Essays on Indulgence

The three countries chosen for this paper are Jordan, Japan, and Germany. These three countries were chosen because they are among the most developed in their own specific regions. Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions helped establish a positive framework for cross-cultural communications; in fact, part of his theories are implemented in every major international business course in the world. Hofstede’s model is based on six dimensions: the power-distance index, individualism vs collectivism, the uncertainty avoidance index, masculinity vs femininity, long-term orientation vs short-term orientation, and indulgence vs restraint. Each country and each culture has very different levels of ...

Thesis Statement: War completely changes soldiers who participate in it. The experiences during war directly affect the mental, physical and emotional behavior of particular individuals who fight in it more so when loss of close friends is involved. Permanent and lasting scars occur to the personality of any soldier which may be relived through nightmares or worse still lose of limbs, faculty of speech or mental trauma. In the Three Day Road, this is exhibited when Xavier and Elijah who are best friends from childhood are separated by the cruelty of war with Elijah consumed as collateral damage in ...

Abstract

A nurse is likely to face different worldviews constantly in their line of work. Such worldviews are often shaped by different religious and cultural beliefs. The question of euthanasia for patients with terminal illnesses lends itself to different worldviews and interpretations. George’s condition of ALS has forced him to consider euthanasia. From, a Christian standpoint, this choice is wrong because only God the Creator has the authority over life and death. Also, Buddhism does not favor euthanasia. The question of the causes of sickness also lends itself to religious interpretation. Christian interpretations are varied. One view is that ...

Term Paper

Marketing Warner Edwards Gins in China Introduction Globalisation has caused many companies around the world to move from their country of operation to other jurisdictions to set up various businesses. This approach is through foreign direct investment which includes the use of various techniques to ensure that a corporate entity establishes a business in a foreign jurisdiction with the view of making profits and attaining other long-term goals. The international business environment has numerous issues and challenges and this creates the need for the utilisation of a unique system of strategic management in order to thrive and survive in ...

HR CULTURE-CROSS HR STRATEGIES

Hofstede came up with the cultural dimensions which are still being practiced today as a pre-requisite to the understanding of the concept of cross cultural communication. These dimensions are also said to have a strong influence on the values of members of a society and also on how these values link to the behavior. Cultural dimensions give insight into how organizations and businesses would make policies for a specific location. The six dimensions of culture include power distance, individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance, long term orientation and indulgence (Hofstede, 1984; Hofstede, Hofstede, and Minkov, 1991). Before actually relating these dimensions ...

INTRODUCTION

The South West (SW) Wedding Awards is the biggest event conducted each year throughout the Plymouth, United Kingdom (UK). The event caters number of wedding photographers, event management firms, wedding beauticians, and every contributor adding the value to an event. Our organization, Bell-Pickle Hospitality, is contracted for providing food and beverage services for the gala event. It is an opportunity for our company to serve the best audience with excellence and establish a goodwill. Our audience in the Plymouth gala event includes the wedding specialists, wedding organizers, and related wedding service providers. Since the purpose of this gala event ...

Comparing National Cultures for Canada against Various Nations

This paper explores the degree to which various countries are similar or different compared to Canada. The issues highlighted include the nature of the society in terms of power distance between members of the society, individualism versus collectivism, masculinity versus femininity, uncertainty avoidance index, and long term versus short term orientation and indulgence versus restraint. The paper describes how these values define the societies of Australia, Burkina Faso, Malaysia, Brazil and South Korea as posted by Hofstede (2010). On the power distance, Australia compares fairly with Canada on most of the societal values described above. Both countries score low ...

International Expansion of Corporate Entities – A Case Study of Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters is an American clothing manufacturer that is known for some popular brands like Free People and Anthropologie. The clothing company has gained a lot of results in the United States and has grown to become a popular local brand. However, in the past few years, Urban Outfitters has embarked on an internationalization plan. This has led to the expansion of the company and its activities to different regions around the world. The purpose of this paper is to conduct a case study of Urban Outfitters and its internationalization strategy. In order to attain this end, the following ...

