Transport for London: Marketing Analytics

Sampling Scheme The appropriate sampling scheme that Transport for London (TfL) should use in surveying attitudes and preferences of passengers for Night Tube services is stratified method. Since TfL lacks a sampling frame, the use of the stratified sampling method would allow the categorization of passengers into distinct groups with...

Effective Workplace Negotiation Strategies & Skills

Employees and Employers Knowing how to handle and relate to a supervisor is no less important than what requirements should be made to the subordinates. Without this, it is difficult to find a common language with both the boss and subordinates. Using these or those norms, an employee can attract...

Symbolic Interactionism as a Tool for Conveying Ideas: Dissecting the Process of Communication

In a multicultural setting, communication may diverge into unintended directions due to misunderstandings occurring after misreading and misrepresenting particular notions. The application of the theory of symbolic interactionism allows dissecting the described problem and prevent the cases in question by using its theoretical tenets in the course of a multicultural...

Practices of Power and Black Female Epistemology

The Conceptual Practices of Power Male social universe is a social environment that only takes into account male interests. Smith suggests that up until recently, the entire sociological thought has been primarily male-centered. Men take front and center of sociology while their counterparts are never really taken seriously. Of course,...

How Science Is Demarcated from Pseudoscience

The main reason why I choose to discuss this topic is that, as time goes on, it is likely to become ever more discursively relevant. The growing popularity of different pseudoscientific ideas/pursuits amongst both the ordinary citizens and socially prominent policy-makers substantiates the validity of this suggestion. While exploring the...

Class and Family in Victorian Literature

Introduction The Victorian era in English literature coincided with great reformations in society due to changes brought upon by the Industrial Revolution. Traditional agrarian communities were dissolved, family units became smaller, and the degree of economic instability grew. The expansion of cities and the creation of factories in major English...

Operational Plan of a Toy Shop Baby Kingdom

Introduction The operational plan is a highly essential element of any business planning. It formulates the main objectives of a company within a defined period of time and describes physical necessities for their achievement. It includes the description of the organizational structure, the employees’ responsibilities, location, equipment, products or services,...

Solar Photovoltaic Power as Advanced Technology

Over the years, the energy consumption of people all over the world has been increasing. It is predicted that by 2040, the figures will rise by more than 50% as compared to the levels recorded in 2010 (Aman et al., 2015, p. 1191). Moreover, many of the sources of energy...

Quantitative Techniques in Business to Manage Quality

Abstract Business organizations are facing quality issues concerning their operations and products. Business scenarios are rapidly changing at a time when phenomena are not only influenced by the traditional aspects of economics but also by an accumulation of data. Therefore, management teams should adopt the best techniques to handle these...

Parasocial Relationships and Purchasing Habits

Introduction Social media advertising programs often use celebrities to endorse certain services and products in order to gain brand exposure, credibility, and marketing advantage. One of the important factors to affect the success or failure of this strategy is the relationships between celebrities and their followers. This type of connection...

Globalization and Knowledge Management

Abstract This paper outlines the knowledge management in the context of globalization and using personal experience with virtual learning. Both the class theory of organizational knowledge management and innovational strategies are reviewed. Companies will be able to use distance learning and other applications or platforms to spread expertise and competencies...

Clostridioides Difficile in Hospitalized Patients

Introduction Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) can be considered one of the central and significant problems of the majority of medical units today. In accordance with the statistics, at least one in 31 patients who receive treatment in a hospital setting face this problem (CDC, 2018). Additionally, it remains one of the...

Confucian Views on Women in Chinese Society

Introduction The teachings of Confucius have influenced all types of relationships in Chinese society, and they have also affected the social position of women, their status, and their accepted roles. In spite of the fact that Confucius did not directly write specific teachings about women, his approach to treating female...

Foley Catheter Use and Patient Needs Assessment

Needs Assessment A needs assessment can be defined as a systematic approach to exploring the attitude, interest, ability, and state of knowledge of a particular group or audience involving a given subject (McCawley, 2009). In healthcare, needs assessment is the systematic approach to the review of health issues that face...

Violent Television and Children

Introduction Aggression among children is one of the central concerns of modern society. Despite numerous attempts to reduce its levels, there is credible evidence of the gradual deterioration of the situation (LoBue, 2018). That is why there are multiple research works focused on the investigation of this issue. For instance,...

The Importance of Religion in Understanding the History of Alcohol

The history of different addictive substances such as alcohol has been riddled with numerous events, ideas, beliefs, and notions. For many centuries, human beings have used alcoholic beverages and substances for various reasons or functions. For instance, some have consumed alcohol as a source of vital nutrients for the body....

Brain’s Negative Bias and Its Causes

The brain’s proclivity to be biased toward negative information, objects, and people can be explained from evolutionary, scientific, and sociological perspectives. In ancient times, human beings always faced the danger of attack from wild animals in their environment. In that regard, they were always alert and on the lookout for...

Populism in the US and Other Countries

Populism and its Perquisites Most scholars agree that populism is based on three structures, which include hostility, totalitarianism, and nativism (Brubaker 359). Populism implies different meanings to various individuals. However, researchers categorize populism with attributes such as common interest, an aversion of elites, threat towards established foundations and legislative issues,...

Poverty and Inequality Reducing Policies in China

Introduction China is one of the most populous countries in the world, with a population of approximately one billion (“National Bureau of Statistics of China” 2019). The large population has been blamed for the relatively high gap between the rich and the poor. Interestingly, even within these economic groups, inequality...

