Transport Efficiency Through Operation Management

Introduction Operations management is one of the management fields which are increasingly becoming relevant in the competitive business environment. Brown, Bessant, and Lamming (2013) define operations management as an “area of management concerned with designing and controlling the process of production and redesigning business operations in the production of goods...

Nuclear Industry and Physics

Introduction The nuclear industry provides the modern world with rather substantial amounts of energy. However, all processes that are involved in the production of this energy result in equal amounts of waste and are highly radioactive in general. Learning from mistakes of the past, modern science operates with an extensive...

The Care Clinic Improvement Project

Introduction A Care Clinic, hereinafter known as CC is a healthcare facility operating in Summerville, Florida. As part of the management and improvement of the said facility, the administrator and investors established the Executive Team, hereinafter known as ET. The ET’s primary function is to perform an annual review of...

The Rise and Fall of the British Empire

Introduction The 16th and 17th centuries saw the emergence of the British Empire that affected world politics considerably before its fall in the 20th century. Particularly, the development of the British Empire required Britain to establish overseas colonies to safeguard its political and economic interests. The British Empire traversed global...

Child Soldiers in Modern Armed Conflicts

Introduction Despite the widespread recognition of the need to protect civilians by the international law, this problem remains relevant. The overview of modern wars shows that children compose the category that is regarded as one of the main victims of armed conflicts. In their studies, various authors search for adequate...

Symbolism in “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway

Introduction Most idealists view war as an ideal concept. Idealists support the concept of sacrificing oneself in order that the entire society may benefit. This implies that those who participate in war become glorified and receives dignity and respect. This situation prevailed even at the commencement of the First World...

Consumption-Driven Future in “Brave New World” by Huxley

Introduction “Brave New World” is a dystopian (or utopian, depending on the reader’s view) science fiction novel that was written by Aldous Huxley and published in 1932 (Atwood par. 2). In this novel, Huxley displays a future based on consumerism, free sex, and drug addiction, which has an unyielding resemblance...

Chinese Intellectuals’ Moral Dilemma in Dafu’s “Sinking”

Introduction Sinking is a chef-d’oeuvre piece of classic literature written by Yu Dafu. The story revolves around an alienated and depressed nameless protagonist whose life is sinking and he cannot seem to rescue himself. However, the author’s subtle message addresses a crisis that many Chinese intellectuals have continued to face...

Sustainable Architecture: Benefits and Drawbacks

Abstract Research studies show that when using green architecture, the ecosystem flourishes by providing clean water, air, a healthy living environment, better living standards and the adversarial effects of environmental pollutants that result from the use of traditional building technologies are reduced. Green architecture is achieved by use of recyclable...

Disaster Management: Evacuations from Gulf Coast Hurricanes

Introduction Managing evacuations from hurricanes and other natural catastrophes present recurrent challenges to the people responsible for such evacuations. A major challenge is how to best inform and direct the public responses to the imminent emergencies. A chronic challenge for emergency personnel is gaining public acquiescence with directives to evacuate...

Adidas Corporation’s Organizational Justice

Introduction Organisations are entities whose functionality depends on their constituents such as individual employees, departments, units and policies. There is a need to develop policies in a system that ensures harmony and a fair interaction of the constituents. The manner, in which the organisational resources are shared in the departments...

Third-Party Logistics: Strategic and Financial Benefits

Introduction The terms “logistics alliances”, “logistics outsourcing”, “contract distribution”, and “third party logistics” are used interchangeably. According to Coltman, Devinney, and Keating (2010), third party logistics refers to “organizational practice of contracting-out part of or all logistic activities that were previously performed in-house” (p. 141). It entails the provision of...

Research Project Management in Theory and Practice

Introduction In the past decade, an increasingly higher number of organizations and project managers have begun to acknowledge the role played by project management. Most of the organizations’ undertakings are now categorized as projects. To better understand project management is important to differentiate between a project and project management. Project...

J. J. Abrams and Key Production Values

Introduction J.J Abrams was born on 27th June 1966 as Jeffrey Jacob Abrams in New York City before moving to Los Angeles, the city in which he was brought up and educated. He is a son to Gerald W. Abrams, who was a television producer in New York and Carol...

Major Healthcare System Assessment

Introduction This paper presents an assessment of Trinity Health, a major American healthcare system that provides its services for elderly people and underserved groups of the population. It addresses the mission of the organization, produces its leadership chart, and discusses its programs and services. The paper also considers the contribution...

Revolutionary Communism vs. Democratic Socialism

Revolutionary communism and democratic socialism are examples of political ideologies that were byproducts of Marxism. Viewed from a certain perspective, the said political ideologies are similar in terms of their shared disdain for capitalism. Adherents of revolutionary communism and democratic socialism are moving towards the same goal. They want to...

Loss and Grief Studies in Psychologist’s Career

Before starting the examination of the unit materials and becoming involved in the class activities, I have concerns regarding the discussion of the topic of loss and grief because it is a challenging for not only beginners in counselling but also experienced counsellors. I am oriented to making efforts to...

Brain Injury and Social Service Interventions

Social System: Cheryl’s Brain Injury Case Cheryl grew up in Idaho, where she went to school and interacted with many people, including her large family. After the basic military training, she was deployed to Iraq and returned home with lots of fractures and brain injury. This situation changed her life...

