Aristotle’s Ethical Theory and Its Influences

Aristotle creates a unique understanding of ethics and moral values, virtue, and honesty. Thus, Aristotle’s moral ideas and moral ideals are, in some degree, the product of his time, and cannot be expected to be adequate in the world of today. Scientific and material progress has extended man’s moral horizons....

China and the US Relations in the Twenty-First Century

It is a tendency that China is expanding military power and could threaten the United States in military terms; this tendency is harmful because it diverts attention from the main threats – economic and cultural dominance of China in the world. It is possible to compare the current development of...

Biometric Security Should Be Mainstream in Firms

Abstract Security in any organization is a very essential but also consciously risky affair that should be handled with extreme care. There are three main types of security measures namely data, system and network security. Data security measures are necessary for the protection of user as well as administrative data...

Technology One Limited Explained

Abstract Technology One Limited has been providing deeply and much more comprehensive integrated business enterprise software solutions for more than twenty years. The company develops, market, sell, implement, and support the world with fully integrated software solutions. The solutions of the company are based on the leading edge, state of...

Jesus Role in Fulfilling God’s Plan to Save the World

The bible as a religious book was written many years ago. It’s a religious book for Christians. Christians believe in God, the son and the Holy Spirit. Christianity acknowledges that Jesus Christ was the Son of God. The bible teaches about the history of the world in a religious perspective....

Equipment Corporation Plant: Managerial Attitudes

Introduction Digital Equipment Corporation Plant represents a unique environment marked by specific internal and external factors, culture and industrial settings. in order to give recommendations for change and redesign, it is important to analyze and evaluate the current state of affairs and possible problems affecting the management and the staff....

Economics & Human Resource Management: Outsourcing

Introduction Outsourcing involves the subcontracting of a process of either a product design, manufacturing, or a third party company to an external service provider. Outsourcing is done to direct the energy towards the benefits of the business. It can also involve making good use of land, labor, capital, resources, and...

Music Industry and Information Technology

Introduction For starters, the word ‘music’ can be defined as an art form involving organized sounds and silence, expressed in terms of pitch, quality, and rhythm. Since time immemorial, music has been used as the medium of choice by many to “calm the soul of the wounded beast’, as it...

Needhama on Agression Management

Introduction Aggressive behaviour exhibited by patients with mental illness is a major occupational challenge and hazard faced by mental health nurses. (Beech & Leather 2006). On the one hand, such behaviour puts nurses under extreme stress; on the other hand, it grossly undermines the quality of care in many instances...

Human Resources. Managing and Leading People

Introduction Managing and leading people is one of the tasks that are very much challenging, many managers and leaders in the organization have faced many challenges when dealing with the people they lead. Managing and leading people is not that easy since one has to deal with different people from...

Human Resources Recruitment and Selection

One essential human resources management task is to make sure the organization is properly staffed. It means that the organization should take into account diversity management principles and cultural changes, equal employment opportunities laws, and discrimination laws. When done effectively, the staffing, recruitment and selection process provides a flow of...

Service Marketing in Restaurant Business

Introduction Service sector is different from manufacturing sector. Service sector involves a wide variety of services including restaurant services. This study focuses on the factors to be considered while opening a new restaurant. Service is main aspect of business transaction to meet the satisfaction of customers. Service industry should evaluate...

Arguments for and Againts the Idea of State Sovereignty

The problem of sovereignty is reduced, in the real world, to the control of specific acts of particular sovereignty. It is not one problem but many problems; for there is no one abuse of sovereignty, there are only abuses, various in form and often markedly different in degree. A quest...

The Comparative Analysis of the Translation Theories

Introduction To carry out the comparative and contrastive analysis of the development course of translation theory during the period of the second half of the 20th century, it would be relevant to suggest regarding two theoretical perspectives of translation theories which represent different approaches to translation of this particular period...

An Aspiring Superheroine. Personal Reflections

Introduction Ever since I was little, I have always wanted to be a superhero – one who protects the weak and restores peace whenever it is shattered. They represent the ideal person everyone wants to be when they grow up. In a child’s mind the overpowering presence of someone they...

Physiological Psychology. Postpartum Depression

Introduction Depression is a focal public health question. In the childbearing period, it is commoner in females than in males with a 2:1 ratio. According to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse-World Health Organization (2008), postpartum depression is at least an event of non psychotic depression fulfilling the...

Risks Associated With Ship Breaking in Asia

Ship-breaking is the process tearing down old ship vessel structures either for reuse or for disposal. Dismantling activities include the processes of removing all the gears from ship equipments, cutting and recycling of the materials. These activities are contacted at pier, dry dock areas or at dismantling slips. The activities...

Information Technology Training in Primary Care by Alpay et al.

Introduction The article “Information technology training in primary care” by L. Alpay, L. and A. Russell describe the role and importance of information systems and information system’s training in primary care settings. The authors pay a special attention to changing demands and needs of patients and multidimensional approaches used in...

The Role of the Nurse in a Palliative Care Setting.

Introduction Nurses play a crucial role in Palliative Care Setting providing communication and patients’ support for diverse patients groups. Palliative care has grown rapidly during the last two decades. Stimulated by the development of life-saving and monitoring techniques requiring specialized personnel and equipment, palliative care units developed in a relatively...

