Essays on Orientations

The following paper is prepared by choosing various articles from credible and academic sources and have been written on. The first article by Peter Buckey summarizes the article international business vs. international marketing. An opinion of the article is then provide at the end. Two other articles follow namely, The millennium and International Marketing by Vern Terpstra and International e-marketing: opportunities and issues by Jagdish N. Sheth, Arun Sharma. All these articles are relevant to marketing concepts and theories and an opinion given at the end of each article synthesizes the article on the light of theory vs practice.

Selection from an 8 year-period of pulmonary valve replacement and cross sectional follow up of a commercially available biological valve, assessed with established and a new method

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Pulmonary valve replacement is a procedure necessary in many congenital heart defects and in-valve degeneration cases. Surgical results are excellent, but the longevity of artificial valves is very limited. Our goal was to give a retrospective overview of methods and results from the year 2000 until 2008 at Rikshospital, as well as the prospective five year follow-up of a biological valve made from bovine pericardium. Follow up included clinical examination with ECG, echocardiography, spirometry, treadmill testing, echocardiography ...

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1.0 Chapter One: Introduction Chapter 1 introduces the concept of cross-cultural management in reference to the situation in Kazakhstan. The history of the region is briefly introduced with reference to the phenomena of globalization. The framework of the research is based on the seven organization constraints. The seven organizational constraints are listed and briefly defined. Research questions are listed with the research objectives. The rationale for the research is offered.

1.1 Introduction Cross cultural business and trade is not a new global phenomenon; a historical example is the Silk Road that passed through ...

Executive Summary

This project report gives chronological accounts of tornadoes events that have occurred over a period of 33 years, which is from 1980 to 2013. The paper is meant to illustrate statistical analysis of spatial and temporal occurrences of the mentioned environmental disaster. The rationale of the study was to give reasons behind the high instances of tornado related events and to formulate recommendations on how to predict the occurrences to reduce casualties and damage to property. Again, the analysis would build the foundation for modeling of future changes of a natural disaster with the aim of enhancing communication and disaster preparedness. ...

Cultural differences pose a major hurdle to international businesses, especially when negotiating business deals. Problems such as culturally-based misconceptions and unfamiliarity on both sides of the negotiating teams can be easily worked out with an in-depth research into each other’s culture, assimilating them and putting the findings to use on the negotiating table; such that a business negotiation between a Japanese businessman and his American counterpart will be fruitful.

A Japanese writer once described American negotiators as hard to understand, because ''they are not racially or culturally homogeneous''. Although it is not easy to define any cultural or ...

According to the 2000 census in the United States of America, one in every three people can be considered as an ethnic minority. The world we live in is diverse and cross-cultural communication is important and unavoidable. Cheesebro, O’Connor and Rios (2010) state, “the better people understand each other, the better they will be at making their own communication more efficient and effective.” (p. 58).

The first principle of cross-cultural communication states that if the cultural/linguistic differences between people are great, than there is a greater likelihood that there will be a communication breakdown. The second principle is looks ...

Introduction

Oak Clinic (OC) is an inner city healthcare medical center founded in 1970. The clinic's foundation has been an outcome of concerted efforts of grass roots organizations, healthcare activists and, not least, neighborhood and surrounding areas' residents. OC is located in an area made up mainly of African-Americas and Latinos. Lacking a proper healthcare facility for years, OC has come as a landmark in area's history. The initial staffing vision, if any, had affordable healthcare as a primary concern. That is, providing general practice healthcare services, particularly to families and elderly, was initially motivated by affordable healthcare costs for minority groups in a ...

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Airline Industry Overview6

Branding SIA7 SIA: Strategic Human Resource Management..8

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SIA: Business Model.10 Conclusion & Implications...11 References....13 Abstract The dramatic change in airline industry has mandated airlines re-engineer business operations, processes, management styles and, not least, service delivery methods and platforms. Singapore Airlines (SIA) is an example of a global carrier which has managed to weather negative fluctuations in airline industry, to continue to perform successfully and yield solid profits over years. SIA is well known for service quality and cost-effectiveness. To explore how SIA has managed to present an example of a company combining apparently contradictory value propositions, ...