HIV/AIDS as an Epidemiological Problem in the US

Many people in different parts of the United States are affected by the problem of HIV/AIDS. This condition has been observed to catalyze numerous implications such as reduced productivity and social problems. The condition is also known to affect every age group, gender, and community. However, some groups such as...

American Psychological Association Event

Introduction As part of my psychology class, I was required to select a current event in the news, media, or on the APA website. Thereafter, I was to integrate what I had learned in class and tap into my reactions to the event. In my assignment, I selected an event...

Strategies in Stress Management

Intention and Hypothesis My chosen technique is a unique combination of standing and stretching exercises. The so-called resilience building technique was developed in response to three major objectives based on my desire to develop a practical daily activity that can help relieve stress or build-up resilience against the negative consequences...

Canadian Politics: Treaties and Act

The Seven Years’ War/ British conquest over France. The Seven Years’ War is a conflict that is considered to be one of the most serious military conflicts of the early modern period. It involved the great powers of the whole of Europe. The war was divided into several conflicts that...

Nokia Corporation Strategic Management

Introduction This paper is aimed at examining strategic management in Nokia Corporation. In particular, it is necessary to determine whether this management function corresponds to the current needs of this company, and external or internal environment. One of the major tasks is to show Nokia’s strategies are formulated and implemented....

The Use of Recent Nursing Sources

Introduction Dissemination of studies results is an important stage of nursing research that contributes to the development of nursing practice. Nursing professionals working on their studies and articles should ensure their credibility and reliability. Fain (2017) claims that every nursing inquiry should refer to other researchers’ findings to put certain...

Businesses Performance: Financial and Non-Financial Measures

Purpose/ Core Interest The purpose of the present research is to evaluate the implementation of non-financial measures of performance in small and medium enterprises (SME) as a predictor of enhanced performance. The research aims at examining at least 100 small and medium enterprises, seeking to outline their measurement strategy and...

F.A.O Schwarz: Case Study

Executive Summary In the contemporary business world, strategy is of the essence when carrying out business activities. The main aims of strategies are to enhance the profitability of a company, competitive advantage in the market, market share, and most importantly, to increase shareholders’ funds. There are a number of strategies...

Ideology in “The Matrix” Film

An ideological analysis seeks to discover the system of ideas behind a body of work. There is a close connection between ideology and science fiction because science fiction is a form of art that seeks to explore ideas. Unlike fantasy, science fiction borrows on the pre-existing social, political, and technology...

Customer Management Strategy

Abstract This paper discusses one of the key strategic elements of operations management, which is customer service. It focuses on the importance of paying enough attention to this concept for any organization, regardless of the industry in which it operates. The paper reveals how these actions affect a company and...

Chinese and Syrian Political Impact on Economy

Introduction Politics defines a country. The difference between a developed country and a developing country is how politics in each particular country are carried out. Politics also determine various core aspects such as economy, history, culture, and geography. Weak political leaders typically lead to a country that is not economically...

The Experience of Asking for Help

Since the purpose of this assignment is to analyze the experience of asking for help, the behavior of the person whom I asked it for, and the results that I obtained, I started recollecting similar situations. It was not hard to make a decision, as the problem that I am...

Social Worker’ Role Play Exercise

Adults belong to the category of the so-called group of the limited mobility and are the most socially vulnerable part of society. It happens primarily due to the disabilities of their physical or psychological condition caused by diseases resulting in disability, as well as to the existing complex of concomitant...

Childhood Obesity: Problem Issues

Literature Review Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem in the US that is associated with significant health complications, including elevated cardiovascular risk, pediatric hypertension, and diabetes (CDC, 2017). Since children spend most of their daytime at school, school food programs are touted as effective interventions for reversing this...

Ethos, Logos, Pathos in Becker’s Antisemitism Study

Introduction The problem of antisemitism is very relevant today. Violence and hatred towards Jews did not stop even after the Second World War when people around the globe were shocked by the horrors of the Holocaust. There are still many hideous examples of antisemitic violence throughout the world. Moreover, various...

Egyptian Civilization, Culture, and Society

Introduction The history of Ancient Egyptian continues to attract the interest of modern historians in part because of the remarkable achievements made by this civilization. This paper is aimed at discussing various aspects of this culture in more detail. It should be noted the state was located in the northeast...

Soap Operas’ History, Features, and Effects

Summary of Argument Stern, Russell, and Russell (2007) explore the negative effects of character images in soap operas on audiences, which are mostly comprised of women. To support their perspective, the authors refer to the history of soap operas as a genre by analyzing its specific characteristics inherited from its...

Japan’s Aggressive War and Sino-Japanese Relations

Introduction China and Japan are undoubtedly the most important countries in East Asia. The two nations are regional superpowers due to their economic and military might. Their geographical proximity means that they have a cultural connection and economic interdependence. However, the relationship between Japan and China is strained, and there...

Ruby Lake Community’s Retraining Program Evaluation

Introduction Program evaluation entails a systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and application of information to determine the progress and outcome of a program. The collection of the data ensures that the program implementers are guided by scientific evidence of what works and what does not work (Zellner, 2011). This is...

“The Circus” Film: Cognition and Neuroscience

The Circus Introduction The concluding scene that belongs to the realistic genre will be framed in color 35 mm format (Super 35) having an aspect ratio of 1: 2.35 to reduce grain. The film stock selected is Kodak Vision-3; 500T. This arrangement will certainly enable the cinematographer to capture superior...

