1720s and 1820a :: American History

In the 1720’s to the 1820’s there were several events, changes, and processes that occurred in America. The three events I am choosing to analyze are: The Great Awakening, The Revolution, and The Market Economy. Each one of these events had a cultural, social and economic aspect. Each one of these events had different impacts and was manifested in several different ways. The first event I will be analyzing is The Great Awakening. â€Å"The Great Awakening cut across lines of class, status, and education† (Boyer â€Å"Bonds of Empire†, P. 86). â€Å"The American Protestantism was split† (Boy â€Å"Bonds of Empire†, P. 87). â€Å"In 1741 Old and New Light Presbyterians formed rival branches that reunited in 1758 when the revivalists emerged victorious† (Boyer â€Å"Bonds of Empire†, P. 87). â€Å"Members of Anglican churches started leaving and going to New Light Presbyterians and Baptists† (Boyer â€Å"Bonds of Empire†, P. 87). â€Å"The Great Awakening stimulated the founding of new colleges unscarred by religious wars† (Boyer â€Å"Bonds of Empire†, P. 87). With the Great awakening for the cultural effect was that they found different churches for others to go to and enjoyed more. They also found colleges that are really well-known colleges today. The next event I chose to ana lyze is The Revolution. During the Revolution, there were social changes that affected several different races, classes and genders. The four groups that the Revolution had an effect on the social changes were: white men, White women, Black Americans, and Native Americas. With the Revolution effecting the white men by â€Å"wearing homespun clothing in support of boycotts of British goods (Boyer, â€Å"Defining Nationhood†, p. 128). When the Virginia planters organized militia companies in 1775, they wore plain hunting shirts so that they didn’t embarrass the poorest farmer for his clothes so that they could enlist† (Boyer, â€Å"Defining Nationhood†, p. 128). While men were out in the war the â€Å"women stayed home and managed families, households, farms and businesses on their own† (Boyer, â€Å"Defining Nationhood†, P. 129). For the Black Americans, it started to show others that slavery was not a good thing. â€Å"The war, nevertheless, presented new opportuni ties to African-Americans† (Boyer, â€Å"Defining Nationhood†, P. 130). â€Å"The slaves were even trying to escape as all the confusion that was going on and pose as a freeman† (Boyer, â€Å"Defining Nationhood†, p. 130). Even though the Revolution showed new opportunities to the African-Americans it â€Å"didn’t end slavery nor brought equality to free blacks, but it did begin a process by which slavery could be extinguished† (Boyer â€Å"Defining Nationhood†, p.

Outsourcing: Is It Ethical Essay

Outsourcing has become a very hot topic in our country over the last few years. Many Americans view this topic as very controversial and unethical. Outsourcing is also known as the offshoring of American jobs. These jobs are being sent to foreign countries all over the world. Under George Bush’s administration the American economy lost 1.6 million jobs. Outsourcing to other countries is not limited to one business sector or profession; almost all professions are beginning to feel the effects of outsourcing. Many politicians, economists and business people are having very heated debates in regards to outsourcing. There are some who feel that outsourcing is good for the American economy. There are others who strongly disagree and argue that outsourcing is an action taken by greedy companies that disrupt the economic futures of many people and these actions are purely unethical. Outsourcing experienced in America is highly debatable because we have a moral responsibility to adhere to values in society, and to promote human development. Advancing capitalism, by cutting costs and increasing profits, comes at a cost to society when values and moral standards are neglected. Outsourcing in itself is not illegal or unethical, but the repercussions of outsourcing experienced in America are considered to be unethical for the following reasons: American citizens, educated in America for the purpose of employment in America, are displaced from jobs by foreign workers; outsourcing lacks regulation to protect personal and sensitive information; and the American government offers no effective solutions to address these repercussions by re-training and re-employing displaced workers, and by offering incentives for businesses not to outsource. Not only are Americans affected by outsourcing in career and future earnings, but their sense of security is affected too. Businesses that outsource American client information, to be stored and processed in a foreign country, often do so without disclosure to their clients. The foreign country adheres to a different set of regulations concerning data or information protection, and this puts American citizens at risk to identity theft or fraud. The actual long-term damage of job outsourcing on future innovation and individual earning power remains to be determined. Income levels are frozen and cannot compete with inflation. Workers lose leverage to negotiate fair wage  increases or promotion. Foreign employment policies, such as minimum wage, and working conditions differ. Businesses that are outsourcing can set a minimum wage in developing countries that would never be accepted as a minimum wage in America. When most of us think of outsourcing we immediately think of manufacturing jobs. The loss of jobs in the manufacturing sector has been publicized through the media, which has called upon the ethical issues involved. Ethical concerns for outsourcing manufacturing jobs range from human rights violations to standard of living issues. Even though manufacturing may be the highest sector affected by outsourcing, there are many more professions beginning to feel the effects such as engineering and design, High Tech Jobs and the Accounting Industry. Engineering and Design Some may believe that the jobs lost to foreign countries are those that are low paying and those that many would not want anyway. However, this is far from the truth. Highly skilled workers in the engineering and design fields are starting to feel the effects of outsourcing. The decision to outsource engineering services is driven by money and the need to cut costs. For example, â€Å"an office in India provides design and engineering capabilities such as finite element analysis, 2D drafting and 3D modeling, design sheet metal parts and complex molds, kinematics simulation along with other skills.