The Cuban Revolution and Relations with the USSR

Introduction The Cuban Revolution in the 1950s was one of the most significant socio-political events of the century in the Western Hemisphere. It had profound impacts not just on Cuba but on the global stage as an inherent shift in the balance of power and ideology occurred. The Cuban Revolution...

Leonardo da Vinci and Scientific Anatomy in Renaissance

Introduction Anatomy is the foundation of medicine, the basis of its theory and practice. With this science, the process of knowledge of medical disciplines begins. Its comprehension forms the beginning of clinical thinking in medical students. This was perfectly understood by outstanding scientists at the dawn of the formation of...

Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” Play Analysis

Introduction Death of a Salesman is a stage play that was written in 1949 by Arthur Miller, an American playwright and literary activist who was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play is a famous piece of art, which is considered as one of the best theater works of...

Injustice and Lack of Sovereignty in Danticat’s “Brother, I’m Dying”

Introduction In her memoir, Brother, I’m Dying, Edwidge Danticat narrates her life experiences in Haiti and in the US without following any chronological order of events. The book’s title could be interpreted as the pain that underlines the stories it recounts. Family separation, suffering in a foreign land, becoming refugees,...

The Fundamentals of the Chinese Culture

Abstract The paper provides a thorough observation of the fundamentals of the Chinese culture that require careful attention from the participants of the study abroad program. Emphasis on family ties, respect to the elders, transitions from democracy to the republic, and rich historical heritage play a significant role in China....

Perspectives of Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction Businesses, especially large multinational enterprises, affect the lives of communities where they operate, having the power to bring either a positive or a negative change. The idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) implies that these companies integrate strategies that affect societies and the environment, making these elements an important...

Graphing Calculator’s History and Usage

History of calculator The electronic calculator is a vivid example of how accelerating the speed of technological change may be. The abacus, which is also called a counting frame, is known to have been used by Babylonians in 3000 BC to calculate arithmetical processes (“Chronological calculator timeline,” n.d., para. 3)....

Impact of Drinking Coffee on the Quality of Student’s Essays

Introduction Caffeine is thought to increase productivity and allow people, more specifically, students, to study for more extended periods. With the continuous stress and lack of free time, students often use coffee to stay alert and dedicate more time to completing a task. Mahoney et al. state that approximately 92%...

Zalora: Case Study

Executive Summary Entering the context of the online economic environment is fraught with multiple difficulties, mostly due to the need to reconsider an array of internal organizational processes and introducing a flexible system of change management. The case of Zalora, a company, working in the apparel industry, shows that the...

Helping Others: Examining an Ethical Dilemma

Introduction As a rule, society considers helping others to be a virtuous and noble deed. If you approach anyone on the street and ask them if helping others is a good thing to do, the answer would most likely be “Yes.” However, after getting this initial affirmation, there are many...

Juvenile Crime in Modern Society

Introduction The issue of juvenile crime has an overarching influence on today’s society. Concerns about it have been widely shared not only by government officials but also by the general public. While the juvenile crime rate showed a peak at the beginning of the 1990s and subsequently decreased over the...

Media Role and Coverage in Bahrain

Abstract The current paper is concerned with the topic of the media in the Kingdom of Bahrain. More specifically, the roles that the media play in delivering various types of media content, advertisement, and information are investigated. Four main categories of media are covered: television, radio, print newspapers and magazines,...

Google Company’s Human Resource Management

Abstract Human resource management/human resource (HRM/HR) refers to the practice of managing people in an organization in order to facilitate the achievement of an organization’s mission and reinforce its corporate culture. It can be implemented from either an administrative or strategic perspective. Administrative HR focuses primarily on daily processes and...

“Sense and Sensibility” and “Pride and Prejudice” Films

Watching movies based on Jane Austen’s novels is always exciting for many people. In addition to a properly developed plot with interesting characters and lines, the director and the rest of the film crew make their contributions and choose beautiful landscapes and views. The role of the cast cannot be...

Near-Death Experiences and Explanatory Models

Introduction Since medicine becomes more advanced, it returns people to life from borderline states in many cases. A near-death experience (NDE) is a subjective reality in a terminal form of consciousness, which exists in conditions of gradual degradation of brain functions. It begins from the youngest (the big hemispheres) to...

School Crises, Prevention and Interventions

Introduction For the most part, the great majority of our nation’s children will complete their school years without ever being touched by a violent incident. But, how realistic is this way of thinking in this time and age? Recent school attacks such as Columbine and even those in our city...

Alcohol Consumption and Sale Laws in the US

Summary Alcohol consumption and sale in the U.S. are regulated by several laws, each of which may vary depending on the state. The main law governing this issue is the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It authorizes the states to determine their own regulations regarding the sale, distribution, importing,...

The Translation Process and Procedures

Introduction/Thesis statement The foremost issue, within the theoretical framework of translation-paradigm, has traditionally been considered the fact that the syntactical structure and semiotic mechanisms of Source Languages (SL) often prove irreconcilable with that of Target Languages (TL). Therefore, it does not come as a particular surprise that, while addressing the...

ACME Fireworks Firm’s Contracts and Expansion

Legal structures and guidelines are usually put in place to govern business contracts, human resource (HR) practices, and operations. Organizational managers should be aware of such laws if they are to implement appropriate models. ACME Fireworks is a small business enterprise that is planning to expand its operations after getting...

