Technical support

The feasibility studies conducted by the World Bank of a proposed irrigation project often gives much emphasis to physical engineering and technical aspects of the local areas, since irrigation projects are superficially considered to be a technical development. As a result, most of the important decisions and project planning are solely made by the technical experts, neglecting the socio-cultural context of the locale (Cernea 1991, p. 43). To illustrate, in the sub-Saharan Africa the rate of…

unethical, and detrimental to wild game species populations. These groups are constantly pushing for the bans of this “blood sport”. However, this is simply not a factual argument and little scientific data, if any, supports these claims. In the remainder of this paper the facts that support ethical hunting will be examined,…

would later lead to great American involvement in the region. The CIA major success in Vietnam was with the plot to overthrow the Diem government, as a means to bring a more reliable government to power. His blatant oppression and chaotic rule made support for him weak both from the American people and South Vietnamese. How could a nation justify fighting for democracy under such an oppressive ruler? The CIA was well aware that before any increased American involvement in the conflict, Diem…

It has long been debated whether a liberal arts education is more beneficial to a student than a technical or standard education. Should one concentrate one’s time and energy only on the subject of his/ her major? Would a broader education, filled with a wide variety of interesting subjects to explore, be a better option? The choice is really up to the individual. There are a number of things to consider in this decision making. Some of these are: the type of career one would like to pursue, the…

A psychological topic that has recently caught my attention is biofeedback. Biofeedback is a technique in which an individual learns to use his thoughts to control his body’s functions, such as heart rate and breathing rate, to an extent. It is often used to help treat various health issues, including anxiety and stress. I first learned about biofeedback through reading the textbook and then focused my research on the effectiveness of biofeedback in treating stress. This topic is very relevant…

textbooks to learn more about these people. This source also comes from “The Journal of Economic History.” The purpose of this source is to show two views of the British Industrial Revolution. A quotation that shows this is, “This study examines technical change, trade, economic structure, and growth during the British Industrial Revolution.” A more traditional view sees it as a wide change in the British society and economy. Crafts and Harley who challenge this broad view see the the Industrial…

Leadership development and progression plans must be consistent with new approach. Organisation leaders have to ensure that the organisational values support the change. 4.1 A good start. You need to state whether you agree with the findings of this article, and you must comment on the persuasiveness of the article. I do agree with findings of the article ”Strategic HR functions and firm performance:…

should possess equal rights and opportunities in all fields as dominated by men. Thus, women are intellectually and socially equal to men. The article aims at evaluating whether the selected texts, “The Yellow Wall-Paper” and “The Story of an Hour” support the feminist belief. “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin reflects the feminist belief. Mrs. Mallard as the main character is overcome by the grief of the loss of her husband. Mrs. Mallard’s act shows that the female is generally emotional…

of the many great that they do is vaccine delivery. In further detail, vaccine delivery they provide 73 of the world’s poorest countries with immunizations. GAVI, a global group of scientists, health experts and government leaders, provides technical support to the countries in the greatest need and money for vaccines. $2.5 billion has been devoted from the foundation to GAVI. Another impact Mr. Gates has made on us is Microsoft. Paul Allen and Bill Gates form a buisness called Microsoft in…

Healthcare organizations must thrive in an environment characterized by uncertainty and unpredictability because of constant technological, social, political, and economic changes. These ever-changing environments necessitate the need for effective leaders to guide them through the changes, thereby insuring both desirable organizational outcomes, as well as improved employee and client satisfaction. “Now more than ever, the need for transformational leadership is critical.” (Roussel, Thomas, &…