Essays on Baldwin

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This paper explores how research methodologies can be used to resolve organizational issues. Using Starbucks as the company of focus, this paper discusses the qualities of qualitative and quantitative research and how they can be used for investigation and analysis in an organizational setting. It is hypothesized, for instance, that the decline in Starbucks’ sales as well as the poor performance of some of its stores is due to poor customer service. The concept of customer service, however, is too abstract to measure directly. However, this hypothesis can be determined using qualitative research methods as opposed to the quantitative ...

Most of us like eating food that looks good, vegetables that fit the standard and fruits that are a perfect color pallet. Yet our planet was not created to produce things that look exactly the same. Each of us is different. There is no identical plant or animal. Each snowflake has its very own intricate design. We love the uniqueness of our world yet cannot seem to accept it in food. Over 1 billion tons of food is estimated to be wasted every year worldwide (Ross, 2013). That number seams unreal especially when one in nine people around the ...

Introduction

The globalization of business, as well as the rise in the movement of the workforce across the geographical borders and nations, have significantly increased the diversity in the workplaces. The contemporary organizations come in all shapes and sizes. Most of them now have employees from diverse cultural backgrounds. With the increased workforce diversity, especially within the multicultural organizations, the concept of organizational justice has increasingly become vital. Notably, many researchers continue having an interest in this concept (Colquitt et al., 2001). The HR is required to ensure that organizational justice prevails so as to prevent conflicts in the workplace. ...

Some organizations in the United States and the world over are in need of one or more diagnostic issues in the areas of organizational change. Organizational strategies or rather models are very crucial to the overall success of any given entity. Consider, for instance, an organizational structure that is not well organized, some of the people will feel omitted in the running of the organization. The Metropolitan Opera Association is one such organization with a problem that most likely needs a solution from the organizational change. The company is a non-profit organization whose mission and bigger responsibility is to ...

Wage structure is an important aspect of the strategic management practice that affects the productivity in an organization. The human resource management team is tasked with the role of ensuring that different roles are adequately compensated and that the employees have a clear, well-defined promotion structure. There is a need for the organization to assess the demand and supply and the interaction of the market forces in the labor market. In so doing, they can determine the right compensation for a particular position. This paper will assess the lines of segmentation in MENA region, causes, and their consistency with ...

Part 1 – Assault and Battery

The terms “assault and battery” are often used together although these are two separate crimes. An assault is defined as an action that causes a person to feel the threat of impending violence. An action such as raising a fist or moving menacingly towards the intended victim constitutes an assault, even if no physical contact has occurred. The crime of battery occurs when there is physical contact. Grabbing a person’s arm or punching or striking a person constitutes a case of battery (Baldwin, 2007). Simple assault or battery, where there is limited threat of violence or a minor ...

Drug addiction and brotherly love. Sonny’s Blues by James Baldwin. Drug addiction and brotherly love. Sonny’s Blues by James Baldwin. African American literature frequently reveals the suffering of people who live in the world full of racism. The Western society used to put African American people in unfavorable conditions throughout the whole history and life in this condition may lead to tragic circumstances. The following essay concerns the story named “Sonny’s Blues” which was written by James Baldwin. It will discuss the main themes of the story which are struggling of people who live in the ...

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Domestic disputes

Domestic violence is a gender related crime that has been occurring for a significant period of time, but is one that has a short record. Much of the criminal jurisprudence in the United States defines this behavior as abuse against the wives or against intimate partners. American criminal codices that list down the action as a specific crime rather than lump it together within the general crime of assault define it as “family” or “domestic” violence (Erez, 2002). Texas law has identified three distinct acts of domestic violence: “domestic assault,” “aggravated domestic assault,” and “continuous violence against the ...

No two black leaders stand out during the civil rights movement of the 1960s as much as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. Whereas the two men were polar opposites in achieving their respective ends – equality for African Americans – they both died much too young as the result of an assassin’s bullet. Malcolm X, best known for his separatist ideology, wanted “black power”, and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s integrationist ideology preached peace, and the brotherhood of all men, regardless of color – conflicting philosophies that yielded both desirable and undesirable results. Certainly, these two civil rights leaders’ ...

Analysis of the Language of New Social Media

Introduction Recent technological advancements in computers, phones, and internet based communications have become an integral part of people’s lives. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn have attracted million of English-speaking users who communicate and connect via the sites on a regular basis. The use of the internet communication technologies has undoubtedly shaped the way people communicate. Users share their thoughts and photos, organize their social lives, or at the very least have their lives significantly influenced through some form of internet-based interaction. This has had a huge effect not only on the physical interaction but ...