Standpoint Feminist Theory

The feminist standpoint theory is a politically modeled theory that tends to lean towards social epistemology. The central premise of the feminist standpoint theory is that the people who are subjected to marginalization are more advantaged when it comes to possessing information than those people who are not subjected to...

Reflective Interview Report

In this reflective report, I will outline and explore the experiences that I encountered during our team’s mock interview. Our team comprised of three members and each had the opportunity to be interviewed, interview another member, and be an observer. Additionally, I will examine how the experiences obtained from three...

The US Aviation Industry: Contemporary Issues

The aviation sector plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of the economies of different countries. In the United States, the aviation industry accounts for the transportation of almost a billion passengers annually. According to Chang, Park, Jeong, and Lee (2014), the industry is also responsible for triggering economic...

Enron Company’s Whistleblowing Scandal

Introduction Whistleblowing is conducted in accordance with Frankena’s four basic requirements for ethics that include avoiding evil, preventing evil, eliminating evil, and doing good (Grace & Cohen, 2010). In that regard, whistleblowing is more about an individual’s moral judgment than it is about clear requirements that obligate individuals to reveal...

Democracy in the United States

Introduction Democracy refers to a system of governance where citizens play a significant role in making decisions on how they are to be governed (Sullivan 19). Citizens exercise their rights by electing leaders. In other words, democracy can be defined as a situation where the majority has the say on...

Foster Care System and Child Welfare Programs

Introduction Children in families that have violent or coercive parents and guardians are likely to have experienced physical abuse are more likely to develop psychiatric and behavioral problems (De Arellano, 2008). They will have difficulty in adjusting to normal environments they may become traumatized and sometimes develop traumatic disorders. Urquiza...

Application of Leadership Theory

Effective leadership is essential for a successful organization. However, it is not a simple role to fulfill, and it can involve a lot of different situations, goals, and interactions. This is why there exist many leadership theories that can be applied in various situations. This paper will provide a case...

Integrated Approach for Literature and Mathematics

Synopsis of the first article This article by O’Neil (2011) is a guide for teachers to enable them to assist their students in attaining visual literacy skills. The article has placed attention on picture books that make use of both pictures and text to convey information. It shows that the...

An Ethical Dilemma in Education

Introduction The incidence of academic dishonesty has been on the rise for the last decade (Orosz, Farkas, and Roland-LĂ©vy 1). Unethical behavior is often pursued to obtain passing grades that are regarded as real indicators of success by some students. In an attempt to receive a passing grade on assignments...

Peculiar Collegiate Intramural Sports

Introduction College students need plenty of ways to vent frustrations, and stay sane under the pressures of papers and projects. Goofball sports can help. Here are some prime examples of collegiate silliness. PennUltimate Frisbee Although no longer considered weird, the 1970s aficionados of what used to be called Ultimate Frisbee...

Diet and Lifestyle vs Surgery in Obesity Treatment

Obtaining Approval The key stakeholders involved in the process are the patients who will form a focus group, the nursing personnel, and the institution’s administration. To obtain approval and commitment from the patients, the issue needs to be described comprehensively but in a simple and approachable way to make sure...

Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan Leadership Styles

Abstract The leadership and management approaches adopted by leaders determine the outcomes of their decisions and actions. Leaders possess different qualities and traits that determine their leadership and management styles. President Ronald Reagan was a visionary and transformational leader who used his courage, perseverance, openness to delegation, and exceptional social...

“Developing Relationship with Employers” by Stensrud

Abstract This research study offers a detailed description of various focus groups that were carried out among employers. The study was conducted in the Midwestern state using 10 different communities that were made up of 10 focus groups. To obtain a fair representation in the research study, all the segments...

Microsoft Company’s Monopolistic Pricing

Introduction The Microsoft Corporation stands out in its market position as the number one supplier of computer operating systems whereas the company holds a significant market share worldwide. In the course of its operations, Microsoft has faced legal problems in connection to its monopolistic tactics. In 2003, a United States...

The United States’ Nation and Foundation History

Introduction The Constitution is the cornerstone of the American way of life. This document had shaped American democracy as the rest of the world knows it today. It should be said that the process of its creation and adoption was full of issues and obstacles. Two major powers, the Federalists...

“Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction” by Benjamin

Introduction The shift towards capitalist values in the modern world has marked a distinct change in the perception of art, which prompted numerous attempts to explain the phenomenon. The current paper analyzes the essay “Work of art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction” by Walter Benjamin in order to determine...

Medical Negligence in Elderly Population

Introduction The elderly population constitutes a very important group of people in every society. Ensuring their safety and comfort with regard to health issues is very crucial. It is customary for people to cherish and make every possible effort to ensure the wellbeing of the elderly members in society (McNamee,...

Life-Death Contrast in Flannery O’Connor’s Stories

Introduction The present paper is a review of two stories written by Flannery O’Connor – A Good Man Is Hard to Find and The River – regarding their depiction of the concept of death. The two readings incorporate the concept of death in very different ways, and it is apparent...

The Film “Dead Man’s Letters” by Konstantin Lopushansky

Introduction Dead Man’s Letters is a 1986 apocalyptic film by a Soviet director Konstantin Lopushanskiy. The story depicts events of a war that has recently become nuclear. The story is a cautionary tale, and its historical context is especially important. It also utilizes a variety of film techniques to create...