† Engineering firms are beginning to see the benefits to outsourcing to foreign companies to do design work. Tom Epply, president of Continental Design and Engineering stated, â€Å"my view is that I’m trying to save a business for my customer. It’s either this or he can have his head stuck in the sand and possibly lose the business. I’m trying to look at the bigger picture. The engineers in India can do the routine work, while the engineers her can do the research.† Many engineering consultants feel the same way as Tom Epply, outsourcing is inevitable and we need it to survive. But does this make it ethical? Outsourcing engineering services can save companies money, however, there are many that disagree. The NSPE (National Society for Professional Engineers) has issued the following statement: â€Å"the outsourcing of engineering should be done only when the talent cannot be found in the US.  If outsourcing of engineering work is done, it should be done using the same rules, regulations, and laws that employers and employees are subject to in the US.† If a company outsources because of corporate greed and selfishness of top executives then this is very unethical but if outsourcing is done out of competitive necessity and the needs of the employees, it should be considered and viewed as ethical. There are some who believe that there is a shortage of American engineers and this might contribute to the haste in outsourcing engineering work. However, there are plenty of people here in the US who can do the work. There are few engineering firms around the country that are struggling with the issues of outsourcing work or keeping their work inside the US. These companies will be forced to weigh the pros and cons and decide what is ethical for their firm. High Tech Jobs The need for technology and IT (information technology) firms has grown rapidly and will continue to grow in the future. These firms have been hit hard with outsourcing to foreign countries. There was a time when someone with a degree in computer programming did not have to worry about having a job. Most everyone thought that computer programmers were in demand and would always have a job. In 2000, the unemployment rate for computer programmers was 2.0%. By 2004, this number rose to 9.5%. One company that US jobs are being sent to is India Web Developers. This company’s website has an entire section devoted to convincing companies of why they should outsource their web development needs to India. In the past America was seen as a global leader in regards to technology. Now the question is: Is the US losing their position as the technology leader by outsourcing these jobs? In order for the US to keep their high status, there will need to be more investment in education and teaching of math and science. Without education and a capable workforce, we will lose high-tech jobs and our place as innovators globally. The Accounting Industry The outsourcing of accounting functions, such as tax returns, book keeping and auditing, have become a multi-million dollar industry around the world.  Reports of the scope and size of the outsourcing market vary greatly, but the largest outsourcing companies claim that thousands of returns were processed during the 2003 tax season. Estimates indicate that totals now may be well into the hundreds of thousands. Accounting firms are feeling more and more pressure to outsource some of their work and lower their costs. On the website for SurePrep, which is an offshore provider for tax return services, they provide the following pitch to CPA’s and accounting firms: What if you could prepare a thousand more tax returns without adding even one more staff member? And what if you could prepare those returns for up to 50 percent less than what it costs you right now? You can with SurePrep. And with virtually unlimited ability to prepare and process returns, you can increase volume, multiply profits, and grow your practice. This proposal is definitely hard for any firm to pass on. What company would pass up increasing their volume and profits without adding staff? There are many additional benefits that an outsourcing firm may provide for accounting firms including : 1. Qualified part time help 2. Huge cost advantage to outsourcing 3. Faster turn- around time and increased productivity with returns coming back in less than 48 hours. 4. CPA firm freed up due to reduced tax preparation workloads. Leaving time for staff to find ways to offer clients new services. 5. Tax outsourcing can serve as a catalyst for business transformation, enabling a firm to outsource other accounting functions such as bookkeeping. Due to these benefits, many firms are beginning to outsource overseas. Although these benefits may seem great, there are still some risks and ethical concerns related to outsourcing. According to the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), the chief concern is the Code of Professional Conduct that CPA’s are required to follow. According to Richard Miller and Alan Anderson, â€Å"AICPA members have responsibilities related to the practice of using third parties to provide services in engagements for clients. Primary among them are security and confidentiality of information, due professional care and compliance with provisions of the Code of Professional Conduct. In addition, members must monitor security procedures that third-party providers have put into place to ensure they remain effective.