Compare and Contrast 2 Countries Using Hofstede’s 6 dimensions

Abstract There are an increasing number of expatriates in the work force of many companies across the globe. Companies have started becoming more glocal ( global + local). It is easy to find a Japanese company like Suzuki having off shore operations in India or an Indian company like Tata’s acquiring an international brand like Jaguar. This leads to a cross-cultural workforce. Understanding cultural nuances become imperative as it affects the functioning of any organization. Most of the cross cultural training that are imparted costs a lot, but may not result in the learning’s of such trainings becoming a ...

Introduction

Modern social, political, business and economic contexts make people and groups increasingly aware and concerned with diversity. Access to technology, globalization and growing possibilities in tourism and travel make individuals more mobile and internationalize cultures and societies in general. With that in mind, companies and people face with the complexity of dealing with this personal and professional diversity, focusing on cultural awareness and differences. In view of these trends and growing interest in cultural studies, it is important to define the concept of culture as a whole.

Meaning of Culture

Allan (1998) identifies culture as the set of characteristics and knowledge of ...

Introduction

Leadership is defined as the art and science of moving people from one point to another. This means that leadership refers to a situation where a person prepares the minds of his or her followers in order to work to attain a certain set of goals as a team or group. Leading brings people together for the attainment of results and the conduct of active work. Leadership might be construed as a process “by which one individual consistently exerts more impact than others on the nature and direction of group activity”. Leading in the context of businesses and companies ...

BUSINESS CULTURE REFLECTION

Introduction International business is becoming more and more diverse and mobility is an essential characteristic of not only business organizations, but social environment, where individuals become more exposed to different cultures in their professional and personal lives. Globalization and technology ay significant role in building this diversity in all aspects of the businesses and companies recognize that in order to be successful in their operations, they should be able to differentiate and personalise their approach to doing business, based on the diversity of the regions and countries, where they establish themselves (Davies, 2006). With the above in mind, academic ...

A culture is the standard way of acting, thinking and feeling that a particular societal group has (Sun, 2008). Geert Hofstede developed five parameters to characterize cultures, some of which may prove to vary wildly (1964). This may prove to be challenging in a work environment, though finally enriching. This was the case in a job experience I had with a person from France, who had a very different culture than mine which is Saudi Arabian. The first of these was particularly clear, especially because he was a man and I was a woman. For him, we were two ...

There are many different theories as to how a person should lead his or her life. One of the first and most important philosophers to have thought about this in the Western tradition was Aristotle in his Nichomachean Ethics. In this text, he proposes an ethical theory based on virtues that a person should cultivate in order to be happy, or under a state of flourishment. For him, virtues are habits that one should establish in the mean of two excesses. For example, the virtue of temperance should be developed as a midpoint between pain and pleasure in order ...

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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National Cultural Profiles

According to Hofstede’s profile, Greece has the following results: Power distance: Score: 60 – almost medium level Hierarchy and inequalities, in Greece, have an acceptable level. People with power have more advantages and responsibilities. Elders have more importance and children look after them. Given the way, I have been raised and the dealing of my family with elders, I agree with this view.

Individualism: Score: 35 – collective culture

Greece shows a collectivist culture in which strong and loyal connection to a group could protect the members. This is also true for businesses, where people know each other, and long-lasting and ...

Question 1: What is the North American Free Trade Agreement? Has this trade agreement impacted (positively or negatively) the United States and more specifically the state of Georgia? Provide specific examples and a rationale for your response. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was a document used to create a trilateral trade bloc. Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. joined together, effective January 1, 1994, to for a free trade area that unified North America (Alexander, 1993). The NAFTA agreement was designed to create a “comprehensive structure” for trade and for investment among the three principle North American powers, ...

Social Determinants of Health (SDH) affecting various forms of Addiction:

Poverty & Drugs: Poverty has been seen to be directly linked to addiction, mainly substance abuse. The National Bureau for Economic Research has supported this finding following its research on this particular subject. The study has even brought forward another important observation which states that poverty is not only directly related to addiction, but addiction is a cause of poverty (Yim, 2015). On one hand, when a person becomes addicted to drugs he loses his job, indulges in buying drugs and hence gets engulfed by poverty. On the other hand, poverty leads to stress and the poor people then try ...