Society During the Early Renaissance and Nowadays

Introduction Many modern people like to think that their current progress and achievements have nothing in common with their past. They believe that their growth at this period has an immense power that did not characterize previous centuries. However, contemporary society and the society of the early Renaissance may be...

Sociological Mini-Memoir on Personality Development

Introduction In this paper, I aim to review and examine my personality and my experiences from a sociological perspective in order to understand how they have influenced my view of others. Seeing Sociology sees society from three different perspectives that, together, become a broader view that sees every aspect of...

New Ontario Employment Standards Act

Introduction Global development has an increasing impact on how people work, from determining areas where the demand for employees is high to offering opportunities for international cooperation. Preparing to work in the changing world is one of the central goals of the millennials, as they are required to find a...

Tiffany & Co.’s Luxury Product Marketing Plan

Introduction Even after the near-fall of the U.S. luxury-products industry in 2009, the industry continues to exhibit positive growth. The U.S. economy, although coming out of recession, is better off than it was in 2008. Jewelry companies are fighting to return to the positions of profit they enjoyed prior to...

Illegal Migration: Positive and Negative Outcomes

Introduction The pursuit for a better life has led to people using all means possible to migrate to developed countries. People hold the perception that developed countries offer numerous opportunities that might help them to improve their living standards. A majority of the developed countries do not accommodate immigrants (Liu...

Apple Inc.’s Organizational Behavior Management

Describe the company and what it does A company may run a great risk mostly when involved in outsourcing its business activities to the outside business world unless the person(s) involved have some knowledge in the game. Employees, whether the subordinates or management team are prone to making mistakes, and...

The Genocide in Rwanda 1994

Introduction The genocide concept comprises two words, genes, a Greek word meaning tribe or race, and cide, a Latin word meaning the killing of pointed out by Polish Jurist Raphael Lemkin. According to the definition agreed upon on the United Nations Genocide Convention, the term means “Acts committed with intent...

Retail Inventory Control Project Management

Overview of the Project Project name: Implementation of the Retail Inventory Management Project Sponsors: JC Penny Stores Project Leader: Navio Start Date: 10th August 2012 End Date: 25th November 2012 Budget: $ 4,900,000 Project Scope The following are the expected project outcomes. The first one is that the project will...

“Girl, Interrupted” and “The Age of Adaline” Films

Introduction Modern movies primarily utilize visuals and audio effects to communicate the idea of a story shown to a viewer. The objective of the task for the director is to apply the most appropriate techniques to ensure that a viewer is fully aware of what happens on screen. Considering the...

“The African Experience” by Vincent Khapoya

Introduction Many scholars have advanced various schools of thought in their search for real reasons that could help resolve the question that has lived with us for centuries of what could be responsible for the continued economic, social and political backwardness of the African continent. Khapoya undertook to analyze the...

Personality: Psychoanalytic and Biological Approaches

There are six different perspectives of personality. The major difference between them is that they approach personality by means of focusing on one of its major aspects (Burger, 2014). Specifically, the first approach is psychoanalytic whose followers maintain that unconscious minds drive differences in people’s personalities. The second is trait...

Social and Emotional Competence for Teachers

Case study- An interrupted Lesson It was on a Friday, November 6 2015 at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. I had visited the university for a Conference on introduction to statistics. I wanted to learn something about statistics because it would enable me to compute simple data with ease....

IStockPhoto.com Company’s Strategic Analysis

What are the core values of the iStockPhoto.com partners? How do those values express themselves in the current business model? Communication One of the core values of iStockPhoto.com is the establishment of an effective communication between the business partners with its community which initially comprised of amateur photographers, illustrators and...

Ethics, Values, and Morals in Institutions

In the workplace, the significance of ethics and ethical decisions should be emphasized. The term ethics refers to the study of peoples’ conducts based on their behaviors with the aim of stressing on the right and wrong (Cady 4). On the other hand, the dissimilarity between ethical decision-making process and...

Effective Procurement Activities’ Added Value

Introduction Procurement is an essential part of business activities because there are many benefits that are accrued from the process. The evolution of market economies has made it important for companies to focus on effective procurement activities because there has been a great need to improve the competitiveness of the...

Urban Parks between Safety and Aesthetics

Introduction Parks and recreational facilities are the heart of the city, and they play a significant role in the lives of citizens. Parks are the place where people can spend their free time, get to know each other in a safe environment, have a rest from the bustle of the...

Samuel Daniel and Richard Lovelace’ Poems Comparison

Introduction This work is dedicated to two wonderful poems called ‘Fair is my Love’, and ‘To Althea, from Prison’, written by Samuel Daniel 2016, lines and Richard Lovelace. The purpose of this paper is to compare them, to reflect their contrasts and mood, and to define their meaning and core....

“The Carpenter’s Pencil” a Novel by Manuel Rivas

Introduction 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...

Mind-Body Dualism and Human Nature in Philosophy

Introduction Throughout the ages, people have tried to comprehend the world and understand their own place in this unique system. From the time the ability to think critically and analyze events first appeared, individuals used their brains not only to come up with ways to survive but also to improve...

Physical Development During Middle Childhood

Introduction Physical development is intense in childhood, and it is paramount to properly understand the processes which take place in different periods of the young age of a person, as well as the factors that have an impact on these processes. In order to better comprehend the various aspects of...