The role of the nurse in the contemporary healthcare setting is wide and it transcends beyond the traditional concept of the roles and scope of work for a nurse. Patient needs have diversified in the same way as populations volumes and numbers seeking care have increased. The healthcare system is demanding more from the nurses and it is apparent that nurses have to adapt to these needs if at all they have to assure the patient population of positive outcomes (Fennimore & Wolf, 2011). For nurse managers, the role is even wider. Not only do they have to work closely ...

Audre Lorde’s Litany for Survival and James Baldwin’s Letter to my nephew fall into different literature categories. The first work is a poem and the second is an article written in the form of a letter. But these writings have several similarities. First, both works were created by African-American writers. They also address the same topic of marginalization and people’s reaction to this process. Authors made similar comments about the anxiety caused by the destruction of usual environment. “When the sun sets we are afraid it might not rise in the morning” (Lorde, n. d. l. ...

In the present paper the first question that will be addressed reflects on the three major objectives of Estate Planning: asset protection, wealth accumulation and wealth distribution. Each of the aspects will be dwelt upon separately as it pertains to the situation in which Barry as a single parent with two children aged 7 and 8 years old respectively has found himself in. In other words, estate planning will be considered in the context of its relevance to this particular complex life situation. First of all, it can be said that Barry does really need to do some estate ...

John Updike’s “A&P” is an excellent example of realistic prose, because it focuses on a seemingly unimportant episode which takes place in the life of an ordinary young man, which however represents a transformative event. The narrator of the story, nineteen-years-old Sammy, uses the type of language that one would expect from a boy, being both funny and naïve. He gives nicknames to the customers and is ironical towards his co-worker. At the same time, he is fascinated by the young girls in bath suits, and particularly, “Queenie”, whom he describes with admiring words, which betray his ...

In 1960, a group of students called the “Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee” (SNCC) began to organize sit-ins with black students who would walk into restaurants throughout the south and sit in places designated for “whites only.” This stirred up a debate between Malcolm X and James Baldwin, who both played a prominent role in the history of the fight against the nation’s racial inequality that led to the Civil Rights Movement. Each of the men had some interesting, valid, and unique perspectives on their thoughts about the sit-ins that were occurring across the south that resulted in the ...

One of the major challenges facing healthcare administration is the problem of diversified care. The modern world and all the technological improvements that are found in medicine mean that levels of care are better than ever, but this is not without challenges for administrators. An increasing number of specializations in medicine, for example, mean that administrators must prepare for an increasing number of units and specialists, which in turn leads to problems with funding and human resources. There are also issues associated with the fact that patients are generally more aware of technological advances in medicine, and may be ...

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Sonny Blue is a short story by James Baldwin writing in 1957 incorporating the major themes of suffering, artistic expression and segregation in a society. It is a story about the narrator who has been successful in creating a secure and stable profession of teaching for himself despite the disparaging pressures that have seen so many black American lead astray (Baldwin 394). The narrator explains his bond with his brother in this story that was hit by stages of separation and return. The book starts when the anonymous narrator of the story while reading the ...

There are many types of insurance that are available nowadays. Most of the, however, are reduced to following ones: life, health, auto (vehicle), deposit, property, etc. insurances. (Kunreuther,1996, pp. 35-62 ) The choice you make about insuring something is doubtlessly an exceedingly important choice of your life – what does it depend on? First off, it depends on the financial situation you find yourself in, possessions you have and risks that you might face. In the present assignment we are to analyze the financial situation of Sally Chan, a Senior Creative Director, living in Malaysia and on the basis of ...

One of the most common entry strategies for MNCs is the joint venture. Why are so many companies opting for this strategy as they attempt to expand into overseas markets (E.g. US based Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, entered Brazil in 1995 by forming a 60:40 joint venture with one of the country's leading business conglomerates, Grupo Garantia)? Please provide specific examples and a rationale for your response. It is extremely common for MNC’s to use joint venture to build local alliances when entering into business in a new country or market. Joint ventures allow the international ...

The story “Sonny’s Blues” provides the reader with information about the hard and complicated relationship between two brothers. The narrator of the story is a person who leads a normal life. He is a teacher of algebra who obviously has to work with little children. Therefore, a reader has a certain amount of trust towards the narrator. At the same time, a reader can see the story of Sonny who appears to be narrator’s brother who is always in trouble. The story shows the reader how brothers go from being close and then fighting which leads them ...