The Martin Luther’s 95 theses are often seen as a charter and a daring assertion of the independence of the Protestant church (95 Theses – Luther par 1). He wrote close to a hundred points of this in Latin and that simply invited his fellow academics to a thesis title that went officially by the name “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences" (95 Theses – Luther par 1). The debate did not take place because the templates translated to German had been widely distributed, hence creating an uproar among the people. In the thesis, Martin tries to familiarize ...

Religion is an integral component of human history at different stages of its development. The Muslim Reformation fundamentally different from the Catholic Reformation. “As religious regimes both, Catholicism and Islam, preceded and are likely to outlast the modern world system of nation-states” (Casanova 2). The difference lies in fact that these processes occur at different times and in various specific historical conditions. The Muslim Reformation expressed primarily in the revision (or attempt to revise) religious motivations of the various aspects of social life and only marginally affected the proper theological questions. In Islam church and clergy similar to a ...

Introduction

Sexual behavior and homosexuality are the sensitive issues among other issues in the world of religion. Every society has moral rules that regulate sexual behavior. However, the rules differ from society to society. At times, to its intents and purposes, the rules necessarily and sufficiently need some specific study and comparing for rational precision. At this event, the comparison of the sexual behavior of different societies with the religious beliefs displays some distinctive connection between the social structures and morals. Power argues that the monastic rules served to ensure the proper public performance of monks because it is the ...

Introduction

The religion and politics are two mutually exclusive aspects of an individual’s life are not supposed to pragmatically overlap because they control different institutions which are structurally independent of each other. However, the religious groups are generally associated with the politically secular organizations and this bivalence in their association causes the complications of religion interfering with the political regimes. It is also true that most of the ethical considerations are driven by religious faith which cannot demarcate itself from the political realms of diplomacy and opportunism. This research paper aims at exploring various historical incidents and political scenarios ...

Introduction

Effective parenting is essential to the moral development of a child. In fact, lack thereof compromises the ethical beliefs maintained by the child, and this could result in the indulgence in unacceptable behaviors. According to the Journal of Family Violence, females are more vulnerable to the effects of distant parenthood than the male gender (Bowles, Dana and Jennifer 681). As a result, witnessing traumatizing events in their early developmental stages could negatively affect their social abilities and integration with other people. With this in mind, it is worth appreciating the fact that most of the female inmates had instances ...

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Chapter 4 - Acquisition and Measurement Many Happy Returns It is essential for organizations to assess the financial impact of the investment in a new form of technology. This can be best achieved through evaluation of the total cost of ownership (TCO) and the returns on investment (ROI). This can be achieved through simple calculations, payback data and economic value analysis. The lack of a proper quantification method can lead to tremendous losses.

Concepts to Clusters: The Real Technology Chasm

Investment in appropriate forms of technology can yield tremendous success for any company. Since constant evolution of technology enhances its quality and overall service delivery, it ...

Rationale for choosing Malaysia

Malaysia, apart from being a multi-cultural and pluralistic country, is a great tourism destination. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is where every other tourist dreams of visiting. Thus, the main reason for choosing Malaysia for this study was due to personal reasons when visiting the country. As part of the major plan, visiting Malaysia during holiday and especially during honeymoon is the basis of this selection. Apart from the excitement of interacting with a mixture of cultures and religions, there will be a lot of learning during the tour. Hence, before visiting the country, it is crucial to conduct a ...

People’s behavior and way of doing things are controlled by the concept of culture. Culture can be defined as language, beliefs, and values of a particular community, society or group where together they control their way of thinking and doing things. According to Clifford Geertz, culture is defined in many ways; first it is the way of life of a particular society or community. Secondly, culture can be defined as the social characteristics and legacy that a person can acquire from a particular group. Third, it is the way people think, feel and believe and lastly, it is ...

Part A

Marathon County resides in the State of Wisconsin and it is the community of focus in this paper. Having worked briefly in this region with a community health promotion program for up to three months I developed a special interest on health matters within the region. The survey was conducted on the afternoon and early evening of Friday 26th February. The survey was accomplished via a road trip that lasted for up to 7 hours.

Part B

Housing and commercial buildings The majority of the buildings in this region in both the residential and commercial areas are made of bricks. Apparently, ...

