Creative Writing Example- Cinderella Story

Creative Writing Example- Cinderella Story 1st act (After mother death, Cinderella’s father did his second marriage. She has two daughters.) Father: My dear little daughter. Now this’s your mother and these are your sister’s. Go †¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦. Get know them. (While smiling) Cinderella: Okay father (She was happily went near her sisters and said, let’s share my room all of us. She took them off the stage showing them love) Father: (While looking his new wife) I do hope that you will love and take care of my daughter like your own daughter. I grew up her like a flower. So, please take care of her after I leave. You understand? (She was smiling like make – believing) Step Mother: O key, Now I have not two but two children†¦I’ll take care of them, you. (To herself) Well lest see that after you leave, because I’m the one who ruling the house. Father:-Well, then I’m believing in you. My dear Cinderella†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦. (Cinderella entering to the stage with her two sisters from left side.) Cinderella: Yes†¦..Father†¦.. Father: My dear I’m leaving now. It’ll take even a One month to come back home. Be good with your step mother and sisters till I come. Okay†¦.. Cinderella: (With a pompous smile) Okay father†¦ Take care of yourself and come back soon. (After short silent of stage) Step Mother:- ( come nearby Cinderella and put her arm around her) Oh†¦.dear why are you crying†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦..? Don’t cry†¦..now we are here for you. He’ll be back soon. (Cinderella smiled bit) Father: (come nearby Cinderella and touched her head) Then, I’m leaving. Please take care (After short silent, he’s leaving stage from right side) (Two sisters were sitting on a bench, on stage) Elder sister: Hey†¦. Cinderella enough of crying†¦. Now come here†¦ Do and set aside our things properly. You understand? Younger sister: Yes, after that bring us tea†¦. (Even that Cinderella was silent at the right Conner on the stage) Elder sister: (Got up from the bench and come near Cinderella and Pulled from her shoulder) Can’t you hear†¦..? Go†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦ do what I said. (She was trying to leave the stage with sadness) Step mother: (To Cinderella) Hold it†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦ Can’t you hear Cinderella†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦. (Came near her and†¦..) We are not hear to pet you†¦ Keep it in your mind. Do what we are telling and don’t let us remind you twice†¦. Understand? Cinderella:- ( Slowly waved her head) Step Mother:- Okay†¦.. Now go bring tea for us. Go†¦.. (Cinderella leaving the stage silently) Step Mother:- ( Turn to her daughters and†¦.. ) We should not pet this lass. Elder Sister:- Yes Yes†¦ She thinks she’s a princess†¦. Hmmm†¦. Younger Sister:- Tell us mother†¦. Aren’t we pretty than her..? Step Mother:- Why not†¦. You two my daughters are the pretty ones. (After short silent) Cinderella†¦. Where are the tea? What are the tea? What are you doing out there†¦.. Still trying to pet by us? (Cinderella enters the stage with the tea) Step Mother:- Where have you been lass? What take this long to prepare tea? Now hurry up†¦ (Cinderella slowly preparing tea†¦. And a voice raised from back stage from back stage) A invitation from royal prince for all the young women for Royal ball ceremony. Today evening at the royal palace, all the young women are welcome by the Prince†¦ Step mother:- Hear that? Younger sister:- yes yes mother†¦.. Can we both also can go†¦.. Isn’t it..? Step Mother:- Yes why not†¦ You both also prettiest ones†¦. Let’s go†¦. Prepared each of yours best cloths.. Go†¦ prepare for the Evening†¦.. (Two daughter’s happily run away from stage) Cinderella:- I also like to be there†¦ Can I go also go the Evening†¦.? Step Mother:- What†¦.? What for you are going†¦? Hm†¦.Do you thinking that you’re pretty to be there..? See..You look like servant†¦ oh†¦ and you are one of.. at this place. Cinderella:- Please mother let me go†¦ Step Mother:- No†¦. You’re not going anywhere†¦ (She pulled Cinderella showing her ill hummer and left the stage) (Cinderella alone at the stage and crying. dropped down to the stage..end of the first act) 2nd act (Background of a room. One side there is a dressing table and two sisters in front of it. They are preparing for the ceremony. Their mother helping them. Cinderella was looking at them sadly) Elder sister:- Mother how is my hair Do you think it enough that I put flowers on my hair? Step mother:- No Its enough.. here.. Put same more powder to your face. Younger sister:- (loudly) Mother. there is a one broken thread come out from my frock.please take it off. Step mom:- Cinderellawhat are you doing.. Dont you have