Popularity Research Papers Samples For Students

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Hip-hop music is a genre of music that comprises of schematic rhythmic music and generally involves rapping, and is characterized by four fundamental stylistic elements; breakdancing, DJing, MCing, and graffiti. Besides these four primary elements, other elements such as sampling and beatboxing are also used in hip-hop music. Hip-Hop music evolved as a component of the hip-hop culture during the 1970s. The history of the evolution and reinvention of hip-hop music is interesting.
Hip-hop music traces its roots to African-American music, and finally to African music. The griots belonging to West Africa are a faction people that specialize as storytellers, musicians, ...

Difference between Matchbox 20 Albums and Rob Thomas

Thesis
Rob Thomas, a lead singer and songwriter of Matchbox 20, sang a few solo songs of which, one was rated among the Top 10 hits and, his effort was recognized when he was ranked No.5 among a cluster of celebrity singers on Billboard’s Top 20 list of Hot 100 songwriters between 2010-2011. Was Rob the reason for Matchbox 20 becoming so successful in the 2000s, or was it Matchbox 20 that helped push Rob Thomas’ popularity as an exceptional music talent?
“It’s been 10 years since the multi-platinum selling band Matchbox Twenty which included Rob Thomas, Paul ...

What cultural factors must U.S. sports franchises overcome to increase popularity abroad? Why?
Across the globe, sports play a great role in most of the cultures that are found in the world. Most cultures attach certain values to the kind of sport they prefer most. They have sets of variables that a given sport must have their undivided support. Culture and society are very powerful determinants of how sports that are valuable to their people are perceived. It also determines which sport is most important to the community and dictates which team the population in general will cheer for (Andre, ...

DQ Two Opt

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Introduction
OD Consultants have different approaches when it comes to selecting the methods of OD intervention for their clients. They select their preferred intervention methods based on various factors. Some of the intervention methods in OD include; survey feedback, sensitivity training, development discussion, goal setting and planning, and managerial grid.The paper discusses the factors that influence the choice of an OD intervention.

An intervention method is preferred by an OD consultant when it is popular among many other consultants. Consultants prefer to give advice that other consultants had given before and turned out successful. ...

Introduction

The James Bond film series is, to date, one of the longest-running major film series in world history, with 23 installments released over 50 years; it is also the second highest-grossing film series in the world, behind the Harry Potter series. Produced by EON Productions, the films have become phenomena of popular culture, and their central character of James Bond has been firmly entrenched in the minds of millions of people throughout the world. Much of that is due to the nature of the character itself - a suave, adventurous ladies' man who lives in luxury while dispatching bad guys ...

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Media is normally considered as the medium through which general public gets information, coverage and other details of an important event that took place someplace else. Initially, the media was print media that only covered events already happened hence there was no possibility of live coverage. Media evolved from print to electronic after invention of radio. The electronic media further boosted when television was invented and sold commercially. Live coverage of events is an important aspect of electronic media that has resulted in booming the event industry. In last couple of decades, internet has boosted a lot due to ...

Design and Functionality

Introduction
A suit is the modern gentleman's armor. There are many intricate facets of a suit that a company has to consider while crafting such an essential garment; mainly, its functionality. Today, the designers and producers of sportswear focus not only on the attractiveness of their clothes but also on the functionality of the apparel. The demands for this type of clothes has been elevated with the customer’s sophistication, increased competition in the market, the popularity of sport and healthy lifestyle, and the desire to combine comfort and functionality. Sportswear has become a necessary attribute for the sportsmen, ...

Introduction

A suit is the modern gentleman's armor. There are many intricate facets of a suit that a company has to consider while crafting such an important garment; mainly, its functionality. Today, the designers and producers of sportswear focus not only on the attractiveness of their cloths, but also on functionality of the apparel. The demands for this type of cloths elevated with the sophistication of the customers, increased competition in the market, popularity of sport and healthy lifestyle, and the desire to combine comfort and functionality. Sportswear has become a necessary attribute for the sportsmen, active sport enthusiasts, and ...

