Crime in the United States of America INTRODUCTION The rising crime in the United States of America has caused many civilians to become armed and own a weapon for their safety and protection. The ownership of guns and arms is a rising debate between civilians and lawmakers. The ratio between people who oppose the idea of going gun pro and those who consider owning a weapon necessary for their protection and safety is not much, and therefore it cannot be decided with absolute certainty whether gun ownership laws should be made stricter, or there should be ease for civilians to own a gun (SCHAEFFER, 2019). People who favor the idea of going gun pro argue that owning a gun is considered to be an act of violence, which is an absolute misconception. Most of the time, people tend to own a gun for the protection of their life and property or just for the sake that being armed gives them the satisfaction of feeling protected (FRENCH, 2018). The people in favor of going gun pro also argue that the rising…

Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Exploits Advancement in technology has increased vulnerabilities, threats, and exploits in business in both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Assets in information systems including property, people, and information among other intangible assets such as software, proprietary information are susceptible to threats and exploits. According to Panse & Panse (2013), assets are the things that are being protected from threats, exploits, and vulnerabilities. Threats refer to anything with the ability to exploit a vulnerability accidentally or intentionally in order to obtain an asset, destroy, or damage it. In other words, threats are the things that one is trying their assets against. Vulnerability is a gap or weakness in the security program that is capable of getting exploited by different threats in order to acquire unauthorized access to a particular asset. Risks in information systems often result when a threat exploits a vulnerability successfully; it is the intersection of threats, assets, and vulnerabilities that results in risks in the system which affects user confidentiality, reliability, and usability. Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Exploits Increasing insecurity in information systems has necessitated…

Leadership Theory Research Paper Summary of the theory or approach Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership theory explains that there is no single leadership style that is best. According to the theorists, effective leaders are the individuals with the ability to adapt their styles to the situation by analyzing the nature of group and type of task, among other factors that are likely to cause successful completion of the task. According to Hersey & Blanchard (1997), the leader’s expression of realistic and high expectation often results in high performers amongst the followers while low expectations often lead to low motivation and performance of the followers. Situational leadership theory is founded on the fact that good leaders must develop the commitment and competence of the followers to ensure that they are self-motivated instead of being dependent on the leader’s guidance and direction. Good Leadership and how One Can Demonstrate it This leadership theory is considered one of the most influential in that it entails telling, participating, selling, and delegating. According to this theory, the leader tells the followers how and why they should undertake…

System Information Management Introduction During my internship at a Skeptcom Travel and Tours, I was not pleased with the manner in which activities were executed at the facility. This dissatisfaction was mainly caused by mismanagement and the inability of the leaders to engage in effective decision making. This aspect increased staff turnover and caused the organization to lose competitive advantage in the industry. After doing my research, I came across an article on information systems and how management information systems can be implemented to improve decision making and overall organizational productivity by Berisha-Shaqiri (2014) article titled, “Management of Information System and Decision-Making.” This article served as a turning point in my career in that it opened my mind to an array of methods in which organizations can implement MIS to increase operational efficiency. Organizations should implement management information systems and an array of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to increase productivity and operational efficiency. Changes that Occurred in my Understanding             Although I am undertaking a major in Systems Information Management, my knowledge of MIS was limited in that…

Diverse Leaners Student’s Name Institution Affiliation                     Diverse Learners Diverse learners are students from ethnically, racially, linguistically, and culturally diverse communities and families of lower socioeconomic status. Learners whose identities and abilities are different from what is often considered as mainstream are often classified under the group of diverse learners. Such leaners are often educated in general education classrooms which are often made up of students who talk differently and have diverse needs and backgrounds. Students who have disabilities are often taught in such classrooms and may extend the diverse social and academic needs of learners. The life of Wildin Acosta is a perfect example of a diverse learner who was cultural, ethnic, and racial differences. As a result of this condition, Wildin’s graduation and education were in danger owing to immigration and documentation issues that led to his near-deportation back to Honduras (Christopher, 2017). Wildin, a 19-year-old was a student a Riverside High School in Durham when he met with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who had his deportation…