any other work except staring at us. come here and help this child. (Cinderella was silent for a while and come near here younger sister and cut the thread.) Elder sis:- Cinderella.. Where are my slippers. Where.? (She was silent) Where.? Where you kept it? Go. find it I think its in cuberd. (There is coberd corner of the stage, she went there and took those shoes and gave it to his sister.) Elder sis:-   ohh. It is dirty. cant you seeclean it properly. (She is silently doing the work.) Younger sis:- Tell me.how do I lookAm I pretty? Step mom:- YesYou both are pretty my dear daughters. Younger sis:- (while looking at the mirror) Mother. Do you think that prince will like us? Elder sis:- (With angry face) No. prince will like meisnt it mother Myself pretty than her.Isnt it mother Younger sis:- (Giving a hit to her sisters solder) No. I think I am. Step mom:- O kay enough enough. Both of you look pretty Prince will like both of you. (Three of them are fashion their selves. In a dark corner of stage, Cinderella was watching them.) Step mom:- Hurry girls. Time to go Elder sis:- Wait Wait Younger sis: Oh lord Wait.. Step mom: see coach came come hurry up lets go (She led her daughters to the coach. They are leaving the stage. Cinderella was sad and looking around) Cinderella: (Its seems shes sad) Oh I wish that I can be there. (Cinderella is crying. Suddenly the fairy godmother appears to the stage with smoke) Godmother: Oh my dearwhy look very sad.. Cinderella: who are you? Godmother: (came nearby Cinderella) I came here to help youTell me.. Why you look sad? Cinderella: There is a Royal Ball at the royal palace..All the young ladies are going.. (She is thinking) God mother: So Cinderella: So.. My sisters and step mother went there..But they did not allow me to come.. Godmother:-Who? Cinderella: Step mother Godmother: But why..? Cinderella: (sadly) Shes telling that Im ugly. And look like servant. Godmother: (touched Cinderella’s head.) Oh poor I know you are diligent. No Youre the prettiest among them. They just jealous of you. Now. You dont worryIll send you to the ceremony Cinderella: (Surprisely) What.? How? Godmother: Can you bring one pumpkin from your garden..? Cinderella: A pumpkin.? Why.? Godmother: Bring quickly will you. (Cinderella left the stage form right side and come back with the pumpkin.) Godmother: Okkeep it from outside. Cinderella: why is that? Godmother: You do what I said dear (Cinderella took it away and kept outside. she left the stage from right side and came back to the stage.) Cinderella: OkayBut why did you ask me to do that.? Godmother: Just because.. (She was waving her magic staff) Cinderella: (With wondering face) Oh my lord Wow!! A coach wow Its wonderful. lots of horses Godmother: Thats for take you to the palace Cinderella:-For me? Godmother: Yes for you. Cinderella: (Sadly) But. (looking at her dress) Godmother: Why.? Cinderella: My dress is not matching for this occasion†¦ Godmother: Oh my†¦ I almost forgot†¦ wait (Again the fairy godmother waved her magic staff and places it into Cinderella’s hand) Now let’s go to your room†¦ come.. (Cinderella left the stage from left side and again returned back after few minutes†¦ Now she’s well-dressed prettily) Cinderella: (in astonishment happy face) Oh lord, what do I see†¦? A Beautiful dress and shoes for me†¦ you are so kind to me†¦ thank you.. Thank you very much. It’s perfect for me†¦ I’m so happy†¦ Godmother: My pleasure dear†¦ Now hurry up†¦ get into the coach†¦ they will take you to the Royal palace. (While Cinderella running to the coach) Godmother: Oh†¦ wait my dear†¦ Cinderella: Why..? What is it? Godmother: When it’s 12 o’clock you must be at home, dear†¦ Cinderella: But why †¦? Godmother: Otherwise your dress will disappear. Cinderella: (thought a little and) Okay†¦ Now I got it.. It’s clear. I’m leaving†¦ Thank you again for everything. Godmother: Okay my dear†¦ enjoy the Evening†¦ (Cinderella ran away from the stage. Curtain drops. End of the second act) 3rd act (At the King’s ball. The Queen and the King are opening the ball. The musicians are standing behind them with the musical instruments in their hands. When they play and sing the melody â€Å"Brother John† the guests will dance a polonaise.) (Lots of young ladies including Cinderella’s two sisters. They are waiting to move steps to the music) Prince: Minister†¦ did you invite all the young women of our region to the Ball†¦? Minister: Yes my Prince†¦ Prince: Do you think all of them came to the Ball today? Minister: Yes my Prince†¦ I do believe†¦ (From the other side of the stage) Elder Sister: Oh†¦ see the crown Prince.. Younger Sister: yes†¦ wow he looks fabulous†¦ isn’t it†¦? Elder Sister: hmmm (Prince walking around the stage and all the young ladies trying to take his attention) 1 Young Lady: Oh†¦ my dear prince†¦ (Waved her hand to