The adverse effects of indulgence in alcohol are well known and documented. Notably, the effects range from affecting the health of an individual to the well-being of a nation (Drugfreeworld.org, 2016). Uncontrolled consumption of alcohol costs the nation a lot of money in treating the sick individuals and managing the adverse social impacts of alcohol. On a personal level, alcohol affects the brain, heart, pancreas, liver and the immune system of an individual. The numbers of road carnages caused by drunk driving are on the rise, and they result in deaths and disabilities. Similarly, alcohol consumption is attributed to ...

International management

International management

Introduction

Expansion to foreign markets is an important prerequisite for success of any modern business. Sustainable growth strategy serves a number of aims, such as supporting the growth of markets and products, expanding a business, improving margins, increasing revenue and reducing a time of a business cycle (Kumar, 2010, p.1). Furthermore, expansion to foreign markets is crucial for companies that manufacture products, targeted for the markets of developing countries, so that as many economies as possible can benefit from innovative solutions. One of the crucial problems of African countries is water supply. Every day a lot of individuals ( ...

Abstract

This paper would like to discuss the political development of English society during its upheaval and how it shaped the political ideas that emerged in the 17th century. The English state and society in the 17th century England, for instance, is one that can be described as revolutionary. During this time, many political ideas emerged in England that shaped not only England’s future as a nation, but also shaped the political ideologies of many countries around the world. This period in England’s history is one of the most significant primarily because of the many enlightenment ideas that ...

The link existing between communication, culture and cultural identity is very complex, as well as, an intimate one. On the first account, cultures are a creation of communication i.e. communication provides a way that human beings interacts taking into consideration the different existing cultural identities in the society. These may be in terms of customs, rules, laws or even the gender roles. In particular, cultures and cultural identities are a product of various social communications. This means that without the existence of communication, it would be extremely difficult to pass and also preserve cultures and cultural identities thus creating ...

The discussion topic whether marijuana should be legalized into the public parlance is a question of great debate, and it continues to spur both outrage and praises from the public domain. While, marijuana has been considered as an illegal substance, certain social segments contradict this viewpoint, and instead propose its legalization for public use. The pros and cons of marijuana are already in the public domain, and people have deeper insights of its impacts to the society. This paper takes a positive stand and recants the proponents’ views that marijuana should be legalized into the public. These viewpoints are ...

Intercultural Management

Answer to part A

Power distance; Turkey scores the highest in this dimension. It has a score of 66 and this means it has the following characteristics. It has hierarchical structure as observed in families where father is the sole boss. Managers relay on their bosses for rules and instruction. Workers expect to be told what to do. The leaders who are relied on are usually inaccessible. The communication flow is from the top and usually selective. Individualism; Turkey has a score of 37 in this dimension. This implies that Turkey is a collectivistic society. People of Turkey usually ...

Introduction

In a perfect democracy, the people and the states are one and the same element. In this accord, it is extremely unethical and unprofessional to segregate the public’s involvement in state affairs. In this regard, prudent and essential that the public is allowed to be the key players in the community development projects. Not only will the act of fostering public involvement in planning, sparkle the public’s cooperation, but also, tremendous advantages will be accrued from the government-public corporation. The planning of community development projects tends to foster betterment of the standards of living within a particular ...

Artifact

Mercedes-AMG GT S is the premium range vehicle of German car manufacturer Mercedes Benz. The car is an achievement built on the intense beauty and passion for the senses: scene-stealing looks, breathtaking performance, and an immense growl that can easily intimidate the road itself. Mercedes-AMG GT S has lightning-fast power transfer and low bodyweight of the car means it has ability to performing cornering at thrilling speed, with the car setting higher standards for dynamic and precise performance. The car features the all-new AMG 4 liter V8 biturbo engine with 7-speed having dual clutch transmission. The car can reach ...

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE

With changing times people are becoming more reckless, impatient and losing their moral grounds. Drugs and alcohol have become a part of life for a huge population of the world. Every country all over the world has seen a remarkable increase in the number of people engaging in such addictions in the last few decades. The addiction has claimed lots of lives and ruined lots of families. It is an important concern for the medical fraternity and the government of every country. Constant monitoring and stricter rules have also failed to bring down the rate much. More than imposing ...

