Self-Interest Research Papers Samples For Students

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- Marijuana
- Facts about Marijuana
- Thesis statement

Marijuana laws

Explanation of how virtue ethics (Classical Theory) could resolve legalizing marijuana
Contrast of explanation with ethical egoism.
Views closer to mine
Conclusion
Abstract
This document contains a proposal to legalize marijuana in United States of America. Many States have already legalized the use of marijuana for medical reasons and laws regarding the amount of ther drug people carry have been modified to the extent of those who have already been convicted given an opportunity to have their sentences/convictions revoked.
Both classical and contemporary ...

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans was first released in 1929, but the story itself feels as though it has been told time and again through the ages. In this film, a married man meets a woman—a dangerous, beautiful woman—who tries to lure him away from his dutiful wife. What begins seemingly as a crime story evolves into exactly what the title suggests: it is the song of two humans and their relationship to each other over the course of the film (Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, 1929). It is important to note that Sunrise is ...

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Leadership is defined as the ability of an individual to lead and actuate others through his/her actions. A leader can guide individuals, as well as, organizations to follow a certain path. Leaders are responsible for doing right things for selves and with others. They are the ones who set particular direction as well as the vision which not just help them but others too. Leadership is not restricted to organizations, but it has been witnessed in public sectors, politics and even at our houses. The perception that all leaders practice good leadership qualities is not true. It is not ...

Human behaviour is a complex topic because it is determined by various biological, social, and psychological factors. Depending on the factors influencing behaviour, a human being may act in a certain way without knowing why they had acted in such a manner. In Brain on Trial, David Eagleman explains the relationship that exists between neuroscience and criminal acts, and how this information can be used to build a better society with a justice system that is not ignorant of the facts of advances in brain science (121-123). This information can better equip those in the justice system to understand better why crimes occur and may ...

CLASSIC ENGLISH LITERATURE

Classic English literature
The twentieth century ushered an era of myriad changes in the life of humanity. The spread of the industrial revolution boosted by technological advancements had phenomenal impacts on the social, economic, and political life in Europe, and the world. However, its impact on society is inevitable. During this period, modernization set the pace of transformation of society into a new form of civilization characterized by urbanization and high levels of technological development.
Scholars in various fields recorded this happening, and their debates rage on as society incessantly undergoes astonishing changes. Europe is appreciated for the ...

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The 5-portioned documentary called Sweatshop: Deadly Fashion presented pressing and critical issues concerning society and humanity. This specific series focused on struggling citizens in Cambodia, but represents other countries where majority of the citizens suffer in poverty, prejudice and terrible governance – especially third world countries for that matter.
In a span of days, this project managed to drastically change the perception of three magnificently well-off teenagers who lived life easily in their hometown-comfort-zone Norway.
Miles away from home, these three wealthy Norwegian citizens named Frida, Ludvig and Anniken took time to be in an immersion and see how life ...

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Research finds that non-unionized employees discern stronger ethical cultures within their organizations and companies than their fellow unionized counterparts. Other reports also depict that young workers are more probable to recognize weak ethical cultures within their organizations than older ones. On the other hand, managers also tend to esteem stronger ethical cultures within their organizations than employees that are not in management positions. The onus is on the manager to manage and incorporate a strong ethical culture in their business. However, it is not solely their responsibility since the employees are in a position of helping out in the assessment of ethical ...

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It is common to see people using animals for sports and entertainment. Examples of sporting events that use animals are horse racing, cockfighting and many others, while zoos and circuses are among those who keep animals for entertainment. While most people enjoy these events and public display of animals, there are those who believe that such activities are unethical and morally wrong. There are, at least, four major reasons why people should not use animals for sport and entertainment. These are violation against nature; violation against the sensitivities of other people; cruelty against animals; and violation ...

Adam Smith is a Scottish economist and philosopher who was born in an area called Kirkcaldy in the year 1723. However; his actual date of birth is unknown. His father died when he was still a young boy, but his mother ensured he went to school. He performed quite well in school. His main areas of study were Latin, history, and mathematics. His exemplary performance earned him a scholarship at the University of Glasgow to study moral philosophy. He continued excelling in university and obtained another scholarship to study in Ballion College at the Oxford University. However, after a ...

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The phenomenon of leadership is one of the most broadly discussed in management-related scholarship. Various theories and models are designed in order to develop an understanding of the scope of leadership as a concept and the traits, necessary for an individual to exhibit strong leadership and inspire followers. In this regard, a crucial question remains whether leadership can be learnt in case an individual does not have a natural disposition to leading. In the end of the 19th century particularly the ‘Great Man’ theory, emphasizing one’s intrinsic ability to lead followers, was the major approach to leadership, logically ...

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In 2001, New York City wakes up to horrific attacks caused by the al-Qaeda terrorist of September 11, on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon buildings. As a result, the political leaders declared a "war on terrorism" which was to include more than 60 countries as enemies and planned to last for fifty years. In the same year, President Bush allocated $379 billion in Pentagon budget that included $48 billion for fighting terrorism. The parameters and nature of the war on terrorism, however, continue to be frustratingly unclear. The war on terrorism contained elements of war and non-war. ...

Virgil and Homer were two authors who did excellent work that gave so much detail about the Romans and the Greeks. The odyssey was a written work that gave a reflection about the journey of one of the victorious heroes who came back from the Trojan War. Shrewd Odysseus was a true reflection of the society that existed in Greece during Homers time. On the other hand, Aeneid was a narrative that was created by Virgil who part of the roman society. The primary reason behind the creation of Aeneid was to create a national hero who would be ...

