Essays on Human

Chapter 1.

Section 1.1. Strategic management is regarded as the implementation of certain actions and conduction of the particular events that involve the participation of the leading management of the company, the related companies and rivals within the industry of the operation of the company causing the efficient performance of the business unit. The main question posed by the strategic management is why some companies have the better performance within one market or industry in comparison to the rivals. In order to plan the appropriate strategy for the company, it is vitally important to consider all possible options so that company ...

Abstract

This report shows timeline of South Africa and also describes how historical events have shaped the country today. A particular emphasis has been placed on explaining the outcomes of apartheid and racial conflicts on economic conditions.

South Africa preserves one of the earliest and most complete records of human evolution, dating back to 3 million BC. 4th century – Migration of humans, joining indigenous Khoikhoi and San people. 1497 - Vasco da Gama’s crews lands on Natal coast in South Africa.

1652 – Jan van Riebeeck, Dutch East India Company, set up the Cape Colony.

(See Appendix A - Early Migrations)

1795 - British seize the Cape Colony.

1860-1911 – Thousands of traders and laborers arrive from India 1880-81 – European farmers ( ...

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Question: How International Treaties Interact with Emirati Law (Hierarchy and International Treaties Implementation) according to the Constitution and Main Legislation?

Abstract According to Kelsen, “‘international law and national law cannot be mutually different and mutually independent systems” (as cited in Harris, 2004, p. 67). Kelsen explains further that “both systems” of the law are perceived as to be “‘valid for the same space and at the same time’” (as cited in Harris, 2004, p. 67). Therefore, certain stipulations found in the national laws expressed in the United Emirates Constitution and the Main Legislation align themselves well with international law. The Emirati Law has provisions that interact with the stipulations of international treaties related to human ...

Introduction The term ‘privacy’ refers to an individual’s ability to seclude themselves thereby expressing themselves selectively. It, therefore, means that something is sensitive or simply special to a person. Privacy also limits who accesses the places, things or body of another person, hence making it about an individual’s control and security to things like their bank details and medical records. Privacy is thus important to human dignity in all societies as it is a human right of every individual. However, technology is turning out to be a threat to privacy due to its integration to human lives ...

America’s peaceful borders have been necessitated by two remarkable trends that have occurred over the past thirty years. These include sweeping democratization and the spread of integration agreements. The military and the governments of the day have played their different roles successfully. The military have been on the lookout for any peace disturbance potentiality from outside the country while the democratically elected governments have ensued prevalence in all hemispheres of the country. As a result, countries have managed their borders peacefully without the need for military interventions (Johns Hopkins University Press 1). Through investment and trade preferences, the ...

Management Case Study; the Midwestern Medical Group Journey

Introduction. According to Plsek, P. E., & Wilson, T. (2001), management is a collection of ideas setting forth the general rules on how to manage a firm, business or organization addressing how managers and supervisors should relate their knowledge of the enterprise to the achievement of goals and motivation of employees to perform to the highest standard. In the delivery of health services, the following management theories and can be applied as given by The Midwestern Medical Group’s Integration Journey. Models employed by MMG's management included: Selling MMG to an outside party, maintain status quo, with MMG as on ...

The Everyman Play is a morality play that became popular after the Corpus Christi Plays were banned in the 15th century. The play was written by an unknown author, but many Historians believe that the author was probably a priest or monk as they were the people who usually wrote religious and moral dramas. It is also likely that the play is a conglomeration of numerous authors due to several rewrites throughout history. The play was originally written in Middle English. The play uses allegory to look at “Everyman” who is the representation of mankind. The play looks at ...

Companies, businesses, or organizations around the globe face stiff competition. Market segments change. The preferences and tastes are equally dynamic. The effect of globalization is real. There is an economic shift from the developed and stable economies to developing. Therefore, it is ideal that companies should tirelessly focus on what makes them relevant in meeting customer requirements. This paper is a mirror reflection of how the Google Company has thrived and lived to its vision as well as mission. It seeks to address the significance of human interactions and correlations in the workplace. The work also gives clear views ...