the prince) 2 young Lady: My prince give me a chance to dance with you†¦ Elder Sister: My prince I’m the prettiest among them please take me†¦ (Rendering the royal horns to start the Royal Ball) Queen: (solemnly) the ball is on†¦ please dance and play! (All the young ladies trying to approach the Prince) 3 young Lady: Oh†¦ my prince Please take me take me†¦ 4 young Lady: Prince I’m the best one for you†¦ please choose me.. 5 young Lady: My prince I’ll do whatever you are ordering me to do†¦ please select me†¦ Royal Announcer: Listen†¦ Don’t rush the prince. Prince will select one of you to dance. And the selected one will be the Prince’s spouse. Now calm down†¦ 6 young Lady: please select me my prince (While that one young lady fainted down) Elder sister: My princes please, dance with me†¦ (Prince was laughing to himself) Prince: (secretly) Minister, where did you find these ladies†¦? Minister: Oh†¦ hmm (speechless) (Music and dancing Suddenly Cinderella appears from a corner and the music stops.) Queen: Who is that girl†¦? King: Oh†¦. She looks Beautiful†¦ (Prince was bored finding a girl to dance and suddenly Cinderella caught his eyes) Prince: Minister†¦ who is she She looks charming†¦ so elegant†¦ Minister: yes my price†¦ Ask her to dance with you.. Cinderella: (to herself) Oh.. It’s already begun†¦ (All the other young ladies are staring at Cinderella) Minister: Welcome to the Royal Ball†¦ come join with us†¦ Cinderella: Oh Thank you very much†¦ I thought I’m too late. (All the other young ladies are trying to approach the prince, but prince walk near Cinderella) Elder sister: Where she came from†¦? Younger sister: (irritated) I don’t know†¦ who is that? 1 young Lady: It seems prince going to select her†¦ 2 young Lady: Oh no†¦ (Prince was looking at Cinderella†¦ and she noticed that. She got blushed and turns her face to ground) Prince: Don’t be shy†¦ your fair face became blushed†¦ why†¦? Don’t you like to dance with me? Cinderella: No nothing like that†¦ Prince: Then what is it†¦? Cinderella: (Turned her head to ground with shyly) 1 Young Lady: (Irritated) She’s too much†¦ she’s giggling with the prince.. 2 Young Lady: Yes†¦ she’s trying to taming the prince†¦ Elder sister: Why the prince going to dance with her†¦ aren’t we also pretty†¦? Younger sister: true that†¦ Other Young ladies: (all buzzing together) hmmm†¦ Prince: May I dance with you†¦? What you say†¦? (Cinderella silently gave her hand to the prince) Prince: (with happy face) Let’s start†¦ (The prince and Cinderella started dancing polonaise to the music. They are moving their steps to the melody, romantically†¦ Other Men, Women are also dancing to the music) Prince: (looking at Cinderella’s face) what is your name†¦? Cinderella: Cinderella. Prince: Hmm†¦ it’s perfectly fits for such a pretty young woman like you†¦ Where do you live†¦? Cinderella: (shyly) in the same city†¦ Prince: -why are you shy†¦? Don’t look away†¦ (Prince moved her chin upwards) Look at me†¦ (She was very much blushed and again looked away) Elder sister: She’s trying to own the prince†¦ 1 Young Lady: I think prince also fell into her witchy spell†¦ Elder sister: Where did this witch came from†¦? 2 young Lady: But she’s so pretty†¦ Elder sister: I don’t think so†¦ 3 young Lady: You just jealous with her†¦ Elder sister: (Irritated) No†¦ She isn’t pretty†¦ that’s her witchy looks†¦ (The prince and Cinderella dancing perfectly to the music, also the prince trying to get Cinderella’s eye contact, but she’s still blushing) Prince: You are a dream of my heart now (Music again, they dance. Suddenly the music stops again, they dance. Suddenly the clock strikes 12 times.) Cinderella: It’s 12 o’clock and I have to run. Good-bye, I really had a great fun! (Her dress will disappear†¦ came to her mind†¦ Swiftly left prince hand and started to run impatiently.) Prince: (Astonished face) Cinderella†¦. What happened†¦? (She was like nowhere and ran away from the stage didn’t even answer the prince. While she was running dropped her one of shoes) Prince: (to himself) I cannot figure out†¦ what happened to her†¦ why she left me†¦ (Al the guests are buzzing about what happened) Prince: (falls on one knee) where have you run, the dream of my life†¦? I want to dance with you all night†¦ (He picks up the lost shoe and looks at it. End of the Third act) 4th act (Background of the King’s palace†¦ Prince was sitting on a chair, Cinderella’s shoe in his hand. It seems he’s still thinks about her) Minister: Oh†¦ Look at this†¦ he looks very sad about that incident†¦ May be of that pretty lady†¦ (to himself) I should talk to him†¦ My dear prince you didn’t have your meals properly†¦ What happened to you†¦? Why you look so sad†¦? Prince: (fetch a sigh) I want to find the owner of this shoe†¦ Cinderella†¦ Oh†¦ why she left me like that†¦ Minister: Oh†¦ My dear prince you