Question One: Insider Trading

For the longest time possible, the concept of insider trading in business has been considered unfair, inequitable and against the spirit of fair competition in business. Insider trading is opposed for the simple reason that it does not afford all players in the market all the requisite information used in arriving at decisions as to whether to invest or not. Two critical arguments are availed against insider trading. These are the property rights and the fairness principle. This paper shall discuss the two arguments in much detail.

It is argued that insider trading dispenses with the principle of fairness ...

Introduction: Interpersonal conflict reflects the differences, incompatibilities, or disagreements between individuals in a particular relationship whether between coworkers, friends, or romantic partners (Rahim, 2001). It is widely presumed that social support through interpersonal relationships provides a succor of refuge in times of overwhelming crisis or stress. In effect, interpersonal conflict has a logical outcome of increased stress. In fact, seeking emotional social support (e.g. emotions, ventilation), is one of the five most coping mechanism in handling stress (Carver, Scheier, & Weintraub, 1989). However, positive outcomes had also resulted from interpersonal conflict and stress (Katz & McNulty, 1994). Consequently, interpersonal conflicts may be associated with ...

As the development of transportation and communication technology has increased in light of globalization, immigration has had a significant impact on world politics, and it has become a central theme in political discussions focusing on international relations. In light of the substantial and ongoing issue of American immigration, immigrant populations are dealing with prejudice, unfairness, and xenophobia more than ever before. Given America’s status as the great melting pot, it is one of the biggest receivers of immigrants from other countries, thus, the impact that caused by immigrants is a crucial factor that affects many aspects of the American society and ...

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I am extremely interested in organizational behavior – as a prospective future leader of an organization, it is immensely important that I learn exactly how organizations behave and interact if I am to make full use of each employee’s specific traits and skills. An organization is a powerful collective of unique minds and special attributes, and it is the responsibility of a leader to harness those energies in a powerful, productive and ethical way. One way in which a leader can be most effective is to facilitate trustworthiness between individuals, as well as promote ethical stewardship in leadership behavior. I am also very interested ...

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In the business world today, corporations have become more conscious of the need to conserve the natural environment. The threatening features of the natural system are the irreparability of naturally occurring objects and the irreplaceable nature of this system. In their bid to conduct business in the local and global fronts, businesses today have concentrated their efforts in ensuring that the existence of tomorrow is cared for accurately. The common belief is that, taking care of tomorrow involves taking care of today. Corporations such as Multinational Corporations and small business ventures strive to ensure that they have the best ...

Enron Company by Kenneth Lay in 1985 began its operation after the merger of two companies, Houston Natural Gas and InterNorth Company. Under Kenneth Lay as the Chief Executive Officer of the company, the company started hiring employees. The company had a significant number of 21, 000 employees and an outstanding production performance. Its headquarters was situated in Houston, Texas. After the merger of the two companies, Enron was praised for its effective strategies of penetrating the market and acquiring a significant income. Its main objective was to create market for further expansion and diversification. The company employed some measures in ...

Deviation is about breaking rules, searching for the factors in individual’s personality and situations in life that accounts for infractions. Individuals are treated and labeled in many ways when they tend to believe in individualism. Self-identity and people’s behavior greatly influence how they will be treated by society members. Individualism is characterized by a self-fulfilling prophecy and they are many stereotypes that accompany deviance. The labeling theory explains how self-identity shapes the way that a person will be treated; it states that deviation is rejected and those who hold on are avoided by the society. Stigmatization therefore occurs and ...

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Among the various ethical issues that remain critical to the principled society, one of which is the contemporary issue of welfare and charity. By definition, welfare is an objective delivered by charitable institutions through collective funds from concerned organizations, individuals and the government. However, ethical issues arise in terms of how unfortunate individuals should be helped and the manner of providing assistance. There is a question of to who should welfare is distributed to the deserving poor and to the underserving poor, but the question here is how to determine the deserving from the opportunists. In the wider spectrum of ...

Home Depot was founded in Atlanta in 1978. By the end of 2000, Home Depot owned more than 1,100 stores and reached $40 billion in revenue (Charan, 2006). Robert Nardelli arrived to the company at the end of 2000 and introduced a new leadership style to the company. Rather than focusing on employee or customer satisfaction, Nardelli aimed to create a big business based on facts and sacrifices for the sake of growth. With a background in the industrial sector, his strict and authoritarian approach helped Home Depot increase revenue to $80 billion and double their earnings per share in five ...

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Ethics is explained by the adherence of certain socially acceptable behaviours and practices. This subject deals with the goodness of the society and individuals. Ethical theories on leadership stress on the character and personality traits of leaders and the behaviours and actions of leaders. There are various definitions of ethical leadership and these have mainly focussed on behaviours, values and traits of leaders. Professionals have identified several motives and traits which are associated with ethical leaders. These qualities are honesty, fair, altruistic and trustworthy (Dierendonck, 2010).
The importance of ethical leadership is growing as certain renowned organizations like ...

This paper endeavors to research information regarding the issue of gambling, specifically within the state of New Jersey. Whilst gambling has been an inevitable part of human history, controversy still surrounds its impact on the social environment. In many countries, gambling is forbidden or restricted, however in the United States gambling is seen by many as a form of entertainment. In addition, revenue taxes derived from gambling contribute to both local and national economies. The goal in this paper is to evaluate the revenue and cost factors derived from gambling in New Jersey, and show that gambling's social and economic ...