† It will be difficult for accountants to  ensure that financial information of their clients remain confidential and secure. Also, firms will find it hard to ensure that the outsourcing companies are qualified to complete the job. According to the AICPA, firms need to â€Å"exercise due care† to make sure their clients information are handled correctly and securely. They also state that â€Å"there is no specific ethical requirement that the member disclose to the client that they are using the services of an outside provider.† Conclusion Outsourcing is a legal business activity affecting America. And it is an inevitable response to globalization and international trade. The outsourcing of American jobs will continue to be a great subject to debate here in the United States. Our politicians will continue to debate the topic and decide if there should be laws set to help or hinder companies from outsourcing jobs. There are many officials that believe that outsourcing will help our country and economy and that nothing bad could come from outsourcing. â€Å"It is a general rule in economics that in order for an economy to grow, old jobs must be destroyed so that new jobs can be created.† There are also those who believe we should at all cost protect our current jobs. High unemployment in America has renewed complaints that outsourcing to countries such as India hurts American workers. It seems that outsourcing American jobs is not going away and will only increase. Knowing this there are a few questions we should all ask ourselves, Is outsourcing an ethical practice, Is outsourcing for the sole purpose of reducing cost ethical and What responsibilities do US companies have to the employees they have laid off due to outsourcing? George Bush once said, â€Å"What do you say to someone in this country who has lost his job to someone overseas who’s being paid a fraction of what that job paid here in the United States?† Good question! Works Cited (n.d.). Retrieved from SurePrep: Http://sureprep.com Anderson, A. W. (n.d.). Legal and Ethical Considerations. Retrieved 8 2011, August , from American Institute of Certified Public Accoutants: ttp://www.aicpa.org/download/ethics/outsourcing.pdf Boykin, D. (November, 12 2006). Offshore Outsourcing Stirs National Debate. Retrieved 5 2011, August , from http://www.nspe.org/etweb/10304feature.asp Bringham, N. (November, 12  2006). Outsourcing High-Tech Jobs:Why benign neglect isn’t working. Retrieved August 5, 2011, from Computer professional for Social Responsibility: http://www.cpsr.org/pubs/workingpapers/1/IToutsourcing Harrison, K. (n.d.). Machine Design. 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Womens Rights Of Women - 1434 Words

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asylum seekers - 1734 Words

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Suicide Is An Ugly Word Essay - 1285 Words

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Conveyancy and Land Law

Question: Discuss about theConveyancy and Land Law. Answer: Introduction The Conveyance and Law of Property Act Part 1 section 2 defines conveyance as an activity that involves the appointment, assignment, the settlement and lease that is made by deed on a sale of property.Basing on these facts, it is possible to denote that conveyancing is a legal term that refers to the transfer of a legal title, of a property from one party to another.It can also include the granting of encumbrances, such as mortgages. This notion of conveyancy is better defined in the 2006 case of United Overseas Bank v Bebe Mohammed. While defining conveyancy, the judge noted that conveyancy refers to a legal process that involves the transfer of the title of a property from one party to another (Wu Chung, 2013) Furthermore, the court ruled that for the process of conveyancy to be complete, the seller must submit the deed of conveyance together with a title deed to the purchaser.Therefore, it is important to assert that this definition of conveyancy by the case is derived from Part 1 (2) of the Conveyancy and Law of Property Act. Furthermore, Part II (6)of Conveyancy and Law of Property Act explains the concepts of the conveyancy of land and buildings.The act defines a conveyance of land as a legal acquisition of hedges, erections, buildings, watercourses and ditches that appertain to the given and identified land. Furthermore, before the transfer of land to the new owner, there is a need of registering the title of the land at the land registration office (Chen Cui, 2014).This is a provision contained in Chapter 269 of the Registration of Deeds Actsection 4.For instance, this law explains that a registration deed that has not been registered by the registration office cannot be produced in a court, as an evidence of the ownership of land. Therefore, it is possible to assert that the process of conveyancy cannot be complete without the registration of the deed. Additionally,the importance of registering the deed is the priority that the registered deed has, over the unregistered one, in case a conflict arises that concerns the purchased land (Alexander, 2014). Therefore, failure to follow the provisions of section 4 of the Registration of Deeds Act may lead to the loss of the purchased land, or failure of the court to recognize the conveyancy