Divergence of Opinion between Science and Religion

Annotated Bibliography Monroe, Kristen, Ronald B. Miller, and Jerome S. Tobis. Fundamentals of the Stem Cell Debate: The Scientific, Religious, Ethical, and Political Issues. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2008. Print. Monroe, K., Miller, R. B., & Tobis, J. (2008). Fundamentals of the Stem Cell Debate: The Scientific, Religious, Ethical,...

Management Information Systems in Decision-Making

Introduction A management information system (herein referred to as MIS) can be conceptualized as a system or process used by managers and other stakeholders in the organization to make decisions. The system provides these stakeholders with information that they need to come up with these decisions. At the end of...

Attribution Theory in Achievement Levels

Introduction Different people use various methods to interpret and understand the elements of their world. Consequently, different theories are used to explain how people understand and interpret the behaviours of others. The theory of attribution was developed with the aim of helping individuals to understand and explain the “causes of...

Interclean Company’s Career Development Plan

Overview As one of the senior managers in the supply chain department, my role at Interclean Company is very diverse. My main responsibility in Interclean is to oversee the acquisition of raw materials used in the manufacturing of products and the distribution of products across the markets. This includes recognizing...

The US-Russia Ongoing Confrontation

Introduction As of today, more and more people grow to realize that the ongoing confrontation between Russia and the U.S. accounts for the most acute geopolitical problem/issue of modern times. After all, one does not have to be a genius to understand that, if allowed to continue gaining a momentum;...

Information Technology Project and Risk Management

Identify one technology risk and one non –technology risk an organization may encounter when outsourcing a component of an IT project to a foreign country. Develop a risk management plan to manage these risks According to Marchewka (2009), one technological risk is the shortage of indigenous information technology companies in...

Richard Taylor’s Argument for God’s Existence

Introduction Richard Taylor’s cosmological argument for God’s existence is commonly listed among the most convincing justifications of the creationist outlook on the essence/origins of the surrounding physical reality. One of the reasons for this is that the argument’s initial assessment will reveal it being thoroughly exhaustive, in the logical sense...

Child Obesity as London’s Urban Health Issue

Introduction Urban health problems bother the citizens of different countries a lot. People try to develop appropriate living conditions to decrease the level of harm. At the same time, some people demonstrate their careless attitudes to everything that is happening around. The citizens of London try to take active steps...

Politics in “The National” Band’s Songs

Introduction Despite not being an explicitly political band, the New York-based indie/post-punk/alternative rock band The National frequently refer to the political issues and changes in their music, as well as use their band image, lyrics, and songs to support presidential candidates (such as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton). Some of...

Kotler and Keller’s “Marketing Management” Fields

Market segment, Target Market, Position The major segmentation variables are – Geographic: Geographic segmentation indicates the division of the market into geographical units, for instance, countries, cities, suburban, urban, rural, or regions (Kotler & Keller, 2008). However, this approach is helpful when there are clear cultural differences in case of...

Adaptation Model-Based Patient Education

Introduction A theoretical framework is vital for every profession because it describes relevant concepts and ensures an understanding of the most critical topics, providing a background for practice. A nursing theory, in this way, discusses those concepts and assumptions that explain phenomena and interrelationships between different aims. It also consists...

Traditional vs. Cyberbullying in Children

Abstract Cyberbullying is a relatively new concept that emerged in the light of progress associated with the development of the Internet and various online communication tools. Researchers investigated the impact of cyberbullying on children and teenagers and compared its effects with the influence of traditional bullying. It was found that...

Decision-Making in Choosing a Career

What is the best career for me? Executive Summary Choosing a career is an incredibly crucial decision in one’s life. However, it requires a lot of consideration and critical decision making to avoid poor choices that could affect one’s life. Some individuals find themselves on the wrong career paths because...

Assessment of Starting a Business in China

Summary China is positioned in Southeast Asia and is surrounded by fourteen countries which include Vietnam, Burma, India, and Korea among others. China consists of huge expanses of plains, foothills, basins, plateaus, and mountains (Hsieh and Lu, 2004). Similarly, it has a higher population than the United States (About five...

Department of Homeland Security: Bureaucratic Structure

The objective of this memorandum is to communicate the views of an analysis regarding the effectiveness of the bureaucratic structure in the DHS. The analysis is based on recent public views following the continued threats for the U.S security. Bureaucracy as a concept continues to receive criticism from both academicians...

Thai Students’ Problems with English Grammar

Thai students often have problems with using the English grammar constructions and tenses because they do not use inflected forms of the verb in their language. Thus, much attention should be paid to the additional practice in using Past Simple constructions and verb inflections by Thai students (Swan & Smith,...

Duration of Antibiotic Treatment in Medical Practice

Introduction The discovery and widespread introduction of antibiotics into medical practice was seen as a revolution in medicine. Since then, these drugs have become faithful assistants to doctors in the struggle for patients’ lives. The substances of this medical group serve as a powerful weapon in the fight against dangerous...

Laundromat Laundry’s Small Business Accounting

Introduction Laura’s Laundromat is a registered laundry business that is located at Czech Road, Yukon Oklahoma. The business has been in operation for the last 3 years. Due to its location, the business is able to serve its target market that includes low-income tenants and busy career home owners due...

