Social Work Management in Youth and Communities

companionable Work Management in Youth and Communities1.0 IntroductionYouth incline in the conjunction, which is primarily performed by specially trained young person doers who institute with young personfulness at risk in group homes and ships company centres demands a high take of film directorial skills blend with the skill in social bring as argued by tendency Krueger (2000)1. The fact that the spring chicken work is a non-profit approach makes it pull that the naturalised wariness concepts were successful in profit- found organization destiny necessarily prove effective when deployed. In this report an overview of the theories embracing the prudence and social work with regards to offspring and friendship work is booned to the reader. The report also demonstrates relevant examples from my previous experience in order to justify that the source of this report is ready to perform as an autonomous and reflective practitioner in the field of view of offspri ng and association work. Furthermore, the report also presents a critical analysis on the British Social policies and the European Union perspective. A brief review on the global view on the callowness work is also presented before concluding the report.2.0 Overview of the suppositional concepts embracing young and community work with examplesThis section commences with the overview on the counsel and historical content that reflects upon the callowness work is presented to the reader. This is then followed by the analysis of the development and control system where the importance of the intentning and nurture management is presented to the reader. The section is then concluded with an overview on the human resource management concepts embracing the youthfulness work.2.1 Management and historical contentPeter F. Druker (1990)2 says that management in the non-profit context is non just now close to effective exercise and development just now in the main embraces the i dea of value addition to the society. The fact that the non-profit organizations are change magnitude in number with the clog from political science and public as argued by Robert F. Ashcraft (2000)3. This is not gain ground because of the fact that the non-profit organizations are focussed upon charity and fund raising but also involves the development of people at risk. The youth at risk development, which is of participation in this report, was given high level of importance lonesome(prenominal) since the dawn of the twenty-first century even though it was emphasised by many enquiryers as early as 1978 by Paul Osterman (1978)4.As stated before, youth work in the community is a non-profit approach where the aim is to provide support and development to the youth at risk. This makes it clear that the nature of the work involved is varied and hence management skills that embrace the social work and value addition are necessary than the effective performance managers who fair well in the profit-based organizations.Furthermore, it is also interesting to credit line that the youth work is not always about the social work to revive youth in danger but also to provide value-added service to the community in order to develop the youth of the nation through imparting culture and discipline. Alongside, it is also an intriguing fact that even through the youth work is a non-profit approach, the investment involved with the stage setting up and the running costs of the community work are relatively high with negligible or no income being generated. The support by the government and the local city council being the major source of the support financially, the management skills of the youth workers should not only embrace the efficient cost management methods but also focus upon developing the effective human relationship strategy with the community in order to involve the neighbourhood to support the community work morally or even financially as argued by Mark Krueger (2000).The fact that youth work is predominantly involves the counselling, teaching and caring for the youth who come to the youth shelter having been abused, or in choose of respite from home. In these cases the managerial skills of the youth worker should be more empathetic than focusing upon the development. The soft skills of the management comparable patience, proactive management to support people in need are the essential constituents of management that should be demonstrated by a youth worker as argued by Mark Schoenhals (1998)5. This justifies that the effective management in the social work context is not about performance but in general about the deployment of the soft skills to support the youth in need.Alongside it is also essential to mention that the youth workers management skills should not only reflect upon the development of the youth but also to focus upon the entire neighbourhood the youth worker is works at as argued by Mark Krueger (2000)6. The fa ct that the youth worker predominantly working in a volatile surround (i.e.) an unstable work place like the temporary youth shelter, working with the parents, foster parents etc as identified by Mark Krueger (2000) makes it clear that the youth worker management skills should be versatile to accommodate the changes in the environment effectively.The authors experience from working with the Coventry Youth service has justified the aforementioned argument where the author gained experience of working with the Asian community youth in Hill-fields are of Coventry. Alongside, the student development programme conducted at Binley area which was focused upon the development of the youth through working with the parents and foster parents of the youth is another justification that the versatile management skills that embrace the soft skills is essential for the successful development of the youth work. It is also critical to state here that the author who led the youth development programm e at Binley with a aggroup of six youth workers giveed the goals of the hold (provide support and development opportunity to the youth in the community through working with their parents or foster parents) through the efficient deployment of the management skills discussed above.2.2 Information and Control systemInformation and control in the youth work is a critical element in order to achieve the goal of providing development services to the youth. This is mainly because of the fact that the youth worker having to face a varied environment requires accurate and comprehensive information so as to effectively deploy the development plan. Mark Krueger (2000) argues that the information is a critical element for the successful cooking of the development plan in a give youth and community work scenario. This is not only because of the need to effectively deploy the resources but also to carry through the goal of the youth work that is projected for the day. Alongside, it is also essential to note that the control over the youth work is essential in order to accomplish the set goals of the project on hand without wastage of time and resources.Sara Banks (1998)7 argues that the youth work in a community should be deployed in a controlled manner reflecting upon the ethical conduct and code of ethics mainly because of the fact that the youth work itself involves the deployment of self-renunciation and control by the youth worker who strives to set an example of himself to the youth community he/she targeting to reform or protect. The fact that the control in the youth work is not the control of the youth but the stages of the programme being deployed makes it a critical that the information gathered is accurate and effective in nature.The information being the vital ingredient for the deployment of a plan in the youth work as argued by Sara Banks (1998) further justifies that the youth work should comprise effective background research on the community targete d prior to planning. Sara Banks (198) further argues that the information research and the planning can be accomplished effectively and successfully deployed through closely working with the city council and the local community centres by which the youth worker enjoys higher level of support and help from the community.Sara Banks (1998) also state that stating the objective of the youth work for a particular project is the critical element for the successful planning itself. This is also justified by the arguments of Abraham Daniel (1999)8 who says that the objective of the youth work is the main element that attracts the community to participate in the youth development programme by the youth workers. Apart from the objective setting the factors of planning and evaluation are essential in order to deploy the resources since the plan of the youth work devised can be accomplished only through the effective evaluation of the information and plan in the light of the needs in the commun ity targeted.The youth work participated by the author at Shotton in North Wales where the major barrier was the linguistic communication because of the predominant Welsh population in the community. Alongside the cultural differences faced by the author and his team members along with the language barrier was overcome only through the effective information research on the community and closely working with the city council. The objective of the work being the rehabilitation of the youth who were to a lower place drug abuse was effectively planned through the effective information gathering on the activities of the youth in the community as