Communication and the Global World

The most salient features of the American society are those relating to individualism and perception of various inequalities existing within the nation. Such attitudes undoubtedly come from the American Revolution of independence and liberty which facilitated the enactment of the relative constitutional rights and freedoms spelling out the pursuit of happiness as the main guaranty for all individuals residing in the country. Due to these observations, the United States holds a very high score on the individualism indicator and a relatively low position concerning the “power distance” (The Hofstede Centre, n.d.; Hofstede, 2011). According to Hofstede’s survey results, ...

Virgin Group

Abstract Virgin Group is one of the biggest and most popular business organizations in the world who have developed a strong work culture over the years. Under Sir Richard Branson’s leadership, Virgin Group has developed several cultural practices that have helped their business grow. By keeping their customer’s happy through empowered employees, Virgin has developed a cultural practice that ensures their work culture remains at the fore of their business philosophy. There are different frameworks that can be evaluated for analyzing the cultural practice of Virgin Group, but Hofstede’s cultural theory has been utilized for analyzing ...

1. During the period Kimmel describes there was a distinctly hydraulic aspect to the popular conception of American masculine sexuality. Sexual powers were conceived of as limited and drawing from the same well of energy that allowed young men to put in the hard work needed to ‘make something of themselves’ economically in the professions or other endeavors. Because of this it was considered vital that men, especially young men, practice strict discipline in avoiding sexual activity such as masturbation or even marital sex to avoid diminishing the vitality they needed to succeed in other areas in life. 2. ...

The benefits of the crusades vs. the benefits of the current terrorist group (ISIS)

Introduction Since the medieval ages, religion has been used to spread acts of narrow-mindedness against others. From the time of the Christian inquisitions and crusades to the current Islamic jihadism and terrorism, this fundamentalist attitude has caused the death of many. At its root, is the selfishness and ambition for power and wealth that rules the hearts of men. Religious organizations are responsible for establishing the moral fiber in the society. They undertake this duty by selling the concept of ‘salvation’. In return, they obtain rent in the form of tithes in order to intercede on behalf of individuals ...

ABSTRACT:

This paper present the literature review related to the change in organizational culture and innovation. The paper describes the critical aspect of organizational change in culture. To evaluate the understanding of the cultural models different researches has been included and studied intensively. For better understanding the literature from the organizational behaviour, organizational culture and behaviour, human psychology, human resource, and Industry best practices, some business professionals who are expert in their field are also a part of this research. To widen the understanding of organizational culture and also how it may affect on innovation and creativity the research is conducted ...

The prevalence of video games has changed the individuals’ tendency to utilize the leisure time in productive and informative activities and technological advancements in the development of video games has increased the interactive fun that one can receive from the indulgence in video games. Psychological experts have been arguing the fact that video games provide the individuals with the simulated environment where they can utilize the traits of different characters to pursue their violent behavior. The study conducted in this respect by Anderson and Murphy (2003) conducted the experiment on video game players and change in their aggression levels ...

Analysis of Consumer Behavior for Indian Visitors intending to Travel to the Great Barrier Reef

Analysis of Consumer Behavior for South Indian Visitors Intending to Travel to the Great Barrier Reef

- What is the purpose of conducting a market analysis and what factors might be investigated as part of a market analysis? The purpose of conducting a market analysis is to collect important information related to potential customers; to prepare a business which plans to enter another market; to introduce or launch a new product or service; or to initiate a new business venture. The factors which might be investigated as part of a market analysis include: marketing environment, profiles of the potential markets, assessment of the potential priority markets, and the possible strategies to be used to obtain and ...

Ways in Which a Rebellious or Outcast Individual, Specific or Type, Conditioned to Conform, and Ways in Which This Conditioning is Ineffective

Rebellion is a common occurrence in the modern world. In reality, resistance dates back to the creation according to biblical sources. In the bible, it is noted that Satan who was an otherwise favorite angel of God rebelled against the creator in his quest to have absolute power over his creator's subjects. The aftermath would be his expulsion from heaven where the bible records that the Almighty God dwells. Different reasons could cause rebellion. The rebelling party could have found sufficient reasons to make them believe that their continue co-operation with the other party was untenable and. Therefore, rebelling ...