fell in love with her†¦ Prince: (in a low voice) yes†¦ Minister: (to himself) hmmm†¦ So I have to find her†¦ Prince: Minister†¦ Minister: Yes my dear price†¦ Prince: We have to find her†¦ Because she’s the one who stole my heart. Minister: But how.. My dear prince†¦ There’re thousands of girls in our region†¦ Not only that there will be many girls named Cinderella†¦ Isn’t it my dear prince†¦ Prince: But she’s the one†¦ I need her†¦ It won’t be that difficult. Let’s try†¦ Minister: Hmmm.. (to himself) also won’t be easy†¦ Prince: (suddenly something came to prince’s mind†¦) Minister†¦ Take this shoe to each and every house and check who fits it perfectly†¦ I think we can find her†¦ take her to me†¦ Minister: Hmmm†¦ Okay my dear prince will try†¦ (Prince leaving the stage with lots of hopes and believability in his face†¦ End of the Fourth act) 5th act (Minister entering to the stage with his solders) Minister: This is impossible†¦ How it can be possible†¦ I think this prince is out of his mind†¦ But I’ve to answer him†¦ And he’s expecting a possible answer†¦ we searched half of the city†¦ (Turned to his solders) We’ve no any other option except searching more†¦ Let’s go One of solders: Minister didn’t search this part yet†¦ Minister: Okay then let’s search that way†¦ (The minister and solders are leaving the stage from Right side. Step mother and two sister’s approaches to the stage†¦) (The stepsisters and stepmother are talking. Cinderella is sitting aside, knitting something.) Elder sister: Mother it was a fantastic evening†¦ everything was perfect†¦ Younger sister: What use of that†¦ Step mother: WhyHow was the prince Heard that he’s the handsomest young man in the country†¦ Younger sister: Yes he was†¦ I couldn’t take my eye on him†¦ he’s that dashing†¦ Elder sister: I noticed that once he was looking at me†¦ Younger sister: No way†¦ He didn’t even notice you†¦ He smiled at me†¦ Elder sister: No he looked at me also†¦ (While the discussion Cinderella brought tea for them) Step mom: Oh.. Tea.. Keep it here and leave†¦ (Cinderella gave them tea and went to a corner of the stage and sat down on a bench and started thinking) Step mother: Tell me more†¦ what happened there†¦? Younger sister: What use of telling mother†¦ Step mother: why what happened? Elder sister: The prince was secretly looking at me†¦ but, suddenly one girl came into the Ball and destroyed everything†¦ Younger sister: His attention to me lost by that girl’s arrival†¦ (Sadly) But she’s pretty†¦ Elder sister: Not that pretty†¦ Younger sister: No†¦ she was the prettiest one among all of us†¦ So prince liked her in first sight†¦ Step mother: What†¦ (It seems Cinderella is still thinking) Elder sister: Yes mother†¦ Prince madly liked her†¦ Younger sister: He didn’t even look at us after her arrival†¦ Step mother: Then†¦? Younger sister: (sadly) He only danced with her†¦ Elder sister: Yes†¦ there were many good looking pretty ladies but he didn’t even pay attention to them†¦ (Cinderella was looking at them) Elder sister: Hey Cinderella†¦ what you are looking at†¦ Younger sister: I think she’s spying us†¦ listening to what we are talking†¦ Elder sister: Hey†¦ come here†¦ tell us what were u doing†¦? (Cinderella was silent and turned her head to ground) Cinderella: Nothing†¦ Step mother: Listen.. Listen†¦ someone is calling from outside†¦ Elder and Younger sisters together: Heralds from the Kings Palace†¦ Oh†¦ and Father†¦ Stepmother: But where are these heralds going..? (Heralds, the minister with his two solders enter the room accompanied by Cinderella’s father.) Minister: Please, try on this glass shoe. (Looking through the long list) We know you were at the ball. Elder sister: (trying the shoe on) oh†¦ It’s too small. This isn’t mine†¦ Younger sister: It’s small for me, too. What is the purpose of doing this†¦? Father: But look at my first daughter She has small feet†¦ Her name is Cinderella†¦ May be she’ll fit this.. O’†¦Cinderella†¦ Come here, my dear please take it and try it out will see whether it fits you or not.. (Gives her the shoe†¦ Cinderella was little scared and surprised) Father: Don’t worry dear†¦just try it out†¦ Step mother: But she didn’t go to the ball. She is Cinderella and that is all†¦ I don’t think that it’ll fit Cinderella†¦ Minister: Let’s see after she put it†¦ Cinderella: I want to try it on, Mother†¦. Besides, I’ve got another one of these†¦ (And suddenly she takes the other shoe out of the pocket in her apron) Elder sister: You were that wonderful pretty lady, I see now only I got the picture†¦ Oh†¦, Cinderella, pardon me. Younger sister: And me†¦ Step mother: And me†¦ Father: I knew it†¦ I knew it that one day you will be shine among all of them†¦ Oh†¦ Cinderella†¦ Best wishes to you, my dear daughter. Cinderella: Oh†¦ Father†¦ I love you†¦ Father: My dear you made your mother proud†¦ Even may be I wasn’t a perfect father for you†¦ Pardon me, too. I love you the most†¦ (Her father was crying and shading his tears) Father: But what could I do? Cinderella: No don’t say like that, father†¦ you were the only kindness to me†¦ don’t worry†¦ I am so happy today. Don’t cry father please Minister: Prince is desperately waiting for you dear†¦ you’ve to come with us now†¦ Cinderella: I forgive all of you. I didn’t mind anything. Good-bye father†¦ Good-bye all.. I’ve to go now! Minister: Be quick, let’s go†¦ He’s dying to see you. (All wave her good-bye. Cinderella leaves the room after the Minister and his two solders, also waving her hand.) The end.

