ABOSOLUTLEY NO PALAGIRISM!!! PART 3

There are several challenges to the collective wellbeing of the United States of America. The nation of America was founded on the virtues of hard work, knowledge, acceptance, and coexistence. These values have allowed America to rise to the pinnacle of success. Therefore, a challenge to these values is a threat to the United States of America. Certain social and economic issues have arisen in recent times that pose a threat to these values. The decline in jobs in the United States of America, the growing dissatisfaction with the quality of education in the country, and the worsening relationship among employees in workplaces. The government and the people of America must spare no effort in ensuring that we improve this current situation. Historians identify these serious issues as the hallmarks of a failing society. Thus, they and their solutions must be at the forefront of every American’s mind. Together as Americans, we can improve our circumstances and make our nation great again by solving these challenges. Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:i Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:, Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:t

The three questions addressed by these challenges are, how can we have better relationships in the workplace, how can we increase the number of jobs and what must we change in higher education to adequately prepare students. Historically America has always paved the way for opening up new frontiers in the fields of education and workplace dynamics. America had the best schools sought by students all over the world, and its companies were famed for being the best places to work. This state of affairs led to a robust economy with plenty of jobs and career opportunities for those who wished to seek gainful employment (Stephen, Armstrong 1989). However, in recent times, this has not been so, America is experiencing a rising unemployment rate, organizations are complaining that America’s schools do not prepare people for the real world and workplace relationships are deteriorating. The current state of affairs must change. Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:in order Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:in

In most cases, organizations are not one-man operations but depend on the teamwork of employees to achieve the organization’s goals. Successful organizations are the testament to the benefits of coexistence, understanding, and teamwork. Organizational success cannot be achieved if there is a poor relationship between employees in the workplace. The economic ramifications of terrible workplace environment are dire; productivity goes down along with the prosperity of the nation. Also, because workplace societies were so often mimic other social environments, a deterioration in workplace relationships is also a deterioration in American social life (Kaufman (2004). We are bound by morality and ethics to seek an amiable solution to this dilemma. Organizations should place an emphasis on the importance of good workplace relationships; they should design their offices in such a manner as to encourage collaboration and communication among employees. This will go a long way towards improving workplace relationships (Kaufman (2004). Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:amo Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:g Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:In additi Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:n

The second problem is increasing the number of jobs in the United States of America. At its core, this is essentially an economic problem. All attempt to solve this must utilize underlying economic concepts. When the economy is robust, people have more disposable income that they use to purchase items; this in turn bolsters companies, which employ more people. The reverse of this happens in a weak economy, people spend less, and companies are forced to cut jobs due to declining demand. A high unemployment rate leads to a raft of social and political problems that demand a solution.

As an economic problem, the declining number of jobs is a complex problem that has a multitude of solutions each with its advantages and drawbacks. Regardless, we should not desist from pursuing an ideal solution to this conundrum. Widespread unemployment tends to breed inequality by widening the gap between the wealthy and the poor. The Government must work in tandem with financiers and corporations to spur investments and provide jobs. Comment by Grammarly: Deleted:own

The third problem concerns the state of higher education in the United States of America. American institutions of higher learning have moved away from technical based education that created a skilled workforce. Students nowadays emerge from these institutions unable to immerse themselves into the workforce. This has several social, political, and economic ramifications. The current dismal state of higher education affects the productivity of a country (Aronowitz, 2001). An unskilled workforce means that corporations are spending millions of dollars to train employees. Continuous education late into one's adulthood to compensate for things not often learned comes at the expense of other things such as marriage and childbearing. America is experiencing a new social phenomenon where people are marrying and having children late into their thirties; as opposed to late twenties as has been the norm. Comment by Grammarly: Deleted: often

Thankfully, this problem is not very complex. Centers of higher education need to work together with corporations so that they can learn what are the qualifications required and teach them to students (Aronowitz, 2001). It is morally wrong to subject students to years of education that does not adequately prepare them for work life.

In conclusion, we have been able to glance at and understand the graveness of the situation. America needs more jobs to combat idleness and lawlessness. It also needs better workplace relationships to enhance teamwork and cooperation. Finally, we must have a paradigm shift in the way that higher education operates. All these will ensure a robust and prosperous America that can regain its position at the pinnacle of the world’s powers once again.

References

Aronowitz, (2001) “The Knowledge Factory: Dismantling the Corporate University and Creating True Higher Learning” Beacon Press.

Kaufman (2004) “theoretical perspectives on work and the employment relationship”, Industrial Relations Research Association.

Richard, Linda (2006). “The Miniature Guide to Understanding the Foundations of Ethical Reasoning” United States: Foundation for Critical Thinking Free Press

Stephen, Armstrong (1989). "Predicting job performance, a comparison of expert opinion and research findings” International Journal of Forecasting.