The short passage is evidence as to the suffering and agony that the monster, Frankenstein, experienced as a result of his loneliness and the grotesque sight that he was taken to be. Filled with anger and indignation that surged out of his painful quest for companionship, Frankenstein sought to wage vengeance on his creator, Victor Frankenstein, and make his life as painful as his own (Cobley, p 33). Surrendering to his painful fate, that of a monster, Frankenstein decides to adopt an evil nature which he was unwillingly chosen and crated for.

The theme of monstrosity is dominantly evidenced in this passage. ...

Washington Post (WP) of 4th may 2012 contained an article by Mike Duggan on youth alcoholism in the US state of Michigan in the particular district of Detroit. Duggan is an accomplished article writer with experience spanning two decades, and has earned accolades the world over and in all the United States. He has done articles on several subjects that matter to the American citizens ranging from economic issues, social issues and political analyses.

On this particular date, he delves into a social matter that remains one of the most discussed issues in the United States of American society, youth ...

Introduction

This paper explores how human behavior can negatively and positively affect the environment. The body of the paper covers the following topics: 1) An explanation (with examples) of how environmental cues shape behavior; 2) How behavior can be modified to support sustainability and how this can limit any negative impact on the environment; 3) How social norms influence behavior and beliefs about the environment; 4) Two possible solutions that could successfully change behavior and habits in order to lessen negative environmental impact.

How Environmental Cues Shape Behavior

Cavanaugh & Fitzsimons (2009) co-authored a paper entitled “Happy Holidays? How Sights and Sounds of the Holidays ...

Sex is the origin of life and is historically deep rooted in all that is in human evolution. Sex is the key to the gift of life, pleasure, fulfillment and strong morality. Sexual encounters range from passionate love to no strings attached. In this paper, the positive benefits of sex will be discussed when sex is encountered on a moral and valued basis. Sex can also be painful, lonely and dark and this will not be the scope of determining the everlasting benefits of sex. When a strong moral foundation is present in the sacred act of sex, many immediate and long term ...

Introduction

Globalization has opened up borders and rendered it possible for globally competitive companies such as Khmer Foods Group (KFG) to leverage the best that this new reality presents. However, mounting global operations necessitates managing difficult geopolitical, regulatory and cultural challenges, which, fortunately for KFG, should not be a challenge, given the company’s long experience and high standards. This report gives a detailed account of Brazil’s business environment, and assessment of its suitability for KFG’s purposes. The report includes an analysis of the economic, political, legal, cultural and ethical factors relevant to KFG’s possible operations in the country, ...

In your opinion, how does the principle of separation between church and state compare in theory and in practice in the United States? Provide specific examples. The Establishment Clause was aimed at prohibiting state sponsored religion leading to the doctrine of separation of church and state. Thomas Jefferson referred for the first time this separation as “wall of separation between Church and State.” This principle is a unique American vision. As far as the interpretation and meaning of Establishment clause is concerned, there are three major theories. According to the strict separation theory, the religion and state should ...

[Assignment No. 2]

Abstract

CRADA incorporates the agreement between the collaborators and IC in order to comply the research projects in order to develop the research entities with the collaboration of two entities. The current paper has enlightened the common and unique elements of the CRADA elements and it has been observed that CRADA provides the comprehensive means of developing the effective agreement between both the entities to ensure the collaboration and providing the astound means of carrying out the research project without adhering any unequal means of benefits provided to any entity. The ‘Cooperative Research and Development Agreement’ encompasses ...

THE HEALTH BEHAVIOURS OF THEIR PEERS

Sociology Abstract The research evaluated the perceptions of students in health related undergraduate programs towards the activities of their peers like smoking and alcohol use that risk health. Studies have shown that students in health-related subject areas observe the risky behaviors of their peers and those observations affect the perceptions they have about their own health (Zhang, 2011; Ridder et al., 2010). The purpose of this qualitative research was to examine emerging themes and develop a deep knowledge about the health related practices and the perceptions (Seidman 2013). A phenomenological methodology was used in order to identify ...