The Role of the Teacher in Fostering a Positive Impact through Warm Demanding versus the Academic Performance of Students in Public School Setting: A Correlational Study

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Introduction 3

Statement of the Problem 5 Purpose of the Study 7 Research Questions 8 Hypotheses 9 Definition of Key Terms 10 Brief Review of the Literature 11 Summary 19 Research Method 21 Operational Definition of Variables 9 Measurement 10 Summary 19

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Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography 13 Introduction One of the ...

The Role of the Teacher in Fostering a Positive Impact through Warm Demanding versus the Academic Performance of Students in Public School Setting: A Correlational Study

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Introduction 1

Statement of the Problem 1 Purpose of the Study 2 Research Questions 3 Hypotheses 4 Definition of Key Terms 5 Brief Review of the Literature 5 Summary 7 Research Method 7 Operational Definition of Variables 9 Measurement 10 Summary 11

References 12

Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography 13 Introduction One of the ...

Concept Paper

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Statement of the Problem 2 Purpose of the Study 4 Research Questions 4 Coding and Theoretical Framework 5 Definition of Key Terms 7 Chapter 2: Literature Review 8 Summary 12

References 14

Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography 24 Introduction One of the goals of an educational institution is the development of “warm demanding,” an educational environment in which the educational, professional exhibits a warm; but demanding presence in the classroom (Bondy et al., 2007). Current research suggests that there is a distinct overlap ...

Concept Paper

Graduate Faculty of the School of Education Requirements for the Degree of Belinda J. Haye Prescott Valley, Arizona

Introduction 1

Statement of the Problem 1 Purpose of the Study 2 Research Questions 3 Hypotheses 4 Definition of Key Terms 5 Brief Review of the Literature 5 Summary 7 Research Method 7 Operational Definition of Variables 9 Measurement 10 Summary 11

References 12

Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography 13 Introduction One of the goals of educational institution is the development of “warm demanding,” an educational environment in which the educational, ...

The article presents a detailed analysis of Regulatory Focus Theory. Its summary helps in the understanding of the theory’s concepts and possible application. The theory addresses ways in which people attempt the achievement of the presence of positive outcomes, and an absence of negative outcomes; the processes are promotion and prevention respectively. It shows people may exhibit differences in their chronic orientations. The article explores the regulatory perspective in reference to a multilayered model of personality (Manczak, Zapata-Gietl & McAdams, 169). It arranges human behavior into domains such as; romantic relationships, economics, parenting and psychopathology. The study analyzes the promotion ...

Executive summary

The international human resource practices in the worldwide business require effective management to ensure unceasing existence of the global business organizations. Avon being a multinational beauty company operates globally in the manufacturing and sale of the beauty products for women, apparel and fashion ornaments. It conducts its operations in over 100 countries and does direct marketing to its consumers through 5.8 million sales representatives and it has over 42,500 associates allied to it. This report incorporates discussions and evaluation of the strategic international human resource practices of Avon in terms of staff training and development, the reward management ...

I believe that a problem found in my exploratory essay regards Gay Marriage. Many people feel that it is a "should they or shouldn't they" topic. I believe that all people should be allowed "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", as defined in the United States Constitution. Although this is stated in our Constitution, many people in this great nation have issues allowing two people of the same sex to have intimate relationships with one another. They use hate speech, isolating those who have essentially "come out of the closet" and can intimidate those who are ready to share their ...

In the Symposium, Apollodorus makes a relation to an unidentified companion story, which he had learned about a dinner party, or a symposium from Aristodemus. The symposium is given to honor the tragedian Agathon. Here, Socrates is lost in thought on the neighboring balcony, and arrives at the party late. Eryximachus accepts Phaedrus suggestion after they have finished eating that, every person should make a speech praising the god of love. After a consensus, Phaedrus starts by referring to love as one of the oldest of gods. He adds that love promotes the most of the virtue in people. Pausanias draws the difference between ...