Abstract

The research paper describes the genre of K-Pop with its main musical and visual characteristics, the main facts from its history from the moment of its foundation in 1990s and to its commercial popularity by the middle of 2000s. The Top K-Pop performers and their creation described and analyzed here as the examples of the provided reasons why the genre becomes more popular nowadays outside the Korean borders. The author concludes that K-Pop is the main competitor for the American Pop stage in gaining its popularity on the World stage, and it has enough potential to become the main ...

Definition and Overview of Virtual Teams

Technological evolution have brought monumental change on how humans live and work. It is the driving force that pushed the boundaries of human limitations in terms revolutionizing the way people live on a daily basis whether on a personal or professional level. When talking about professional level, it means the practical application of technology in a working environment that creates an impact to the success of an organization. One example of that application is the Virtual Team.

Virtual Team is defined as an organized group of people working as one unit similar to an organizational department such as marketing, accounting or sales. ...

Don Cortez Cornelius, popularly known as Don Cornelius, was a television show creator, host, disk jockey and producer. He was widely known for creating the dance and music franchise called Soul Train. Soul Train, a long-running syndicated entertainment program was critical in increasing Black American music and culture to the world and providing exposure to several upcoming artistes at the time. Don Cornelius was the host of Soul Train from 1971 till 1993. He was married twice and raised two sons. The paper will explore the life of Don Cornelius, the growth and impact of the Soul Train show ...

Abstract

The presidency of George.W. Bush has been one of the most criticized and controversial of all American presidencies. Although he is known widely for his misadventures in the war against terror, Bush enacted some important domestic and international policies that has had wide reaching impacts on the foreign policy and the economy of the country. An assessment of his policies on war, education, healthcare, immigration and humanitarian efforts portray of picture of a president who took tough decisions during difficult times. Some of his decisions were criticized heavily and led to a dip in his popularity ratings and some are still ...

THROUGHOUT THE DECADES

Relationship of Music Throughout the Decades
Throughout the decades, music has seen a lot of changes. One thing that stayed the same is Rock. It was popular from the 60s all throughout the 2010s (Cox & Warner, 2004). It was the only genre to survive all five decades, and has constantly been reinvented. Many different artists saw their rise and fall throughout the decades; many have also made their comebacks in the 2000s. There are a couple of key artists that have made their name prominent in music history, changing the way people heard music (Cullen, 2001). The important eras were ...

Introduction

Rhythm and Blues—RnB—began as a strictly black music in the 1940’s that included a blend of genres such as rock, rap, Motown, doo-wop, club blues, and funk (Edward 2). The etymology of the genre was invented by Jerry Wexler a Billboard editor who sought to change the name of the genre from Black music to R & B in the late 1940’s. The music began from humble beginnings in Harlem, New York to become an instant success in other international stages, such as Britain. The first R&B artist to bring commercial success to the genre was Louis ...

Batman: The History of Origin

Created by the artist-writer duo of Bob Kane and Bill Finge, the superhero character of Batman first made an appearance in Issue Number 27 of the popular DC Comics’ series Detective Comics in May 1939. So instant was the popularity of the orphan boy who uses his intelligence and ingenuity to develop cutting-edge gadgets to fight crime in his native Gotham city, that DC Comics launched an entire new comic book series dedicated to the new character that was titled ‘Batman’ in 1940 .
The secret identity of the superhero was that of the heir Bruce Wayne, who witnessed the ...

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Abstract

The purpose of the research study was to investigate the level of competition in the E-Sports gaming industry with reference to the business model of DOTA 2. For the very reason, the researcher relied upon the use of both qualitative and quantitative data. The research instrument ...

Abstract

Radio has definitely been one of the most significant technological devices for more than a century. From the moment of its invention in the early 1800s till new developments in recent years, radio has performed a lot of important functions. Throughout the history, radios helped to supply communication and provide entertainment to many cultures. More than one hundred years already, radio still remains a powerful force in American life that will also retain its potency for some time to come.
This unique form of mass media has the potential to reach any people, even the illiterate ones. No matter ...