The First Islamic State Under Prophet Muhammad

Introduction The rise of Islam was not anticipated or planned. In fact, it had become so common within the first three years since the introduction of the religion that many scholars were shocked by the progress. It should be mentioned that the religion spread immediately after the death of Prophet...

An Thai Coffee Processing Plant’s Accounting

Introduction Thai coffee is a registered coffee processing plant that is located in Vietnam. The company is specialized in the manufacture of roasted coffee, ground coffee, instant coffee, and 3 in 1 milk coffee (Farag 34). The company was established in 1996 and is located in Tieng Hoang and employs...

Labels’ Effect in Children’s Category Learning

Summary The present article, written by three scholars specializing in psychology, is devoted to the effect, which labels have on children’s category learning. The research was supported by several grants. The central problem of the research is the nature of the label’s effect: while some argue that labeling facilitates a...

Early Childhood Program and Its Curriculum

Introduction An early childhood program entails appropriate development practices for decision and policy makers in program centers. The main reason for the creation of such programs is for the care and education of young children. The program aims at establishing quality standards in the process of delivering the needs of...

Google Inc.’s Human Resource Management and Success

Introduction Google is an international company that deals with computing, adverts technologies, and internet exploration. Its main aim is to organize all the world facts and make this information useful and available to everyone. The company has advanced so much that it has changed the way we undertake our research...

Coca-Cola Company’s Business Strategy

Executive Summary The fundamental objective of the paper is to identify the primary business strategy employed by the Coca-Cola Company. Moreover, it seems significant to evaluate the strategy in relation to strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that were identified in accordance with Porter’s Five Forces. The company uses a modern...

Religion in Marx’s and Nietzsche’s Philosophies

Introduction Religion can be defined as a set of beliefs and practices that explain the relations between people and their God. Every religion is characterized by beliefs and religious practices that all its followers observe. Each religion has its own distinct practices that distinguish it from others (Brenkert 56). The...

Anne Bradstreet’s Poem “Contemplations”

In the literary scholarship, Anne Bradstreet’s poetry is usually discussed as Puritan and feminist. Therefore, Bradstreet’s poems should be considered as unique representations of the revolutionary female vision that combines the discussion of religious ideas and the discussion of a woman’s place in the world. “Contemplations” is the most vivid...

Special Education: Class Management Plan

Introduction Education is a very important aspect of human development. An education system aims at providing people with knowledge and skills which would help them deal with daily challenges. The skills and knowledge acquired through the system should be reflected in the social-economical aspects of the people. Education should not...

Linguistic Style of Literary English

Introduction English has become a global language. It is the adopted language of many non-English speaking countries. Literary works are being produced in hundreds from places where English is still a second-language for the masses. However, the cultural influences on the language are undeniable. This influence has led to the...

Nucor Corporation’s Competitive Strategies

What are the primary competitive forces impacting U.S. steel producers in general and Nucor in particular? Using Porter’s Five Forces Analysis will reveal that U.S. steel producers had to contend with all of the five competitive forces in this framework and as a result, there is a real threat that...

The Legitimacy of Humanitarian Intervention

Introduction Since its establishment, humanitarian intervention has remained an actively debated topic both among political theorists and the general public. To further aggravate the subject, a series of measures has been conducted based on the concept in the twentieth century, most of which were later considered controversial to some extent....

Meth Epidemic as a Social Problem: Film Analysis

Meth epidemic as a social problem Methamphetamine (meth) is a synthetic stimulant, which affects the pleasures of the brain by making it to release dopamine (Frontline 2005). Meth has several street names, such as, “speed, chalk, ice, crystal, glass, crank, yaba, tina and tweak” (Frontline 2005). There are many ways...

Master’s Dissertation and Supervisor Expectations

Introduction Students and supervisors have different views when it comes to the feedback of the masters dissertation. This was clear through the questionnaires that were filled by the students with regards to the feedback that they get from the supervisors. Another major issue that was noted in terms of the...

Waste, Food and Transportation: Sustainable Development

Introduction Sustainability is one of the most crucial issues of the 21st century when it comes to development. In essence, countries, institutions, and individuals are seeking to engage in sustainable development practices (Mesci, Coruh & Ergun 75). Ottawa University is one of the institutions that have embraced sustainable practices. As...

Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange’s Business Model and Status

Business Model and Components Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange functions under the recurring revenue business model, which is characterized by earning revenues from hosting several companies expected to pay a commission and annual subscription fee (Oxford Business Group 23). The aim of the recurring revenue model is for Abu Dhabi Stock...

Higher Education Costs and Worthiness

The increasing cost of a college education has made students, parents, and educationists question the worthiness of college education in modern society. Students and parents view a college education as a future investment aimed at improving their lives, while educationists and instructors perceive it as a tool for equipping learners...

Marketing Management in Business Sphere

Promotional Mix In a competitive environment, product or service promotion is integral to business development. In addition to positive image branding, businesses need to execute effective promotional strategies to increase the popularity of their products. In this regard, a promotional mix can be seen as a number of communication activities...

Water Sanitation Program in Saudi Arabia

Background Summary The article by Murthy (2013) focused on water sanitation as a major concern that affects many nations around the world. The target population in this article was the poor members of the global society who are sometimes denied access to clean water because of over-privatization. The outcome of...