Introduction

The legalization of Gay marriage has stirred a lot of controversies in America, and the world in general. Traditionally, marriage has been rooted in many cultures, practices and even traditions, as the union of a man and a woman. Same sex marriages or relationships have been prohibited all along, and people that went against these practices were often termed as outcasts. But in the recent years, the rate of gay marriages and relationships has been on the rise. This has stirred a lot of debate on whether they should be legalized or not. Movements and societies have been formed to protects the gay ...

Introduction

Both socialization and enculturation can be distinguished. Mead suggests that, for socialization, there are some requirements and exactions that are bestowed on the people by their societies. Fabrega also says that socialization is the symbolic system of people, (1977). On the other hand, enculturation refers to the process whereby people learn a culture into its finest details; all the uniqueness of the culture and its particulars (Merten, 1999). This paper will go further into detail to give the processes of socialization and enculturation, their differences. In addition to that, we shall see why they are both needed for a person to ...

Research Methods

Hypothesis Gays, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) workers who disclose their sexual orientation get positive and negative reactions and responses from co-workers, which may or may not affect their attitude towards work.

Participants

The participants in this research are the gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) workers who are residing in the US and are working in different sectors. The age of these participants will be between 20 to 28 years old and are working with different job occupations. Most of the sectors that the researcher will focus on are those who have strict rules in their worksplaces, primarily in the ...

Communication Theory:

Introduction Cross cultural communications is very crucial nowadays. This is mainly because people from different countries and cultures see, interpret and assess various events differently. More so, various classes of people view things differently. Often, the more powerful have a stronger stand while the marginalized sector’s views seem weaker (Pawlowski, p. 70). In this paper, the standpoint theoretical approach in communications is discussed. This theory is very crucial in understanding and contextualizing cross cultural communications. Most often, people are not conscious of others' views and cultural upbringing (p. 70). By exploring how standpoint theory forms an individual’ ...

Introduction

Comparative politics deal with political institutions, domestic politics and the conflicts between countries. These elements are brought about by sovereignty, common domestic problems and challenges and cultural heterogeneity in different countries. However, globalization is threatening to undermine this. With globalizing undermining these political institutions, domestic politics and conflicts between countries, there are concerns that globalization will oversee the demise of the field of comparative politics. This paper delves into these issues by highlighting the challenges that globalization presents to the comparative politics. The challenge that globalization presented to the field of comparative politics is already visible. In the ...

A visit to the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles was inspiring and an enlightening experience. There were stereotyped beliefs that were eventually acknowledged to be erroneous. For one, I thought the museum would be a place where I would find only Japanese people been angry about how they were treated after World War II. Instead I found people from various ethnic groups: visitors, museum staff, guests, and participants in various exhibitions. Likewise, I also found the Japanese people to be very welcoming. In fact, the feeling of welcoming was so overwhelming that I felt ...

In the 1960’s, America underwent changes socially, politically and economically leading to changes in its social set up. The decade ended up referred to as a sexual revolution because of the rejection of some sexual norms, beliefs and behaviors and adoption of others (Williams, 2012). Sexual revolution led to changes in the western society allowing other sexual orientations apart from heterosexual. Additionally, the era resulted in the use of contraceptives in western society. When critically analyzed; it is evident that the sexual revolution in the western society had some lasting effect. Women attaining of power and control is one ...

Speaking difficulties of International students

The number of students who travel to other countries for education has increased considerably in recent years. Immigrant students join courses in order to learn English so that they can communicate with the local people, settle in a new country and study the subjects of their interests. Students expect that the courses should not only provide the knowledge of English language but also offer tips that would prepare them in every way to settle in a new culture. They expect to get knowledge about manners and etiquettes of the new country and serve as finishing schools. This renders the situation in a ...

Abstract

Equal Opportunity is the right of every human. Every person enjoys the right to equal representation in all walks of life and is liable to legislation if these rights are oppressed. Equal Employment Opportunity is a concept based on equality rights at the work place. Equal Employment Opportunity Council is the governing body that assesses the rights of an individual at the work place. The following article is discussion of EEO laws and procedures recommended by the EEOC for individuals to protect their rights against discrimination at the work place. Keywords: disparate, equality, representation, laws

Introduction

All humans are born ...