United States Efforts To Combat Domestic Counter Terrorism

The threat of terrorism has become real since the 9/11 attacks in the US. The government as well as the international community has joined efforts in order to combat the ever present terror attacks mainly targeting America. Although there have not been other terrorist attacks in the US soil since the 9/11 attacks, the fact that, terrorists continue to threaten and in fact other US interests outside the US remains as clear pointer to the fact that, terrorism is a real threat to the US and therefore warrants measures against protecting every American’s right to fundamental freedoms guaranteed under law. Terrorist activities recently targeting the US allies and foreign interests include attacks in Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen and Tunisia. The above calls for tough and effective anti terrorism laws to curb the evil. It is against that background that, US has taken considerable measures to combat the evil both domestically and internationally. For the purpose of this, paper, attention will be given to domestic measures aimed at curbing terrorism and only touch a little bit on international terrorism. International measures have included the capacity building programs being initiated by the US in its allies by giving incentives such as training military on the effective military combats styles as well as increasing of satellite surveillance as well as use of communication technology to track and disrupt the activities of the terrorist and carry out preemptive attacks on their bases if suspected to be planning and attack (Abuza, Zachary,2005). On top of that, according to , combating terrorist requires a coordinated activity. The first step involves the use of al means in order to deny the terrorists the chance of committing the crime in other words decapacitating them, this is possible through number of ways which include, cutting arms supply, denying terrorists access to arms and other weaponry which would be harmful if left in the reach of the terrorists and improved security checks in all vulnerable areas such as airports all aimed at lessening the probability of terrorists successfully attacking the US. One can not forget the role on good governance for in some cases the activities of terrorism have happen just because a government official serving in a major security installation such as in the airports or immigration department s failed to execute their duties properly (Acquaviva, Mike, 1989) The US has in measure aimed at improving its home security passed several antiterrorism bills all of which have in one way or another contributed to the interruption of terrorist activities therefore lessening the chances of terrorist attacks in the US. In a bid to protect its citizens and sovereignty America enforced many measures including military operations in places deemed to harbor terrorist activities or are at least sympathetic to terrorist activities. The constitution of America empowers the president through congress to intervene in cases where the country comes under security threat using all means under his/her discretion. It is against this back ground that, the US has taken measures which not all agree to have nevertheless helped to reduce the incidence of attacks. Such measures have included the empowerment of all security institutions such as the FBI and the CIA, to play a bigger role in the hunt and elimination of terrorists and their activities, increasing military expenditure as well as security budget to facilitate programs aimed at combating terrorism. Other activities have included the passing of laws aimed at confiscating property suspected to originate or be ended to terrorist cells or allies. Other key measures aimed at combating the crime involve the passing a bill which empowers key security agencies to intercept communications deemed suspicious and likely to enhance terrorist activities. Other measure have include the coding of the US security levels to also alert the people of America when ever a threat of attacks is deemed inevitable as well as when it is considered relatively safe. Also the US has introduced the concept of