Linear Programming and Sensitivity Analysis

Introduction Sensitivity analysis and linear programming are important statistical tools of analysis when faced with the challenge of making a decision against series of constraints in business. As referred to as linear optimization, linear programming is applied in attempting to get the best outcome from series of other outcomes with...

Improved Transition Procedures After Patient Discharge

Introduction The current research proposal is aimed at investigating the impact of improving the transition procedures following a discharge of a patient from a hospital on the rates of hospital readmissions. Therefore, the purpose of the proposed EBP project is to investigate the impact of an intervention for gathering additional...

Metaphor in “Sonny’s Blues” Story by Baldwin

The proponent of this study attempted to figure out the importance of the title “Sonny’s Blues” in contributing to a theme in the story. At first glance, and without the benefit of a thorough analysis, the first thing that came to mind was the common understanding of the meaning of...

Situational Leadership Model: Strengths and Weaknesses

Abstract The situational leadership model, founded in 1982 by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard, remains one of the most efficient (Anderson & Anderson, 2001, p. 153). According to it, leaders should always consider the circumstances and respond to their followers’ behavior. Compared with the great man and trait leadership theories...

Logotherapy’s Role in Psychology and Counselling

There are several theories that have been developed over the years that relate to mental health. For example, Sigmund Freud is well recognized for his psychoanalytic theory that discusses the will to pleasure in explaining mental health. Additionally, Alfred Alder developed the Individual Psychology theory that focuses on the will...

Customer Service Training for New Employees

Abstract Customer service is a critical aspect of achieving success in any organization. It includes all interactions between an organization’s employees and its customers. In order to improve customer service, it is necessary for an organization to train its employees. A customer service training program improves the knowledge and skills...

Themes in “Housekeeping” by Marilynne Robinson

Introduction Housekeeping is a novel written by Marilynne Robinson and first published in 1980. It is a story of two orphan girls who decide to break away from the static and sleepy existence within a remote town in Idaho, and are met with a dangerous lack of understanding from fellow...

Mentally Disordered People and Social Danger Myths

Importance of the Topic Even with numerous and extensive studies having been carried out on the topic, a range of aspects of mental disorders remain a mystery for psychiatrists (McGinty, Webster, Jarlenski, & Barry, 2014). The presence of unexplained symptoms and individual reactions to a particular change in one’s mental...

Iranian Politics, Its History and Bureaucracy

The History of Formation of Iranian Politics Despite its practical similarities, Iranian society differs significantly from their Arab neighbors. First, they are Persians and not Arabs. Second, their religious conviction represents a rather complex rejection of orthodox conviction common among the Sunni (Palmer 263). It is important to mention that...

Ethical Health Informatics for HIV Patients

The Problems and Key Contributors Overall, the situation can be described as a critical bottleneck that was affected by the inability of the stakeholders to reach an agreement. Therefore, it can be stated that the safety of patients with HIV was under pressure and there was no way to resolve...

Sales Management and Marketing

The firm’s success depends not only on how well each department performs its work but also on how well the various departmental activities are coordinated to conduct core business processes. List and briefly describe the five core business processes outlined in the text. The following are the five-core business processes...

Glacéau Company: Vitamin Water Ethics

Ms. Donaldson, as a concerned employee it has come to my attention that certain business practices that the company is currently engaging in has serious ethical and moral violations and as such I would like to address this issue due to my wavering faith in the ethicality of the business...

“The Sociological Imagination” by Charles Mills

In his article on the Sociological Imagination, the sociologist C. Wright Mills discusses the issues of the “personal struggles of the milieu” vs. “the public issues of social structure”. Outline the ways “social media” is impacting both our personal lives and larger social relations. A social network can be defined...

Ethical Issues: Edward and Susan’s Case

Introduction Ethics is a unique philosophical domain that helps to distinguish between right and wrong. It gives a clear direction in ascertaining the kind of actions that would either assist or harm conscious beings. The concept of ethical life, therefore, determines the capability of either destroying or enhancing the quality...

Obesity: Society’s Attitude and Media Profiling

Introduction Currently, many nations across the globe experience several socio-economic and health challenges. Opocher and Steedman (2009) note that people in the US encounter challenges like increasing unemployment, rising costs for education, increasing poverty levels, homeliness, obesity, and drug and substance abuse. In 2014, obesity constitutes not only a health...

Poems Explication: Works by Rita Wong

Canola Queasy It is not easy to create an educative and interesting eco-poem to support the chosen position and help the reader to understand how unfair or unpleasant human activities may be. In her Canola Queasy, Wong underlines the importance of environmental pollution and human direct participation in it and...

Volkswagen Group’s Human Resource Management

Introduction The corporate strategy of the Volkswagen group is to become the top automobile producer and to lead in sustainability within the next six years (Martin, 2010). So as to meet the mentioned corporate strategy, the Volkswagen group will require an effective, resilient, and creative workforce that is properly managed...

Industrialization and Its Consequences: Lesson Plan

Purpose This is a lesson plan for the topic “Big Seven Era: Industrialization and its Consequences, 1750-1914 CE”. It is important that every student understands the contemporary technological developments whilst linking them up with classical developments. For every aspect of modern technology, there is a classical or traditional foundation. “The...