Rape culture is the collection of behaviors and perceptions that are associated with the act of rape (Shalhoub-Kevorkian, 1999). Circumstances that lead to and follow rape (i.e., pre-meditated, drug-induced, witnesses, false allegations), the nature of the relationship between the victim and the aggressor, and the public perception (i.e., religious views, women’s rights). Within this context it seems as though a day cannot go by without an individual in power making a highly offensive if not stupid remark about rape culture. There are web stories that take the headline, “the 9 most horribly insensitive Republican rape comments,” (Ranker, 2014) and “ ...

Introduction

Motivation is the drive that an individual has towards a certain goal. Motivation contributes by influencing the effort and interest that an athlete puts to a task. Hager (124) in his study describes motivation as a personal matter because what motivates an individual at a certain time may not motivate another individual at the same time. To improve and maintain an athlete’s performance motivation is essential. Athletes who lack motivation are likely to skip regular session of training and hence may not get to fully train with the required intensity. Miller (87) in his study states that lack of motivation leads athletes ...

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Mapping Bridging Integrating EXCELL Cultural Scenario Map Preparation: Review cultural information on Finland and Spain Prepare an MBI analysis on the situation. get persuasive so that delta foods can adopt new startegies

Culturally satisfied business solutions

The first managing director of blue ridge spain avoided to grow the company because he was from catalonia and Madrid people have regional ties that are strong in spain. It is important to embrace different cultures in different socities for business to thrive. The company should appoint management from the towns that they want to set business in for expansion so ...

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Abstract This paper extensively reviews the purchase decision differences among various countries that differ in culture. The analytic accoutrement accepting from the plan of abounding acclaimed intercultural consultants, as able as Hofstede, Hall, Kluckholn, Strodtbeck, and Carbaugh. (1983). It should be fatigued that there's bare acclimatized accepting to negotiations. There aboveboard admeasurement alone able and beneath able approaches , and these acclimatize in cast with several address factors. As Bargainers apperceive that their counterparts could as well be seeing things clumsily . Otherwise, they'll be beneath accessible to accomplish abrogating judgments and added accessibly to accomplish advanced in bargaining. ...

International Business

Question One: Implications of cultural literacy on business location Cultural literacy may be defined as the development of awareness through the acquisition of knowledge on matters that relate to a particular culture. In that regard, such knowledge is fundamental in ensuring the sustainability of relationships during cultural interaction. In essence, international corporations such as Multinational Corporations (MNCs) should be culturally literate. The need for cultural literacy for MNCs has direct implications on their costs of business. Hence, it is important for the management of an MNC to carry out substantive research that would help divulge issues regarding cultural dynamics. ...

There are various opinions about the ways globalization influences the society and individuals. The reality is that the globalization results in changing scale and scope of individual, social and business operations. The different ways, in which people and social groups in the globalized world develop their relationships outline the diversity from cultural, racial, business and other perspectives. While one can argue that the impact of globalization on the cultural landscape is destructive, others will find globalization extremely beneficial for the enhancement of cultural literacy and diversity-awareness. The development of technology, business diversification and the growth of international mobility among ...

Despite the awareness about gender and sexual orientations today, mainstream media still portrays gender stereotypes leading to the turtle-like progress of gender equality. There might have been a number of films and TV shows that incorporated gender and sexual issues in their contents, but it is only to add a human interest flavour like sex and humour. Moreover, it has been treated as a token character in most films. In some movies, when characters are discussing their dirtiest and most embarrassing experience, their common answer is making out with a lesbian or having sex with a transgender. It is true that talking about sexuality ...

Cultural Sensitivity and Competency in Nursing

The health care is a diverse undertaking that as requires the nurses and health care practitioners have a high degree of competency and be culturally sensitive. Cultural aspects like lifestyle, beliefs, religion, age, taboos, and the general life of people is important in the nursing practice. Cultural sensitivity entails knowing the diverse nature of a people’s culture and adequately preparing in order to accept and adapt to them. In nursing, it is important to be flexible. Many aspects including culture will change yet a nurse is expected to perform at the best level. Communication is one of the parts that health care ...