Introduction

Human trafficking and illegal immigration has been a central issue in most debates in the United States. Unscrupulous agricultural industries have been accused of taking part in illegal immigration and human trafficking to provide cheap labour for the industries. The state of California is the most affected by this vice due its extensive farmlands. Even though these industries make high profits margins, the plight of workers is the same old story of poverty and destitution (Lee, 2013). The illegality of this practice led me into seeking answers to pertinent questions from George Gascon, the District Attorney of San Francisco. ...

Introduction

The behaviorism approach in psychology entails the suggestion that behavior can be studied through scientific research without delving into the inner mental states of the mind (Fridlund, Beck, Goldie & Irons, 2012). It is an approach considered as inclined to materialism such that, it opposes the fact that the mind acts independently. This particular approach to psychology assumes that human or even animal behaviors are heavily influenced by the immediate environment via reinforcement or association. One of the pioneers of this approach to psychology was the Russian psychologist, Ivan Pavlov who carried out extensive studies on classical conditioning (Fridlund, Beck, ...

Introduction

In the present paper, we present the findings received in two experiments conducted in class. Both experiments deal with reflexes. Before we proceed directly to the obtained data, it is necessary to give the general overview about the nature of reflexes. A reflex action is defined as an action involving an involuntary and spontaneous movement (Purves et al. 2004). However, the stimulus is needed to observe the movement. A stimulus can be expressed in several ways – most commonly it presupposes the use of some mechanical force on a particular part of the body.

Materials and Methods

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Analysis of ‘I Have a Dream’ Using Kenneth Burke’s Pentad

Introduction There are many ways on how to analyze an action, including languages or speeches; and one of which is through the dramatic pentad. The Dramatic Pentad refers to the five methods developed by Kenneth Burke in analyzing human actions. According to scholars, the Burke’s Pentad to analyze questions such as “how persons explain their actions to themselves and others, what the cultural and social structural influences on these explanations might be, and what effect connotational links among the explanatory (motivational) terms might have on these explanations, and hence, on action itself” (Overington, 1977, p.133). In his work ‘ ...

Impact of Waste and Appropriate Waste Management on the Planet

Waste management not done efficiently can compromise the wider interests of our planet and the health of our people. Polluted air and water is proving hazardous for the human health, impacting our lives severely. Waste should be properly managed. What is being done presently is improper disposal of waste, which is polluting the air and water reservoirs. Time has come when all of us should take individual level decisions, which serve the stakes of the whole planet. We should avoid packaged food and plastic bags, purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, and use can-packaged foods. Another way is making compost – ...

Developing to Sound Ethical Decision Making in Green Company

Ethical leadership is the main concept for the discussion at any one time when there is need to focus on organizational ethics and social responsibility. In the contemporary society than earlier before the focus on social responsibilities of an organization has developed in all areas of business. This, therefore, calls for organizations to plan effectively for the social responsibilities to the community and all the stakeholders (Trevino & Nelson, 2014, p. 53). This calls for the development of organizational codes of conduct and mission statements stating how an organization plans to dispense their responsibilities to its stakeholders. Planning for ethics ...

The Business Case for Due Diligence: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Corporate Due Diligence Practices for Responsible Business Conduct

1. Benefits of human resource due diligence (Deutsch & West, 2010) During a survey when people were asked about the benefits of HR due diligence then up to 92 percent people responded that they benefited due to HR due diligence. The process provided cultural understanding to them that contributed in sustainable mergers (Deutsch & West, 2010). (Deutsch & West, 2010) Organizations that do not conduct HR due diligence have to face some difficulties while having mergers and the most common factors that create difficulties include poor leadership integration, poor selection of target audience, and again lack of cultural understanding (Deutsch & West, 2010). ( ...

Do not go gentle into that good night

Though quite self-explanatory the poem made famous by Dylan Thomas and several useful applications through media that showcases the line “rage, rage against the dying of the light.” (Thomas, 1952). Powerful in its wording and the feelings it invokes, the poem is exceedingly simple when broken down. Many individuals from songwriters to filmmakers have utilized the lines within the famous poem to drive the engine of their works, quoting Thomas either directly or paraphrasing so as to make good on the powerfully crafted lines that have inspired so many in the modern age. Through imagery and carefully crafted phrases ...