travel advisories which although they do not apply domestically are key in protecting the Americans against the thereat of attacks. Other than the methods used, it does not occur there were other alternatives since, the present measures have succeeded in making the US a better place. It is notable that, there has been numerous attempts by the terrorists groups to hit US again possibly to commemorate the September 11 attacks but all have been thwarted or intercepted and if they happen it has been in a small magnitude. Although critiques have argued that, the measures taken by US has increased anti-Americanism especially form Islamic countries, the fact is that, the terrorist are determined to attack US and considers such as achievements. This calls for no less than radical measures aimed at maintaining the security of Americans. In the fight against terrorism, the US has not been alone for it has received all manner of support from its key ally Britain as well as from the UN which helped pass some of the international amendments aimed at curbing the threat and danger of terrorism (Abuza, Zachary,2003). In all regions of the work the US has key partners’ and allies who allow it to operate form the solids in the endeavor to reduce the efficiency of the terrorist. From Africa to Asia, and Far East, the US collaborates with key countries through sharing of intelligence, use of countries facilities, to launch activities as well passing anti-terrorism legislations which are deemed crucial in deterring terrorists. On the other hand the US benefits form these ties in that the countries can arrest suspects wanted in connection with terrorism and them to US for interrogation and trial especially those wanted in connection to the September attacks. Just like all other well intentioned struggles, the combat against domestic terrorism will need the right environment in order to be successful as well as to achieve is objectives. In a nutshell the following are the most immediate needs and changes which may result into a fight with a well guided mission and vision, one which will meet the expectations of the people of America. Firstly, the issue of good PR will need to be emphasized a lot and it needs to be highlighted in all departments and institutions dealing with terrorism. Although the US military has done much efforts to meet this, goal, it is has not been sustained and maintained in that, some organs of the government seem to be comfortable with the progress so far. Far form the truth, there is need to ensure that, every move from the government aimed at countering the threats of terrorism as well as all others aimed at influencing major international partners as well as world bodies such as the UN are not misrepresented or misinterpreted by the public. Against the background of the Iraq war which has resulted into enormous life losses to the Americans, it is easy for people to lose the zeal for the fight and start opposing it. This happens due to poor communication as well as poor PR skills. Therefore the role of communication and PR in this war against domestic terrorism needs to be speeded up in order to ensure that; throughout all campaigns the government has the blessing of the masses. The other challenge in the combat against domestic tourism comes in the form of opposition to legislations or bills aimed at solving the problem of terrorism. When ever a senator or any member of the congress brings up a motion on terrorism fighting, there is a need for all the congress men to put aside all their political ideological differences to back such law because its touches the whole American society. Lastly, the challenge of people withholding crucial information from the law enforcement agents is a matter of grave concern. Usually, terrorists live among the people that they plan to attack. In that case, those who live near the terrorists and shield them from the law enforcer are obliviously on the wrong. The public should be more involved and actually share any crucial information with the police. By hunting down for terrorist in the mountains, jungles and seas, by attacking those who collaborated with the terrorist to attack it, the act of the US in regard to terrorism can not be regarded to as being overreaction. Simply put, there was no other way of doing it, the US had lost close to $100 billion in terms of economic damages as a result of terrorists activities of the recent past. Against such a background, the activities and efforts of the US to combat domestic tourism can be termed only as fair and justified for failure to act would and can lead to further attack hence more losses. This can also significantly affect the world order as the US is looked up on by many vulnerable countries to offer protection in cases of external aggression on their sovereignty as it did in the case o Kuwait.