1. Project Proposal
1.1. Research Background
Media campaign has always been central consideration for any marketing plan. Trends of communication using different media have been undergoing steady evolution for the past several decades. Today’s marketing plan involves much more sophistications than ever before requiring companies to adopt state-of-the-art approach to it to maximize their chances of success (Napoli, 2011; Noll, 2007). The proposed research is going to revolve around the assessment of effective ways of collecting the required data for STA (a traveling agency) helping it develop its new marketing plan aligning to existing and emerging trends of ...

Arthur Miller: Death of a Salesman (1949)

Introduction

Arthur Miller is a renowned American iconic playwright regarded by many as the best of his generation. He is a household name in the American theatre and has produced arguably some of the best plays widely considered by many critics as classics. In my essay I aim to focus on Arthur Miller’s award winning play Death of A Salesman which premiered in 1949. The play, broadly referred to as the first ‘Great American Tragedy’, centers on the life of Willy Loman, the protagonist, and mainly so, on the last twenty-four hours ...

Introduction

In the age of technological boom where several devices have come to the forefront providing modes of entertainment and leisure for the masses, listening to the radio like the good old times is something that has been adopted by the young generation. This paper intends to delve deep into the various factors that come in play when it comes to listening to music or news on the radio in the present times. This study is based on the responses of five students regarding the matter who recorded their listening. A close scrutiny of the listening habits and liking for ...

The history of the fusion of American and European popular music can be traced back to the first half of the 1960s when British musicians started to actively conquer the U.S. audience. However, before dwelling on such phenomena as Beatlemania and the British Invasion, as well as the entire congruence of European and American traditions, it is important to analyze the nature rock music and other genres that appeared popular during those times. Rock music is a common title of a number of music trends that emerged in the 1950s. With that, rock is not merely music, but rather ...

REPORT DETERMINING WHETHER VIRAL MARKETING CAN REPLACE OTHER ADVERTISEMENTS

Glacier Products Ltd.
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Figure 1: Viral Marketing Capacity 10
Figure 2: Effectiveness of Viral Marketing 12
Figure 3: Security Issues Associated with Viral Marketing 13
Figure 4: Ethical Issues in Digital Advertisement 14
Figure 5: Social Media Use by Marketers 19

GLACIER PRODUCTS LTD.

This report is a fulfillment of the research approval you made on 5th January. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. Primary and secondary sources of data were interrogated towards achieving the goals of the research.
The report discusses the viability of viral marketing as a rising form of product marketing. Security and ethical concerns that ...

Introduction

The Hawaiian Renaissance refers to the rise in popularity of Hawaiian music. When we talk about Hawaiian music, the music of prominent artists such as “The Cazimero Brothers” and the “Sons of Hawaii” come to mind. In the succeeding discussion, our main goal is to frame and understand Hawaiian music based on the work of a single artist. To narrow down the scope of research, the discussion will focus on “Olomana”, originally the musical duo of Robert Beaumont and Jerry Santos, which later on became a four-man band (Seida, n.d.). The discussion explores Olomana’s style, the message in their songs, ...

Introduction

The British Grand Prix is an annual racing event held at the Silverstone Circuit, England and which is part of the Formula One World Championship. The event is widely renowned for being the first F1 race ever upon the introduction of the F1Championship in 1950. Governed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) under the F1 World Championship, the British GP has had a wide range of economic, social, and cultural implications on England (BBC, 2013). This paper reflects on the history of the event as well as the contributions it has made not only to England but also to racing ...

Describe how NBC’s programming, economic incentives, business strategies, foreign and domestic distribution, and use of technology changed from 1980-2010.

Introduction – Boom of Television
The 1970’s was the era of exploration, but then in the 1980’s a boom of television began. The cable television gave replaced the limited amount of traditional channels and brought out more channels. The three channels were replaced with sixty and later two hundred channels. The rapid growth of the channels compelled the channel owners to think hard about what they were going to show to the people, as television was gaining immense attention of the audience on a daily basis . Their main purpose had to be to show something so engaging that it ...

Golf is a fascinating sport mostly considered to be for the elite. Mostly we see it played but have never asked about its origins. This paper seeks to shed light on the origins of golf. It looks to find where and when this sport started. A review of its early days is given as well as the evolution of the game to what we know about it today. Exceptional attention is granted to the origin of the golf course design. A look at who gave the initial design and where it came from is also featured. Golf is played using ...