Introduction

Some organizations are successful while others are not successful. There has been arguments as to what causes some organizations to succeed and what causes others to fail. Some literature support the view that organizations succeed if they recruit skilled and experienced employees. Other sources argue that success of organizations largely depend on the kind of leadership they have. Still, some argue that it is a combination of leadership and employees with certain qualities because leaders are required to direct employees to achieve the vision of their organizations. But what differentiate good leaders from bad leaders? Allio (2007) argued that ...

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Abstract Every speech is embellished by metaphoric expression, despite its context, content, and tone. In different fields the application of metaphors may vary, yet still they are applied regardless the situation consciously or unconsciously. In the speech of adults, metaphoric expressions play pivotal role serving as the instruments of persuasion, simplification, and demonstration. There is less evidence that explain the utilization of metaphors by children. Some scholars insist that children use metaphoric expressions unconsciously, while the other researchers imply that they implement the metaphors due to their symbolic perception of the environment. There is certain inconsistency in the results ...

The satirical novel Gulliver's Travels is a unique piece of work as it was written not to entertain the readers. This novel was a kind of an indictment of the society and it was highly popular among scientists, politicians, philosophers - those people who were accused by the writer (“Critical Essays Swift's Satire in Gulliver's Travels”). The tone of the Swift’s novel changes from outright derision to mild wit and, generally, the whole book is penetrated with ridicule. The writer used satire as the main weapon against flaws of society he lived in and flaws of humanity in ...

The natural resources like oil and gas are of great importance for any country, as the drive the plants, heating and so on. This market though important is very tricky and it take much effort and resource not only to enter it, but to stay. Exxon Mobil is one of the biggest international corporation in a gas and oil fields. To ensure stability, promote growth and avoid potential dangers it is essential for any companies to be prepared, thus different analysis like SWOT, PEST and STEEP are performed, to evaluate the current situation in the company and on the ...

Blade Runner is an iconic film that was directed by Ridley Scott in 1981 and based on the novel of Philip Dick "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?". The film in its two-version interpretations became one of the style-forming movies of the 1980-90s, and also gave rise to the Hollywood tendency to screen anti-utopian stories of Philip Dick. The deep problematic canvas of the film that is based on the idea that a person's conceptions regarding the world and his place in it can appear to be intentionally falsified by third parties, entities or intelligent, received subsequent development in ...

Executive Summary

Tim’s coffee shop is one of the successful business premises in around Illinois. Despite Tim’s inadequate business knowledge and skills, the business is operating at a reasonable level. However, more and more is required to make the business stand proudly in the industry. Use of technology within the shop is one key area that will help the business in cutting down costs as well as enhancing its services. Software for both Accounting and Human Resource are vital for the growth of the business. Besides, proper customer service that ensures uniformity remains critical for the Tim’s shop. ...

The ivory trade has been an international problem for decades. While ivory is an important commodity to many of the countries in Africa, the use of this material is threatening the survival of the African elephant. While trade laws and sanctions have been passed by the global community to limit the use of ivory, a number of African countries continue to be active in this trade. By failing to understand the ivory trade and the economic position of many of the African countries, humans have directly contributed to the near extinction of both elephants and rhinoceros. Ivory has been ...

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Introduction

The research topic is virtual reality on serious games in 2D. Virtual reality also referred to as virtual environment, refers to a computing technology that produces an artificial environment, which emulates the real world (Bennett 2014, p. 263). Serious games simulate reality in teaching and training environments (Crookall 2010, p. 898). The games play a role in enhancing the understanding of vital concepts, and the developing of cognitive skills. They are important pedagogic mediums since they are in a better position to encapsulate the imagination of learners than traditional teaching methods can. ...

Introduction: According to Thaden and Alyssa (2008), “human error is the main cause of flight accidents in complex systems. Therefore since errors are inevitable in the commercial airline industry, it is doubtful to assure safety on the air.” On the other hand, Mangla and Haress (2011) claim that - “air travel is the safest mode in the history of aviation.” Whose statement is reliable between them? In aviation, it is true that human error leads to accidents in the sky, but it is also true that for every accident that happens on the air, the airline company reviews their ...