Modern instances of racism are rather subtle and usually harder to completely analyze from what the victim recounts later. It ranges from a tinge of scorn from the clerk at the usual supermarket to the stench of serious human rights violation by the police. The concept that these acts of racism are isolated and does not signify any underlying pattern was vehemently upheld by many men and women of authority until recently. But as of today, they stand corrected. Even from a passive standpoint, after hearing from a number of such victims, we have come to accept that this ...

Discuss ‘Another Country’ as a Realistic Novel

Another Country is definitely the innovative and fresh novel of the time as it not only represents the tabooed topics and reveals carefully hidden truths but also gives the new lease of life to the genre of a realistic novel. This particular statement seems to be evident because James Baldwin made his book embody realistic novel’s main features, which are the reality, fidelity, docudrama, human psychology, complex characters, plot structure and narrative style (Shivaji University, 3).

Reality and Fidelity

Even the name of a realistic novel speaks on its behalf; therefore, it is obvious that the proper reflection of the reality ...

Identity has become an unavoidable part of people’s lives. Our identities have become our vectors and are defined by what we do and the reasons behind the acts. As much as people may want to believe that their identity is irrelevant, in reality, they often affect the way other people perceive them. There are many aspects of one’s identity. Therefore, every action that a person takes can have different meanings and implications to different people and thus people have become concerned about shaping their identities. Shaping and defending our identities has become more real to us than ...

The modern life of ours is largely dependent on what our ancestors did and did not do. The history, which is in the best words the recording of the flow of events, has a considerable impact on the way the society evolved. In fact, society itself is the product of historical dramatic changes. In these terms, since the dawn of our civilization, human beings had got used to documenting all the key episodes of their lives. However, some of the historical archives may consist of fake material, wrong opinions, and fabricated facts. Such a way of disguising the truth ...

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Successful andragogy-based outcomes can be realized by the creation of comfortable professional development opportunities that focus on training applicability to address the concerns, interests, needs and issues pertaining to middle adult workers. Participation in practical activities and role playing enable middle adult learners to relate to novel teaching instructions and, by extension, keep them interested and engaged in their work place activities. The reason to keep middle adult staff engaged is to ensure that they have a positive attitude towards their job and that they are able to sustain their productivity for a considerable period. As such, there is ...

Racial inequality is one of the most discussed and urgent problems in the USA. At first, non-white people fought for their freedom, for their human right to be equal with white people. And now, while other countries believe that in USA there are no racial discrimination, non-white people still suffer from unfair distribution of opportunities, powers, rights, and economic resources. Consequently, we can blame 300 years of physical, cultural, and political discrimination as a reason for current inequality. Different politicians, researchers, and writers are trying to come up with the theories, ideas, and historical background of racial identity of ‘ ...

Management of the Future

Introduction Most global economies have emerged from the downturn brought about the financial crises in the early twenty-first century slowly and for a longer time than expected. However, the emergent growth cannot be denied (Rigby & Bilodeau, 2015). Executives had to slog through years of recession and even stagnation, feeling finally triumphant with the recovery. However, despite their organizational skills and business acumen, they cannot shove away the serious challenges posed by employee diversity, which is hounding them through the years without remission. The most notable of these challenges involves the surface level of diversity. The surface dimensions of diversity ...

ANALYZE THE TROPE OF VIOLENCE IN ‘ANOTHER COUNTRY’

The story of an unsuccessful musician and his death is a knowingly violent one. The features of violence shape the general image of “Another Country”, revealing the deepest secrets of its characters and leading the plot to unexpected fields. The trope of violence, present in “Another Country” starts before Rufus’s death and is directly connected to him. As the story develops, violence starts to come out in other characters’ relationships. The violence, which takes place in Rufus’s life, is mainly focused around his affair with Leona and Eric. In fact, the origins of heterosexual relations are rooted ...

"Sonny’s Blues" is a classic short story by James Baldwin. The story is centered on Sonny, story's protagonist, a young man searching for meaning in life by questions about his own identity. In his search for his identity, Sonny finds purpose in music while living in Harlem, NYC. Sonny is black, loves jazz and plays piano. Throughout, Sonny experiences many conflicts. In so doing, music underlies not only his life but also story's main events. Music, or blues, is a means by which Sonny ultimately resolves his own conflicts and finds redemption. Sonny is a young man struggling ...

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Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an infection which often develops as a result of poor handling of mechanical ventilation. Such as, poor nursing practice in caring for patients with difficulty in breathing can lead to microorganisms entering patient’s body through a tube inserted especially via mouth and nose of the patient. When these microorganisms get into the respiratory system they cause lung infection which is referred to as ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). In preventing this infection, it is important that nurses adopt best practices to reduce the incidence of VAP and provide quality care that is aimed at improving the ...