Competition in Video Game Consoles

Business Strategy Question 1 Critically analyze the resources and competencies that a company in the video game consoles industry needs to possess to achieve a competitive advantage. Discuss and justify your arguments. To gain a competitive advantage in the video game console segment, a company needs to adopt strategies that...

Hybrid Teaching Approach: Research Methodology

Qualitative Design Research Design and Approach In order to investigate the effectiveness of the hybrid method of teaching vis a vis face-to-face and pure online learning methods, I propose to use a research design that incorporates both qualitative and quantitative techniques. A combination of these two approaches will enable the...

Natural and Synthetic Fibres and Their Properties

Natural Fibres Introduction Different fibres have a number of differentiating characteristics, in terms of their properties, which are sometimes similar to each other (Cook 1984). For the purpose of quality development in textiles and fibres, there is a need to study and analyze these properties, as well as comparing them....

Local Food Venture and Its Operations Management

Introduction Building a small business enterprise is a complex task that encompasses the knowledge of entrepreneurship and operation management. This case study examines a model of expanding a local food venture to a permanent location and franchise. It allows us to take business management theories and apply them, learning from...

Sustainability and Energy Politics by G. Curran

Abstract The paper deals with the descriptive review of the book Sustainability and Energy Politics: Ecological Modernization and Corporate Social Responsibility by Giorel Curran. It deals with the relevant issues that should be solved immediately, namely the role of the ecological modernization and corporate social responsibility to the environmental politics....

Small Store’s Manager and His Leadership Traits

Who is this leader, and why did you choose this person? The leader I selected for this shadowing project, Mr. Masood, is a manager at a Jewelry store named Peoples Jewellers. This establishment is a small store and so Mr. Masood is an all-rounded manager in charge of human resources,...

Macroeconomics: Monetary and Fiscal Policies

Explain the concept of the “Balance of Payments” (BoP), and how it relates to the foreign exchange (“forex”) market under a floating rate and a so-called “fixed” exchange rate. How does the latter regime cause problems for the Chinese economy? The balance of payment indicates all the transactions of a...

RBS WorldPay and ChoicePoint Companies’ Data Breaches

Nature of the incident A hacker managed to enter into the company’s computer systems. That is, hacking the electronic cash dispensation mechanisms and interfering with millions of clients’ information. Perpetrators The perpetrators of the cyberattack include Sonya Martin who was the alleged leader of the hackers. Nine others said to...

Nokia Corporation’s Development and Change

Background of the Organization A brief history of the company Nokia Corporation is one of the most prosperous electronic firms in the world. This firm was started in 1865 by two Finnish scientists, Fredrik Idestam, and Leo Mechelin. These two individuals were business enthusiasts. They were interested in turning their...

Industrial Relations Around the World

Industrial Relations We are currently living in a world where industrial peace has to be fostered. This can only be done using industrial relations. The mechanisms inherent in this concept can serve for the benefit of both managers and employees. These two parties can freely discuss the state of affairs...

Milton Hershey as the Most Admirable Entrepreneur

Introduction An entrepreneur is an individual who has the ability to turn what could be considered as a profitable venture to productive activity. An entrepreneur can be conscious, latent, or duty-bound (Burggraaf & FlöRen, 2008, p.40). Entrepreneurs are creative and innovative people who spend a lot of time building business...

Justice and Morality in Coetzee’s “Waiting for the Barbarians”

Where are the borders between the truth and lies, between justice and injustice? Should the world be considered being civil and civilized, if it is based on the principles of law? What is the connection between law and justice, between civilization and the barbarian world? J. M. Coetzee has discussed...

Virgin Group Case: Creativity and Innovation

Abstract This paper is a case study on Virgin Group, a multinational conglomerate uniting 60 businesses operating in different sectors of the economy. The recognition of the brand is constantly growing, as there is no region in the world where the work of the Virgin Group’s industry giants would remain...

Parus Hotel’s Marketing Analysis and Management

The Parus Hotel is a mid-tier hotel located within the tourist town of Popovka, Ukraine. It is located near the Black sea with easy access to beaches and various water sports-based activities. It is also situated 15 minutes away from the location of the Kazantip music festival which draws in...

Political and Social Dimensions of Global Migration

The impact, success, and failure of migration Globalization, technology, and integration of culture have been key factors in promoting international migration. Individuals migrate within their locality or to distant lands. In the last two centuries, the levels of migration have increased. Migration has continually become complex and sophisticated that it...

Social Psychological Research and Theories

Theories of social structure and personality, group processes, and symbolic interactionism in social psychology Whatever field of study we discuss, a researcher has opportunity to choose not only a subject area, a research question or research methods, but a general approach to studying an issue. In any field, scholars have...

“The Constant Gardener” a Film by Fernando Meirelles

Introduction The film The Constant Gardener is a political thriller (“The Constant Gardener,” 2005); the story is about a married couple who witness dramatically unethical human experimentation in Africa and face a series of difficult ethical decisions. The main character, Justin Quayle, is a British diplomat sent to Kenya to...

The Industrial Age Impact and the Rise of Capitalism

It is a common truth that those people who do not remember the past have a limited opportunity to understand the real nature of things that happen to their society. The mindset of the society has experienced significant changes during the last centuries; however, the repercussions of older values can...

Artemisia Gentileschi Influence on Feminist History

Introduction Artemisia Gentileschi is a famous artist of the Baroque period. Her works are the topic for various debates. While some art experts and historians recognize her talent and professionalism, other specialists consider Artemisia as a mediocre painter. However, her unique style was acknowledged by most researchers. Also, many feminist...