Bartleby and Gregor Samsa are outcasts but in different ways because they cannot deal with th societies they belong to. The alienate themselves from the role which they are supposed to play. It becomes too much for them to hande which is why they give up on participating in life. There are both similarities and differences between the ways they cope with the pathology that affected their lives and they cannot put up with what they are unable to change. Both Bartleby and Gregor change themselves because they cannot change the society. Bartleby alienates himself from the world, while ...

Introduction

In The Anxious World of the Slaveowning Patriarch and The Effects of Paternalism Among Whites and Blacks, written by Kathleen Brown and Philip Morgan respectively, it was put forward that the patriarchal authority was as a necessary element in maintaining the slavery institution. The patriarchal society was a tradition that was brought forth by the European colonizers, and this system has been the basis by which to impose the code of practice, not only in the family, but also in the societal, political and legal institutions in Virginia during that time. In her essay, Brown denotes that the master’ ...

The Class

The accurate and convenient schedule has always been a guarantee of employees satisfaction. Many seek a job that would allow taking care of children, studies, and other things. On another hand, there are jobs which require special or adapted schedule. Employees expect the managers to create a schedule that meets their basic needs such as a reasonable number of days off, breaks during the work shift, etc. Timetable, therefore, deserves a special attention from the supervisors. In particular, the human resource and the production directors. In the case of Building Products, Inc. we see an example of a successful ...

We all heard a lot of different thoughts about human and his destiny. It’s very difficult not to get lost among the millions glittering thoughts just as a small cloud disappears among the high cold stars. People live on the Earth thousands of years; however, has a man always been a human being? Moreover, what is the purpose of the staying of the mankind on our planet? Life of every person can be divided into two periods. The first period comes to an end at that moment of time, when a human start to seriously think about the ...

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Thank you for your insightful post Linda. I agree that a needs analysis is important. It is good to have this to determine the gaps that exist, see any changes that need to made, and probably new posts to introduce. Your idea about assessing the stores as a group instead of assessing individual stores is also great. In addition to the reasons you have provided, I could add that when the workforce is assessed a whole, other advanced worker can be transferred to impact or offer training to the others. I do agree with you that task oriented analysis ...

Introduction

The majority of the world’s population live in the cities. The number of rural dwellers moving to metropolitan areas is ever increasing due to the opportunities present there. Many cities throughout the world have continued to become more and more concentrated centers of economic activity as well as human culture. Nevertheless, some of these cities are struggling with limited resources as well as polarized priorities that make adaptation hard. The high rate of urbanization has facilitated climate issues that are threatening human existence and, as a result, leading to a reduction in the resilience of the cities. Resilient ...

“Desperate Passage” is an exciting yet at the same time disheartening book written by the acclaimed author Ethan Rarick. The author has a vast wealth of experience in writing, having authored books and articles on politics, crime, business and other spheres of life. The book was originally published in 2008 by the Oxford University Press. With three hundred and four pages, it is a fast-paced historical, non-fiction that retells a story of the donners, reeds and other parties in their torturous journey to the west. The book is a fascinating read that explores the themes of survival and endurance ...

International Comparison of Data

With the help of the World Health Organization's “Statistical Information System database” the paper will compare two totally different countries. The comparison will be made between the United States and Nigeria. I decided to compare two countries with different political system, different geography and development. For the comparison three health indicators were chosen: “life expectancy at birth in years, under-5 mortality rate per1000 live births and total expenditure on health per capita”. All three indicators are a global indicator for deciding the health conditions, among others in the countries. Life expectancy at birth shows “the overall mortality level of ...

Introduction

In the book, “The Behavior of Law” Donald Black tries to explain how the conduct of law is a social phenomenon. Black describes a general, quantitative and predictive theory that describes the various conditions within which law is applied or can be applied. Black argues that since law is a social phenomenon, it does not take into account the human nature concept. As such, law can be explained without incorporating a person’s motivations or any other psychological motivations. This means that the theory does not take into account the rationality of human beings and also the goals and ...