Lighthouse Press Company’s Business Model

Introduction Organisations change in response to a multiplicity of external or internal environment drivers. Organisational change requires a planned approach and an effective change management to move the firm from its current situation to another. The management of change encompasses all actions meant to support teams and staff to adopt...

Virgin Media Company: Scientific Management

Introduction Virgin Media enjoys one of the largest shares in the fibre optic network market. Currently, it has about 4.49 million broadband subscribers and the number is set to increase due to the impressive work that its engineers are doing in relation to digital technology. The progressive growth has largely...

Human Growth and Development: the Finkleys Family Case

Abstract The process of the human development is complex and intricate. Being affected by a range of factors, it requires the support of family members and needs to be encouraged actively as both a cognitive and a social change. In the case under analysis, the life of a woman named...

Flexibility in the Workplace

Introduction Flexibility in the workplace refers to a working schedule outside the normal working pattern that allows employers and the employees to organize suitable work arrangements about working conditions. The arrangements involve changes and variation of working hours, place of work, and finding an appropriate working means for the employee....

The Deepwater Horizon Catastrophe Analysis

Introduction The oil and gas industry is responsible for excavating and delivering roughly 60% of the world’s energy resources, making it one of the most lucrative and profitable enterprises. The construction of oil rigs on the land and far in the seas is a significant investment with an expected payoff...

Youth Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation

Introduction Currently, the prevalence of substance abuse among the youth is quite alarming. Substance abuse has a significant influence on youth across the world. Substance use and abuse are leading to unwanted pregnancies among teens, delinquency, increased school dropout rates, poor performance, stress, and injuries among other harmful factors (Koehn...

Human Factors and Risk Management in Aviation

Abstract The current paper dwells on the core aspects inherent in aviation and human factors that are directly associated with it. Numerous dynamic factors are evaluated and several recommendations are provided. The paper gradually enumerates the features that are characteristic of a top-notch pilot. Resource Management (CRM) This particular concept...

The Duality of Rene Descartes’ Provisions

It is worth noting that Rene Descartes was one of the greatest philosophers who made a great contribution to the development of science, philosophy, and the society as a whole. He was a mathematician, philosopher, physicist, physiologist, and an authoritative metaphysician. He established the foundations of analytic geometry, contemporary algebraic...

Ability to Comment on Blogs in Real Time

Introduction One of the clearest indicators that blogs are here to stay is the fact that so many famous authors, writers with published works to their names, and journalists from the old-school paper and print era have all taken up blogging to some degree. In the words of Tom Ferrick,...

Nike Inc.’s Analysis for Investment Decision

Executive Summary This report is a brief overview of the weighted average cost of capital. Its main goal is showing what the weighted average cost of capital is all about, its importance and how it can be applied in a practical example. Therefore, a case has been used to bring...

Physical Activity Program in Saudi Arabia

Background Summary The article by McCoy et al. focused on an intervention program seeking to promote physical activities among African American adults using text messaging (2). According to this article, African American adults are less likely to engage in physical exercises than an average American resident. Most of them rarely...

Gender Equity and Social Justice in Schoolchildren

Gender equality means that both men and women have equal opportunities to realise their potential. In the schooling environment, it means that both boys and girls are provided with the same treatment in all areas in a bid to enhance their pursuit for educational targets (Davies & Banks, 1995). Over...

System Security Types and Cyberattacks Prevention

Introduction System analysis and design are the arts of evaluating information systems and forming systems that carry on the communication within the firm. System analysis is a formal inquiry carried out to help people identify a better action to take to make better decisions in technology. Systems design is the...

Fundraising Event Project Planning at the Camden School

Overview and Scope Definition The current project deals with planning a fundraising event at the Camden School, which thematically ties to the end of their school year, with the raised money being donated to charity. A fair may be an appropriate type of event considering the educational setting, allowing both...

Technology in Health Care: Current Trends

Introduction Healthcare professionals and practitioners must be aware of emerging theories, concepts, and technologies that can be adopted to maximize patient outcomes. Most of these developments have the potential to transform care delivery and ensure the changing needs of underserved populations are met. Advancements in modern technology have led to...

Challenges With Homeless and Runaway Youth in Waianae

The Nature of the Problem The problem in question is concerned with one of the acutest burdens of young people living in the Waianae area of Hawaii: homelessness. Due to a number of factors, the rate of youths leaving homes is drastically high in this region. Domestic violence, adverse behaviors...

US Federal Government Contracting and Payment Options

Introduction The United States federal government Contracting is a strategy that is used to provide equal access to government procurements to large and small businesses. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) system governs state procurement of goods and services. It stipulates the procedures for contracting together with the payment methods for...

Debenhams Plc: Company’s Financial Accounting

Abstract Financial statements are an accumulation of reports of a firm’s monetary outcome, money-related condition, and cash flows. Budgetary statements signify a formal record of the money-related activities of an organization. These are composed of reports that measure the financial status, execution, and liquidity of an organization. Financial statements reveal...

Healthcare Policy, Leadership and Performance

Healthcare Policy Priority I firmly believe that the major priority of any health care specialist should be patient safety. All health care institutions, no matter how well they are equipped and managed, must foster the ongoing improvement of safety policies. Each facility requires different ones that would align with its...