Seton Hall University

Abstract Introduction Politics has been a major driving force in the US economy and arguably all other economies in the world. It is therefore of little surprise that much of what is covered in the media and by journalists revolves around politics. The mainstream media has been the main means of communication between politicians and their supporters. For years on end, politicians have been using print, visual, and audio media to send messages and agendas to the people. These forms of media became instrumental especially during elections periods. They were the main means of reaching out to a large ...

In “The Fire Next Time” author James Baldwin provides a unique perspective inside the lives of African American and race in the 20th century. Unlike his predecessors he shows an angle of life as an African American male that is different from that of those who came before him. Baldwin’s story tells of the challenges and anger that he held against previous generations of black men who had not done enough to fulfil the freedom of the black people. Baldwin’s experience is one of a young black man looking for an answer in a sea of confusing ...

Sonny's Blues by James Baldwin (1957) “Sonny's Blues” by James Baldwin is a popular story, in which are metaphorically emphasized musical elements. Closer consideration of blues and jazz forms application and use of musicians such as Creole, Charlie Parker and Louis Armstrong by Baldwin shows that the basic motives of the story are supported by these themes. The blues, as music and state of being, can be considered as basic to story’s structure. Richard N. Albert says, “In this story, content (message) of the blues is all important,” because by a number of blacks they are considered to ...

The elements of a valid non-compete agreements are: a.) should be supported by a valid consideration at the time of the signing of the agreement; b.) it should be able to protect a legitimate business interest of the employer; and c.) the scope, geography, and time must be reasonable A non-compete agreement should be supported by valid consideration, wherein the employee is expected to receive a value thing in exchange for the undertaking that such employee will refrain from any competition. When an employee has signed a non-competition agreement before the start of his employment, the employment itself is ...

The International Management Group (IMG) is an organisation that is responsible for the identification, recruitment, and management of talent throughout the world. IMG has its headquarters in New York City. The company was established more than fifty years and it has grown to include branches in more than twenty-five countries. The Creative Artists Agency is an American talent organisation founded in 1975. Like the International Management Group, this organisation is responsible for the identification, recruitment, and management of talented people. The purpose of this paper is to investigate contract law in regards to the Creative Artists Agency and The ...

“Sonny’s Blues” is a story by James Baldwin written in 1957. The story describes a position many adolescents find themselves in when they are in high school. They have to listen to teachers, parents, elder siblings, etc.; however, they have their own opinions, ideas, and passions. Adolescents become very frustrating when they feel that dear people do not understand them or take seriously. This is what happens with the protagonist, Sonny. His brother does not understand his desire to become a musician or join the military. In general, the story is about family, overcoming difficulties, music, and human ...

In the USA, one can easily observe and comprehend the extremely pervasive racial/ethnic discrimination in the healthcare system. However, the apparent disparities in the deliverance of health care are not new. The minorities in the USA are being challenged with this issue for about two centuries. Therefore, it is not surprising that the death rates for African Americans are higher as compared to their white countrymen whereby cancer, hypertension, diabetes, stroke and homicide are the principal mortality causes (Williams & Mohammed, 2008). According to statistics, approximately a million people of color die a premature death annually due to the unequal ...

Criminal instinction is on the rise especially in the current world. This is perpetuated by the influence of media in the society. What people do not understand is that what is acted in the movies is mostly fiction or fictitious and cannot be done physically. The great impact of digitalization of the world has brought about so many injustices on the real world. Most people now try to relate what they see in the fiction world and at the end; they find their goal plummeted and the repercussions for that becomes very nasty. Media has brought about social injustices ...

Blues for Mister Charlie, a term used to refer to “white men”, is a thriller based on Emmett Till’s case, a young African American man who met his death in cold blood in Mississippi in the year 1955. He was killed for an alleged act of whistling at a white woman. Interestingly, the murdered was soon after let free. This play is cyclical in structure. The play begins with and ends in the murder of one character in the name of Richard, while at the same time, occasionally making use of a series of flashback approach to establishing ...

There are different approaches to define small economies. Besides usual quantitative ways to measure country’s smallness by its population, territory, GDP and other criteria, there some qualitative factors that are used to define the economy’s scale. Some economists state that small economies are those that adopt “price taking” policies as they cannot dictate their rules in the market, neither significantly influence trade rules. This peculiarity of small economies mainly lies in the fact that such countries have limited resources. Hereby, small countries are more dependent on imports and are forced to accept trade agreements offered by large ...