well as the involvement of the local community centres to support the planning of the project. Furthermore, it is also essential to mention that the author who was the team member during the deployment of this project was given the opportunity of planning the work along with the team leader. It was clearly evident from the experience gained tha t the efficient planning is an essential element for the successful deployment of the youth work on hand.Alongside, the work at Shotton also provided valuable experience on the development of the controls around the project and the targets to meet in order to effectively accomplish the revival of the youth from drug abuse in the community. Since the project was initially misinterpreted as a rehabilitation project than support to the community, the marketing and communication of the project objective as a supporting element to develop the youth in the neighbourhood rather than a rehabilitation school. The process of working closely with the local community centres and the city council was highly supportive to achieve the confidence and support from the parents and foster parents of the youth. This is synonymous to the arguments of Philip Kotler and Kevin Lane Keller (2005)9 who argue that the marketing communication is the vital tool for successfully reaching the target customers bot h in case of the profit-based and non-profit organizations.The discussions cited above comprise a vital example for the critical nature of the information and control in the youth work.2.3 Human Resource management in youth workHuman resource in any kind of work is indispensable in nature as argued by Derek Torrington and Laura Hall (2003)10. This is apparently because of the fact that the effective performance of the personnel involved in the project is the kindling element for accomplishing the project goals. This is also evident from the arguments of Michael Armstrong (2003)11 who emphasises the fact that the human resource especially in a non-profit scenario is the foundation pillar for the entire project itself.The fact that the motivation and rise in the youth work or in any other form of social work is only through the effective leadership skills of the team leader who has to consider that the motivation is purely moral in nature and does not always include financial benefit s. This apparently means that the leadership skills of the manager managing the project should be exemplary and must also demonstrate flexibility along with the authority and control. This is essential because of the volatile nature of the community work and the persisting changes that can affect the performance of the team members in involved in the community work.Andrew Rothwell and conjuring trick Arnold (2005)12 argue that the human resource management in a non-profit scenario and mainly the performance management are dependent upon the level of authority and control exercised by the manager in deploying the resources. This is also because of the fact that the results are not easily measurable in case of youth and community work, which makes it critical to understand that the performance of the youth workers is predominantly dependant upon their adherence to the controls and effectiveness in deploying the plan.Alongside, the authority element as argued by Mark Krueger (2000) i s also an element of management and influence among the team members mainly because of the fact that the managers in the youth and community work do not have direct supervisory control over the team members since they work in a dispersed nature in spite of appearance the community under consideration itself. This makes it clear that the effective management can be accomplished only through the effective exercise of the authority.Furthermore, the fact that the youth workers and the youth with whom they work comprise the overall project plan makes it a complex job to effectively manage the youth worker to demonstrate self-discipline and character so as to set an example in the youth community they work. This being an essential element for the success of the youth and community work project is the major element that attributes to the human resource management by the managers in the youth work.Unlike the profit-based organization the non-profit approach with the need to demonstrate emp athy and defend effective relationship with the community makes it further critical for the managers to deploy a structured approach to the management of the youth and social work as argued by Peter F Druker (1990). A structured approach will not only enhance the performance of the youth workers but also help accomplish the objectives of the project effectively. This is also evident from the need to effectively organize the resources in order to accomplish the objectives as well as establish effective relationship with the community. The fact that the relationship with the community can be effectively nurtured through the structured deployment of the project by the managers emphasises the importance of the structured approach and performance management in youth and community work.The learning development project by the author and his team members at Tividale, in Dudley port at Birmingham is a perfect example for the aforementioned discussions. The author being the team leader not only faced the language and cultural barriers but also a level of non-cooperation by certain community centres. Since the population in the target community was of diverse origin the need for a structured approach was essential to accomplish the planning and information research stages itself. This is not only because of the structured deployment but also through the effective deployment of the human resource (i.e.) management of the team members. The team had an inherent advantage of inclusion and diversity since the members were of different origin working for the same goal. This was effectively utilised to liaise with the community centres and gather required information and involvement to the project. The management of the members through the exercise of authority for example the emphasis on working for target by the author was the factor that contributed to the effective performance among the team members. Furthermore, the planning and deployment of the project through allocati ng each team member a team of youth and an attached community centre also proven successful to the youth work as well as motivating to the youth worker.The effective planning process, which provided effective management as well as accomplishment of the targets within the time frame agreed, helped to the success of the project greatly.From the above discussions it is clear that the author of the report has strived to demonstrate a clear understanding of the management theoretical concepts with examples from this experience gained through fieldwork. In the next section a critical analysis on the big picture of the British Youth policies and equivalence to that of the European Union and a global perspective is presented to the reader.3.0 The big pictureThe British youth policies as argued by posterior A. Calhoun (2002)13 is predominantly rehabilitation based (i.e.) the use of natural law and order to accomplish the youth development can be seen in the system. Although the youth devel opment in the UK embraces the welfare of the youth, the stringent laws present on the Binge drinking and other anti-social activities that results in cash penalties and even imprisonment makes the youth insurance policy a little overstated in the UK. explanation Katz (2004)14 further argues that the policies adhered in the UK is not only the critical element for the successful deployment of youth and community work in the society but also establishes the need to establish trust among the public in order to gain their co-operation. The British youth policies in general even through as stringent laws is focused upon the overall development of the youth community in the UK in order to present an effective and sustainable environment for the future. This approach of the government is necessary because of the increasing diversity in the population in the UK.The interesting fact that the diversity in the UK population has not tarnished the support by the community to governments strive t o youth development but is also against the use of speciality and law against youth accused for anti-social activities.The need for self-discipline and control in the society as stated by John A Calhoun (2002) makes it clear that the need to use force when necessary to accomplish the aforementioned is inevitable. Furthermore, an insight into the Greater Manchester metropolitan Police report (2004)15 makes it clear that the use of force is the last used method to control anti-social behaviour by the youth involved in anti-social behaviour. This further makes it clear that youth policy both at the local and national level use force to control anti-social behaviour of youth as a last sought method rather than using it in the first instance. This justifies the youth policy of the nation, which is focused upon the development of youth and protection from abuse whilst example force when involved in anti-social behaviour.The youth policy proposed by the European Union is similar to the a pproach of UK except for the emphasis on the use of force on youth. The policy not only reflects upon the need to provide development and support to the youth but also emphasises upon the restricted use of force in by the authorities. Since the approach of European Union embraces the member states it is thus essential to emphasise upon the restriction on the use of force. This is because of the varied nature of the exercise of law and order across European Union member states thus making it essential to prevent the use of force on the youth.It is also intriguing to note that not only the western countries are involved in the youth development and support but also the countries in the furthest East like China and India. The Chinese government approach to youth development as a critical element for the economic growth of the nation makes it clear that the Far eastern countries have realised the importance of youth development in order to sustain the economic growth of their nation.4. 