Rowan Finley
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Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
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Technology - For the Better?
Each consecutive generation gets to experience the newest advances in technology. In the 1950s it was the television which began to be affordable for the average family. In the 1990s cell phones were beginning to be made accessible to the general public. Now in the 21st century, the iPod, iPhone, iPad, Smart Phone and texting are all available in full force. Technological advances seem as if they are only increasing at a more rapid pace every successive year. With all the upgrades and changes in the ever-present technological movement, there is cause for concern, even while celebrating the march of progress. Society has always been optimistic, excited, thrilled even, to experience the next big advance, which will make life so much easier. Though there have been great discoveries made through technology, there are always subtle repercussions that may be found to be fatal further down the road. Technology has transported us into the Age of Information, but ironically it seems as if technology yields the power to generate a lazier, divisive, impersonal, and more impatient society.
By Rowan Finley 5 years ago in Futurism
Insight into Mary Flannery O'Connor's Short Story 'A Good Man is Hard to Find'
People may have preconceived ideas of what they believe it means to be good, but it seems like a far cry from true perfection. Not only is a “good man hard to find,” but a good man is impossible to find at least according to what Mary Flannery O’Connor’s writing suggests. In the short story A Good Man is Hard to Find, the author uses symbolism, realistic characters, and a theme of grace to illustrate humanity’s problem and provide a solution.
By Rowan Finley 5 years ago in BookClub
Five Tips to Remember When Helping College Students
I have worked in student services for several years and there are a few tips that I would like to share if there is anyone out there who needs some help guiding the students that they see or work with. Also, you may have adult children who are just starting college and you are unsure how to help them. You may find this helpful. f
By Rowan Finley 5 years ago in Education
Apple and the Company's Strategic Planning
It has been said that “three apples changed the world: the one that Eve ate, the one that fell on Newton’s head, and the one that Steve built.” Founded in 1976, making net revenue of over two hundred billion dollars this past year, the company known as Apple certainly has revolutionized the process of strategic thinking and decision making. Not only has the company experienced impressive success over the years, but there are not really any other companies that are in that close of competition with it. What types of strategies has Apple employed that have ultimately aided it the company’s great success?
By Rowan Finley 5 years ago in 01
Comparing Apple and Sony and Their Approach to Social Responsibility
In order to maintain ethical standards, every company must decide whether they will conform to either the school of ethical universalism, ethical relativism, or the integrated social contracts theory. Obviously there are pros and cons to all three of these schools of thought. Also, every successful company should develop a strategy that exemplifies that they are socially responsible. The U.S. based company Apple and the overseas company Sony both have similar schools of thought when it comes to their corporate ethical standards. However, Apple and Sony have taken unique steps toward proving that they are socially responsible companies.
By Rowan Finley 5 years ago in Journal
