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Are Actors and Athletes Paid Too Much
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Are Actors and Athletes Paid Too Much?
The issue of payment for actors and athletes has generated plenty of debate especially within academic circles. While proposers believe that actors and athletes are paid too much for their actual work, opposers believe that these people are not paid as much as everyone believes and whatever they earn is worth the amount of work they do.
This paper argues against the notion that actors and athletes are paid too much. The paper argues this out from two main perspectives market value and talent and will explain that actors and athletes are paid just enough.
Actors and Athletes are not Paid Too Much they are Paid Just Enough
We live in a society where entertainment surpasses all other things in people’s lives. People are more concerned about what is going on in the entertainment and sports industries than they are other industries (White 1). Admittedly, professionals in these two industries have found themselves being at the center stage of the society. As mentioned earlier, most people believe that actors and athletes are paid too much for the amount and type of work they do. Proposers of this debate argue that these professionals do not contribute much to the society in relation to their career, and what they do does not add much value to the society. They believe that teachers, doctor, and other professionals who contribute positively to the society should be paid much more than these athletes and actors are paid (Sammi 1). However, this is not entirely true because the society today is responsible for this phenomenon. Much as people would not admit to this, the society in itself has contributed to the emphasis and importance given to these athletes and actors. Societies have put entertainers and athletes on a pedestal, whereas the doctors and teachers remain unnoticed in their contribution to the society. This makes it easy for the actors and athletes to receive more payment for their contribution to society even if they believe that these professionals do not contribute much to the society.
As mentioned before, the argument in this paper will be presented from two main perspectives including market value and talent. In relation to market value, it is important to note that the emphasis given to actors and athletes gives them their market value, hence the amount of money they receive. Market value describes the value awarded to a sports team or film studio based on the services provided by the studio or team (Seymour and Shneider 1). For example, if a film studio and sports team is preferred in its customer base or market, then it is said to have a market value. Additionally, the number of tickets sold for a sports match or a film also adds on to an organization’s market value. Arguably, movies and sports matches, earn money based on the actors and athletes that are part of the teams. Customers’ preference of a specific team of production studio is highly dependent on the players and actors in the teams and production companies. Specific actors and athletes provide their respective employment organization with the market value the organization requires for the attainment of income. The more market value an organization receives, the more money the organization earns, which in turn translates to a higher income for actors and athletes.
The second argument in opposition of the notion that actors and athletes are paid too much is based on talent. In business, as well as, other areas, individuals are reimbursed based on their talent and ability. For example, in the school setting, the most talented student is usually awarded prizes for their ability to perform in class. The same strategy applies in the professional setting where professionals who display the most talent and skill are rewarded for their contribution to the organization (Seymour and Shneider 1). As mentioned earlier, market value ensures more earnings for the organizations, which in this case are sports teams and the studios. However, this market value is not just granted to any organizations. It is only the best performing organizations that have the ability to enjoy market value, hence earn more money. Accordingly, performance is dependent on the amount of talent and skill that the organization has. The more talented actors and athletes each organization holds, the higher the possibility of better performance in their respective fields. Evidently, not all actors and athletes earn as much money as people would imagine. Only the talented actors and athletes receive more and better salaries for the work they do (Seymour and Shneider 1). This then questions the argument that actors and athletes are overpaid for their works and contribution. Awarding individuals based on their ability and talent does not come with a limit as to how much one can be awarded for their ability. In essence, what these professionals receive as reimbursement for their talent is just enough for their contribution to their respective organizations and industries.
Conclusively, it is unjustified to say that actors and athletes are paid too much. This is because of their value to their respective organizations, as well as, the amount of money that these organizations make because of them. If actors and athletes help an organization make more money and increase its market share, then the money they make from their work is just enough for the services they provide to the organization.
Work Cited
Mahler, Jonathan. Can Bill Simmons Win the Big One? New York Times, 31 may 2011. Web. 7
November 2011.
Sammi, N. Are Actors and Professional Athletes paid too Much? Edublogs, 29th November 2010.
Web. 7 November 2011.
Seymour, Ryan and Schneider Caroline. Are Professional Actors and Athletes Paid too Much?