Information Systems: Your Right and Your Protection

Information systems (IS) refers to a synchronized system of individual data records and processes that collect, store and disseminate information in an organization. Information systems has evolved as a sub unit of computer science aimed at comprehending the management of technology and associated data in organizations. Information systems are vital...

E-Commerce Start-Ups’ Challenges in the UAE

Introduction E-commerce is a quickly-growing economic phenomenon. With Internet penetration levels growing around the world, and more and more people getting access to it via their laptops, personal computers, and smartphones, it is natural for Internet commerce to follow suit and expand. Numerous companies are adopting e-commerce in order to...

Techno Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction In the modern business world, CSR and PR concepts have become popular notions with respect to how companies relate with the society in which they operate. These concepts are closely linked because they deal with the public domain that influences their prosperity. Public Relations (PR) refers to ways through...

Themes in Beowulf: Annotated Bibliography

Introduction Bravery – Beowulf is the most famous poem among the works of the Old English literature. It is the epic creation telling the readers about the strongest and the bravest of the English warriors of all times. The plot of the poem is concentrated around the life and the...

A Toy Company: Price vs Product

Introduction A toy company should take into account that there is no one best price to charge for a given product. Once the need to set or change a price has been recognized, the manager must determine what he or she is trying to accomplish with this particular price. The...

The Details of a Venue Suitable for a Corporate Meeting

Executive Summary Details A meeting with about 50 delegates is being considered. The venue should be able to accommodate a one day meeting for 50 delegates with “break –out” facilities for the delegates to 2 smaller seminar rooms each seating 25 delegates. An 8-hour delegate rate will be calculated. In...

Pay for Performance: Fact or Fable

Introduction Employees are the key drivers of any organization be it profit either making institution or charity organization. People working in any organization determine the success, market competitiveness, and future of that organization. This is the reason why in every organization there is a personnel department. This department helps in...

Performance Management: Term Definition

Introduction Performance management is assessing the process of achieving goals and objectives to unsure that it is successful through communication and taking the right action. There are functions for evaluating how equipments behave so that effective work is done through proper performing systems and altering the systems that do not...

Contemporary American History Since 1877

Overview of the Theme The American history since 1877 as a topic is very vital in understanding the events or occurrences that have moulded the present America. The changes that were experienced during this period contributed greatly to the development of America to become one of the most developed in...

Heritage Sites and Museums

Heritage sites and museums represent unique institutions aimed to preserve and popularize popular culture and heritage of the nations. Heritage sites and museums represent a basic aspect of human consciousness, a basic dimension for experiencing and understanding nature. To some extent, they define the intimate relationships between individuals within a...

Passover and the Four Questions

Introduction The lord said to Moses, ” I will bring one more plague on Pharaoh and on Egypt. After that he will let you go from here and when he does he will drive you out completely. Tell the people that men and women alike are to ask their neighbors...

“Management: 4th Edition” the Book by Robbins, S., Bergman, R., Stagg, I., and Coulter, M.

Introduction Robbins, Bergman, Stagg, and Coulter, are reported to be among the best authors of the books covering organizational management practices; this paper will therefore critically take a look at the management book fourth edition written by the four authors. In essence this book actually focuses on the management concepts...

Resources of Social Movements

Introduction A social movement is a group of individuals who acts cooperatively with some degree of organization and continuance process, and to some extent outside the normal political processes and institutions, to bring about societal change. Mass protest has been a vibrant part of American political history (Dreiling & Wolf,...

Religion Freedom and Its Limitation

Introduction Freedom is one of the major values of people living in western democracies that have evolved for centuries. However, the very notion of freedom can be rather blurred, especially when it comes to certain aspects of human life. Religion has been a sensitive matter associated with diverse perspectives, conflicting...

Theories and Practices of the Compatibilities Within Diversity, Equality and HRM

Overview The following paper shows a critical analysis of theories and practices of the compatibilities within diversity, equality and HRM. In an era of international networking and mobility, the social and cultural composition of communities in which people live and work is becoming increasingly diverse. (Kram et al., 1996, 108-136)...

Multi-Fibres Agreement and Free Trade in Textile Sector

Introduction The textile and clothing (T&C) industry has always been an opportunity for developing countries to industrialisation with low-value-added goods. Since the industry requires a lot of labour, it favours well in a population with a large number of mostly unskilled workers, women and children. Until recently, it had remained...

Project Leadership, Teams and Behaviours

Introduction Effective organisational activities involve the coordinated work of all stakeholders, including both managers and employees. Achieving success is impossible if individual team members are not willing to take responsibility for their immediate duties and diligently carry out the tasks assigned to them. In order to assess the relevance of...

Transshipment Problem Solving with Linear Programming

Abstract This term paper showcases the Application of Quantitative Methods for the exploration and analysis of a transshipment problem through a linear programming model for Lij Systems. An electronic company would like to determine an optimal transshipment plan that minimizes total transportation cost while meeting demands in each retail outlet...

Attracting, Recruiting, Retaining Talented Staff

At the beginning of the 21st century, companies try to attract and retail top talents. The “best practice” approach is based on belief that there is a set of superior HRM practices which, if adopted, will lead to better organization performance. This approach is widely used by organizations because it...