Jazz is one of the most popular genres of music that has been entertaining people for a long time. Jazz is believed to be originated in last years of nineteenth century in different parts of the United States of America. Jazz emerged due to rich ancestral and artistic fondness of African American community. African Americans have been practicing various types of music in their traditional ceremonies and jazz is the modern, experimental and organized version of their fond for the music. Storyville of New Orleans sheltered jazz music where jazz witnessed new heights. This paper intends to discuss jazz music ...

Of all kinds of entertainment, movies are, by far, the single most popular type. People are so used to watching films cablecast on TV that they cannot envision the time when no sound was to be heard coming from beyond the screen. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine soundless motion pictures, which used to be a reality more than 100 years ago. Cinematographic was an infant industry in the second half of the 19th century. However, in the early 20th century, experts created the first movie with a synchronized sound coupled to image reproduced on the screen. Actors and film directors ...

Introduction

The research on this topic generally focus on various sources to determine if there is a casual relationship between attractiveness and success. This is a subject that has been under increasing amounts of scrutiny as more medical, cosmetic and surgical techniques are developed to alter an individual’s appearance. This paper will focus upon three areas where prior researcher have determined that there might be a direct relationship and look to determine if this relationship can be substantiated. The subject areas covered by this Research Paper are the effects of attractiveness, perceptions of performance, and social interactions.

Research Question:

Does appearance have an effect ...

The publishing industry is currently undergoing a state of transition due to the influence of digitization. While new formats of publishing are being introduced by developers on a regular basis, manufacturers are tasked with assembling new gadgets that can support these formats. These developments are offset by the formation of new business models by the publishing companies. Modern readers feel comfortable with the concept of eReaders and eBooks. However, this segment of consumers remains small when compared to those who still either prefer print or have not yet moved to digital books. The promotion of eBooks is limited geographically as well, ...

Introduction:

American culture is vast and diverse and the media brings together several facets of this in different guises. The TV Show which perhaps best encapsulates American culture is ‘Seinfeld’ whilst the film chosen is ‘Bowling for Columbine’ which personifies American fixation with guns. Finally the music styles chosen as representative of American culture is jazz with a civil rights angle.

Seinfeld is an intriguing TV show which examines the relationship between persons on a more moral and social level. The text will continue to analyze the show’s facets and points with particular intensity. The main characters are analysed accordingly and ...

Misogyny in Rap Lyrics

Introduction
Sexism and misogyny exist throughout our popular culture. Even with that in mind gangsta rap is pointed to more often than other music genres as posing a serious problem in its presentation of women and the heavily misogynistic view that this involves. It is unclear who is potentially at fault here: for some, it is the music industry and its continued endorsement of such music, whilst for others it is the rappers themselves who write and perform the lyrics in question. Otware (2011) states that “Sexism, misogyny and homophobia permeate the music” (Otware, 2011, p31) which demonstrates how ...

During the first 2 centuries C.E., there was a period of peace and prosperity, called Pax Romana , which remained in history as one of the happiest and prosperous periods in the entire human history. However, the achievements of the 3 emperors of the Flavian dynasty, Vespasian, and his sons, Titus and Domitian, laid the foundations for Pax Romana because it represented a period of able administration and important political, social, military and educational changes which brought prosperity in the empire. The succession of the first of these emperors, Nerva, put an end to the Flavian dynasty and in particular, ...

American pulp fiction is iconic; it influenced the development of American culture for decades and maintains a lasting influence to this day in the form of comic books, movies, and current literature. Pulp fiction was printed on cheap pulp paper during the 1930s and 1940s, though they were first created in 1896, and was hugely successful because of the rising literacy rates of the American population and the cheapness and proliferation of the products themselves. Pulp fiction eventually lost its popularity during World War II when paper rationing affected the population and movies, television, comic books, and normal paperbacks ( ...

An Assignment Submitted by

Introduction
Consultation and collaboration are indirect services provided by school counselors which can foster the stakeholders in the educational system to render improved services for children. Multilayered school counseling approach developed for the school counselors today involves the provision of direct and indirect assistance in order to enhance the academic productivity of students. Modern school counseling framework includes multiple components, such as support of educators, guidance curriculum, and direct assistance for students and families. This strategy focuses on various services invented to support teachers, students, and parents.
Consultation is considered to be a responsive service, which school counselors implement ...