Gender Roles in “Wide Sargasso Sea” by Jean Rhys

Introduction Jean Rhys’ novel, Wide Sargasso Sea, places importance on colonialism coupled with its effects on the social dynamics in society, hence enabling the reader understand the social environment around the Caribbean during the period before the enactment of the Emancipation Act of 1833. This paper presents some of the...

The Ten Most Important Inventions of the Twentieth Century

The twentieth century was a period of extensive inventive activities, with great minds coming up with new solutions to existing problems, and improving on innovations and developments of the nineteenth century. Some of these innovations resulted in mild enhancements to day-to-day operations, such as the pop-up toaster invented by Charles...

“The Excursion” and “A Defence of Poetry” Comparison

Introduction Romanticism in England took place between the end of the eighteenth and the beginning of the nineteenth century. This movement influenced writers, poets, artists, and other creators of cultural heritage. Romanticism is best traced through works of literature, in which the movement’s main ideas and defining features can be...

Teaching Early Childhood: Preschool Curriculum

Introduction This paper presents a weeklong plan that demonstrates my ability to develop a curriculum for a preschool program targeting children between 3 and 4 years. The program designed is half day and is inspired by principles in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (2009) position paper...

Organizational Motivation in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a beautiful story that depicts the ultimate dream of any child: visiting a chocolate factory and winning a lifelong supply of chocolate. The movie’s key character, Willy Wonka, plays the role of a wizard who fulfills dreams, as he hides five golden tickets...

What Is Organizational Culture?

Companies have to create environments in which their employees are motivated to deliver excellent results each day in order to operate efficiently. Organizational culture is considered to be among the crucial components that help businesses operate because it helps create a unified vision of objectives and targets. This paper aims...

Chinese vs. Canadian National College Entrance Exams

Chinese National College Entrance Examination Since the state of China is in the process of modernization, the importance of university entrance is increasing. The national examination is geared toward meeting the needs of the rapidly growing economy, which is marked with a concomitant increase in the number of students joining...

Patient with Chest Pain: Physical Examination

Introduction A comprehensive history and physical examination is a tool developed by and for health care providers for an integrated and evidence-based approach towards evaluating a patient’s health and determining what factors contribute to his or her condition (Benner, Hughes, & Sutphen, 2008). This paper will include a comprehensive history...

The Batek Community in Malaysia: Cultural Behavior

Introduction The Batek of Malaysia represents a group of people from the Semang dialect that lives near Lebir River in the Kelantan State, Malaysia. People from Semang are characterized by physical feature of Negros origin, which are inclusive but not limited to noses that are flat and broad, curly hair,...

Spanish Colonization for Maya Religious Beliefs

The Maya are one of the native tribes of The Meso-American people. Before the Spanish arrived, they had developed one of the most sosphicated religion and culture. Their religion was anchored on worshipping and paying reverence to nature gods such as the god of corn, the god of rain, and...

General Motors Company’s Poor Management Issues

Organization development is defined variously by different scholars. According to Brown (2010), it can be conceptualized as a planned and strategic move to enhance the efficiency of an entity. The aim of such undertakings is to help the organization attain its objectives. A number of factors affect the efficiency of...

Red Bull Company’s Strategic Marketing for Millenials

SWOT Analysis of Red Bull Strength The Red Bull Company boasts of an integrated marketing strategy that shifts from traditional advertisements to conventional practical approaches that appeal mostly to generation Y. This segment of the population, comprising 16-29 year-olds, forms the largest share of Red Bull’s market, which has enhanced...

Non-Vegetarian Diet and Its Health Effects

Prewriting for the Theses One specific experience that helped to produce my opinion In the count down to the Copenhagen conference on Climate Change, there was heated debate around the globe on the need to stem global warming and what the best approach to the issue is. Personally, I always...

Steve Jobs and Ethical Philosophical Explanations

Ethics in the most basic terms refers to the philosophy of morals. This discipline provides basis on which individuals make decisions; before one takes a given action, he or she must deliberate on expected outcomes to know whether the action is right or wrong. Morality is relative, what a given...

Gap in Nursing Education and Practice

Nursing education is a field that prepares and equips students with apposite dexterities and theoretical models that can be applied in different clinical settings. This scenario explains why nursing is subdivided into two parts. These include practice and education (Mohsen, Safaan, & Okby, 2016). Experts indicate strongly that nurses and...

Modern Social Stratification in Weber’s Theory

Introduction Social stratification has been an integral aspect of society for centuries. Factors for social stratification differ by country and the stage of the society’s development. Social stratification inevitably leads to inequality due to division into social classes. Moreover, the aspects of racial and gender inequality should be considered (Keister...

People With Disabilities: Health-Care Disparities

Introduction Individuals with developmental disabilities, including intellectual ones, usually experience more health-related issues than people without such disabilities. This phenomenon associated with being at risk of developing more medical problems in comparison to the general population is known as a health disparity (Krahn & Fox, 2014). However, the problem is...

Individual Development in the Societal Context

The formation and perception of one’s self are greatly affected by society and societal context due to the role they play in psychological development and achievement of personhood. There are numerous works on the influence of societal content and context on individual development, and most of them center on the...

Lesson Observation: Giving Children the Notion about Poetry

Teacher about the Lesson The teacher defined the aim of the lesson as “giving children the notion about poetry and getting them interested in it”. The assignments that she planned to give to the students were focused on developing such skills as active listening and listening comprehension, oral presentation, visual...