process. On this basis, this paper provides an analysis of the Land Laws and Conveyance in Singapore. Legal Issues The legal Issue in relation to land law and conveyancy is, whether failure to register a title of deed at the land registration office, after the process of conveyancy is complete, makes the process to be null and void? The legal process of buying land in Singapore is long and frustrating.Section 144 of the Land Titles Actrecognizes the fact that it is possible to sale land for purposes of revenue or rates.For instance, section 144 (1) denotes that the comptroller of property tax may execute a transfer of land, in the form that is approved, and the purchaser or the registrar of land shall not inquire on whether the relevant provisions of a relevant act, in regard to the transfer of land has been met (Haila, 2015). From this law, it is possible to assert that the person selling the land, can either sale it, in order to acquire revenue or he can sale it for purposes of rates. It is important to denote that section 144 (3) of the Land Titles Act, makes it mandatory for an individual to register with the Land Registration office, after the purchase of the land (Li, 2014). For instance, the section denotes that, if the purchaser has not presented the certificate of transfer to the land registration office, then the registrar of the land has the power and authority to cancel the transfer, and create a new register that favors the person who has transferred the land. From this section, it is possible to denote that the transfer of land, without the registration of the title at the land registration office is null and void. This is because it has not led to the completion of the conveyancy process (Agarwal et al, 2014). Moreover, it is important to note that even the Registration of Deeds Act recognizes the importance of registering a transferred title, and the advantages that comes with it (Lee, 2015). Just as the Land Titles Act, the Registration of the Deeds Act does not recognize a title that has not been registered, even if the full conveyancy process has been followed (Asher, Bali Kwan, 2015).Therefore, it is important to assert that the complete conveyanceprocess ends with the registration of the title at the land registration office. Basing on these facts, the sub-legal issue is; Is there an exception to the failure to register the title of the transferred land to the person who has acquired it, from the transferee? Another sub-issue that this paper aims at looking at, are, If there is an exemption to the above rule, what are they, and what are the tests established by courts to identify the existence of the given interventions? Relevant Law and Procedures While coming up with a solution to the identified issue, there are a number of laws that the paper will rely on. The first law is the Conveyance and Law of Property Act.This law will identify the various processes of conveyancy and transfer of property to the buyer. For instance in Part 1 section 2 of the law, it identifies the concept of conveyancy (Tu, 2016). It identifies this notion as a legal process responsible for the sale of properties within the country. Therefore, an understanding of this notion will play a role in determining the validity of a transaction of properties and land in Singapore (Hopkins, 2013). For instance, it may be illegal to engage in the transfer of a property that has been placed under a caveat.This is because there may be legal issues that the property is currently under; hence, the seller of the property may be prevented to sale it.Another important law to rely on, is, the Registration of the Deeds Act. Of important concern to this law is section 4 of the act. Section 4 of the Registration of Deeds act makes it mandatory for the title of land to be registered, at the land registration office. The registration of this title is the last process during the conveyancy process (Teo, 2015). For instance, section 4 denotes that, as under to this act and rules, every purchase executed and the letter of administration granted, in which every land in Singapore is affected, and which have not been registered, shall not be admissible in any court of law, as evidence to the title of the given land.Basing on the provisions of this law, the application of this law, while discussing the legal issues identified is important, because it gives the position of the law, regarding the registration of land titles (Penner, 2016). Furthermore, the act is important because it explains the process of registration, and the importance of carrying out a complete process in the sale and purchase of land. Another important law that is to be relied on is the Lands Title Act. This is a very important law that provides guidance on the manner which land is bought and registered in Singapore (Waldorff, 2016). This law provides information on who qualifies to own and buy land in Singapore, the conditions that must be present for the purchase of land and the importance of registering the land at the lands registration office (Bridge, 2015). Furthermore, section 144 (3) of the Lands Title Act makes it important for the title of land to be registered. This is because the act denotes that in circumstances where the certificate of title for land has not been presented for registration, during the transfer process, the registrar of the lands has the power of cancelling the process and creating a new portfolio that favors the transferee (Rajah, 2012). Therefore, the registration of the title is an important process that guarantees the success of the conveyancy process. A common law principle that this paper will rely on is established in Zulaika Bee Binte v QuekChekKhiang (2014). This is a case law that was looking at the validity of a property that is not