Death of a Salesman: Literary Analysis Essay

A radical innovative strategy in the literary analysis of a text in the modern literary learning and appreciation has been that of the literary experience which insists on the appreciating of a literary work as it is experienced by the reader and the elimination of the intimidating elements of literary...

Heroism of Beowulf and Sir Gawain Comparison

The ancient world is often characterized as a world of evil pagan belief systems, full of multiple gods and evil supernatural adversaries. A large part of this characterization may even come from Christian perception of the Old Code as stories of demi-gods, the products of licentious gods and mortal mistresses,...

Exploring the EFQM Excellence Model: The ADNOC Example

The European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Excellence Model has been designed for offering a holistic view of an organization since it is used for determining how various processes within companies fit together and complement each other. It is widely used by organizations across the globe and is being updated...

Dubailand: History and Strategy Analysis

Abstract Dubailand is one of the mega that Dubai Holding has ever taken over the past decade. Initiated in 2003, it faced financial constraints that forced the company to halt operations in 2008. The company has sourced the needed funding and the project is currently underway. The study focused on...

Usage of AI and Robotics in Project Management

Technological progress has allowed the humanity to use the technologies they could not implement in the past centuries. Some of these innovations include robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), which help individuals to perform regular tasks and often present the features humans do not have. The purpose of this paper is...

UK Business Sourcing Extensive Food Materials from Greece

Introduction The ability of a firm to achieve success in the current competitive business environment depends on the effectiveness of its procurement and supplier relationship strategies. According to Willoughby and Gore (2018), companies are under pressure to cut the overall cost of operation as a way of improving their profit...

Yang Sing Hotel: Project Planning and Control

Introduction The Yang Sing Hotel was a potential project that had the capacity to achieve success in the city of Manchester as one of the top luxurious hotels in the country. However, the case study shows it was forced to close its doors after operating for less than eight months....

Employment Discrimination in the United States

Introduction Employment discrimination is a major issue not only in the United States but also in other countries around the world. Zimmer and Sullivan define employment discrimination as unequal treatment of employees or job seekers based on their gender, race, religion, nationality, physical appearance, age, mental or physical disability, and...

Gulf Cooperation Council – India Relations

India and the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have a complex and rapidly growing relationship. The Gulf region presents a myriad of natural, political, economic, and strategic opportunities and interests of India. Despite the significant size, historical ties, and geographic proximity, India has not yet become an active...

Employees’ Morale and Influencing Factors

Introduction My experience at a Legal Technology gave me an insight into the intricacies of Organizational Psychology and its effect on the employee’ morale. It’s no secret that an employer introduces the majority of organizational and motivational programs or events in order to increase the image of the firm for...

ORPIC: Integrated Management Plan

The promotion of strong and proactive risk culture is one of the major challenges that Orpic faces today as it needs to find a way to respond to existing threats and capture new opportunities more effectively. The lack of an integrated approach currently threatens the company’s employee and stakeholder safety,...

Women’s Fates in Japanese Films

Introduction The Japanese society could be classified as patriarchal whereby women are seen as weak and their place is at home to take care of their families. This entrenched belief that women are subordinate and submissive has infiltrated the film-making industry where such themes continue to the perpetuated. The societal...

Atypical Language Development in Early Childhood

Introduction Fluent speech and appropriate language use are some of the key prerequisites for further academic success and normal functioning of an individual in the society. Speech and language development is a complex, gradual process that has its own pace and important milestones. Sometimes, this process is impeded due to...

Millennium Hilton Bangkok Hotel’s Marketing

Introduction The hospitality industry is important, especially in a modern world where every individual has an expectation of having his or her needs satisfied as soon as possible at a reasonable price. To date, I have had personal experience with several different service providers. In this paper, I provide an...

Inequality in Russia: Causes and Consequences

Introduction The inequality in financial matters, socioeconomic policies and the public domain has become a global concern. Russia has moved from the Soviet era of populism to abject poverty and extreme riches. The fast financial development that Russia has encountered in the previous decade did not cause any change in...

Involuntary Immigration and Its Implications

Introduction Involuntary immigration has become a major global concern, especially in developed nations. According to the 2018 World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, involuntary immigration caused by climate change has become common in numerous countries (World Economic Forum 2018). In short, people are emigrating from undeveloped nations worst affected by...

Marks & Spencer Company’s Talent Management Strategies

Introduction Marks and Spencer (M&S) is a large British retailing brand that specializes in clothing, food products, and home supplies. The company has almost 1000 stores across Europe and employs over 80,000 employees in various positions (M&S 2018). The company has not been doing well in the past decade and...

Ethical Dilemmas in MNCs International Staffing Policies: A Conceptual Framework

Introduction Multinational corporations face numerous challenges and ethical dilemmas in their global operation. According to Keinert-Kisin, one of the main issues that these companies face is the staffing dilemma (51). When a country chooses to open a new branch in a foreign country, it is always challenging to recruit the...

Modern Motherhood and Toddlers

Introduction Human history reveals that mothers play a significant role in every society. This fact explains why existing social frameworks allow them to take good care of their babies, breastfeed them, and ensure that they grow to become productive members of society. However, numerous transformations have been recorded in the...