Maslow hierarchy of needs works

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory that was proposed by Abraham Maslow’s in 1943 that explains on individual’s motivation and development. According to Maslow's human beings are motivated by the attempt of fulfilling their basic needs; Physiological, safety, social, self-esteem and self-actualization. These basic needs are believed to create an internal pressure that influences a person’s behavior. It means that human beings have a hierarchy of needs that is portrayed in a triangle. However, a person should act towards addressing basic needs before moving on to meet more complex needs in the hierarchy (Ahmad, ...

Sevastopol Sketches played a major role in the development of Tolstoy's realism. Not only the formation of the human soul, but also a person in his relations to nation, to homeland, to history, and the psychic factors of people involved in these severe historical events seem to occupy the author's mind in that period. Written in the genre of sketches and based on the evidence of these events, Sevastopol Sketches provide generalized pictures of life, introduce the crucial problems of war and peace, the true heroism, patriotism, and reveal the depths of human psyche meeting the face of death. ...

In human interaction, communication is a complicated pack of unspoken and spoken behaviors that occurs at several human interaction levels. The author views the classroom as an essential principle of learning and teaching process for communication clarity in a classroom. He views the classroom as a social learning context since interaction is key to education and learning where the teacher and the students are the participants. He says that between the second language acquisition and classroom interaction, there is a strong bond. There are many turn-taking processes which include: the IRF pattern, pauses and silences, interactions and overlaps, mutual ...

Introduction

The world around us is experiencing paradigm shifts in the different kinds of phenomenon. This is because the human race is going through a phase of development, and it is becoming difficult to estimate the enthusiasm involved in this process. The dynamics associated with the development are complex, and it is imperative to analyze its impact on our environment. In order to ensure prosperity for our future generations, it is essential to conduct a proper analysis regarding the people and their environments. The environment used to play a vital role in the development of suitable atmosphere for living creatures ...

It is not at all uncommon for people to advocate dictatorship and otherwise straight up exerting coercive control over the lives of others for both their own good and the collective good of society. People like this are often called ‘internet authoritarians’ and are often accused of doing it as much to sound edgy and cynical as out of any serious intellectual effort they’ve put into reasoning themselves to that position. This accusation is often correct. There is a reason why we have systems of democracy and concepts of basic rights. Coercion is harmful to the subject’s ...

As robots proceed to ubiquity within societal environments, there has been a concern related to the consequences of proliferation (Sharkey, 2008). Humans are faced with the dilemma of having to choose particular options that they intend to act upon where every available option will have their moral obligation that connects to what they are related. Ethical considerations, however, in practice is to consider resolution means for such issues. There are different schemes that can be adopted for holding such moral deliberations. However, the option of the scheme in case of any, to apply is up to an individual to ...

The contemporary world has seen the exponential rise of cancer prevalence in the aging population to somewhat alarming levels. This segment consists of individuals aged 65 years and above and is the fastest growing age group in the United States. Recent statistics indicate that one in every eight people in America aged 65 years, and above develops cancer, with women accounting for 58% of all cancer cases (Browner, n.d.). Since cancer risk increases with advancing age, the elderly account for 56% and 70% of all new cancer diagnoses and mortalities in the country (Browner, n.d.). The cancer burden in ...

Theory Application

Introduction: In introducing the main assumptions and tenets of both psychoanalytic and cognitive-behavioral theory it is important to account for the underlying principles that each is built upon. In order to contrast and compare these basic principles and how they focus on the underlying changes that are evident in the clients there is a need to develop an effective method for considering the cases that are available. The challenge in doing so is indicated by the underlying tenets of each theory. In regards to psychoanalytic theory, there is a need to understand the unconscious mental processes that occur. In ...