0 ConclusionThus to conclude this report, it is clear that the management of youth and community work by the youth workers and managers is a challenging role that requires versatile people skills blended with effective management and planning. The overview on the theoretical concepts and the examples has revealed the authors understanding and knowledge in managing youth and community work.The overview on the big picture detailing the British youth policy and the European Union has also justified the extent of research conducted in order to establish as an autonomous and reflective practitioner in the area of youth and community work by the author.5.0 ReferencesBooksDerek Torrington and Laura Hall (2003), Personnel Management HRM in Action, UK Prentice HallMichael Armstrong and Tina Stephens (2003) A handbook of employee pay off management and practice, capital of the United Kingdom Kogan PagePeter F. Druker (1990), Managing the non-profit organization practices and principles, Lond on Butterworth-HeinemannPhilip Kotler and Kevin Lane Keller (2005), Marketing Management 12e, Prentice Hall IndiaJournals and reportsAbraham Daniel (1999), ESTABLISHMENT OF INDUSTRIAL CO-OPERATIVE UNITS. 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Project Analysis Of New Wembley Stadium

Project Analysis Of New Wembley scene of actionThe construction of the new Wembley field is a devise which has been both controversial and fascinating. The aim of the project was to human body and produce a state-of-the-art national area, unlike any other in the world, to be the home of English football and to host large events such(prenominal) as Cup final examinations, music events and athletics. The new roll is eventually expected to become an icon in the same way as the old sphere with the twin towers replaced by the flex.The new 90,000 all- lav arena pass on be operated by WembleyNational Stadium Ltd (WNSL) and is now expected to be finished and signed off by late summer 2006, ready to host its first events in 2007 (following a block of event cancellations in 2006). The old stadium was closed in 2000 and pulverise in 2002. Construction of the new stadium began in October 2002.FINANCE OF THE NEW STADIUMTo overcome financial concerns over the new stadium, the parties i nvolved came to an agreement on a fixed-cost contract. This made provision for a building cost of around 352 million, with total projectcosts of 757 million.Under such an arrangement, the client is protected from exposure to budget over-runs or delays in construction. That risk is borne by the main contractor Multiplex (UK) Ltd. Cyril Sweett acted as indep lastent consultants for WNSL in April 2002 and cleared the Multiplex contract as representing value for money. A National draftsmanship fund investment of 120 million was made into the stadium. Financial backing of 426 million for theproject was secured through West Deutsche Landes affirm of Germany. Ken Livingston and Brent Council secured 21 million in funding for the project and a further 17.2 million from WNSL for improvements to transport infra complex body part in the area around the stadium. The stadium will be linked to Wembley Park Station (London Underground) via Olympic Way and also WembleyCentral Station via the White Horse bridge. The stadium has now also triggered a major diversity scheme in the surrounding area. Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners was the planning consultant for the project.DESIGN AND ARCHITECTUREThe design (50 year design life) of the new stadium is both functional and architecturally significant. Sir Norman Foster designed the arch and the chapiter structure, with the remainder of the stadium being designed by architects Foster and Partners and HOK Sport. The stadiums unique features include retractable capital panels and the arch. These were developed in response to the particular requirements of the stadium, one of which was the convey for a high-quality grass fork out in order to achieve UEFA 5 star stadium status. By using retractable roof panels, which retract to the south, it allows as much daylight and ventilation to reach pitch level as possible. The arch itself is non just a cosmetic feature it supports the north roof and a sizeable area of the south roof.THE AR CH AND ROOFThe arch was designed to overstep the appearance of solidity without incurring the penalty of high wind loads. The arch has a lattice form consisting of 41 steel rings (diaphragms) connected by spiralling tubular chords and is formed of 13 modules with two tapering end sections. The arch (7.4m in diameter at the base and weighing 1,750t) tapers at its ends and is supported on 70t hinges which are in turn supported on concrete bases founded on piles 35m deep. Inclined from the vertical, the arch is held in position by a serial publication of forestay and backstay cables tied to the main stadium structure. The leading edge of the north roof is in turn suspended from the arch by the forestay cables. Cables from the arch are logical in a diagonal pattern to help spread loads to control in-plane bending while also providing out-of-plane restraint to resist buckling. The arch structure is 133m in height, with a span of 315m and is the longest single-span roof structure in th e world.The 50,000m2 roof is essential to the operation of the stadium as a sporting and contrive venue. Weighing some 7,000t, the roof has a number of retractable edge sections which can be manoeuvred to allow direct sunlight to reach all part of the grass pitch (to allow the pitch to achieve top quality). If necessary (e.g. during inclement weather), the roof can be retracted in around 15 minutes to cover every seat inside. The arch at a 68 tilt from the horizontal supports 5,000t of the roof structure. With its load-bearing capabilities, the arch allowed designers to eliminate the need for columns in spite of appearance the interior, which means that every stadium seat has an unobstructed view of the pitch.The arch fulfils another function aside from supporting the majority of the roof. It also provides a beacon for the stadium, illuminating the north-west London sky on match days. The designers vision for the arch was a tube of light that would hover over the stadium at night creating an iconic statement. To achieve this effect, 258 metal halide floodlights were mounted within the arch to illuminate the internal sees of the lattice and the structural rings that form its structure. Because the arch is lit from within, the outer faces remain dark and increase the dramatic effect by adding depth and contrast and giving the appearance that the light is trapped within the lattice structure. The arch also has an aircraft safety light at the top.CONSTRUCTING AND RAISING THE ARCHConstruction of the arch began in 2003 it was fabricated on-site using steel modules fabricated by steel subcontractor Cleveland Bridge. Cleveland Bridge has since left the project over some serious contractual difficulties with the main contractor Multiplex. The arch was lifted in four key stages in June 2004 and temporarily supported on five restraining cables. Structural engineers from the Mott Stadium Consortium worked closely with Multiplex and the newly appointed steelwork subcon tractor Hollandia to transference the load, in excess of 1,300t, to the permanent cable net and eyebrow catenary cable. The final positioning of the arch to 112 was completed at the end of 2005, with the arch being turn to take up the unspoiled roof load.CONTRACTORSThe main contractor for the project was Multiplex of Australia.Project management (PM) was undertaken by Symonds who also carried out the PM for the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The Structural Engineers and Consultants included SVE Franklin and Andrews Nathanial Lichfield and Partners Steer Davies Gleeve and Mott Stadium Consortium (Connell Wagner, Mott MacDonald, SKM, Weidlinger, M-E Engineers). The original steel contractor was Cleveland Bridge but they were eventually replaced by Hollandia. The ME contractor for the project was Emcor Drake Scull and the building services engineering was carried out by Mott MacDonald. The original stadium demolition was carried out by Griffiths McGee. For the foundations of the ne w stadium the piling specialist was Stent and the concrete specialist was PC Harrington.PITCH LAYINGOn 19 June 2006 the laying of the new Wembley turf was completed. The laying process took a week and demand more than 10,000m2 of turf to create the new playing surface. The turf arrived at the stadium in giant rolls measuring between 12m to 16m long and 1.2m wide, and was transported in 25 lorry loads. The fibre sand pitch is made up of an underlying web of heating and drainage pipes plus 22,161t of crushed stone, gravel, grit, sand and a meld of sand / soil and fibre. The grass utilize for the turf was