HRs Impact on Long Term Environmental Sustainability - Free Essay Example

Sample details Pages: 8 Words: 2499 Downloads: 7 Date added: 2017/06/26 Category Management Essay Type Essay any type Level High school Did you like this example? Introduction This essay focuses on the role of human resources (HR) in achieving environmental sustainability. It starts by very briefly explaining what environmental sustainability is, and why it is so important for individuals and organisations to contribute to achieving goals and targets related to sustainability. It next briefly explains what is meant by HR. Don’t waste time! Our writers will create an original "HRs Impact on Long Term Environmental Sustainability" essay for you Create order Next it considers the ways in which HR managers are likely to be involved in supporting their organisations to reach sustainability targets. A focus on one organisation then allows some ideas to be developed that can form the basis of recommendations for improvement of environmental sustainability key to HR. Environmental sustainability is a component of the sustainable development concept. This concept is described as development à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987:43). Essentially, it argues that to sustain life both human and animal the provision of clean water and air, and energy obtained from renewable resources are vital (Sutton, 2004). Human Resource departments might not seem the natural home of a focus on environmental sustainability, as often the burden of responsibility in an organisation is placed on an operations ma nager. However, there is definitely a role to play for human resources. In researching this issue, care must be taken to include terms that encompass the HR function these can include Human Resource Management (HRM), Employment Services (ES), Human Capital, Personnel and others (Abusafia, 2012). HR Management Support for the Drive Towards Environmental Sustainability There is a range of HR activities that directly contribute to the environmental sustainability of an organisation. These often revolve around the development of green jobs and the infrastructure, training, personal development planning, performance management, communication, attitude monitoring and other aspects that go along with the creation of new posts, or new components of existing posts (Jackson, 2012). Liebowitz (2010) argues that the role of HR is more fundamental and deep seated than developing processes he suggests that the HR department has a very significant role to play in the creation of a companys sustainability culture, as it is professionally trained to change the attitudes and behaviours of employees, from senior executives to the most junior of staff (Liebowitz, 2010). Liebowitz also argues that HR managers are far removed from the old traditional personnel manager. Today, HR staff are likely to know much more about the business, and they use a human capital ma nagement approach to underpin the development of staff to achieve environmental objectives (Lebowitz, 2010). Wilkins (2014) identifies the skill to motivate and encourage employees to become engaged with sustainability programmes within an organisation as key to their success (Wilkins, 2014). In fact, Wilkins argues that to achieve success, three key components are necessary communication, education and motivation. Communication includes good environmental practice for employees (reducing energy use), and highlighting individual and organisational environmental achievements (Wilkins, 2014). Education can be used to provide employees with practical information about integrating environmental objectives into their daily work, for example, engaging in recycling activities; this can also improve productivity as all staff are working towards a common purpose (Wilkins, 2014). Motivation in the form of an environmentally focussed rewards programme can ensure that employees remain committe d, and can actually help retention of valuable staff (Wilkins, 2014). Cohen et al (2012) suggest that one influencing factor on the role HR plays in supporting environmental sustainability, will be the motivations behind the organisations move towards more sustainable operations and strategies. They argue that the route taken may make the HR contribution easier or more difficult. They identify a values-based route, a strategic route and a defensive route. The first is associated mostly with the personal principles of the founders of small businesses some of which may have become much larger (Cohen et al, 2012). The second is those businesses that identify opportunities in redesigning products or services to expand into markets where environmental characteristics are valued (Cohen et al, 2012). Lastly, the defensive route occurs when companies come under pressure to change their approach, perhaps because of a pollution incident (Cohen et al, 2012). It is clear that each of these routes will have a different impact on the work of the HR manager: where the business chooses to commit to environmental objectives, there is likely to be a positive culture, whilst companies forced into accepting change in environmental attitudes are likely to generate at least some resistance (Harmon et al, 2010). What the above discussion shows is that there is motivation for HR managers and departments to become involved in supporting a move towards environmental sustainability in their organisation. There are a number of HR tools that can be used to embed such sustainability objectives into an organisation. There are four main areas where such tools may be deployed: employee attraction and selection; employee training, development and compensation; creating a sustainable organisational climate; and, management support and communication (Cohen et al, 2012). Having a good environmental profile has been found to attract high quality employees (Government of Canada, n.d.), and t o retain these employees for longer than average retention periods (Ernst Young, 2013), and the HR department can therefore use a commitment to environmental sustainability in their job advertising, ensuring that they have an edge over their competitors (Ernst Young, 2013). To maintain and energise staff to commit to environmental processes, i.e. to motivate employees (Human Resource Excellence, 2012) it is necessary to provide targeted training, for example, in life cycle analysis to reduce inefficiency and waste, and to include formal evaluations of such commitment i.e. targets to be achieved in job plans (Manufacturing Skills Australia, 2015). Changing an organisations culture is often the most challenging, but also the most necessary approach. While there may be commitment at the senior management level, this is likely to decline the further down the organisational hierarchy you go (Petrini and Pozzebon, 2010). This is especially true in traditional industries, such as constru ction, where male dominated heavy labour has little cultural awareness of environmental issues (Built Environment Sustainability Training, 2014). Management support through communication that relates to employees