A Nation Divided. Postcolonialism in “Captain America: Civil War”

Introduction Films and other artifacts of cultures reflect the peculiarities of the human society and its primary concerns. Humanity has to address various issues, including but not confined to environmental challenges and global terrorism. Captain America: Civil War also provides a certain remedy to solve the current problems, and filmmakers...

Fashion Media Effects on Society

Introduction In the world of diversity and variety, one of the phenomena which are consistently present in society is fashion. Fashion can refer to many aspects of people’s lives, like what they do, what they eat and so on, but clothing the most visible manifestation of it. Clothing can not...

Banking, Its Ancient and Modern History

Introduction The history of banking dates back to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. The first prototypes were created by merchants around 2000 BC in Assyria and Sumeria. During the Roman Empire and in Ancient Greece, banks were primarily based in temples. Lenders accepted deposits, issued loans, and changed money....

Importance of Negotiation Contracts in the Business

Introduction Contracts enable the parties that are willing to cooperate to agree on and set a list of rules that will guide their collaboration. Written contracts may consist of different sections, including the preamble, definitions of terms, the words of agreement, and the duties that each side promises to fulfill....

Situated Learning and Networked Learning Approaches

Introduction During the last several centuries, substantial improvements have been observed in the field of education. Human development is an integral part of life, and it is a serious choice for every person on how to study or choose data sources. Using the discussions developed by Rousseau, Montessori, and Isaacs,...

The Internet of Things as the Primary Trend in Telecommunications

Introduction It could hardly be doubted that the rapid development of communication technologies in the recent decade has brought about numerous changes in the sphere of telecommunication. From a broader perspective, the way in which people perceive information nowadays has also drastically changed. It is possible to notice that one...

How Should We Deal With the Rising Cost of Education?

The rising cost of education in the United States and internationally cannot be attributed to a single cause. In its place, the occurrence of cultural shifts, a steady decrease of federal and state support, advancements in technology, and economic problems have contributed to the skyrocketing school fees in learning institutions....

The Influence of Popular Culture on Society’s Perception of Wealth as Life’s Priority

Research Proposal The modern world has long entered the era of technological advancement that broadened the scope of popular culture manifestations. Today, not only films, television, music, or marketing are regarded as the primary cultural contributors, but also social media, online platforms, and other digital domains become significant participants in...

Fishing Gear and Equipment Shop in the UAE

Opportunity Sportswear is a business that is growing rapidly in the United Arab Emirates. However, the researcher noticed that most of these stores often focus on sportswear for men. It was also evident that fishing as a sporting activity is also becoming popular, but the local retailers are yet to...

Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures

Introduction Cross-border investment has become a popular approach to expanding the market share in the current competitive business environment. According to Shenkar et al., advancement made in the fields of transport and telecommunication has made it easy for firms to explore new markets (52). Venturing into new markets requires an...

The Dangers of Speeding

Speeding is driving past the set speed limit or driving excessively fast. Though it is tempting to speed while driving, the drawbacks of speeding surpass its gains. The majority of drivers speed to reach their destinations, for instance, an appointment or workplace in time. While speeding, some drivers do not...

New Orleans Police Department’s Ethics and Leadership

There is no doubt that specialists working in law enforcement agencies are the representatives of the authorities. With that in mind, their behavior and the extent to which their actions are aligned both with the official laws and ethical norms remain extremely important for the maintenance of order. Police officers...

American and British Parenting Styles

Abstract Despite much attention being paid to parenting and the role of adults in child development in different cultures, little is given about the impact of cultural differences on parents and their relationships with children and communities. However, an existing variety of parenting styles is not usually considered in the...

Heroism in “A Lesson Before Dying” by E. Gaines

Introduction/Thesis When it comes to writing a novel, authors must first make sure that the would-be produced literary work will have what it takes to prove discursively relevant. This, in turn, can only be accomplished if the novel’s themes and motifs are consistent with the prevailing socio-cultural climate, on the...

Third World Countries and Their Economies

Introduction The end of the 20th century could be characterized by radical alterations in the international discourse and economic relations. The aftermath of WWII and the shift of priorities towards humanistic values resulted in the creation of an environment beneficial for the development of the Third World States or Developing...

Combat Trauma and Its Demographics

Description Combat trauma is a classification of psychological trauma, which is specific to combatants and other individuals in war situations. Psychologists describe psychological trauma as damage or injury to the head that occurs due to events that cause a lot of distress. Such events may occur once in a victim’s...

Mozart Meets Beethoven: Influences in Music

Introduction Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the greatest composers and pianists that had a significant influence on Classical music (Wooley 34). His music career started at a tender age, and his parents did everything to ensure that he achieved the level of success he desired. Scholars have argued that...

Strategic Management: Articles and Videos Review

Mission Statements Dan Heath, a speaker of the video, explains how to create a successful mission statement. He states that nowadays people prefer simplicity. For example, it is useful to replace some pompous or rude words with the simpler ones like present instead of serve or the word “damn” that...