selected from 250 different varieties with each square metre of turf containing 150,000 to 200,000 leaf blades. To maintain the world-class Wembley pitch the roof will be left fully open between events to allow the turf to be exposed to direct sunlight and ventilation. The sub air strategy installed under the pitch has ducts that are able to supply warm air to the the pitch to he at it and the same system can also be apply to remove excess moisture from the pitch if required. Steve Welch is the Grounds Manager responsible for keeping the turf in excellent condition.FEATURES OF THE STADIUMTo understand the size of the project, the stadium encloses 4 million m3 inside the walls and under the roof. The construction has required 90,000m3 of concrete, 23,000t of steel and 35 miles of heavy-duty power cable. Four thousand separate piles were used to form the foundations, the deepest of which was sunk to 35m. The stadium roof rises 52m above the pitch and the circumference of the building is 1km. The roof structure covers 11 acres, 4 acres of which are movable. The 90,000 seat energy makes it the number largest stadium in Europe next to the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona with a capacity of 98,000, but it will certainly be one of the largest stadia in the world to have a covering roof. The seating is much more steeply banked than previously so that no seat will ha ve a restricted view. Minimum seat depth will be 80cm, with a minimum width of 50cm.The stadium will have the eagerness to convert to an athletics venue by virtue of a removable steel and concrete platform which will rise 6m above the football pitch (the new pitch is 4m lower than in the old Wembley stadium). Installing the running track decreases the capacity of the stadium to 68,000. The front row at each end will now be between 8m to 13m from the touchline, compared with 40m in the old stadium. In addition there will be 310 wheelchair spaces with attendant companion spaces, and increased capacity for other physically impaired spectators. There will also be 400 media seats, 2,618 toilets and four main banqueting halls, the largest of which can accommodate 2,000 people. The stadium incorporates an foreign concourse surrounding it which is able to cater food and drink for 40,000 spectators at one time.CONTROVERSY AND EVENTS DURING CONSTRUCTIONWhen the project first started it was delayed for two historic period over financial and political difficulties and eventually got underway in late 2002. The stadium was supposed to be completed by May 2006 for the FA Cup Final (but this was transferred to Cardiff) after consultation with Multiplex about when the stadium would be finished. Multiplex are now paying penalties for the late finishing of the contract although they have imperil to sue WNSL over changes in the design which they suggest were responsible for the project being late.A few construction paradoxs have been highlighted during theproject. The first was a problem between Multiplex and the steel contractor Cleveland Bridge. Cleveland Bridge walked off the job in 2004 shortly before the arch was raised because they did not believe they would be paid for materials and there were irrevocable difficulties between the two parties. The problems resulted in two high profile court cases where the two companies have sued each other for bust of contract (Mult iplex sued for 45 million and Cleveland Bridge sued for 22.5 million to recover what it believed it was owed). As of June 2006 the courts had found in favour of Multiplex because of breach of contract, but Cleveland Bridge is appealing.The second problem involved a temporary roof support rafter, which fell by over half a metre in March 2006. This resulted in the evacuation of 3,000 construction workers and delayed worked while inspections and reports were carried out. Theproject was started again shortly afterwards.Later in March 2006 a third problem came to light. The sewers under the stadium had buckled imputable to ground movement. Remedial work was put into action for this and is currently nearing completion. The stadium is expected to be completed by late summer 2006 and hosting a full programme of events during 2007.About Wembley StadiumWembley National Stadium Limited (WNSL) is the company that has redeveloped Wembley Stadium as the worlds leading sport and music venue. Offer ing up to 90,000 fans unmatchable views of the action in state-of-the-art facilities while generating an unbeatable atmosphere, Wembley Stadium is setting new standards for supporters and performers alike.The aim of the project is to develop an iconic stadium for football and rugger league, which also has the capability to stage major international athletics events. If the project is successful, the stadium will be suitable for holding flagship events, make available a specified minimum number of seats to the general public, and be financially viable in its own right without the need for ongoing public subsidy. all profits generated by the stadium will be used by the Football Association for the benefit of football. The project is scheduled for completion in archeozoic 2006 and is expected to cost 757 million, of which the public sector funders are providing 161 million.The original public funding, a lottery grant of 120 million from Sport England (the largest it has ever given) , was paid in full at the outset of the project and used principally to finance the acquisition of the existing Wembley stadium and business in 1999. Had the project not proceeded in 2001 after it failed to secure the mercenary financing needed, Sport England would have been entitled to recover its grant but this would not necessarily have been straightforward.Lottery funding was provided on the basis that the stadium would be capable of hosting major international athletics events. Concerns about the viability of the proposed design led to the removal of athletics from the plans for the stadium but provision for athletics has now been reinstated.In April 2001 the Football Association approached the Department to request further public funding for the project, having been unable to secure the commercial financing needed. In September 2002, after a detailed recapitulation process, the Department concluded that the project was worthy of further support and committed 20 million of go vernment funding. In reaching its decision on whether to provide additional public funds the Department, working closely with Sport England, took account of Mr Patrick Carters review of the project and also took assurance from work by the Office of Government Commerce and other external experts. The Department also considered the risks that the project will face as it moves forward and the mechanisms put in place to address the risk of, for example, the stadium taking longer or costing more than expected to build or the projects viability being undermined by a shortfall in revenue.In negotiating the contractual arrangements for the project, the public sector funders accepted that their interests would be largely subordinated to the senior bank since it was providing over half the funding for the project, compared with their 21 per cent. In the worst case, the bank would have first call on the projects assets in the event of the project getting into serious financial difficulty. But for other circumstances, the public sector funders secured provisions which protect the public interest and which should be enforceable without compromising the viability of the project.

The Maesks Lines Philosophy

The Maesks furrows PhilosophyThe Maesrsk key Comp some(prenominal) is the global containerized division of the A.P. Moller. The party delivers its services across the world through ocean transportation services. They construct their vision and their mission from a strong eternal deal, heritage of uprightness, and innovation, and this vision has made a path for their business operations since Maersk furrows first vessel sailed in 1904. The focus and commitment to this vision made them able to expand the business and become largest ocean carrier of the world. And they ar constantly recognized as the to a greater extent or less reliable container tape drive companionship. A.P. Moller Maersk radical headquarters at the waterfront in Copenhagen, DenmarkThe fleet of the maersk line is consist of more than 600 vessels and the total number of containers is more than 3,800,000 TEU*. This shows a comp and reliable coverage world simple.Maesks Lines PhilosophyWe sh be the same valu es and principles of business with the maesks line congregation to be a kn knowledge, mellowly respected and world-class group.The f only in Mr. A.P. Moller wrote Loss should not hit us, and constant cargon is needed for it. These words are highly followed and having deep meaning at the company. Word constant care is highly foc apply on the safety and good health of the employees and an different(prenominal)s in the industry and environment around them.Our ValuesThe core values of the Maersk line group are the demonstration n of constant care, regard for our employees, humbleness and uprightness and the protection of the name of the company. The success lies in the fulfillment of these values while carrying come in the business.Our business principlesThe maersk fundamental business principles is comprises of how do we conduct our business, these principles are applicable on national as well as international legislation.EnvironmentOur constant care also revolves around the prot ection of environment. We maximize the use