What are the perceptions of students in health-related undergraduate programs of the health behaviours of their peers (e.g. alcohol consumption, smoking) ? Undergraduate students taking courses related to human health have various perceptions of the behavior that may affect their health, if this behavior is exhibited by their peers (Zhang, 2011, n.p.). Ridder, Heuvelmans, Visscher, Seidell, & Renders (2010) argue that there is a relationship between the actual behaviours reported about students and perceived behaviour by the medical students in Netherlands. The authors used a sample of 1608 students issued with questionnaires regarding the number of students engaged in alcohol consumption. ...

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Impact of Culture on Consumer Behavior Holiday market is one of the most dynamic and, at the same time, restricted by its maturity in any given country. The impact of the cultural element on consumer behavior is specifically intense as the preferences of individuals in terms of geographical location, length of the vacation and a type of planning are determined by a set of norms, values and beliefs. These dimensions differ not only on national level, but on sub-social and individual layers, which makes the marketing analysis of consumer behavior especially complex. Given the complexity of the issues that surround ...

Of Alcoholic Drinks on the Human Body

Effects of Alcoholic Drinks on the Human Body Christmas is fast approaching; many people are now busy with their holiday shopping and most of the malls are now crowded with buyers aiming to buy goods at a cheaper price. Aside from the food ingredients, the holidays are not complete without a bottle of alcoholic drinks. Beers, wines, vodka, martini and Bloody Mary are one of the few popular names for alcoholic drinks, Tempting it may sound but alcoholic drinks are harmful to the body. Gifford, Friedman and Majerus (2009) argue that drinking alcohol causes the human body to become vulnerable ...

A – Allure – It has to emanate an aura of uniqueness and refinement that is irresistible and makes anyone want to try out. B – Boldness – Even in discrete appearance, it can never go unnoticed to the client, or anyone who comes in contact with it. C – Customization – Because all the care for the client has to fit every aspect of the client’s taste and personality. D – Decadence – Because the client must feel like no more luxurious, or better place could possibly exist. E – Elite – Makes the client feel like he/she belongs to that very strict ...

Introduction

Nandos is a fast food chain that is based on recipes that is connected to Portuguese explorers who acquired spices in different parts of the world, including Africa and the Far East. The fast chain commenced operations in Johannesburg, South Africa in the year 1987 and it provides various chicken foods and other recipes that are prepared according to fundamental Portuguese cuisine systems. After Apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994, the restrictions placed on South African businesses were lifted and Nandos was set to become a global business. Nandos now has branches in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and other ...

The United States of America continues to face challenges especially given the complicated system of governance. Under federalism, the federal government is entrusted with the overall management of national affairs while the states are left for what may be referred to as the residual functions. However, while the spirit and letter of the constitution may be clear in its ideal intents, it has proven difficult to implement given the competing interests between the states and the federal government. That notwithstanding, one crucial ingredient that America continues to showcase, and which it can be proud of is its respect for ...

Technological applications have had an impact on almost all sectors of the economy. The same changes have equally pervaded the area of criminology and criminal behavior in general. Crime has become increasingly complex given the advancement in weaponry. In addition, the juvenile nature of the law on modern forms of crime has made some crimes pass out as legal activities chiefly because of the silence of the law on such like crimes. This makes it difficult in the overall to analyze criminal behavior on the context of weapons technology. The brief of this paper shall be to discuss the ...

Management

Distributive justice refers to a type of justice that advocates for equal distribution of resources in the society. Distributive justice stands for the rights of the weak and does not seek to gratify the selfish needs of the rich few. Procedural justice on the hand seeks to strike a balance if an anomaly had been noted. Procedural justice fights to ensure fairness. Similar to me effect refers to an aspect whereby an interviewer would allocate favorable questions to the respondent since they have the same background or attitudes. This effect creates a biased playing field to the advantage of the interviewee. ...

Introduction

Japan encountered both good and bad experiences after the war between the year 1945 and 1952. This was the period when occupation officially ended and later, followed by chaos and destruction in Japan. The emperor Hirohito gave his surrender speech, and most people felt betrayed and displaced. During the early days of occupation, Japans had to deal with hunger due to food shortage. There was excavating black market and Japans traditions were forgotten. Decisions made by USA resulted to change in societal conscious instead of focusing to change everyday life of the Japans. USA government did not punish the ...