Having a Lunchtime Meal in a Restaurant

Service Expectations Taking meals in a restaurant is a common phenomenon for most people, especially for those working in towns. It is also a common phenomenon with me because I am used to taking meals in different restaurants depending on my location atany given time. As it was just a...

Electric Vehicles in the UK Automotive Manufacturing Industry

The UK automotive manufacturing Industry The statistics show that the international manufacturers of engines have a higher tendency of locating their car manufacturing plants in the UK than other nations (Jones & Zoppo 2013). In addition, they indicate that the UK market for the electric car engines is higher than...

McLuhan’s “The Medium is the Message” Nowadays

The term ‘medium’ refers to the communicative substrate that we choose to ‘fix’ a given message. McLuhan systematically asked himself what kind of media is favoured by the particular nature of a given media (Burke, 1966). Different examples include print, radio, film, television, the web and so on. The fascinating...

Canadian Transport and Environmental Concerns

Canada has one of the most advanced transportation systems in the world. The government has been keen on improving its transport sector as a way of spurring economic growth. According to Blue, in modern society, people’s movement has become very important as the world becomes a global village (72). Trade,...

Business Core Competencies and Competitive Strategies

Introduction Today’s changes in marketing and business trends have put pressure on most firms to increase their competitive advantage by developing and building focus on core competencies. According to Hamel and Prahald (1994), companies with sustainable advantages make tremendous gains since they have articulated strategic intent, competencies, and resources that...

The Movement of Global Oil Prices between 1960 and 2011

Introduction Crude Oil or petroleum, as we all know is the world’s most robustly dealt commodity. In her book Oil: The Economics of Fuel, Joann Jovinelly emphasizes the importance of this source for the whole world and the USA in particular (2007). It is extracted from the earth through oil...

British Petroleum Company’s Executive Retirement Issues

As the board chairman, how will you address the issue of the CEO’s early retirement and his severance package? When confronted with the issue of early retirement of the current chief executive officer, I will try to dissuade against the idea of early retirement. As presented in the report by...

The Histories by Herodotus: Meaning and Purposes

Introduction Herodotus’ Histories, a multi-volume literary composition, is not a historical work in the modern sense of the genre. Describing the events that took place over the course of the Greco-Persian Wars serves as the major theme in the book, yet along the way, the author also creates a thorough...

Science Communication and Public Understanding

In NASA/TREK, Constance Penley proposes a “popular science” approach that engages science communication by emphasizing the importance of fantasy, entertainment, and popular culture. Choose a popular depiction of space travel – real or fictional – and discuss its significance to you in light of Penley’s approach to popular science. Use...

Function Analysis and Risk Management

Introduction Valuation management requires the assessment of the functions and risks involved in a project. The author of this report will carry out a functional and risk analysis for a project with a budget of ÂŁ9.5m. The two are essential in determining the viability of a project. A logic diagram...

Emirates Airline’s Contact Centre: Work Experience

Executive Summary This report documents my experience at EK Contact Centre in order to document the various things that I learned. It begins by noting that Emirate Airlines has six major contact centers. My experience was from the Dubai center which is a major center supporting thousands of customers per...

Haitian Vodou Traditions and Western Perception

Introduction Haitian Vodou has a long and proud history that incorporates discoveries and insights into human nature and the place of a man within the realm of the environment. However, Haitian Vodou as a set of practices, traditions, and observations has been affected by the dominant culture for a while....

High or Low Self-Efficacy Students Characteristics

Characteristics of Students with High or Low Self-Efficacy The students mainly assessed their self-efficacy as rather high; most respondents assessed it as 8 or 9 on the scale from 1 to 10. In particular, students #1, #2 and #3 gave themselves the mark of 8 on a 10-point scale, student...

The Problem of Violent Behaviors in Patients

Introduction Ineffective management of life stressors and the incapability of handling aggression represent a complex problem that requires a profound analysis and a well-developed strategy for a behavioral change. Aggressive outbursts toward other patients or staff members because of life stressors’ impact are a common issue in numerous psychiatric settings...

Climate Changes Impact on Agriculture and Livestock

Introduction Saudi Arabia commonly referred to as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the second-largest country after Algeria in the Arab World. Its neighboring countries include Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Iraq. The approximate size of Saudi Arabia is 2,000,000km2. The climate of Saudi...

Student Learning Assessment Plan

Assessment Plan Table Learning Goals Assessments Format of assessment Adaptations Learning goal 1:Recognize and read plural words Pre-assessment Reading exercises on plural and singular words From these lessons, the student will understand the concept of one and more than one. They will be able to demonstrate the use of plural...

The Consultant Role in Providing Services to the Client

How do the roles of consultant, consultee, and client differ? Give two examples of how these roles can change depending on the job. Consultation is a helping relationship in which mental professionals either work with individuals or groups in various settings to help them work more effectively or face a...

Management Issues in Manufacturing Company

Introduction In order to lead a firm to success, much attention should be paid to the position and responsibilities of a manager. In this context, a manager is a person who is responsible for organizing resources and activities according to a firm’s strategy and goals, and the purpose is to...

Celtic Myth and Occult Thought in Yeats’s Works

Introduction The Irish literary revival touched upon many themes of both ancient and contemporary Ireland. The prominent authors of the period, such as Synge, Yeats, and Lady Gregory used a variety of themes and topics to create a new representation of Ireland in theatre, novels, and poetry. One of the...