The Northwood Omniscient, 27 January 2010. Web. 7 November 2011.
White, Barry. Are Actors and Professional Athletes Paid Too Much? Debate.org, 28 February
2011. Web. 7 November 2011.
LIGHT BULB WORKSHEET
Name: _______________
LIGHT BULB WORKSHEET
Conserving the amount of energy we use is often suggested as an important way people can combat things like acid rain and global warming. It is also an excellent way to combat the high cost of living. The use of Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs is often touted as one way to cut energy use. These bulbs are not the strip lights you have seen in school building and stores. LED bulbs are the size of a normal light bulb but have a type of covering over the bottom part of the bulb (see images below).
To find out the impact the choice of bulb has on the amount of electricity we use save this worksheet to your computer as a Word Document. The complete the following activity noting that you will post some of the data to the Question and Answer forum on the class web site by Friday of this week.:
Visit Wal-Mart, Lowes, or ACE and find both of the following:
A box of normal (incandescent) soft white light bulbs. These must be 60W, medium base, soft white bulbs. They may be general purpose or 2X (long life) bulbs. Make sure that they are general lighting bulbs and not 3 way, fan, or any other color bulbs.
A box of LED bulbs that are the equivalent of 60W. Make sure that they are general lighting bulbs and not 3 way, fan, or dimmable bulbs.
The LED bulbs will look like this: The normal light bulbs look like this:
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You must find a LED that produces the equivalent light of a 60 watt normal incandescent bulb.
Note that the life of some bulbs is given as “year life”. For example 1.4 year life.
Each “year life” is equivalent to 3 hours per day for 365 days. 3 x 365 = 1095 hours. So, to convert “year life” into hours you will need to do the following: year life x 1095 = life of the bulb in hours.
Once you have found your 2 boxes of bulbs you do not need to buy them.
Take 2 photos with each item; One showing you with the item, and one close enough so that it shows the price and the information shown on its box. Attach (paste/insert them into the Word document) the photos to the end of this worksheet.
Name: ___________________________________
Read the light bulb box and use the information provided to complete the table on the next pages.
LIGHT BULB WORKSHEET RESULTS
SHOW ALL CALCULATIONS
A Price of one 60 Watt normal incandescent light bulb (not the pack just one bulb!) . 1pack of 6 bulbs cost 49.32
$49.32/6=8.22
B Life time of the bulb in hours. Convert life in years to life in hours if needed. Ask me for help if you have not procrastinated 3 hrs per day
3*365*0.9 985.5 hrsC Price of one LED bulb $6.12 for 4 bulbs
1 bulb= $1.53 D Life time of the LED bulb in hours. Convert life in years to life in hours if needed. See me for help if you have not procrastinated 9*1095= 9,855hrs
E How many normal bulbs would you have to buy to cover the life of one LED bulb? 9,855hrs/985.5 hrs = 10 bulbs F The Total cost of all the normal bulbs calculated in E would be? $ 8.22*10 = $82.2 G The total cost of the one LED was $1.53 H Watts (electricity) used by the LED to produce equal light as the 60W normal bulb 8.5W
I A 10 Watt bulb uses 5 more watts of electrical energy per hour than a 5 watt bulb. How much more energy does the normal bulb use per hour than the LED? Each 10 watt 5 more
(60/10)5= 30 watts
30W
J Multiply the extra energy used (answer to I) by the total life in hours for the LED. This will give you the amount of energy saved by using ONE LED bulb in your home.
Remember to show your work! 30*9855 295,650W
K Number of light bulbs in your home. Include all rooms, bathroom lights, lamps, fans, etc. but not strip lights.
(Parents home) 6 light bulbs Name: ___________________________________
right5527675$23.65*18,774
=$444,005.1
00$23.65*18,774
=$444,005.1
45021504013199=$23.65*5,700
=$134,805
00=$23.65*5,700
=$134,805
right3422650= $141.912/6
=$23.65
00= $141.912/6
=$23.65
right22987001,773.9*0.08
= $141.912
001,773.9*0.08
= $141.912
right13762281,773,900W/1000
1,773.9kWh
01,773,900W/1000
1,773.9kWh
L
Calculate the energy saved by changing all home light
bulbs to LED’s (Make sure you show your calculations).