The Artificial Intelligence Machine AlphaGo Zero

The selected technology is an artificial intelligence (AI) machine by the name of AlphaGo Zero. It is an evolution of previous well-known machines from the company Deep Mind which focuses on self-learning to play a popular Chinese strategic board game of Go. It has far surpassed the ability of any...

Nursing Shortage Problem: New Models’ Solutions

The proposed solution to the professional nursing shortage problem is education of more nursing personnel. The solution is intended for the nursing staff of a medical facility. It aims at addressing attrition and turnover that cause nursing shortage. Obtaining peer and organizational support will be invaluable in the successful implementation...

“Pedagogy of the Oppressed” by Paulo Freire

Introduction The “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” presents concepts that guide the oppressed away from oppression. This essay presents the main concepts outlined in Freire’s book. It explains the teacher student relationship championed by Freire. In addition, it expands on the main principles of freedom, unity, and cooperation that guide the...

The Leadership of Richard Branson

Introduction Richard Branson is an English investor, entrepreneur, businessman, author and philanthropist who founded the Virgin Group, which includes more than 400 companies that operate in various economic sectors (Branson, 2014). He started his entrepreneurial journey in high school after founding a student magazine. This venture was followed by a...

Single African American Mothers’ Experiences With Sons

Background of the Study Parenting adolescents is a challenging task in the modern American society. The problem is compounded when one is forced to raise such teenagers as a single mother. According to Elliott, Powell, and Brenton (2015), recent statistics showed that about half of African American children are raised...

Community of Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers

Community Case Study Community case study of Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers allows observing the ways in which the collaboration of members of various organizations helps to deliver patient-centered care and achieve positive outcomes in a variety of health care settings. Moreover, the discussed issue of medical education is connected...

Religions of the World and Their Analysis

Introduction Religious beliefs are an intrinsic part of a vast number of cultures and therefore need to be recognized as crucial phenomena that deserve close attention. Religions shape societal standards, morals, ethics, and behaviors worldwide, often affecting not only individual development but also the evolution of an entire nation. Therefore,...

Nurse Educator’s Legal and Ethical Implications

Introduction Teaching is an essential factor in nursing, thus training a nurse educator is a tremendous achievement for nurses. A nurse educator is a professional health caregiver who has a professional qualification and meets the nursing standards. The nurse educator skills are vital because the potential or lack of potential...

Gifted Development: Social and Psychological Factors

The issue of child giftedness is a controversial one. There are many perspectives on the phenomenon in the contemporary literature. For instance, Hollingworth emphasizes the significance of the hereditary factor in the emergence of giftedness and considers that talented children are likely to be born if their parents are to...

Forecasting, Risk Management, and Decision-Making

Introduction Risk is a situation that exposes one to danger. It involves exposing a person to something that is valued to danger, loss or harm. Risk is, therefore, a threat or probability of injury, liability, damage or another negative occurrence. It is the possibility of incurring a loss or misfortune,...

Product Elimination and Service Management

The elimination decision is, beyond any doubt, one of the most ambiguous questions in the marketing field. Whereas, under particular circumstances, the necessity to delete a product from the offering range seems to be inevitable, the possible negative outcomes might prevent a manager from being decisive. As long as product...

Accor Hotel’s Marketing, Finances, Technologies

The Accor hotel is one of the leading hotels located in France and a major hotel in Europe. It also happens to be one of the third largest hotels in the world. Over the years, the hotel has been forced to align its core competencies so that it can keep...

Freedom Ideal in “The Spartans” by Paul Cartledge

Introduction The Spartans involved a society of warriors who exercised a high level of discipline, self-sacrifice, and tolerance. The Spartans: The World of the Warrior-Heroes of Ancient Greece is a chef-d’oeuvre story authored by Paul Cartledge. The author, a prominent historian, tracks the outstanding rise and fall of the Spartan...

Negritude: Aime Cesaire and Leopold Sedar Senghor Works Comparison

The issues of racial diversity and equality have been some of the most frequently discussed subjects for many centuries. The racial diversity used to be referred to as the racial “difference” meaning that the individuals of different racial backgrounds were treated based on rules and laws supporting the fact that...

The Coca-Cola Company’s Diversity Information

The Coca-Cola Company is one of the brightest examples of cultural diversity, as this corporation works, operates, and signs contracts with people of various ethnic backgrounds. Perhaps, this factor remains one of the most important reasons for their success in the global market. Moreover, Coca-Cola always develops and supports the...

Jack Welch’s Leadership at General Electric

How difficult a challenge did Welch face in 1981? How effectively did he take charge? According to “GE’s Two Decades Transformation: Jack Welch’s Leadership” journal, Jack Welch became the CEO of the General Electronics company in 1981. During this era, the company had undergone a complete reorganization (Cleavenger & Munyon,...

Richard Branson’s Organic Leadership

Executive Summary Richard Branson is one of the highest-profile billionaires in the world, and his status is a function of the development of a conglomerate of companies under the Virgin brand. His leadership style and the choice of organizational structure are quite unconventional compared to other companies in the contemporary...

Capitalism in “Out of This Furnace” by Thomas Bell

Introduction Capitalism is one of the most effective forms of governing at the present moment. However, it has not been that beneficial for the first wave immigrants who moved to the United States of America to find better living standards and conditions in general. The book, written by Thomas Bell...