Hi-Fi Equipment Market in India

Introduction The market of Hi-Fi equipment comprises several sectors. They include media players, Blu-ray players, headphones, sound bars, speakers, and other products necessary for high-quality sound reproduction. The global Hi-Fi market has been experiencing an increase in recent years due to the development of wireless technologies. Taking into account geographic...

Male Gender Role in the Chinese Workplace

Introduction The definition of a man, especially in the workplace, is closely tied to the definition of a woman. Whereas a woman in the workplace is defined as less aggressive and conservative, a man is perceived as more agile and modern. Women who possess such latter characteristics in the workplace...

Canadian Brown Bears’ Threats and Conservation

Introduction The brown bear (Urus arctoss) is also referred to as a grizzly bear. Chamberlain, Rutherford, and Gibeau (2012) allege that the animal is among the largest carnivores living nowadays. The Grizzly bear is “one of the symbols of Canada’s remaining wilderness” (Chamberlain et al., 2012, p. 424). The animal...

Visual Representation of Sexual Orientation in Europe

Abstract The fight against discrimination towards homosexuals has taken a long and painful path. The liberators were harassed, tortured, and some of them were killed fighting for the rights of homosexuals. This study was focused on understanding how the visual representation of sexual orientation has become more acceptable in Europe....

The Various Enterprise Resource Planning Software Packages

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the various enterprise resource planning (ERP) software packages that are commonly used by businesses to manage their operations. The ERPs that will be discussed include People Soft, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, and Epicor. The discussion will highlight the features of the ERPs and...

Racial Discrimination in The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

In this story, Douglass narrates the experiences he had as a slave before escaping to New York. He was born in slavery and remembered the name of his mother as Harriet Bailey. At a very tender age, he was able to realize that he was different from his White peers....

Coffee Choices and Consumer Preferences

Introduction Modern life, as well as many good mornings, is hard to imagine without a cup of coffee. Being discovered in Ethiopia around 800 AD, coffee is one of the most popular beverages preferred by people around the whole world. There are multiple choices of occupations where coffee makers are...

Cultures of the Middle East

There are several distinct groups in the Middle East, ranging from political through religious to sectarian. Each of these groups has some distinct core values or principles that guide or inform its existence. These values justify its difference from the rest of the batch. There are various reasons why the...

Implementation of Community Policing

Introduction Insecurity and crime are some of the problems affecting many societies across the globe. Such challenges have informed the development of criminal justice systems. Such frameworks are designed in such a way that they can detect criminals and crimes. Culprits are usually arrested, tried, and charged by their offenses....

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Luxury

Introduction During the Second French Empire, new changes were encountered in the leading cities across the country such as Paris. Most of these cities became centers for commerce, the arts and even fashion. Before the period, fashion was seen as a preserve for the nobility. However, Napoleon’s era led to...

Volkswagen Group’s Marketing Situation

Situation Analysis Introduction Volkswagen Indian subsidiary was founded in 2007 to assemble, manufacture, and distribute Volkswagen vehicles in the country (Datamonitor, 2011). The company offers a variety of vehicles including Volkswagen Passat, Audi, Skoda, Jetta, Touareg, Polo, Phaeton, and beetle. The company has been using a multi-brand strategy that has...

Organization Behavior, Its History and Theories

Aspects of organization behavior Organizational behavior (OB) is the application of human actions to other elements of an organization including social system, structure, and technology. It also looks into the actions and attitudes that are exhibited by people within organizations. Furthermore, OB is the understanding of the individual, group behavior...

“Interpreter of Maladies” by Jhumpa Lahiri

Pulitzer prize winning collection of short stories, Interpreter of Maladies by the Indian-American writer, Jhumpa Lahiri is analysed in this essay from feminist and postcolonial perspective. Grouped among migrant writers, Lahiri like Salman Rushdie, deliberately create characters that have a plural and/or partial identity. The crisis created among the female...

Employee Performance: Positive and Negative Factors

Introduction The extent to which employees in the service industry are able to fulfil expressive display needs at work is paramount in service performance (Grandey 2003). Firms will only succeed in delivering good service and maintaining positive customer relationships when their employees on the front line can keep their emotions...

Salim Group Company’s Multinational Flexibility

In 2006, Anthony Salim wants his Group to operate flexibly “in order to capture whatever opportunities may arise… on the axis between Australia, ASEAN and China” (case p. 2). Using module theory and evidence from the Salim Group case study, critically evaluate his chances of success Introduction In order to...

Minority and Dominant Groups in the United States

Social diversity concepts A society cannot be homogenous. No matter what state, city, or any other area is being under analysis, there will always be basic differences in the backgrounds of its dwellers; and, no matter what aspect is used to draw the line between different members of society, there...

Costamare Inc.’s Strategic Management

Introduction Among the leading international containership companies is Costamare Inc., a company that boasts a fleet of vessels (58) that sum up a capacity of 330,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit). To further buttress its domination in the industry, together with an inclusion of 10 newly built containerships, the company is...