Life Meaning in Romantic, Realistic and Modern Era

Introduction This report presents an interview with the main characters of four books written in different periods (romantic, realistic, and modern). The characters are a famous scientist Victor Frankenstein and his monster for Frankenstein by Mary Shelly, Philip Pirrip from Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins from...

Genetics of Developmental Disabilities

Introduction Developmental disabilities (DDs) comprise a group of chronic conditions associated with physical or mental impairments. A complex mix of factors causes these conditions in early stages of the human development. These factors include genes, complications during birth, exposure to environmental toxins, parental behaviours during pregnancy, and infections. Genetic defects...

Qatar and Emirates Airlines Marketing

Introduction Ever since the introduction of ‘open skies policy’, a policy that permits unrestricted flight of airlines across continents, the overall scale of competition has intensified. Besides the enactment of the policy, the airline industry has also experienced a shift in consumer dynamics. Presently, consumers have become concerned about the...

Corporate Social Responsibility: Concept and Definition

Introduction In the contemporary business environment, businesses do not exist in isolation. Nor do they just pursue the objective of making money. All the stakeholders, including the employees, customers, suppliers and the local community, are affected by the activities of the business in one way or another. The products of...

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Treatment and Management

Introduction Insulin-dependent diabetes (also called type 1 diabetes mellitus) has remained a major health challenge affecting many people in every corner of the world (Handelsman et al. 13). The chronic disease is defined as a condition whereby the pancreas produces very little (or no) insulin. Atkinson defines “insulin” is a...

Human Tissue Ownership: Legal and Ethical Issues

Tissue Rights It is not a secret that we, people living in the 21st century, are becoming the witnesses of the most amazing discoveries and breakthroughs in all areas of human life. This statement is also true about science, medicine, and the treatment of different diseases. Together with a great...

Medical Treatment in Religious Beliefs and Ethics

Introduction Ethical dilemmas are integral to nursing practice, which is why it is essential to study them. Every day, nurses make critical decisions that impact patient health and life. Having such a significant responsibility makes it important for nurses to choose options that are in the patient’s best interests. Sometimes...

“Marginalizing the Masses” by Noam Chomsky

Introduction This article is an interview with the renowned philosopher and activist, Noam Chomsky by Robert Schupp and Richard Ohlemacher on the issue of shadow economies. In the article, Noam Chomsky addresses the issue of shadow economies that has plagued the entire world. These informal economies are accused of enriching...

Family Business: Entrepreneurial Challenges and Financing

Introduction Entrepreneurial activity is one of the best practices that people can embrace to promote economic development, fight poverty, and increase upward social mobility. Many learning institutions and welfare programs take this issue seriously. The ultimate objective has been to equip the greatest number of people with business competencies and...

Socio-Cultural Aspects of Chinese Architecture

Introduction The importance of ancient architecture cannot be neglected or misunderstood because it tells a lot about people, their history, and the choices made and approved during the centuries. China is the nation with a long 4,000-year-old documented history with a number of ancient architectural activities (Fu, 2014). During these...

Uber Company’s Ethical Business Practices

Introduction Uber is an on-demand transportation service whose mission is to enhance the accessibility of affordable transport services, which has brought a revolution in the taxi industry all across the world. Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp founded the company in 2009 with its headquarters in San Francisco, California, United States...

Diabetes Self-Management Education in Elderly

Aging people often develop various chronic disorders including diabetes due to the changes that take place in their bodies. Glucose metabolism becomes impaired, and the health conditions often deteriorate due to older people’s sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy diets (Biensø et al., 2015). The disorder has become a global health concern...

Wal-Mart International: Strategic Management

Introduction This paper explores benefits and limitations to strategic management. To appraise the benefits of strategic management, this paper discusses in depth how the different aspects of strategic management are applied. To concretize the analysis of strategic management, the paper focuses on Wal-Mart International, which is one of the world’s...

Technological Innovation: Self-service Checkouts

Introduction Queuing for service checkouts is a common experience among all shoppers. To address this obstacle, organisations employ self-service checkout machines. Such machines are important during peak times. They provide customers with an opportunity to make choices about how they would like to complete shopping processes. They can choose to...

Project Information Systems Complexity

Abstract Information systems projects are complex enterprises subject to high rates of failure. Indicators that determine success or failure include stakeholder specification, budget and time constraints, and stakeholder satisfaction with the functioning system. Many of the issues which arise are due to poor communication with relevant stakeholders. Effective communication has...

Behavioral Problems Caused by Video Games

Introduction Video games can be played by people representing different age groups and even sexes. Their greatest appeal is that they offer a version of reality in which a person can feel invincible or all-powerful at least for a short time. They give access to the environment in which people...

GCS Recruitment Ltd.’s Human Resource Management

Business strategy The business strategy aims for business excellence, which is a combination of horizontal and vertical teams providing strategy and planning and aiming for the ultimate goal of achieving the vision, mission and goals of the organisation. Human resource management planning is important in providing a strategy for an...

How the Beatles Influenced Music

The Beatles is probably one of the most influential music bands in the history of modern music. From the purely artistic standpoint, it essentially shaped rock music as we know it now. Its influence can be seen in the stylistic devices used by the musicians and writers of lyrics, in...

