Essays on Holloway

The Mawangdui tomb paintings has been analyzed very carefully by a number of experts who have different interpretations based on the belief systems prevalent at the time of Lady Dai's life and death. Given how rich Chinese history is, in terms of its beliefs, there are a number of texts and sources that can be used to explain this four-layered coffin and that has become the subject of much debate (Holloway). In the first reading, the question as to why paintings are even kept in tombs is asked and where one reaches the conclusion that it is probably assumed ...

Ancillary Revenue Management in the Airline Industry

Introduction There is a stiff competition between the network airlines and the low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the airline aviation industry. For a long time, the traditional network airlines have been struggling to cope up with the many economic uncertainties in the industry, especially the rising cost of jet fuels and increasing operating costs. Consequently, to survive in the industry, they have been forced to come up with new ways of generating revenue. Like LCCs, the network carriers are now considering unbundling their services to produce additional income. Network airlines are also adopting the trend of selling chargeable services, which ...

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What are the emotional intelligence effects of providing once a week mentoring for students at schools by teachers? Introduction Emotional intelligence in students pertains to the state of one being aware and in control of their natural emotions, which allows them to express themselves implicitly, amicably and be in control of interpersonal relationships in a mature and responsible manner (Dubois, Holloway & Valentine, 2002). Emotional intelligence is key to student retention in schools.

Explain how its focus is relevant to your selected research topic and provide the submission guidelines for the journal.

The journal selected is the journal of college student retention. The journal proves to be relevant to my research topic since the focus is on methods and ...

Market Research Report for Tesla

Executive Summary Tesla is currently considered as one of the global leaders when it comes to innovations and the production of electronic vehicles. Some of its famed products include the Tesla Roadster, Model S, Model X, and Model 3. The company under the leadership of Elon Husk, the CEO, ventures into external markets with the aim of maximizing profits. China has been one of the target markets that Tesla has already explored and now aims at ensuring that the company gains a competitive advantage over the existing electronic vehicle companies. This is after China was predicted to offer the ...

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Climate change and health: discussion and impacts

In the span of two centuries, humans have done what no other species has been able to accomplish-to impact the basic functioning of the planet. Scientists call this era as the “Anthropocene;” it was at this time in history wherein humans became the commanding species on the planet resulting in massive disruptions in the planet’s ecological and geophysical operations. Prior to the era, the climate was stable in the Holocene period and before that the Pleistocene period was primarily marked by significant glacial movements (McMichael, 2011, pp. 187-188). With regards to global health, the impacts of ...

Corruption has made its way into almost every city in the United States. There are news stories that air weekly about politicans, officers, and even lawyers falling prey to rigged elections, drug busts, and even money fraud. Sadly, it seems to become a part of the American way; to obtain a government job and then find a way to make easy money on the side. One city has seen more than its fair-share of corruption to last a lifetime. Brownsville, Texas is one of the poorest cities in America and a hotbed for corrupted city officals. Over the past ...

The Role of HRM in Hospitality

Jerpi (2016) discusses that there are many issues related to HR in the hospitality industry. These issues include management skills, company procedures and policies, and training. The author states that as far as management skills, that many within the industry are often promoted without receiving the necessary training to actually do their job. As such, there are managers within hotels and other hospitality related businesses who do not have the specific skills and/or training to deal with issues related to customer service. It appears as though human resources departments along with individual supervisors are recommending that people get promoted ...

The Gender Discrimination in Criminal Justice System

Introduction Traditionally, women have not been viewed as criminals because of their less aggressive nature, making the act of crime to be mainly associated with the male gender. There are several theories brought forth to explain why the female gender would, or would not engage in crime. The theories, however, do not provide satisfactory explanations to the phenomenon leading to counterarguments. Also, the criminal justice of the United States of America has been viewed as discriminatory because it fails to address the gender needs of female offenders whose number has increased over time. This essay discusses the historical perspectives, ...

Defining Concept of Design Thinking

Introduction The business world is very competitive such that it requires great minds, innovators, go-getters and great achievers who can tap into any given opportunity and make good use of it for success purposes. Success in today's competitive and technologically advanced world requires skills that are up to the task of handling the dynamic trends in the business market. These skills are numerous and vary in different firms and amongst these skills is design thinking (O’Kane, 2014). The business market requires vigilance in taking actions in an event of dissatisfaction and taking a course of action that is ...

Establishing the national homeland security initiative right remains the most challenging task in the Turkey owing to the concerns in protecting the homeland are based on pervasive competency, over-centralization, entrenched politics, and corruption that frequently make Washington not to discharge their duties appropriately. Given numerous terrorist and criminal activities being witnessed in Turkey’s neighboring countries, like Iraq and Syria, which are believed to make nuclear weapons, there is an urgent need to strengthen Turkey’s Homeland security. The recommendations indicated in this article are vital steps in setting up the suited kind of homeland security for Turkey. The ...

` The evolution of human beings is closely related to the evolution of the human brain. Brain capacity demonstrates how humans evolved from primitive to modern forms. By examining brain capacity across three different species of primates, namely Australopithecuas Africanus, Homo Habilis and Homo Erectus, it is possible to notice how brain capacity drastically increased, and with it, other modifications also took place, thus allowing modern humans (Homo Sapiens) to evolve into the present form. Based on primary research, this paper will examine brain capacity as a fundamental evolution characteristic, and will trace the transformations which took place from one ...

The three different social institutions such as religion, government, and family in Canada have effects on marriage. These institutions affect the married couples directly or indirectly. The paper will discuss the theoretical perspective of these aspects on the different Canadian marriages. The paper will discuss the effect attached to religion, government and family in Canada on marriage.

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On the religion aspect, the different religions teach people to be loving, funny and possess other virtues that are advantageous to marriage relationships. Religions in Canada teach the sacredness of marriage as an institution, and hence, religious devotions are directly related marriage ...

Management Accounting

QUESTION ONE The big challenge facing Siemens is how to adapt to their new proposed strategy and practices to respond to various challenges while ensuring financial success as well as increasing the value of their shareholders. The roles played by a management accountant are critical as they can assist in developing Siemens. Their role development aids in bringing change. The traditional role of an accountant is to organize, summarize, and present financial information to the management for decision making. However, being a management account, the interpreted information is supposed to be used in the development of strategies and plans ...