A number which is too low to represent the diversity of multicultural countries such as Canada, United States, Australia, etc. When asked what are the difficulties of working in the entertainment industry, amateur actors from various backgrounds mostly mention the complicated task of finding available and suitable roles. From the beginning of the film era, ethnic…

Multiculturalism is a debated topic in Canada and around the world due to rising issues of identity and rights for minority groups. Will Kymlicka is a Canadian scholar who “focuses on issues of democracy and diversity, and in particular on models of citizenship and social justice within multicultural societies.” Kymlicka proposes that states should protect minority and cultural rights, attempts to categorize minorities into two groups, identifies that culture is a synonym to a nation and states…

Most important, build a close working relationships to attain a positive outcome. A place where employee’s talents and skills are highly valued will help to continually improve their quality of performances. It can make the flow of work done more efficiently and make products and services better. Employees should be able to enhance their skills so that it will produce a better quality of product. Companies get their new ideas and employees are reassured that their differences are an asset to…