Globalization Influence on Product Development

Introduction Globalization has caused many threats and opportunities, which have caused firms, adapt their marketing strategies to meet these challenges and chances. Firms that respond with appropriate marketing strategies have found to help them improve their performance. While global market opportunities enable firms to access resources available worldwide, global threats...

The MegCo Company’s Strategic Marketing

Business description MegCo is a private limited company, which was registered in 2013 in the UK. The firm intends to venture into the UK beverage industry. The firm’s management team considers leasing as the best option in its effort to ensure that the firm is strategically located. The firm will...

How African Americans Change the Sport?

Introduction Has anyone ever wondered how the world of sports had turned out different if it was not for African-American athletes? We are very fortunate to live today in this time and in this country, the United States which revolves and lives around individual and team sports. But are we...

“The Gift of Sex” Book by Clifford and Joyce Penner

Is the Book “The Gift of Sex” for Me? Indeed, this is one of the most important questions that a young man or woman who is stepping into the life must ask him- or herself. This question can be paraphrased in the following way: “Am I ripe enough to read...

Dundee Tram System Project Management

Executive Summary This project aims to create a business case for establishing a Dundee tram system. The city is planning to develop a new tram system and it is necessary to come up with a project plan that will ensure that this objective is achieved within the set timeline and...

Marketing and Revenue Management Relationship

When marketing a product or service, the first thing ought to be the development of an apparent approach to how it will reach both the current and would-be consumers. Particularly, marketers should determine the fundamental need that the service or product will satisfy. The marketers should then outline the target...

Helpful Tips for Students: Writing, Health and Relaxation

Boost Your Writing Despite the fact that there are quite a number of educational establishments, courses, and disciplines directed at improving writing skills of students of all ages, there seems to be a common mythological perception of writing proficiency as some gift or blessing. Students claim that there is a...

Social Work: the Latin American Youth Center

Today, in relation to social work field, many organizations seek to help individuals, families, couples, groups, and communities to improve their quality of life and wellbeing. This goal is accomplished through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, crisis, and intervention. Some communities try to address social problems with the help...

The Halo Effect in Business

Abstract The halo effect in business is a kind of a cognitive bias, which is created as a result of the customer’s tendency to perceive brands, companies, or products relying on the overall impression. The effect appears when the rater develops a holistic opinion before performing a detailed analysis. As...

The Unmanageable Star Performer: Vijay Case

Defining the Issue: A Star Manager with a Diva Attitude Creating the environment in which employees will be able to not only meet the existing performance standards but also refresh to have an opportunity to reflect on the accomplished goals, get the priorities straight, and set the course for the...

Globalization and Democratization Relationship

Introduction There has been an intense debate on the relationship that exists between democratization and globalization. The debate has been focusing on whether globalization that aims at bringing nations together through structural policies has some credible relationship with democracy. The issue has elicited mixed reactions from various individuals, including policymakers...

The Dorchester and Bulgari Hotels: Service Quality

Introduction The luxury service industry is one of the most competitive sectors in the business world. Players in the luxury service industry, including spas, restaurants, and hotels emphasise the need for delivering services of the highest quality to bolster their competitiveness towards fulfilling clients’ demands and expectations. Businesses that provide...

Wireless Charging Technology’s Evaluation

Scenario This evaluation report addressed to the VP is a critical analysis of the usability of wireless charging technology developed for smart devices. It covers observations, the findings, the major problems identified, and some recommendations for products improvement. The scope of this report is on user experiences of wireless charging...

Organizational Macro-Processes and Effective Management

The effective management of an organization’s macro-processes goes a long way in determining its success. The notable macro-processes that an organization needs to take into consideration include customer relationship management, internal supply chain management, and supplier relationship management. Each of these three macro-processes is important to businesses since they facilitate...

Patients Post Cardiac Arrest Syndrome: Theory of Comfort

Abstract This paper is focused on Kolcaba’s theory of comfort and practice. Its purpose is to consider how it can be applied in practice when working with patients who have the post-cardiac arrest syndrome. The paper is based on five articles that discuss related topics. It gathers trustworthy and reliable...

Borderline Personality Disorder and Childhood Sexual Abuse

Abstract This study investigates the hypothesis that experiencing penetrative childhood sexual abuse causes Borderline Personality Disorder. Previous research indicates that sexual abuse puts children at higher risk of developing Borderline Personality Disorder in Adulthood. Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD. This disorder is characterized by “a pervasive pattern of impulsivity and...

Parenting: Open Versus Closed Adoption

Abstract The present paper focuses on open adoption as a widely debated social practice, discusses the positive and negative issues connected with open adoption, reflects upon the data and findings of current research on open adoption, and shows that the perspectives of open adoption are attractive and vital to society...

The Treatment of Oncology

Introduction The treatment of oncology in modern medical practice is the task that requires a responsible approach since cancer patients experience severe inconvenience caused by both moral depression and physical pain. The search for relevant methods of solving this issue is a current objective in most specialized healthcare facilities. Special...

The Cost of Quality

Background information The concept of Cost of Quality (COQ) has been part of the globalised business environment for more than half a century (Rasamanie & Kanapathy 2011). Nonetheless, quality has been part of human existence and has continued to evolve over time (Crandall & Julien 2010). As such, it is...