lives can indicate an overall organisational commitment to environmental sustainability, and can encourage people to integrate environmental principles throughout their daily lives (Fleischer, 2009). HR can assist in all of these areas through training, communication, incentivisation, PDP and other such tools. The following section provides some recommendations for such actions in one organisation. Recommendations for Improving Environmental Sustainability Through HR The organisation chosen for the case study is a construction company, McGregor Construction, which is located in the Scottish Highlands. This company was formed in 1977, but has previous history going back 132 years (McGregor Construction n.d.). Annual turnover is around  £9.5 million, and the company covers the construction spectrum, including building projects for hospitals, sports stadiums, shopping centres, council housing, and private housing (McGregor Construction, n.d.). Work includes both new build and repairs to existing properties, some of these being very old and architecturally important. It has 68 employees, many of whom have been with the company for a long time (Endole, 2015). . The employee profile is important in that it is largely male (80%), and largely older age groups, with 63% in the 40 56 years age bracket, and 7% in the 57 70, 5% in the 70+, while 15% is in the 25 39 years and 10% in the 18 24 bracket. Many of the older employees are highly ski lled, not only in modern building techniques but in traditional craft based skills building techniques. The company has come under increasing pressure to develop a strategic and operational approach to environmental management. This pressure has arisen partly from the industry itself, as the construction sector has made substantial efforts to integrate sustainability objectives into the activities and functions of the industry (European Commission, 2012). It has also arisen from pressure through the supply chain as McGregor is a supplier of services to a number of large customers, who have a commitment to greening their supply chains. Finally, the company is aware that they are not as efficient as they could be in managing their energy use and waste, and are seeking to improve these aspects to save money. The five main environmental objectives the company has identified are: to reduce waste throughout the company by 40% in the next year, to reduce fuel use and on site energy use d combined by 40% in the next year, to increase the use of recycled materials by 10%, and to support community environmental objectives, and to reduce on site noise pollution, again all in the next financial year. There are a number of recommendations that can be made to support the HR manager who is assisted by one member of staff for administrative purposes in achieving these objectives. Using the four main areas of HR related improvement identified by Cohen et al (2012), a range of specific actions may be taken. First, employee attraction and selection. One HR tool is to integrate the selection of new employees with the long term environmental strategy of the company so for all future employees it is recommended that an environmental component is built into job plans or descriptions. Specifically, waste management and energy use reduction should be a target tasked for all new employees. This should be followed up by the inclusion of environmental stewardship questions as part of the interview process; candidates could even be asked to give a very short presentation on the importance of environmental management in the construction industry. By using these tools, it not only signals to prospective employees that the company is seriously committed to environmental improvement, and that if they are employed they will be expected to contribute. It may also attract individuals who might otherwise have ignored a small company in favour of finding a large one with an established sustainability strategy. Second, employee training, development and compensation. Here HR can have a substantial input. Environmental training programmes can be devised and be mandatory for all staff (CIPD, 2015), with specific focus for some staff on certain issues. For example, for people labouring or working actually in building processes, a focus on the handling of materials and reduction of waste would be a sensible inclusion. Training for all staff on energy conservation i .e. switching off machinery, lights and so on when not required, would be an easy initial approach. Training programmes should be aligned with the companys environmental objectives, so that the training can directly feed into the achievement of the objectives. Compensation is a useful approach, and can be operationalised by HR in a number of ways. For example, Intel uses an Environmental Excellence award programme, which incentivises environmental behaviour through peer review of nominations for environmental innovation (Patton, 2013). One outcome was the reduction of energy consumption of chillers, boiler plants and vacuum pumps that in just one factory is estimated to save $38 million (Patton, 2013). On a much smaller scale, such a programme could be supported and instigated in McGregors with innovations in material recycling, energy use reduction, fuel saving, building technologies and techniques and carbon reduction as expected outcomes. Third is the creation of a sustainabl e organisational climate. Here HR can contribute by using sustainability oriented entry, performance and exit practices (Verburg and Den Hartog, 2006), as long as senior management recognises the importance of integrating HR into the overall company sustainability strategy (Putter, 2010). In achieving a sustainability oriented climate, HR can be especially useful in supporting the work of line managers in recruiting more employees, managing their environmental performance, and ensuring that when they leave they do so with substantial environmental awareness, and respect for what the company have done. Indeed, if HR integrates environmental issues across the whole company through workforce planning then this directly feeds into the organisational climate (Petrini and Pozzebon, 2010) The final area of recommendations is for management support and communication. It is vital that the company directors and senior managers demonstrate absolute commitment to environmental sustainability and they should lead by example. An employee of the month scheme could be instituted with public recognition of an individuals environmental achievements being a well recognised effective approach (Silverman, 2004). Employees seeing that senior managers are rewarding such behaviours are likely to engage with further activities when they are introduced by HR through the tools previously described. Conclusions It is clear the HR has a substantial role to play in the integration of environmental sustainability in any organisation and has an increasing range of tools and systems that can be used to achieve this. References Abusafia, A. (2012). Rebranding of the Human Resources Department. 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