registered by the registrar of lands, and whether the property under consideration can be used in court as evidence. From this case, the judge ruled that unregistered property can be used as evidence in court, but there are tests that it must pass (Shatkin, 2014). One of such tests is that during the process of transfer, there was an intention to create a legal obligation.Other common law principles to be used are,Tan PohBeng v Choo Mei (2014) and Chong PohSiew v Chong Poh Hen (1994). Application/Evaluation of the Law According to the Conveyance and Property Act, the process of conveyancy involves a situation whereby there is a legal transfer of property, specifically land, and everything that is on that land. This is a provision contained in Part 1 Section 2 of the law. Basing on these facts, the legal transfer of tile of land is a process in conveyancy (Gill, 2013). The issue of the case is whether the failure to register a purchased property makes the process of conveyancy to be null and void.Section 144 (3) of the Lands Title Act and section 4 of the Registration of Deeds Actdeals with this notion of registering a title of property after it has been purchased or legally transferred. For instance, section 4 of the Registration of Deeds Actdenotes that it is important for a title to property to be registered. Failure to register the title, will lead to its inadmissibility in a court (Chen, 2013). From this section, it is possible to denote that the process of conveyancy will not be complete, if the title to the property has not been registered. This is a position that is taken in the Lands Title Act section 144 (3). In Zulaika Bee Binte v QuekChekKhiang (2014), the court was of the opinion that all instruments that affect the registration of land must beregistered. That is before or after 30th of November 1988. In coming up with this decision, the court invoked section 2 (1) of the Registration of Deeds Act (RODA).The court was of the opinion that section 4 of RODA was aimed at assurances which are defined in section 2 of RODA. Basing on these facts,section 2 defines an assurance as a conveyance, discharge, memorandum of charge, deed of consent for purposes of discharging a trustee, etc. On this note, it is possible to use Part 1 (2) of the Conveyance and Property Act to define what a conveyance is. Therefore, in the definition of a conveyance, the court denoted that it an appointment, lease, assignment that is made by a deed of sale. Therefore, the sale of land or property is conveyance, and in the decision of the court, any product of conveyance, the title of such property must be registered (Tambunan, 2016). Therefore, unregistered object of conveyance cannot be used in court as evidence. However, the court explained that there is an exemption to this rule. This exemption only occurs if the properties under consideration are trust deeds. In coming up with a decision on the exemptions of trust deeds from being registered, the court relied on Chong PohSiew v Chong Poh Hen (1994).Under this case, trust deeds do not satisfy the conditions established in section 2 of RODA; hence, section 4 of RODA does not apply to them. Furthermore, any title of the property that was acquired before the enactment of the laws can be transfeered, without the purchaser or person acquiring the property registering with the land officer. However, for this to apply and be recognized by the courts there is a need of the parties to the process, to prove that there was an intention to create a legal obligation or relationship between the people who are involved in the process. Basing on these facts, it is possible to denote that engaging in a conveyancy process, without registering the deed of transfer, will make the process to be null and void. This is because the courts will not recognize the unregistered deed, and the document cannot be produced in a court of law as evidence (Zhou Zhao, 2016). Furthermore, the exemptions to this principle are narrow, and it falls on titles that are acquired through trust deeds and titles acquired before the enactment of the law. Titles acquired through trust deeds are not targeted under section 4 of RODA act and section 144 of the Land Titles Act. Conclusion The process of conveyancy and buying land is a complex process in Singapore, and it requires a number of legal steps to be followed, so that the process is recognized by a competent court of law. Some of the laws that are applicable to the purchase and transfer of land are the Lands Title Act and the Registration of Deeds Act. One of the important provisions in these two laws, is the fact that there is a need of registering a title of land, after the process of conveyancy is complete. This is a provision that is contained in section 4 of the Registration of Deeds Act and Section 144 of the Lands Title Act. Zulaika Bee Binte v QuekChekKhiang (2014) is a case that confirms the importance of these clauses in the process of conveyancy. However, the precedent established in this case, is that title of trust deeds must not be registered with the registrar of lands. References Agarwal, S., He, J., Liu, H., Png, I. P., Sing, T. F., Wong, W. K. (2014). 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Why Howard Stern is an Effective Communicator