Gig Economy Risk and Responsibility Introduction Historically, work was bounded geographically such that workers were linked to the work with labor being the most restricted factor of production in terms of geographical flexibility. However, this aspect has changed in the recent past with the introduction of the gig economy and increased use of the internet such that it has become possible for workers, bosses, and product end-users to get work from different parts of the globe without inflicting undesired effects on the operations. The gig economy is founded on temporary, flexible, and freelance jobs that entail connection with customers or clients through an online platform. This economy as explained by Graham, Hjorth, & Lehdonvirta (2017) benefits businesses, workers, and consumers by improving work adaptability to market needs while meeting the demands of a flexible lifestyle. However, although the gig economy has proven highly influential and effective, it has an array of shortcomings owing to the eradication of traditional economic relations that existed between businesses, clients, and workers. Gig Economy In the recent past, the gig economy has increased its significance…

The Way We Lie Quote “The White Lie A man who won’t lie to a woman has very little consideration for her feelings.” — Bergen Evans Analysis I choose the white lie quote in that it assumes that the truth has more power to cause greater damage than a small lie that is harmless. According to this quote, the white lie is often made in a bid to protect other people’s feelings and for everyone’s benefit. Imagine a woman asking a man if they look beautiful. Although the man would want to say, “your ugly or you look fat and boring,” it is considered beneficial and kind for the man to say, “you are the most beautiful woman earth” knowing very well that it is not the truth. True to Evans’ assumption, white lies often cause less damage than plain lies. For instance, early last year, I added weight after dropping my gym classes and was feeling a little fat. After asking my partner about my weight, he made meme believe that I was fit and perfect. However, the truth…

Market Audit and Competitive Market Analysis Executive Summary Soccer-in-the Street is an influential initiative that was established with the aim of increasing the involvement of the underprivileged individuals in the community through the provision of an array of soccer privileges regardless of religion, gender, race, or socioeconomic status. Introducing this initiative in Niger will ensure the integration of various communities by intertwining diverse efforts from non-profits, government, corporations, the education systems, and community leaders in a bid to improve the lives of children and the youth through soccer. This platform will be effective in the country in that it serves in a comprehensive and holistic manner such as to reach to children in the field through cheap and readily available training and competition and small-group classroom sessions through participation in hands-on activities and experiences, as well as participation in various youth leadership councils. Niger is a region that is characterized by involvement in sports and recreational activities including football, sorro wrestling, rugby, and horse riding, all of which have increased youth engagement through frequent engagement in the activities. However, education…

Tameka Foster  Hello Tameka, Thank you for your informative, comprehensive post this week. The clinical uptake of effective psychotherapies for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) lags what we know about their efficacy. Exposure therapy is one of the best-validated interventions for PTSD. Common elements of exposure-based treatments for PTSD include breathing retraining, psychoeducation regarding the nature of PTSD and related symptoms, in vivo exposure, and imaginal exposure and processing (Wheeler, 2014). Therapies that include these elements have a variety of specific names such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, prolonged exposure, and cognitive behavioral therapy for PTSD. Exposure therapy, also referred to as flooding, imaginal, in vivo, prolonged, or directed exposure is a well-established treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that requires the patient to focus on and describe the details of a traumatic experience in a therapeutic manner. Exposure methods share the common feature of confrontation with frightening, yet realistically safe, stimuli that continues until the anxiety is reduced. The rationale for exposure therapy is that by continuing to expose oneself to a safe, yet frightening, stimulus, anxiety diminishes, leading to…

Information Systems Operations and Analysis The protection of patient records is a critical responsibility of hospitals. There have been numerous laws that have been developed by the government to ensure that data is protected. Thus, every institution has to take the responsibility of ensuring that data is protected in every situation. The sensitivity of the data that is contained in patient records is critical since it might give information about a patient that is personal and might, at some point, relate to their finances. Thus, any breach can have significant effects on patients. The three incidences that have been described in the essay show how protecting patient data is a critical responsibility of every institution. The data collected from hacking can easily be used against the patients. Also, institutions can be held at ransom if their systems are hacked. Thus, they should ensure that they develop a system that cannot be easily hacked. Besides, having a backup system that will assist in hacking is a critical step in ensuring that processes do not stall in case of hacking. Instances such…