Business

Assignment 1. The Market Assessment.

Introduction

The subject of the current research is the company Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers and its office in Cookeville, TN. This company provides a wide range of the services for the car owners. The most popular service is a 10-minute oil change that also includes some examination of the safety and mechanical conditions of the vehicle (Range of Auto Services Offered).
The company has been established in 1979 and throughout 37-years, it has grown into one of the leading automotive service providers. Nowadays, there are more than two thousand of the company’s offices ...

Video Games and its Cultural Implications

Introduction
The advent of new technological innovation in recent years resulted in the introduction of video games which is now considered as an integral part of our life. Video games are almost everywhere, and they serve, not only as a means of entertainment us, but also as a form of socialization, skills training and to experience real-world events through simulations. Accordingly, there are myriad of responses towards the popularity of video games, and this is especially so with the linkage of this form of entertainment to violence and aggression, many examples of which represent extreme and realistic violence (Griffiths, ...

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Background.3-4
Discussion4-10
Support of E-Sports as Sports.5-7
Opposition to E-Sports as Sports7-8
Responses to Objections.8-9
Conclusion10-11

Work Cited.12

INTRODUCTION
On October 19, 2014, more than 40,000 fans crowded into the sold-out World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, to watch a highly anticipated final match of a world championship series. The massive audience did not pack into the stadium to watch a concert. They did not come out in droves to witness teams of football players make touchdowns. They did not scream and cheer as men made baskets in a tense basketball game. This was not a traditional sporting event; ...

The term “manga” refers to Japanese comics or comics written in the Japanese language with the use of specific Japanese style. Nowadays, the manga is popular not only in Japan but also all over the world. With the growth of the international popularity, it often becomes the object of condemnation due to its sensitive content. This paper aims to study the development of manga and the roles it has played in society at different times. During its history, the manga was mostly used for political mockery, but through the years, it became more diversified and started to be the ...

The relevance of this work is expressed by the fact that the interest to Japan is increasing today. Many people, who are interested in modern Japan, are also interested in its history and culture. Consequently, the interest to theaters is also increasing, including the theater of Kabuki, which captivates the audience with its colorfulness and accessibility. The aim of this work is to fully consider the birth of Kabuki theater and study its origins, the specificity and role in Japanese culture. On the basis of the work’s purpose I have set the following objectives:
- Consider the occurrence ...

Mayday

Mayday is a Taiwanese rock band that was created in the late 1990s. The name of the band in Chinese is 五月天 (pinyin: Wǔ Yuè Tiān). The band consists of five members: Ashin, a vocalist, Monster and Stone, guitarists, Masa, a bassist, and Guan You, a drummer. The previous name of e band was So Band, they became Mayday only in 1997. The present name originates from Masa’s nickname in the Internet (Baidu.com).

Ashin, the vocalist, whose real name is Chen Ashin Hung, was born on the 6th of December, 1975, in Taipei, Taiwan.
Monster, one the guitarists ...

Hey Jude: Protective Love and Psycho-cultural Aspects

“Hey Jude”, the iconic song that was written by Paul McCartney from July 29 to July 30, 1968 (Loker 62) of the legendary British all-male band, The Beatles, is a piece of popular music that is worth praise and amazement. Forty-eight years have passed and still the music world seems not to have fully recovered from the hysteria caused by this song, and that famous singers of the present age still pay tribute to the band and the song despite of the passing of time, so much so that it still has a strong influence on the young generation ...

PREFACE

Ever since Dr. No came out in 1962, the James Bond film series (produced by United Artists and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) has held itself up as one of the longest, most profitable series of action films in the history of studio filmmaking. One central component of its popularity is the film series’ ability to repurpose the sights, sounds, and trends that were occurring at the time that they were produced and released, acting as cultural touchstones to stay relevant . As they were designed for mass appeal, the Bond producers smartly find ways to capitalize on what is popular for their audiences, ...