A gene catalogue of the human gut microbiome

An international group of researchers has established a catalogue of the human gut microbiome. The human digestive system housed millions of bacteria which are important for a healthy life. However, the modern World faces problems like obesity and it is important to understand processes happening in microbes in patients. The group has investigated microbial genes in the materials taken from 124 individuals of Nordic and Mediterranean origin suffering from overweight and obese, as well as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They aimed to cover prevalent intestinalmicrobial genes and in the end the 3.3 million microbial (.86% of prevalent genes in ...

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Biopsychology refers to the use of principles biology to study different aspects of behavior and psychology in human beings as well as other animals. Several specialty areas in biopsychology may include development of mind, cognition, intelligence, language, emotion, perception, learning, memory, and several psychological disorders. In order to get master’s degree in biopsychology, psychology bachelor’s degree or at least sufficient psychology undergraduate coursework is required. On the other hand, perception refers to the process of becoming aware of something with the help of senses. Several specialty areas in perception may include critical thinking, personality, ...

While Machiavelli wrote many different works, ranging from plays and biographies to histories, and was deeply involved in Florentine politics, he is certainly best known for his greatest work, The Prince. In fact, it is from this work and this author that we get the term "Machiavelli and," which describes a person or situation that is cunning, deceitful and (most of all) expedient. This essay will examine the relationship between the concepts expressed in The Prince and the character of Tony Soprano in television's The Sopranos. It will be demonstrated below that on some occasions Tony Soprano (as a ...

Jane Doe

There is no better example of the unethical, irrational, and questionable discussion than watching the circus of politicians’ debate during this election year in the United States. In the most recent farce by the GOP candidates in New Hampshire was quite a spectacle. One must ask where the rational, believable, and trustworthy politicians have gone, if there ever were any to begin with. However, the role that political leaders take on should involve respectable rational dialogue that can be trusted by the people who elect the officials rather than putting on a spectacle that is nearly as entertaining as ...

Statement of the problem

Individuals with severe mental illness need to be able to access proper care and attention so as to overcome the numerous challenges that such conditions present them with (Gomory, 2013). The need to offer continuous care and rehabilitation for such patients has resulted in the shift from institutional-based care to a more recent and generally accepted community-based care. The setup of the ACT allows for the patients to recover within their community setting with the support of a mobile and well-organized team of mental health workers (Gomory, 2013). The team of health professionals must: be available throughout the day, ...

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In large companies like Ford, HRM tends to develop strategically because the IHRM managers are a leading factor towards the contribution in the management of these firms. By having a global view of the marketplace, the managers can conduct their business taking advantage of resources available thus taking advantage of the markets. Moreover, HRM tends to develop in firms like Ford since they employ an MNE business strategy that provides different varieties of competitive advantage. The approach ensures improved standards and quality of services thus enforcing Human Resource Managerial skills. By this, the companies can modify products to meet ...

The development of solar energy is based on a use of solar radiation for generation energy. Solar energy is the kinetic energy of the radiation (mainly light) formed by reactions in the solar interior. As its stocks are almost inexhaustible (astronomers counted that the Sun will “burn” some more millions of years), solar energy belongs to a renewable source of energy. In natural ecosystems, only a small part of the solar energy is absorbed by chlorophyll that contains in the leaves of plants and is used for photosynthesis, namely for the formation of organic matter from carbon dioxide and ...

ABSTRACT

Carbon dioxide emission in the United States rose by 7% between 1990 and 2013. Scientists have continually raised concern over the implications of these increased levels of carbon dioxide. Evidently, such high emission levels pose a threat to the environment and life in general. The aim of the following essay is to: define weathering and identify the major classifications of weathering. The essay also clearly defines and illustrates the relationship that exists between carbon dioxide levels and the rate of chemical weathering. I will incisively discuss the combination of water and atmospheric carbon dioxide to form carbonic acid. This ...

Compensation is any amount paid to employees by the company in regard to pay which is determined by the human resources department of a company. Other than the guaranteed or fixed pay of an employee, the compensation includes variable pay which is paid based on his performance or any other criteria fixed by the company. Other compensation plans include benefits and stock option plans. The fixed or guaranteed pay does not form part of the benefits or compensation. Hence, the compensation and benefits include: Variable pay: The variable pay is rewarded in cash based on different criteria. The pay ...