In the modern age there are two things that can help quantify the effectiveness of an entertainer or a journalist. The first one is fan base and the second one is amount of money earned directly from doing the work of a journalist and entertainer.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Why Howard Stern is an Effective Communicator specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More Now, using this criteria one can say that Howard stern is an effective entertainer and journalist because he is rumored to inked a five-year deal with Xirius Satellite Radio to the staggering amount of half a billion dollars. A basic computation reveals that his basic salary is $100 million a year. But as one takes away the hype and the distractions and get to the bottom of the issue one can find that at the core Howard Stern is an effective communicator. He was not born an effective communicator but through hard work and a clear understanding of the science an d art of communication he trained himself to become one. Intelligence It is possible for someone to take a look at the sometimes disheveled look of Howard Stern and dismiss him as nothing more than a talkative radio commentator that has nothing substantial to offer. There is so much of reality TV nowadays wherein people without talent and people who did not pay their dues so to speak can go straight to the big stage without going through the process. They say something funny or controversial and then they disappear. However, the mark of an effective communicator is longevity and the ability to influence people. Think of Larry King and Ronald Reagan. There must be substance. Intelligence is almost always the first requirement to be an effective communicator. Howard Stern has the intelligence to grasp information and transform into something that even the average person can understand and appreciate. Beneath the unimpressive exterior is a sharp mind that is waiting to be unleashed. It must be pointed out that Stern is no High School dropout who simply happened to have a talent for speaking into a microphone in a radio booth. He is not just an average opinionated person that one can find hanging around barbershops and public parks eager to speak their mind. Although there is nothing wrong with a non-degree holder who found a way to become a multi-millionaire, it is just important to show that Stern is not just lucky or extremely talented.Advertising Looking for essay on business communication? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More Stern went through the process just like the average professional who went through school. Stern is a byproduct of higher education. Stern went to Boston University. The Art of Communication He has a degree in communication. He graduated with 3.8 grade average and graduated magna cum laude (Mintzer, p.6). It is impossible to reach this level of academic excellence without learning somet hing about the science and art of communication. In other words the current success that Stern enjoyed did not comes from blind luck but from hard work. He prepared for his role by going through university and learning as much theory as he could about the ability of a speaker to move his audience. College was not the only place that honed his talent. After graduation Stern went into advertising. Knowing what he is capable of doing today and knowing his temperament it is difficult to agree that he enjoyed his time working under an advertising agency. But without a doubt it enhanced his abilities and added to his experience when it comes to connecting with people. One of the things that people may overlook is Stern’s ability to conduct interviews. Every time he conducts interviews he provides a means to show the world why he is an effective communicator in the level of Oprah, Jay Leno, Conan O’ Brien, Larry King and other heavyweights in the entertainment industry and it is about his ability to listen to people. He is very quick with his wit and humor that it is difficult to recognize at first that he has a keen ear to what people said to him. He talks so fast and sometimes speaks while others are still speaking. But if one will look closely Stern has the capability to immediately digest what was thrown at him and in a split second he can throw it back peppered with a commentary or a brilliant question that draws out the best from his guests. Stern knew from the start that comedy is key to sustaining listener’s interest. He completely understood that comedy is a tool that can disarm the most jaded listener. He knew that comedy is the thing that can be used to break the wall that separates people.Advertising We will write a custom essay sample on Why Howard Stern is an Effective Communicator specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More During his time in the university he mastered the English language and during his time working in the advertising industry he understood how communication can be used not just for the sake of sending a message but to do so with an end goal in mind. It is not a coincidence that Stern can be compared to a stand up comedian. The purpose is not to become a professional stand-up comic but to entertain his audience. Stern is an effective communicator because he can make his audience stay with him and not lose interest. In other words Stern has created a system around him that enhances his communication skills and make him an effective communicator. It can be said that his experience in the world of advertising has exposed him to the idea that a radio announcer should not just be a voice that powers the message; the listener must see the person in his mind as some sort of a desirable product that they want to acquire. Stern made deliberate steps in order to create Howard Stern as an instantly recognizable brand. One has to understand that Howard Stern as a journalist, an entertainer or as a radio does not always deliver some of the most compelling news items every hour and every minute while he is on air. But this does not mean that the listeners are turned off and would love nothing to do than switch to another show. They stay with him. They will not change their preference because they know that Stern can be relied upon to deliver a level of quality that others cannot provide. Relevance His skill in communication shines through because he does not only speak with a clear voice, he considers his audience. In communication class the first thing that the teacher tries to instill into the minds of students is the concept called common ground.Advertising Looking for essay on business communication? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More There is no need to elaborate that the common ground between speaker and audience should be the medium of communication. This means that if the speaker uses a different language than the audience, there can be no communication that can take place. The message cannot be transmitted and received by the recipient. Common ground can also be understood as discussing the common interest of the audience and touch on topics that they consider important to their lives. It is no wonder then that Stern talks about current events and the things that directly or indirectly affects the lives of the people who tune in to his program. He becomes an effective communicator in this way because he knows how to connect to his audience. There is no sense in mastering the art of communication if the speaker is not willing to find out what his audience wanted him to discuss. It can be argued that there are two sides to his profession. There is the public aspect which is the five hours a day of radio broadc asting wherein Stern sits behind a microphone and talks about the most pressing issues that Americans face on a daily basis. The second aspect is the less public side of his profession. This is the research, the writing and the amount of effort and time expended to understand the subject matter that he wishes to talk about in his show. There is a tremendous level of hard work that goes into every show. It can also be said that Stern relies on a team of workers and professionals that help him become the best that he could be. Without a team of talented writers, producers, and researchers then it would be difficult for Stern to be updated with current events and know what his audience are thinking. It is difficult for a radio host to receive feedback because most of the time he or she is inside a booth transmitting through the airwaves and yet there is no way to know the reaction of his listeners. It is the job of the support team to provide feedback to Stern. He makes it a point to s tay relevant. It is a major mistake for a leader or a journalist to be non-relevant in a fast-changing world. Stern fights to be in the center of it all. Thus, he has shown incredible range when it comes to the topics that he is willing to cover. He can talk about the Iraq War and at the same time he can talk about Charlie Sheen. Stirring Up Controversy It is a well-known fact or at least to his avid fans that Stern is Jewish. Thus, the listeners immediately conjure images of a person who went to Bar Mitzvahs and frequents the local synagogue. In other words he should be seen as a religious man and a devout member of one of the oldest religions in the world. But this wholesome image does not last long the moment Stern opens his mouth. All of a sudden Stern does something to stir the hornet’s nest, so to speak, by saying some of the most irreverent things that has been said against organized religion. He is not called the â€Å"shock jock† for nothing. Stern has the abi lity to stir up controversy and provoking his listeners to react in a way that increases his popularity or notoriety. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wanted to make an example of Stern. Aside from the fact that the Howard Stern show was popular and is able to pull in millions of listener per day, the FCC targeted Stern because of the remarks that he made on air. He is an effective communicator not only because of his skills in verbalizing his thoughts but it can also be attributed to his ability to take on topics that people wanted to talk about and yet social norms prevented them from doing so. In a way Stern becomes their spokesperson against corruption, indecency, and hypocrisy. Stern is an effective communicator not because he has a pleasant radio voice that people love to listen to. He is an effective communicator because he compels people to listen to him. He accomplish this by removing limits. There is no sacred cow for Stern and nothing is safe from his sharp comm entaries. His conflict with the FCC is proof that there are times when he goes beyond the limits of decency. And yet again, Stern challenges his listeners to redefine decency. This type of response and the unpredictability of the flow of discussion endears his listeners to tune in every time he is ready to speak. Conclusion Howard Stern is an effective communicator because he worked hard to develop the skills needed to transmit ideas verbally. He is a great speaker. But his effectiveness goes beyond his skills as an announcer. Stern did not only focus on perfecting his craft but went out of his way to understand his audience. As a result he wanted to discuss topics that he believed can connect with people. When he is conducting an interview Stern shows his effectiveness by his capability to listen to what his guests are saying. He is a listener. Using his skills and knowledge about the science and art of communication Stern has created a system that enhances his skills and enable hi m to draw listeners to him and in a compelling manner entices them to stay a little longer. Work Cited Mintzer, Rich. Howard Stern: A Biography. CA: ABC-CLIO, 2010. This essay on Why Howard Stern is an Effective Communicator was written and submitted by user Vincent T. to help you with your own studies. You are free to use it for research and reference purposes in order to write your own paper; however, you must cite it accordingly. You can donate your paper here.