Abstract

Netflix, Blockbuster and Amazon are currently dominating the video content industry. The Netflix business model is dominated by rental DVD movies which includes online downloading from websites. The product differentiation in this industry is based on the type of services offered by each company, and the extent of their reach to customers. A new technology that poses a threat to the DVD rental model is the Video on Demand. Video on Demand or Audio Video on Demand allows instant access for viewers to their favorite movies, television programs, and music. The requested content is directly loaded on the viewer’s ...

Abstract

Netflix, Blockbuster and Amazon are currently dominating the video content industry. The Netflix business model is dominated by rental DVD movies which includes online downloading from websites. The product differentiation in this industry is based on the type of services offered by each company, and the extent of their reach to customers. A new technology which poses a threat to the DVD rental model is the Video on Demand. Video on Demand or Audio Video on Demand allows instant access for viewers to their favorite movies, television programs, and music. The requested content is directly loaded on the viewer’s ...

Early origins of folklore-knitting

Knitting is a popular art form that has been practiced and practiced by societies all over the world for ages. It originates from the human need for clothing to protect them from the weather elements. However, studies have shown that the term "knitting" was not in Europe language before the renaissance. Recently, knitting has become more of a hobby than a skill due to the mass production of clothing by industries. This art has been passed from one generation to the next from as early as the 3AD in Egypt when it was still a colony of the Roman Empire formed on two ...

Research – Literature Review

Introduction
Corporate Social Responsibility has become valuable for many organizations and its concept is growing year by year for many companies. Corporate social responsibility is not only followed by manufacturing industry it is has also become an essential part of service businesses because of positive outcomes. Hilton hotel has a group of different hotel businesses in different countries and these all businesses are operating in an efficient way. Top management of Hilton hotel is also attracted for corporate social responsibility but there is not any research conducted which can provide clear contribution of Hilton for corporate social responsibility.
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Religious Studies

The Roman Catholic Church gained power and authority in the 6th century with a watchful management that lasted all through the 9th century . However, the invasion of the Barbarian has tore apart the Roman Empire, and also split through entire Europe. These circumstances have boosted the church to attain its greater attitude. Moreover, the whole Western Europe as well as preservation of values of Western Civilization is obliged to its existence to the rise of the Church. However, if it were not meant for the alliance of the churches with the royalty of the barbarian that pave the way to ...

Section 1: introduction

Jane “Bitzi” Johnson Miller was a born leader. She is the type of leader that the people of Texas can count on to perform and deliver to their wishes. “Bitzi”, is a granddaughter to the renowned former governor Joe Johnson alias “Big Daddy” of fictional Texas between 1954 and 1958. Bitzi’s grandfather was a proactive politician and a conservative Republican who devoted his life relentlessly to serve the people of Texas in his reign as a governor. Bitzi fully understands the plight of the poor and the less fortunate in the society. She was born and brought up in West Texas in a ranch. ...

Introduction: What are Social Networking Sites?

Before moving into the actual description of social networking sites, perhaps into would be wise to explain what exactly social networking sites are. In simple terms, social networking sites refer to websites that essentially provide a virtual community particularly for individual’s interested in a similar subject or subjects. A social networking site also provides a platform for people to hang out together, interact, share ideas and opinions and update each other about their on goings. A social networking site can be compared to a virtual clubhouse where when one becomes a member and later creates an official profile, one has the ability to ...

STATEMENT ANALYSIS FOR NINTENDO

Statement Analysis for Nintendo Co Ltd
Introduction
This statement analysis outlines the Nintendo’s financial statements and highlights important information concerning Nintendo’s operating environment, products and services, competitive market, and the overall management structure. These relates the effects weaknesses and strengths of the firm to the company’s investment potential and credit worthiness. Findings from the analysis will be used to offer recommendations and advice on areas of weakness for the company.

Company Overview

Nintendo Co., Ltd designs, develops, manufactures, and sells equipment for home leisure. The company markets and manufactures software and hardware for home video game ...

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Anthropology Date: December 13, 2013

Latin community is indeed a very important part of the American society. Throughout centuries Hispanics were playing an increasingly significant role in the development of the nation. Now days it is even difficult to address to them as a minority, as in various Southern states they already represent the most part of the population. All major governmental and informative resources in the American sector of the Internet also are practically bilingual and contain content both in English and Spanish. The overall importance of the Latino culture as system of moral values is ...