of the resources and handle the waste. The policy regarding environmental protection is we focus on the protection of the environment and environmental consideration is our first priority in conducting our business.Our missionWe provide opportunities in global commerce.Company facts and schoolingMaersk Line is the leading container shipping company all over the world. It has more than 600 vessels and more than 3, 800, 0000 (a container is 20 feet long). It shows the comprehensive and reliable coverage all over the world.http//www.maerskline.com/globalimage/?path=/media_room/company001What is container shipping?Containerization, it is large and worldwide system of intermodal despatch transport by using standardized containers. This can be oceanled and reloaded onto container ships, trucks and planes, railroad cars. Before the containers were introduced, it was judgment of conviction consuming and expensive to handle the cargo for sea tran sportation. The containers have brought change in that and it made transport easier and affordable than ever forward.All the pillow slips of commodities and the type of goods can be carried and loaded in the box as a result the modernized container shipping has changed the way of lifes of transportation around the world and played a vital role in globalization.SustainabilitySince it is a biggest shipping line in the world, Maersk Line plays a vital role in facilitating efficient and reliable supply chains for legion(predicate) companies. It is recognized that the position of maersk line as an enabler of global trade have brought great opportunities.Global trade of manufactured goods has increased over 100 times, from 95 billion USD to 12 zillion in the last 5 decades. Today 90% of global trade is done through ocean transport and containerization have played very burning(prenominal) role in this developing.Awards and RecognitionMaersk Line wins Shipping Company of the course of study award in the Middle East (14 December 2012)Maersk Line takes home cardinal Global Freight Awards (26 November 2012)Maersk Line wins Lloyds List Environment Award for the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent (19 October 2012)Maersk Line wins Clean Excellence Award (25 September 2012)Maersk Line wins Social Media Campaign of the Year Award (17 September 2012)Maersk Line wins 2012 crush Global Shipping Line Award (7 June 2012)Maersk Lines gnes Hernd wins Best Young private instructor of the Year (20 February 2012)Maersk Line Wins Shipping Line of the Year Award (1 December 2011)Maersk Line wins two awards at AFSCA 2011Maersk wins European Business Award 2010Maersk Line Best Global Shipping Line, Best Shipping Line for Asia-Europe, and Best Green Service Provider Shipping Line 2009.Maersk Line awarded Container Shipping Line of the Year 2007Maersk Line wins Best Global Shipping Line 2006Maersk Sealand named Best global shipping line 2005HR Processesi. recruitment and select ion at Maersk LineMaersk Line stringently follows the Equal employment opportunity Law while hiring scenes for a particular department. They bugger off sure no discrimination take place end-to-end the procedure of hiring an employee. The advantage of strictly following such law is that Maersk Line never faces any problem pertaining to legal compl fleeties and law suits regarding the hiring of candidates.The recruitment process starts with the leniency of online application by a candidate and a confirmation pop-up appears on the screen. A reply cook be sent within few days so that the applications can be reviewed carefully. Applications are reviewed on the basis of some standard tools so that company can make it sure that a candidate is eligible for giving interviews.The mediums of recruitment which they prefer areEmployment AgenciesThese agencies make links between the employers and employees.InternetThe adverts on different pedigree websites, which capture the a huge s yndicate of candidates who can apply to bewilder the job they are capable for.Social media can be a great source for discovering supine candidates those who are employed provided open to changing jobs for the right opportunity who represent nearly half of all currently employed talent. Because the desired opportunities rarely exist on job boards, and job seekers are participating in communities all over the webWith the advent of social media, companies have more in gradeation than ever on job candidates, and the process of evaluating those candidates can be lengthy. In the past, companies tried to determine candidate fit through their rsums. Today, employers execute web searches on candidates, learn more about them from social media, and examine their work samples..Social media is like a goldmine of information. In the future, it will not only emerge as a strong source for hiring but also serve to enhance the employer brand, says SY Siddiqui, chief operating officer administ ration (HR, finance, IT, company law and legal, Maruti Suzuki India. Social media enables employees and employers to connect and communicate in a more cohesive manner. Recruiting through social networking websites is more terms-effective compared to traditional forms of hiring that include organisation consultants, posting advertisements in different forms of media and participation in job fairsEmployee ReferralsIts an internal recruiting order which identifies their potential candidates from the existing workforces social networks. This scheme encourages existing employees to choose the fitted candidate for a particular job from their social networks. A referral bonus is given to referring employee as a reward. It is the most efficient and cost effective method for recruitment.Announcement on the official websiteThey announce the newfangled jobs on their official website i.e. www.maerskline.com. Website has the particular portion of vacancies and the whole process of how to ap ply is mentioned.Evaluation of internal fag supplyWhen evaluating an employee for a hitchic review, a raise, or a promotion, we need to have a bank underwritelist to measurable capital punishment, this applied consistently to all members of our department.ATTENDANCEWe check the employees attendance, and we check either employee had a negative impact on the departments productiveness or morale? Also we check if the employees attendance has been exemplary?ATTITUDE / COOPERATIONWe evaluate what is the employees attitude towards department, towards company and towards the work in general? Is he or she feels pleasure or unpleasant to work? Is the employee reasonably flexible when asked to perform a job function outside his or her normal duties, or to work outside his or her normal hours for a special get wind?COMMUNICATION SKILLSWe check does the employee have the ability to adequately communicate with managers or with customers? Have thither been any issues created or solved cal lable to the employees communication skills?FOCUSIs the employee able to note focus on the task assigned to him or her?IMPROVEMENT FROM PREVIOUS EVALUATIONWe see if the employee moves towards improvement from the previous performance evaluation?INTEGRITYWe strictly monitor the employees ethical behavior in the workplace? Does he or she respect the privacy of other employees and of customers?DEADLINESIs the employee able to consistently meet productivity requirements and project deadlines?QUALITY OF WORKWe take a record of feedbacks given by the customers regarding the quality of employees work?RELIABILITYWe also identify employees who are reliable in especially bad situations? We check the level of competency and dependability.MANAGING STRESS-How does the employee deal with changes in the work environment? and how does the employee interact with other members of the department when tensions are high?PERFORMANCE LEVELSNeeds Improvement -In this case employee has not fully met the re quirements of the job or is not able to perform in a way that the job duties required. hither employee needs additional training or practice to meet standards.Meets Standards In this case employee faces no difficulty applying the technical knowledge requirements of the position.Exceeds Standards Here employee often exceeds standards in some aspects of the job and consistently meets standards in all remaining aspects.They prefer Internal Labor Supply over ExternalThose positions which are at higher levels and become vacant due to transfers, deaths, demotions and promotions, are filled by the internal employees who are al build familiar with the required managerial roles and responsibilities of those positions. These positions are past posted on the notice boards throughout the PSO offices and are also posted on a software device that is displayed on almost any computer desktop at PSO offices. The interested employees are screened, interviewed and positioned.The criteria of selecti ng the internal employee depend on requirements of the qualification, age and experience recommended by the line managerii. Selecting and interviewing Process woof processAdvertise adjudicate1st Interview2nd InterviewHIRE in that location is a predetermined criterion for hiring of candidates, which includesLogical and personality TestIt is the standardized instruments of testing indivi bivalents character of psychological makeup. It also reveals the aspects of how logical the candidate is. These tests play an important role in making the selection process easier. behavioral InterviewsThese interviews discover the behavior of an interviewee. It reveals that how an interviewee acted in particular