Cultural Sensitivity and Competency in Nursing

The health care is a diverse undertaking that as requires the nurses and health care practitioners have a high degree of competency and be culturally sensitive. Cultural aspects like lifestyle, beliefs, religion, age, taboos, and the general life of people is important in the nursing practice. Cultural sensitivity entails knowing the diverse nature of a people’s culture and adequately preparing in order to accept and adapt to them. In nursing, it is important to be flexible. Many aspects including culture will change yet a nurse is expected to perform at the best level. Communication is one of the parts that health care ...

1. How is sociology useful for planning to travel and/or live outside the United States? Sociology is useful in that it enables you to understand your own cultural and economic orientations as a current residence of United States. It also enables you better to understand the life of the people who live in the country of your destination. You are able to understand their social- cultural values and economic orientation and see if you can adapt to that country’s orientations (Martell, 2010). Most people in some countries may be socially hostile to foreigners especially from United States ...

All persons are psychologists. Everyone, almost on a daily basis, is involved in trying to understand and predict the behavior of people with whom he or she interacts with. In this effort, one of the fundamental issues that come out is that behavior is majorly determined by the consistent actions of an individual. Positive psychology is both a science and a clinical response. In the precincts of positive psychology, the scientific method is used to determine and enhance positive aspects of life. It is majorly concerned with understanding and, facilitating happiness and, well-being; positive traits and engagement in absorbing activities; hope and ...

The legalization of gay marriages has become a polarizing issue in the social, political, and religious fronts in the United States and across the borders. Different states in the United States have taken independent conflicting stance on the legalization of gay marriages. Seventeen states have legalized gay marriages while 33 other have considered such marriages unlawful. While some people believe that, gay partners should get equal chances in the society to express their social orientations, others consider such marriages to contradict the traditional definitions of the institution of marriage. These opponents believe that the traditional definition of the institution of ...

Introduction

Same sex marriage has become a polarizing issue in both state and national politics as well as religious platforms. In the United States alone, fourteen states including California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Washington among others, states have legalized same sex marriages either through court decisions, state legislations or through popular votes. However, some other states such as Alabama, Arizona, Alaska, Kentucky, and Missouri among several others have banned same sex marriages by constitutional amendments and state laws, or constitutional amendments or state laws only. The polarizing views on gay marriages can also be witnessed on religious groups with some ...

- “Better leadership is too often proposed as a panacea for organizational problems which have other origins.” Critically argue for or against this proposition with examples.

Introduction

One of the major challenges of the new and global business environment is the management of people as globalization needs heightened interaction among people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures than ever before (Ely, Robin, & Thomas, 2001). Global companies and dynamic organizations need human capital, knowledge and technology development to further enhance their innovation in order to compete with global competitors. The current market systems need leaders to totally comprehend the competencies required to ...

Introduction

Observing good ethics especially in public administration is essential in the modern society. Ethics inform individuals’ daily life decisions making providing them with standards for delineating between the right and wrong. Ethical societies promote coordination and transparency without deception. Ethics in public administration includes values such as loyalty, honesty, integrity, openness, fair-mindedness, respect and forthright communication. It involves defending, systematizing, and recommending notion of right and wrong behavior (Geuras & Garofalo, 2010). A successful public administration practitioner needs to make intelligent decisions on circumstances that present with ethical predicament. It is important to balance serving the best wellbeing for a client ...

Executive summary

This paper is aimed at improving the organizations and making them gain more from the staffing process in case of a huge turnover or opening a new branch that requires employees. A company like Service Enterprises Inc is faced with the problem of a shortage of the employees to work in the new branches that will be opened the following year in Atlanta, Boston, and Chicago. As the vice president of the HR department, this paper is presented to explain the process of getting employees. The first process is recruiting which involves getting people to apply for the positions. The next ...

Introduction

Marriage is a very important part of life for any human as it carries with it has several benefits among them healthy living, life insurance, stability, tax refunds and pension funds for spouses. Of the many benefits of marriage is the right to be able to acquire children since married gay couples stand a chance to legally adopt children and raise them as their own. The act of marriage also helps in creating a social, economic and sentimental settings that leads to effective child-rearing Marriage should not only be an entity for straight people but all should be accorded the rights and ...