Water has had monumental importance in the development of human civilizations. Throughout history, the future of human communities has been determined by the capacity to insure and control a steady freshwater supply (Solomon 13). The degree to which they managed to find and make use of freshwater determined whether they would rise to become powerful and rich or they would linger in a state of underdevelopment. The greatest civilizations of the world managed to develop because they found ways to ensure a steady supply of freshwater, but also to control the water so as to avoid being destroyed by ...

Cities in Cinemas: “Gone Baby Gone” by Ben Affleck

Gone Baby Gone is a film from 2007 and it is about the dark side of humanity, selfishness, but also about caring and about being moral and righteous. These themes are present in the film Gone Baby Gone and the film is successful in depicting major social and family issues. The story follows child kidnapping, two private detectives, the police and their attitude towards what means to do the right thing. The protagonist is a private detective, Patrick and he is a man of high integrity and moral standards, focused on doing his job consciously. The dark side of ...

The relationship between what we eat and our health is as intimate a relationship as any we ever form in our lives. Food is primary to the survival of human beings, and many factors have interacted over the course of centuries, to determine how we consume our food. David H. Freeman addresses this complex relationship in his article, ‘How junk food can end obesity’. The author adds to the discussion on healthy eating by exploring means that fast foods, and processed foods can be used in the fight against overweight and obesity issues in the American population. The title ...

Business goals are primarily geared towards attaining financial gains. Other factors weigh heavily in ensuring the success of a business undertaking such as the organizational capability, management competency and market improvement strategies. Beyond these success factors, however, one aspect of running a business that is crucial in determining the performance of the business in the long term is business ethics or the application of moral theories in making business decisions. Business ethics refer to the adoption of proper business policies and practices concerning potentially controversial issues, such as corporate governance, insider trading, bribery, discrimination, corporate social responsibility and fiduciary ...

Article Review

Article Review I review such article as “Gender Flux: Transatlantic Influence on Fashioning the Cross-dresser in American Silent Cinema” by author Ricardo E. Zulueta. It has been published in the journal “The Journal of Dress, Body and Culture” in 2015. It should be noted, that until now, there is no single view of the nature of gender. On the one hand, gender is associated with the models, which are developed for the scientific description of the problems associated with gender issues. On the other hand, gender may be considered as a social phenomenon, which is created by people in ...

Statement of Purpose and Academic Motivation

Intercultural management practices and competence has been poorly explored by the academic community from the perspective of multicultural Finnish professional life (Weber, Festing & Dowling, 2013). In spite of the fact that various cultural issues in the employment context have been studied from the purely managerial perspective, the majority of these studies relate to either migration of the highly skilled professionals (Thomas & Peterson, 2014), reflected common international trends (Van der Vijer, Hemert & Poortinga, 2008) or evaluated financial performance of the institutions, which significantly attracted employees with different cultural backgrounds (Smith, 2004). This research, however, pursues a number of unique objectives, ...

What does the word environment mean to you? According to Oxford Dictionaries, environment means the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. With that being said, what do we want for our environment in the far future? The environment is beautiful place to so many, so why are some people not helping to preserve it? All of these questions make one think about what the environment will be like for future generations. I believe that the future of the environment depends solely on how we treat it today. With all the new construction ...

Introduction

Mental events as asserted in behaviorism are considered to be unscientific and embrace the use of practical experiment in the collection of data other than the use of mental processes. Behaviorism, as argued by the different scholars of psychology, is an approach that is employed in the study of both animal and human behavior and holds that the conduct can be measured. However, it is paramount to appreciate the fact that the behaviorist denies the use of human mind and hold that behavior is an essential tool that can be utilized in the psychological studies. However, it is important ...

Water is one of earth’s most abundant compounds. In fact, it is estimated that the earth’s surface is covered by more than 70% of water . And since water is one of the most essential compounds for human life, it is no surprise how water, specifically bottled water, have become one of the world’s most profitable industries (Miller, 2006, p.4). Unfortunately, most of the earth’s water resources are not readily accessible as more than 90% of which can be found in the seas and oceans while the remaining less than 10% would have to be tapped ...