Affiliated Institution

Introduction
Organizational culture refers to the workplace environment created from the interaction of different employees within an organization. The definition of organizational culture includes the employee life experiences, education, strengths, upbringing, and weaknesses. Although defining the organization culture is the responsibility of the executive leaders within of the organization, other members including the employees also play a vital role in defining organizational culture (Inceoglu, 2002).
Other than factors such as the business strategy and structure, organizational culture is seen as the major component that enhances improved organization performance. In this regard, the management of an organization should find ...

Election Comparison: 1876 and 2016

The presidential elections of 1876 are considered among the most disputed elections in the US history. In the electoral voting the Democrat Samuel J. Tilden outvoted the Republican Rutherford B. Hayes but the electoral-college overturned the results and declared Hayes the winner.

Overview of 1876 Election

Candidates’ Backgrounds
Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886) was born in New York. He studied first from Yale and then studied Law from the New York University, and became a professional lawyer. Tilden was exceptionally good at his job. He was known for his money management skills. Before officially entering politics representing the Democratic Party he served as the ...

The Role of Labor Unions, HR Management and the Government in the U.S.

Abstract

This paper talks about the roles of the three major players in the American labor landscape. First, the paper discusses the role of labor unions and how it changed the labor settings in the United States. Moreover, it also discusses the role of human resource management in promoting good employer-employee relationship, which has become a major issue that brought about the formation of labor unions in the first place. Lastly, the paper also discusses the role of the American government in maintaining the power balance between ...

Abstract

The above paper seeks to explain the significance of celebrity endorsement in marketing and its rationale in enhancing brand awareness. However, the paper indicates that celebrity endorsement may have a negative or positive influence on consumer behavior. The paper starts with an introduction to the significant use of celebrity endorsement in advertisements. The paper then indicates the application of the concept in integrated marketing and how it is used as an effective tool to enhance communication. In a different section, the study suggests the importance of celebrity endorsement in influencing consumer behavior with a warning that efficient management of ...

Communication in Social Networks

Abstract
Everything in world undergoes its continuous changes. Though unknown is always frightening, it also affirms the beginning of something new and thrilling. The same can be said about the invention of social networking. In the midst of social media revolution such social networks as Facebook, Twitter and Skype have opened before their users an amazing world of opportunities and unlimited online communication.
Knowledge and information could now be shared among various groups of people and even between different nationalities. People got the possibility to connect with the whole world and highly improve their communication skills.
Although social networks ...

The Roman Empire was among the strongest empires in all mankind. The empire has a rich history and portrays how strategic tactics and power can run an empire efficiently. It was characterized by an autocratic form of government which meant the top most leaders made all the essential decisions (Boner, 10).
The Empire had a large territorial area within the Mediterranean which extended into present-day Africa, Europe and Asia. Rome history begins at the time it was referred to as Rome Republic and ran by royal Rome. Their Imperial was in command and was represented by the senate, assembly, ...

Vodka

Vodka

Background Introduction

Vodka remains one of the most consumed alcoholic drinks in the world despite undergoing multiple reinventions. The drink is distilled from vegetables or grain mash fermentation. From the high proof fermentation, the alcohol content is measured. A half percentage of alcohol can be measured by a single proof degree. From these metrics, percentages of alcohol content in a bottle can then be established. For example, 100 level proof has 50% alcohol, 90% proof has 45% alcohol, and the rest follows proportionally. Distilled vodka sometimes reaches proof of up to 145 high. At such levels, vodka is a neutral ...

Abstract

'Gothic' term represents medieval art that carries a strange history. The style of art developed in Northern France and spread to the rest of Western Europe. Late Gothic art expanded well into the 16th century before getting consumed by the Renaissance art. Gothic period carries splendid examples of sculptures, stained glass, fresco, panel painting, ivories and illuminated manuscripts. The essay offers a perspective on the popularity of Gothic ivories and how they encouraged the devotional practice. The ivory diptychs were used as sophisticated tools and were seen as physical vestiges of the divine. Gothic ivories were the visual cues ...