“Physiological Diagram” Artwork by Andy Warhol

The artwork that I selected for this assignment was created by Andy Warhol in the middle of the 1980s (1984-1985) and titled Physiological Diagram. This piece is a synthetic polymer paint on canvas. It was produced as a part of Physiological Diagram series, which presupposes that it is tightly connected...

Government Accounting, Its Approaches and Future

Introduction All entities involved in the management and the oversight of governmental operations and all parties that work in the sphere of local or state finances need to have an understanding of governmental accounting, which is based on a specific set of principles and procedures. Thus, government accounting is defined...

Managing Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

Abstract Increasing cultural diversity at the workplace is characteristic of many companies worldwide. The right management of a diverse workforce will bring an important advantage for the company and its employees. Moreover, the effective management of cultural diversity and equal opportunities are the key aspects of a healthy climate in...

Preconception Counselling for Diabetic Women

Introduction Before a woman conceives, it is important for her to seek preconception counseling for the acquisition of professional advice regarding potential pregnancy complications. Notably, Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes poses a significant threat to the health of women during and after pregnancy (Elsinga et al., 2008). The considerable...

Type 2 Diabetes Patients Care Plan

Introduction The current paper dwells on the elaboration of a care plan for type 2 diabetes patients. This chronic illness has been chosen for the reason that mortality rates connected to type 2 diabetes grow bigger with every other year (Zinman et al., 2015). The researcher picked a sample of...

Status Structures and Its Hidden Privileges

The relationships between the members of contemporary society might seem random and convoluted, yet numerous theories claim that there is a reason for them to exist. Conventional values and traditions have been defining the choices made by people for centuries, yet the system may finally change in the wake of...

HIV/AIDS Education and Teaching Plan

There is a lot of evidence that even adolescent students can be involved in risky behavior, and many students are already infected with HIV. The prevention of HIV transmission on the base of schools is considered a tactical step of the health care and educational systems. The formation of skills...

Foreign Direct Investment in India

Introduction The purpose of this paper is to analyse foreign direct investment (FDI) in India. FDI refers to “the net inflow of investment to acquire a lasting management interest in an enterprise operating in an economy other than that of the investor” (World Bank 2015). Developing countries have focused on...

Trimodal Model of Effective Nurse Leaders

Introduction Nurse leaders in the modern society face numerous challenges in the provision of health care for they have to keep abreast with dynamic political, social, cultural, and technological changes, which have a considerable impact on patients, nurses, and healthcare organizations. For nurse leaders to overcome these numerous challenges, they...

Personality Disorders and Interaction Ability

Abstract The current paper discusses the limitations of the current studies on the phenomenon of narcissistic personality disorder. The author dwells on the history of the disorder and how it is perceived by the researchers. The core symptoms of narcissistic personality disorders are identified and thoroughly discussed. The author also...

Teaching Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a psychiatric disorder characterized by impulsive actions that are not related proportionally to the age of the affected person (Wender, 2000). It affects children at the age of 6-12 years where the disorder causes a lack of attention and leads to poor performance in...

General Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities

Introduction Children with disabilities especially mental disability have continuingly been discriminated by world curriculum. Inclusive education is a curriculum that accommodates both disabled children and the non disabled in the same school environment. They are exposed to the same learning facilities. The curriculum is made to fit the needs and...

Ethnic and Racial Diversity in the Caribbean Region

Introduction The Caribbean, a geographical collection of the island and mainland sovereignties located in the north of South America, south of North America, and east of Central America, is rich in diversity. Arranged in beautiful islands and mainland countries, the Caribbean region is recognized globally for its colorful and vibrant...

Organic Wheels: Innovative Business Venture

Introduction The nature of the fast food industry has changed over the past few decades. However, it is important to note that globalization has only changed ‘some’ aspects of the fast food industry. For instance, the taste factor remains important to producers and consumers alike although the health factor is...

Economic Systems: Privatisation vs Government Owned Enterprises

Introduction Privatisation of the state-owned enterprises, whether understood from broad or narrow sense, has been highly advocated for particularly by the western governments and the Bretton Woods institutions. The main reason for privatisations is that the state-owned enterprises are poorly performing and inefficient particularly in services delivery. As such, privatisation...

Human Learning Formation and Development

The whole history of the formation and development of human learning as a separate area of activity indicates that the learning should be continuous and adaptive. In this connection, the paper aims at the comparing and contrasting of the most suitable conceptual models, learning theories, and motivational theories related to...

Improving Letter-Sound Fluency of Preschool Children

Abstract The purpose of the proposed study is the analysis of the difficulties experienced by preschool children when studying letters. The research problem is the identification of a viable approach to promoting young learners’ understanding of the letter-sound correlation. Given this problem, the intervention has been selected that is aimed...

King’s Theory of Goal Attainment in Care Delivery

Introduction In healthcare, issues and problems should be addressed in the most effective manners to obtain optimal outcomes, satisfaction, and positive patient perception of the quality of care. Various techniques, especially on nurse practice, are employed to optimize performance in health care systems and facilities. For instance, King’s Theory of...

LGBT Healthcare Disparity: Theoretical Framework

Introduction: Research of Literature (ROL): Steps and Strategies In the contemporary nursing environment, diversity can be viewed as the source of both numerous opportunities and major concerns. On the one hand, diversity allows for the design of new nursing strategies. On the other hand, not all healthcare experts may be...