situation faced in the past. And it will predict that how he or she will act in the future. In traditional interviews there is a series of question asked, that has the straight forward answers Like what challenges did you face? How did u handle them? Or what are your strengths and weaknesses? But in the behavioral interviews questions are more pointed and more specific than questions in the traditional interview. Like describe any example of a goal reached by you and how did you achieved it? or how did you work effectively when you were under pressure?In order to get selected, candidates must fulfill the criteria they are tested upon.English grammarEnglish Comprehension sanctioned MathematicsIdentification of Resources required in particular DepartmentNeed AnalysisDepartmental Goalsorganisational GoalsInterviewing ProcessTwo structured interviews are more often than not conducted of a candidate at Maersk Line.The first interview is conducted by Human Resources which are focused on the candidates personal skills and capabilities. They use online or hard simulate assessment tools to try to form an objective picture of candidates personal characteristics and logical capabilities and a feedback is provided as a part of the process.The second interview is normally conducted by the hiring manager who makes the final hiring decisions and focuses on the specific qualities and skills which are required for the particular job.The whole recruitment process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks it could be transform depending on the locations.iii. Orientation and TrainingsTraining and phylogeny is a continuous process, and is designed to bring about a change in attitude of employees with respect to the job they are doing, the people around them, the new procedures, the new techniques and skills that they can use. It is also to make them more conscious of their responsibilities and how to perform them effectively. Therefore, all training is plotted and integrated in a systematic manner by the company, in term so identifying following needs and the skills required in the company. The training and skill development efforts are not confined to a formal class room course but extended in all directions, hence, helping to improve the productivity of employees by imparting useful knowledge and training in the areas, which are neglected, and to add up to the most of their strengths. The growth of the employees is not only a go around term vision of enhancing inputs through skills based on training but also an effort for the long term development of employees by education and planned management development inputs.Types of Training at Maersk LineOrientation ProgramNewly inducted employees are given a short orientation course to familiarise them with the company, organizational functions, activities, policies, procedures and programs. This type of training program whitethorn be arranged on individual basis or group class room training, depending on number of participants available.The duration and contents of the course is determined to meet the needs of individual concerned in consultation with respective departmental heads. Depending on the type of job, newly hired employees, as well as the promotes assigned to new field of activities, are given on t he job training for a period ranging from one week to four weeks, as may be deemed necessary.They make sure that people are empowered to do their job well interior simulators stock knowledge is an essential part of everyones responsibility in any position. Since technology, methodology, processes are changing at a fast pace, it is imperative that employees should learn new skills and techniques through specialized and technical courses organized within the company.Seminars and constructive discussion groupsSeminars are conducted to spread the awareness regarding different programs plus it provides a platform for the employer and the employees to socialize. Group case studies play an important role in a constructive discussion between the employees.Practical exposure and experiencesAs a trainee in their company an employee will be given a responsibility from day 1 and will be provided with a proper toolkit enabling him to experience a authoritative job.The Maersk group runs a traine e program which provides opportunities to get solid and a broad shipping knowledge. The applicants will be the part of business represented in some countriesthey are looking for energetic, passionate about shipping and eager to learn individuals who can apply as a Chartering or Operation Trainee in this program.Chartering Traineeas a chartering trainee, he or she will be responsible for fixing the vessels and cargos. You are to ensure that the vessels sail with the right cargo.Operation TraineeAs an operation trainee employee will be responsible to make sure that the operations of vessels are efficient and safe. And will have to perform following tasks.Issuing voyage instructionsAppointing agents mean bunkeringMarket voyage analysisHandling insurance and legal mattersThe trainee will have a broad network of stakeholders including agents, ship managers, port captains and charters.iv. Performance heedTo maintain a sustainable Performance of an employee, Maersk Human resource managem ent measures some of the main factors which has a high impact on employees performances.Work createPersonal CompetencyGoals achievedPerformance appraisal Methods at Maersk LineHR managers should be very careful while selecting methodology used to measure performance of an individual. Maersk Line uses the following methods.MBOEach employee is assign with the specific tasks and goals, and then the upgrade of those goals is reviewed periodically. Goal setting is done by mainly focusing on the Organizational goals. Secondly the departmental goals are assigned to different departments working in the company, then these goals are discussed with the employees and employees get to know what is expected from them, which defines their individual goals. Finally the progress of these goals is reviewed and employees receive feedbacks.Paired ranking methodRanking employees by making a chart of all possible pairs of the employees for each trait and indicating which one is the advance employee o f the pair.Forced distribution methodSimilar to grading on curve predetermined percentages of rates are placed in various performance categories. typesetters case15% high performers20% high-average performers30% average performers20% low-average performers15% low performersGoals achievedThe process starts when HR throws performance appraisal forms to different departments. This appraisal form has two sidesEmployee Development Report-1 (EDR1)Employee Development Report-2 (EDR2)EDR-1In EDR1 employee he identifies the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), the employees themselves set the objectives and targets for the following year.EDR-2In EDR2 it is the line manager who rates the employee performance by quoting significant performance achievements and deficiencies for the past year. He indicates what development and training will employee need in the future according to the highlighted areas in the current year.When both of them end up the negotiation then the appraisal form is sent to HR department for further follow up of the respective training or development arrangements. This way the Performance appraisal system reaches to end.These performance appraisal methods are very useful in order to maintain competition and for employees to focus on Key performance indicators (KPIs). And the results extracted from these methods become the basis of promotion, rewards, incentives, bonuses, or layoff and punishment for an employee.Compensation BenefitsSince the Maersk line is very careful in maintaining the equality among their employees, they never face any equity issue.The wages and salaries are set on the basis of employeesEducationExperienceMarket conditionsHuman capabilitiesThe pay raise is given to an employee on the annually basis.Maersk line negotiate the salary with a candidate on his own terms and conditions only when the job is highly skilled, when company wants to hold back its loyal employee and when an employee is an exceeding performer.v. Career Develop ment at Maersk LineMaersk line is highly involved in investment in training and education. Over the years A.P. Moller maersk group has its own training system which is implemented over the years and constantly updated. And it is directed towards meeting the global and international organizations particular requirement.Their experience shows that the employee cannot be evaluated solely on the basis of written applications and the examination results. It is essential that the personal impression of the individual behind the papers should be evaluated.Everybody who is formally eligible and has the qualification required for the authoritative position, can expect to be invited for the interview with Human Resource Department at Maersk line.Maersk Line believes that career development is one of the most important steps in maintaining organizational performance. Maersk Line always helps its employees to build their career and achieve their personal goals by giving their topper. And con tribution which is made by the company is pipeline enlargementJob enlargement is a job design technique wherein there is an increase in the number of tasks associated with a certain job. In other words, it means increasing the scope of ones duties and responsibilities. The increase in scope is quantitative in nature