Organizational Behavior in the “Troy” Film

Film Analysis Organizational behavior is a rapidly growing field of study. Many books and academic researches give critical assessment to various organizational behavior theories. Explorations in the sphere of motivation and leadership within organizations help building efficient collaboration schemes for workers in all kinds of companies. The importance of research...

Innovative Strategic Human Resource Development

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to identify a human resource development need and establish an innovative approach to meet it. The need for top talent retention forms the core of the present study, and the selected innovative approach is competitive remuneration. To facilitate the achievement of the above...

Management Principles: Application and Challenges

Introduction This paper is based on the topic of management principles. It explores the topic by providing the definitions of manager, management, and organisation. The definitions are followed by a discussion of why managers are important. Other issues which are discussed include organisational structure, SWOT analysis, and organisational culture. Manager...

Madeleine Leininger’s Transcultural Nursing Theory

Nursing Theory: Name of Theorist and Background Nurse Practitioners (NPs) can borrow numerous concepts and elements from nursing theories to improve the health outcomes of their clients. It is appropriate for healthcare workers to be aware of some of the grand and mid-range nursing theories. I believe that I can...

English Language, Literature and Creative Writing

Language and literature are important for a person in order to exchange the knowledge and ideas with the public and use the experience of generations effectively. Therefore, the subject of English Language, Literature and Creative Writing can be discussed as an important step for the A-Level learners who need to...

Importance of Self-Concept for Marketing Strategies

Introduction Marketing in the Global Economy The task of appealing to a specific demographics has both gained new opportunities for the companies operating in the realm of the global economy and incorporated new impediments to a successful marketing process. On the one hand, the creation of numerous tools for communicating...

Agricultural Role in African Development

It is common to believe that agriculture is a major sector for developing countries, especially rural territories because it does not require vast investment in the innovations and the implementation of the newest technologies. Nevertheless, regardless of a traditionally acceptable economic myth, there is a severe debate around this statement...

Congestive Heart Failure and Orem’s Theory

Incorporating Theory Agboola, Jethwani, Khateeb, Moore, and Kvedar (2015) found that the Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) could be controlled effectively through outpatient follow-up and patient education. The proposed treatment is in line with the Orem’s theory, which was developed by Dorothea Orem in 1950s (Manzini & Simonetti, 2009). The theory...

Burberry Corporation: Job Opportunities and Increasing Income

Executive Summary Burberry is a multinational corporation that specializes in the production of apparel, accessories, and cosmetics. The company is famous for the manufacture and distribution of trench coats. Burberry has outlets in the United States, Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa. It runs a promotional campaign dubbed “Burberry Bespoke”, which...

EasyJet Company: Strategic Capabilities

Introduction EasyJet Airline Company Limited is an airline that is part of a large holding EasyGroup. This British company, which has existed since 1995, at present is one of the largest and most influential corporations in the airline industry in the category of low-cost flights (Anderson 2014). EasyJet serves both...

Post-Colonialism in Nigeria, Jamaica, and Congo

Introduction The post-colonial review of three countries, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Congo, shows that there is a great deal of progress made towards self-governance. The governments in the various countries set up institutions for governance, and they appear to have matured in the democratic representation of the people. Thus, in all...

Injustice in Shelley’s Frankenstein and Milton’s Paradise Lost

“Th’ infernal Serpent; he it was, whose guile Stird up with Envy and Revenge, deceiv’d 35 The Mother of Mankinde, what time his Pride Had cast him out from Heav’n” (Milton Lines: 34-37) The monster created by Mary Shelley in Frankenstein (henceforth mentioned as Frankenstein) and the character of Satan...

Human Resource Management: History and Future

Abstract Human resource management (HRM) is a vital aspect of overall organizational management. HRM has evolved to develop into a comprehensive and complex discipline in business. Some of the major functions of HRM include job design; recruitment and selection; training and development; workforce planning; performance management and remuneration/compensation. The HRM...

Dutch and Lebanese Business Culture Comparison

Introduction Globalisation is a rising trend in today’s business environment. It involves international integration resulting from continuous exchange of culture, views, as well as products and services. It is mainly fuelled by advances in telecommunication and transportation infrastructure (Siegel, Licht & Schwartz 2011). Clever Clogs International is one of the...

“The Narrative of Sojourner Truth” a Book by Olive Gilbert

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is a story of a renowned public speaker, abolitionist, feminist, and itinerant preacher who spoke against slavery in the eighteenth and nineteenth century and against the feminist movement that excluded African American women. In the book, Sojourner told a story of her life not only...

Hatshepsut, the Forgotten Queen

Introduction Hatshepsut was and still is the only female who doubled as a queen and pharaoh of Egypt. She ascended to power in 1478BC after the demise of her spouse Thutmose II. Hatshepsut became an Egyptian queen and subsequently a pharaoh at a time when no one thought that women...

Four Seasons: Multicultural Team’s Challenges

Introduction The high competition in the global market has forced most companies to invent different coping mechanisms. Failure to counter completion can push an organisation out of local and international market. Currently, most organisations focus on improving the quality of their products and implementing advanced technology to ensure operational efficiency....

Body as a Media’ Social Subject

Introduction The human body is a dominant subject in contemporary social discourse. Besides being a symbol of individual identity, the body, as presented in the media, is a powerful tool for understanding beauty embodied in its various visual forms. Contemporary marketing communications predominantly feature socialized slender visual forms. In the...