Hint: You know how much energy is saved by one bulb –look
at J.
295,650W *6
1,773,900W
M
Electricity is sold in kW not W. Convert the energy saved
above from Wh to kWh (÷1000)
N
The cost of electricity is about $0.08 per kWh. Calculate
the cost of this saved electricity (answer to M). This is
how much money you would save, over the life of the
bulbs, if you changed all of your bulbs to LED’s.
Post this
value to the Q&A forum by Friday
O
Calculate the class average for the amount of money saved
if only LED bulbs were used in the home.
P
There are about 5,700 single family dwellings in
Milledgeville. Changing all of the bulbs in Milledgeville to
LED’s would save how much in electricity costs?
Q
There are about 18, 774 single family dwellings in Baldwin
county. Changing all of the bulbs in our county to LED’s
would save how much in electricity costs?
L
Calculate the energy saved by changing all home light
bulbs to LED’s (Make sure you show your calculations).
Hint: You know how much energy is saved by one bulb –look
at J.
295,650W *6
1,773,900W
M
Electricity is sold in kW not W. Convert the energy saved
above from Wh to kWh (÷1000)
N
The cost of electricity is about $0.08 per kWh. Calculate
the cost of this saved electricity (answer to M). This is
how much money you would save, over the life of the
bulbs, if you changed all of your bulbs to LED’s.
Post this
value to the Q&A forum by Friday
O
Calculate the class average for the amount of money saved
if only LED bulbs were used in the home.
P
There are about 5,700 single family dwellings in
Milledgeville. Changing all of the bulbs in Milledgeville to
LED’s would save how much in electricity costs?
Q
There are about 18, 774 single family dwellings in Baldwin
county. Changing all of the bulbs in our county to LED’s
would save how much in electricity costs?
Remember that we have only changed the light bulbs in the homes and yet look at all of the energy that has been saved and the $ we are no longer spending. Energy conservation is by far the easiest and most convenient way to reduce our energy consumption.
Attach your photos of the boxes of light bulbs here.
**Be sure to provide data information from your worksheet on the corresponding Q&A Forum**
GE Reveal Incandescent Light Bulbs, 60W
Great Value LED Light Bulbs, 8.5W (60W Equivalent), Soft White, 4-count
Name seven factors that influence the ways police handle juvenile suspects
Name seven factors that influence the ways police handle juvenile suspects?
When a juvenile delinquent is suspected of committing a crime there is usually a difference in the way he is treated. A juvenile delinquent is treated different from an adult; this is because they are expected to be under the care of their parents.
1. The seriousness of the offense- most of the juvenile are arrested for minor offenses like shoplifting. However when accused of major offenses they are to be treated as a criminal. 2. The police organization – some police department are organized into teams that deal with certain crimes like drug organizations. These teams investigate and arrest teenagers like adults.3. The community – some communities are less tolerant to any form of crimes regardless of the age of the person. 4. The wishes of the complainant – some complainants are usually not willing to press charges when the crimes are committed by minors.5. The demeanour of the youth – some youths are less apologetic to crimes and rarely are they allowed to go out into the society. . However the reverse attitude can lead to less punishment. 6. The gender of the offender – young women are viewed as less aggressive and more of victims of circumstances and commit crimes as a reaction. 7. The race and social class of the offender – teenagers from low income social class are bound to be convicted more than teenagers from high income classes.
Is the basis for arresting a juvenile the same for arresting an adult? Explain. What are the differences, if any?
The basis of arresting a juvenile and an adult are the same because the state of a crime does not change, however the difference is in the actions done afterwards. When an adult is arrested as a suspect for being involved in a crime, he can be held for forty eight hours but a juvenile can be released. The immediate guardian is contacted and is allowed to bail out the juvenile and when that is not possible the teenager is taken to a juvenile cell. Adults are taken to a holding cell and they are only allowed to talk to their attorney.
The differences in the way juveniles are treated is because for the adult, law is supposed to punish while for the juvenile it is supposed to rehabilitate to create a responsible citizen of the country.