and not qualitative and at the same level.Task link training is not required more than since the person is already aware of the same or doing it for some time.Benefits of Job EnlargementThe following are the major(ip) benefits of Job enlargementIncreased Work Flexibility There is an addition to the number of tasks an individual performs. There is thus an increased scope of carrying out tasks that are versatile and yet very similar in certain aspects.No Skills Training Required Since the individual has already been performing the task in the past, there is no great requirement for imparting of new skills. However people and time management interventions may be required. The job thus gets more motivational for the one performing it.Job RotationJob Rotation is a management approach where employees are shifted between two or more assignments or jobs at regular intervals of time in order to expose them to all verticals of an organization. It is a pre-planned approach with an objective to test the employee skills and competencies in order to place him or her at the right place. In Maersk line we offer Job rotation which is a well-planned practice to reduce doing same type of job everyday and look for the hidden potential of an employee. The process serves the purpose of both the management and the employees. It helps management in discovering the talent of employees and determining what he or she is best at. On the other hand, it gives an individual a chance to explore his or her own interests and gain experience in different fields or operations.It is important to recognize when the employee is ready for promotion, because if an employee will not be promoted at the right time he might get demotivated. Maersk line recognizes such employees when there is availability of position and employees army of competencies for performance in the new role.In case, when the employee leaves the organization when his/her promotion plan is ready, the HR gives someone else dual responsibilities for the time being.PROBLEM IDENTIFIED AND SUGGESTED SOLUTIONSi. ProblemThere are number of potential drawbacks in different stages.One of the greatest concerns regarding relying too much on employee referrals could become the reason of limited diversity at workplace. Hiring from the same existing networks may bound a company to capture diverse pool of candidate, it is good for reducing cost expenditure but on the other hand it could become the big hurdle for the company if the company is relying on such method too heavily. This simple method could have many risks, e.g. when there is a need to fill particular Job the simple question is asked from the exis ting employees i.e. Is there anyone in your mind who can fill this Job? In response to this question employees may think of the potential benefits for their close ones in their network, rather than thinking constructively for the organization. It is not necessary that every time a new employee comes in through reference is beneficial for the company, it carries risks with it, it could take time to measure his/her effectiveness, and if the new employee is not productive, eventually it will increase the cost of the company and employee will become the liability on the company.SolutionThere is certain planning and strategies which can save the company from these problemsCommunicate the benefits to employees for the successful referrals give them rewards, incentives and bonuses for the successful referral. This strategy can change the way employees think when they are asked to bring the best candidate for the particular job, now they will think of the best candidate in their mind, who w ill serve the company most efficiently and effectively. The reward amount should be sufficient enough to motivate the employees who make referrals but not too much that may lead them to make referrals of unqualified candidates. The bonuses should be given in installments because the effectiveness of the new employee cannot be measured in few days, it may take time. In order to be safe from a big loss company should make payments of bonuses in installments.The company may limit the number of bonus qualifying referrals that is made by each employee per year. This will reduce the number of employee referrals per year.The mandatory qualification and specifications should be clearly mentioned and delivered to the employees who make referrals. It will reduce the risk of getting unqualified employees. All the requests for employee referrals should be added to the pool of the candidates.ii. ProblemThe advertisement for the Job which is offered by the company is very much important in order to gather a better pool of candidates. Maersk Line is highly dependent on the internet as medium of advertisement for the jobs. They dont prefer NEWSPAPER for the advertisement of their Jobs as a result they are missing a large number of candidates who prefer Newspapers to find jobs.SolutionIn order to get better employees a company must have a large pool of candidate so that it can be used for hiring employees when there is a need to fill the job in emergency. Newspaper plays an important role in spreading awareness among public. Since its an oldest and most popular medium of advertisements civilized and educated people read newspaper as a matter of habit in all over the world. Therefore it has a wide and general appeal. The message can reach a large number of audiences quickly. Choosing the best newspaper is also important, so the Maersk line can improve its pool of candidates by spreading word through Newspaper.iii. ProblemWhen we asked themHas it ever happened that an employee m ight have left the Organization due to some reason while the HR had plans for his promotion ready?Yes NoThey chose YES,And then we asked the next questionWith Reference to the above scenario, what did the HR do? (If the above Question is answered as a NO, then suppose a scenario with the above details answer this question, what would the HR do?)Promote an immediate subordinateBring in a Contingent Employee fuddle someone dual responsibilities for the time beingHire an individual from a pool of already collected CVs.They chose the third option which is Give someone dual responsibilities for the time beingIt may create a problem we identified, because in case of fulfillment of the job which has been left resign by the previous employee due to any reason, Maersk Line shifts the tasks to other employees. This creates a burden on them. Assigning dual responsibilities to an employee may become the reason of his/her demotivation. The workload given to someone more than his/her capacity m ay push them towards demotivation. As a result that employee may leave the Job which actually creates a problem for the company.SolutionIt is normal that when employees get better options and more secured jobs they switch their jobs. If we see the answer of first question we asked, it shows that maersk line has issues with their employees regarding their promotions. The timing of the promoting employees is not accurate, that is why it leads employees to leave the job right before the promotion.The main problem is to put dual responsibilities on existing employee rather than promoting him/her to that post. The Maersk line lacks the succession planning they prefer distributing the responsibilities instead of immediate fulfillment of the empty position. Because it is the best time to get benefit, by promoting the employees to fill the job and if the company doesnt find any potential candidate among the existing employees who can fill the post, then they should focus on the pool of the candidates. It ensures that the collected CVs are not uselessiv. ProblemMaersk Line doesnt have any well defined strategy to retain their employees who are really important for the companys growth. It usually happens in Maersk Line that employees leave the organization due to some reason while the HR had plans for their promotion ready. Recruitment is an expensive process, and when employees leave the jobs it is actually a loss in the cost incurred in the recruitment process.SolutionHiring employees is an important stage but to keep them in your organization is also very important to be safe from the high employee turnover costs. In order to retain the employees, maersk line should create some evasive action to retain their employees. These tactics may includeOffering competitive benefitsGive rewards and incentivesProvide some small perksConduct stays interviews in addition to exit interviewsPromote whenever poss

Advertising Psycho Pharmaceuticals Essay -- Media Argumentative Persua

