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How absentee fathers affect teen pregnancy in daughters

Introduction The family is the basic unit of society. From this structure, individuals learn the tenets of how to integrate into society and cope with other members. Most mammal species live in the family unit, be it nuclear or extended. Within the family, members learn to bond, share and assist each other with difficulties. The human species shows the most sophisticated form of human organization. When children get born, they only get taught how to survive as adults, but there are certain values that parents must pass on to their children. Each family and society have different values and ...

Business Analytics

Executive Summary This study sought to assess whether customers who bought the African adventure will be willing to provide feedback. The study revealed that there more customers who are unwilling to provide feedback compared to those who are willing to provide feedback. A regression analysis was used to determine the factors that influence WOM intentions. WOM intentions were modelled as a function of age, income, trust and attitude. The analysis revealed that the demographic characteristics (age and income) do not influence WOM intentions. However, trust and attitude influence WOM intention. The paper recommends that smart marketing and advertising should ...

Profitability and Credit Risk Analysis: Apple Inc. and Owen Cornings Inc.

The report is based on conducting an in depth analysis of the profitability and credit risk of the two US based public listed companies, Apple Inc. and Owens Coming. For the purpose of conducting profitability analysis we will be having an overlook of how the company reaches to its bottom line profits and what income and expenses are deemed to reach at that figure. In addition, we will be analyzing multiples such ROE(including Dupont), operating margins, etc. for each company . On the other hand, as for credit ...

Sam needs to have a very good communication and relationship with his daughter despite the fact that he is mentally challenged. In order for this to happen, there has to be somebody who should help Sam as a father to achieve what he cannot achieve as a father, that is, a good communication network between the two of them. If I could take the role of Lucy’s teacher I would do a number of things in order to ensure that Sam in a way overcomes this major challenge that seemingly is standing in the way of possessing the father figure position in Lucy’s ...

Introduction

The requirements of the complex and dynamic environment in which companies operate has made it empirical to understand the strategic issues which face organizations today so that they can develop sustainability and long term success for themselves. It has become important for strategic managers to develop their organizational goals and strategies in such a manner that the company is able to create competitive advantages and position itself effectively within the industry that it is operating (Kotler, 2009).A number of strategic tools are present that can be used by companies today such as Porter’s Five Forces Model, Value Chain ...