Stress Effect on Physical and Mental Health

Abstract The paper analyzes the primary effects of stress on human health. The first section of the study outlines the concept of stress as well as estimates its ultimate causes. Moreover, the introductory part of the work refers to work-related factors of anxiety arousal. The body section of this paper...

Cervical Cancer: Pathophysiological Processes

Abstract Cervical cancer is a disease that is frequently observed in women regardless of their geographical location. It is usually characterized by the presence of human papillomavirus in the cervix or genetic changes that may promote the growth of this disease. Cancer cells are not always easy to recognize at...

Math Anxiety, Its Factors and Interventions

Introduction One of the problems that may affect the classroom environment and student achievement (for age 3-6 years) negatively is math anxiety. Math anxiety strongly affects mathematic achievement in all levels of learning. The anxiety is defined as a negative cognition, avoidance behavior, and inadequate and pressured feeling that affects...

Millennials Influence on the Fashion Purchasing Behavior

Abstract The research study attempts to reveal new details about the generation of Millennials and their effect on the purchasing behavior of the fashion industry in the UK. In this instance, the central objectives are to not only discover the buying behavior of Millennials but also propose effective strategies to...

The Link Between Nursing Leadership and Cultural Diversity

Introduction In the sphere of nursing, nurse practitioners, supervisors, and managers are expected to demonstrate developed leadership qualities to complete their tasks, cooperate with colleagues and patients, and promote health care goals effectively. To understand what qualities are associated with good nurse leaders, it is important to focus on studying...

The City of Hialeah: Community and Its Aspects

Introduction This paper is about a Windshield Survey conducted while driving through Hialeah City. The intention was to observe the community and describe its every aspect. The areas of study include the geographical description, economy, transportation, health resources, welfare services, citizen services, and protecting services to evaluate the community. The...

Realism in Today’s International Relations

Introduction Realism is a theory that basis its principle beliefs on self-competiveness. The human nature of self-interest and egoism and lack of international government have led to sphere of power and interest in the international relations. The theory upholds the view that world politics involves sovereign states that compete to...

Transportation and Logistics Influence on Economy

Abstract Transportation and logistics projects may influence a community’s economic objectives in terms of productivity, employment, and even business activities. This study describes the negative impacts of transportation and logistics on the economy of a country. Although transport projects improve the infrastructure of a certain area, they pose negative effects...

Super Nanny Middle East Business and ABCDE Model

Super Nanny Middle East The Super Nanny Middle East is a unique business that is going to transform an industry that has remained unregulated for a very long time. The idea of training nannies and making them better equipped to meet the educational, nutritional, health, physical, and wellness needs of...

Ben Jonson’s Comedy “Volpone”

Abridged Production History The history of British dramaturgy cannot be discussed without mentioning Ben Jonson’s comedy Volpone, as such that represents a particularly high dramaturgic value. In its turn, this can be partially explained by the fact that the themes and motifs, contained in this play, did not only correlate...

Human Resources Director Selection

Introduction Three candidates were referred for the Human Resources Director post. However, the best finalist for the job was Shawanda Jackson. Ms. Jackson was chosen as the qualifier using a well-planned strategy. The other two candidates, Mr. Sam Fein and Ms. Lola Vega were similarly remarkable, but they would not...

Industrial Products Plant’s Quality Assurance

Abstract Hank Kolb is a director–quality assurance at the industrial products plant. He was hired to help the organization but soon realized that the personnel do not believe the quality to be really important for the organization, as they never treat it seriously. Still, Hank wants a challenge, which requires...

World Trade Center Disaster and Anti-Terrorism

Introduction The 9/11 attacks in the United States led to the World Trade Center disaster, which was a major wake-up call for the authorities in the security field of the nation. The disaster influenced the development of the Department of Homeland, which was aimed at enhancing security for the major...

The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kiev

The Hyatt Regency is a 5 star Hotel situated at the Kiev’s city center. It is adjacent to the most popular historical sites in Ukraine such as Kiev-Pecherska Lavra, Sofiyvskiy Sobor, Statue of Bogdan Khmelnitsky, and the ministry of foreign affairs. Hyatt Regency Kiev is within walking distance of Saint...

Toyota’s vs. Coca-Cola’s Operations Management

Executive Summary The process of production is one of the most important practices in any organization. It should be managed in the most efficient way to assure the organization of production. Operations management is the process by which the production process is managed in an organization (Greasley 8). Some of...

The Algerian Revolution and Its Causes

Abstract The Algerian revolution is also known as the Algerian war of independence. The Algerians rebelled against the French administration after they were unable to withstand its brutality. France invaded Algeria in 1830. Before the French incursion, Algeria had been under the control of the Arabs, Turks, Romans, and Moors....

Robotic Surgery

Background on robotic surgery Robotics is a branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, and manufacture of robots and computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing. This is a rapidly growing field. New inventions have come up and new robots are being built to serve...

Starbucks Corporation’s Commodity Market Risk

Introduction Starbucks is a high-end roaster, marketer, and retailer of speciality coffee globally (Starbucks Corporation, 2015). The company now operates in 65 countries since its inception in 1985 (Starbucks Corporation, 2015). Besides, it also trades at the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality coffee from various parts...