Advertising Psycho Pharmaceuticals   I have been feeling a little overwhelmed lately, so I decide see my medical doctor to hear her advice on what I can do about my mental health. When I meet with her, she asks me if there have been any changes in my life that might rationalise my depression. Unfortunately, I cannot think of any particular cause for these feelings. My doctor suggests that I start taking a drug to help me overcome my unhappiness. She tells me that she can rate it right now if I want her to. It surprises me that she does not recommend therapy and instead offers a chemical cure. Since this is the first time I am seriously considering development a drug to fix my mood, I tell her that I will do some research and let her know my final decision. I do not know very much about antidepressant medications, so she gives me the names of a couple of popular drugs used to treat depression, Paxil(r) and Zoloft(r), to help me with my investigation. I feel the b est place to start my inquiry is to look at the websites of the companies that produce these drugs. I figure that these sites will provide me with the information I affect to make an informed decision on whether drug treatment, and which drug treatment, is right for me.   I begin by looking at the website for Paxil(r), http//paxil.com. When the page loads, I am presented with a picture of a worried womans face in profile in front of an orange-red background. When my eyes move away from this image, I am confronted with the straits in big bold black letters, Does this sound like you? And this question is referring to the other statements flashing on and off of the screen slowly, statements about being tense, worrying, having anxiety, ... ...er than the Zoloft(r) site, such as the page on the site that discusses the importance of talk therapy for helping to cure patients with these disorders. Also, in the prescription information there is an explicit summary of how trenchant this drug has been for other patients. Overall, neither of these websites gave me a complete view of these medications. I understand now that the companies are trying to sell their product, but at the very(prenominal) time I value my safety while I am taking the medication. I will have to talk to my doctor and seek more(prenominal) extensive information from other medical websites before I have enough knowledge to decide if drug therapy is right for me.   Works Cited Paxil Paroxetine HCl. 2001. GlaxoSmithKline. 7 Oct 2001. http//paxil.com/ Zoloft (sertraline HCl). 2001. Pfizer Inc. 7 Oct 2001. http//www.zoloft.com/  

Black Death Essay -- History, Plague

The most immediate effect of the plague was that it led to higher wages for the poor. Prior to the Black Death, Europe was in a state of overpopulation, and famines were a frequent occurrence (Herlihy 39). After the arrival of the first outbreak of plague, however, Europes population dropped somewhere between twenty-five and forty-five percent (Gottfried 77). not single that, but, repeated occurrences of plague kept Europes population lowered, and it did not regain its pre-plague levels until the mid-sixteenth century (Gottfried 134). That overwhelming loss of so galore(postnominal) lives turned the situation around, and short Europe was facing a labor shortage. That gave laborers an advantage over their employers. With the lack of workers able to fill positions, people were able to negotiate their employment, demanding much money. If their demands were not met, they were frequently able to find better opportunities elsewhere (Ziegler 233). This led Matteo Villani to co mplain in 1363 that, Serving girls and unskilled women with no experience in service and stable boys desire at least 12 florins per year, and the most arrogant among them 18 or 24 florins per year, and also nurses and minor artisans working with their hands want three time or nearly the usual pay (Herlihy 48-49). That shows, clearly, what was happening at the time. Not only did workers want more money, they expected it. What is more important, however, is that they actually received more pay. In fact, wages doubled overall in the period after the plague. Evidence has shown that during the period between the 1340s and 1390s, skilled construction workers pay rose from 3d to 5d per day in Southern England, and those who were unskilled saw an increase from 1d to 3d... ...cent (Gottfried 97). That led to a new trend in Europe, one where many landlords, unable to obtain a profit from their lands, chartered their lands to the serfs for a cash rent, and many became absentee lan dlords (Gottfried 138). For instance, on one manor in the baliwick of Clare, most of the lands were being leased out by 1380 (Ziegler 239). In another example, in Witchurch England in 1383 the landlord, Richard Talbot, switched to leasing the lands after attempts to directly farm in failed (Platt 50). And those are just a couple of the many examples of that occurring. What that meant for the serfs who received leases was that they were no longer bound by the chains of serfdom. They could farm the lands as they saw fit, keep what they needed for their families, and sell what they didnt. In return for this they only needed to pay a cash rent to the landlord.

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Set in the ever changing world of the Industrial Revolution, Charles two novelHard Timesbegins with a description of a utilitarian paradise, a world that follows a prescribed set of logically laid-out facts, created by the historied and eminently practical Mr. Gradgrind. However, one soon realizes that Gradgrinds utopia is only a simulacrum, belied by the devastation of lives devoid of elements that feed the heart and soul, as well as the mind. As the years fly by, the weaknesses of Gradgrinds carefully constructed system become painfully apparent, especially in the lives of his children Louisa and Tom, as well as in the poor workers employed by one Mr. Josiah Bounderby, a wealthy factory owner and a subscriber to Gradgrinds system. Dickens, through the shattering of Gradgrinds utilitarian world, tells us that no methods, not even eternal oppression and abuse, can defeat and overcome two basic needs of humans, our fundamental needs for emotion and imagination. Louisa, Mr. Gradgrind s favorite child, the paragon of his factual regime, leads a low-down and embittered life which ends in a showdown between the ideologies of facts and fancy. She is a prime example of a child filled to the brim with knowledge by her fathers strictly scientific education. Confused by her coldhearted upbringing, Louisa feels disconnected from her emotions and alienated from others, yet she yearns to experience more than the hard scientific facts she has absorbed all her life. While she mistily recognizes that her fathers system of education has deprived her childhood of all joy, she cannot avoid being coldly rational and emotionally blunted, unable to actively produce her emotions. She would have been a curious, passionate person who ... ...olution he believed in internal parity and the growth of the mind and the spirit. He demonstrated that the system that grinds down, but neer building up, will ultimately result in chaos and woe for all those subjected to it. Through Hard Times , Dickens argues that all humans have an unbeatable need for imagination, emotion, and love. He tells us that this need cannot be altered or thwarted by any method of education or economic oppression, no matter how strict and black it might be. Hard Times illustrates Dickens belief that it does not matter whether one is born in a nurturing or an abusive and neglectful surroundings. What matters is how an individuals true nature responds, changes, asserts itself and molds his or her environment. In the end, whether one remains thwarted or strives to fulfill and complete their lives determines who each person becomes.

Edward Norton ? Sinuous Talent, Unyielding Determination :: essays research papers

The son of a Carter Administration, federal prosecutor and an English teacher, as well as the grandson of famed developer pile Rouse, Edward Norton was born in Boston on August 18, 1969. He was raised in the planned community of Columbia, Maryland, and from an early age was known as an passing bright and somewhat serious person. His interest in acting began at the age of five when his baby sitter, Betsy True (who went on to become an actress on make up and screen out), took him to a musical adaptation of Cinderella. Shortly after that, Norton enrolled at Orensteins Columbia School for Theatrical Arts, making his stage debut at the age of eighter in a local production of Annie Get Your Gun. Although young, Norton already exhibited an unusual amount of professionalism, and took his subsequent character references seriously. After high school, he studied astronomy, history, and Japanese at Yale, and was also active in the universitys theatrical productions. Edward attained almost instant stardom with his film debut in the 1996 Primal Fear. For his thoroughly chilling breakthrough feat as a Kentucky altar boy accused of murder, Norton was credited with saving an otherwise mediocre film, and further rewarded with Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. Remarkably disconnected from altogether of the hype that is usually associated with fresh talent, Norton has gone on to further prove his worth in such films as American History X, The People vs. Larry Flynt, and combat Club. After earning a history degree, Norton spent a few months in Japan and then moved to New York, where he worked for the Enterprise Foundation, a concourse devoted to stopping urban decay. Again, Norton continued acting at every opportunity, and eventually decided to become a full-time actor. In 1994, he appeared in Edward Albees Fragments after deeply impressing the distinguished playwright during an audition. Norton then joined the New York Signature Theatre Company, which frequently premi eres Albees plays. With a number of off-Broadway credits to his name, Norton won his role in Primal Fear after being chosen out of 2,100 hopefuls. He nabbed the part after telling casting directors in a unflawed drawl that he was a native of eastern Kentucky, the same area where the character came from legend has it that the actor watched Coal Miners Daughter to learn the accent. The intensity of Nortons screen test readings stunned almost all who saw them, and the actor became something of a hot property even before the film was released.