Identity in literature is as critical as the formation of personalized and psychoanalytic evaluations. Identity is a concept that revolves upon various disciplines with a particular bias to psychology and self-study. The smithereens that define a person in terms of characters and idiosyncratic nuances make a person different from each other. Often, such uniqueness emerges in the form of language use as well as cultural orientations. In essence, the measure of language is vital in extracting the dimensions of literary studies. Many writers identify the linguistic contributions that social paradigms play in language and identity crises (Plath 431). This paper reviews a variety of ...

David Brooks “People Like Us” article first appeared in the magazine The Atlantic Monthly in September 2003. In his essay, the author aims to convince his American audience that the United States is not as diverse as they think it is. He provides several surprising analyses of the American nation that shows the opposite of what they believe. The genre adopted for this article is in tandem with the audience and purpose. The author also successfully utilizes a number of rhetorical strategies to establish credibility, appeal to his readers’ emotions and logical reasoning to appeal to intellect. In the final ...

ACTIVITIES: 1) Unit 4 Journaling

a) As we near the end of the book ‘Learning in Adulthood’, I can now look back to reflect on what I’ve learnt so far, especially from Unit 4. While Units 1-3 were centered on adult learning per se, Unit 4 seems to focus more on the process of learning, by exploring various theories associated with it. I’ve read some books on behaviorism from the perspective of genetics, and I’ve always believed that the mind and its reactions are a consequence of evolution. The existence of a relation between learning and changes in behavior, as explained in the ...

Question 1

Discourse on a subject means that the subject is relevant and modern enough to warrant the concern of the people discussing it. This discourse usually leads to popular opinions and generalizations on the particular subject matter after continued engagement on the subject. Discourse on the subject of sexuality as tackled by Foucault reveals how discourse in the matter of sexuality led to sections of the society gaining power, over the others due to their sexual orientations. Power as understood by Foucault is an ability by a person or a circumstance to influence the decision-making and the actions of an individual. Following these ...

1. Gender Identity As far as one remembers, one got to learn about gender identity from parents and grandparents, specifically through distinguishing toys and clothes between siblings. For instance, one was made aware that girls are provided with toys that focus on aesthetic value through playing with dolls, miniature houses with different parts and accessories of the living room, kitchen, and bedroom. From this alone, it could be understood that girls are expected to conform to activities in the house and also to focus on oneself through emulating the physical traits and characteristics embodied in dolls and how ...

There are three types of religion orientations; prophetic, sacramental and mystical orientations. They are found in all world’s major religions and can either dominate or just be a part of it (Molloy, 2010). Sacramental orientation highlights resonating ritual and religious ceremonies that are conducted by certain religions. It is found in Christianity, Roman Catholicism and Buddhism. Sacramental orientation teaches that one has to perform certain rituals and ceremonies in order to be on the correct path of salvation. It is based on performing rituals. An example is when Christian churches hold sacrament for its members; it is a sign of ...

Introduction

Race is an important social aspect that serves as an identification of one’s heritage. For decades, however, people have used racial differences as grounds for discriminating against minority groups. The prevalent racism we observe in the modern society has roots in the colonialism era of the 1400s. During that time, Europeans colonized Africans and Americans with white settlers adopting a misconception that they were superior to all other races. With this, white settlers conceived that they were the only civilized race hence their role to civilize savages. Europeans used this false notion as a justification for their inhumanity. They could ...

Abstract

The current essay tries to explore the concept of workforce diversity management, as approached and handled by the organizations, along with its importance in furthering their strategic goals and objectives. Diversity management, as a concept of HR deals with creation of a positive work environment that openly accepts all organizational members with their heterogeneity in terms of possessing differing physical and emotional attributes, values, interests, knowledge, and skill-sets, so as to provide them with a fair chance to maximize their full potential and optimally contribute towards organizational growth and success. The concept operates at two levels, namely; “intra-national diversity and cross-national diversity” ( ...

Social psychology implies by its name that it jumps from the focus being on the individual to how the individual functions within the confines of a society. Morality, or a set code of personal conduct and defined and agreed upon notions of right and wrong are at the center of any societal concern. Kohlberg categorized moral attitudes as “the basic building block of the social psychological theories” (Kohlberg, 1963). Kohlberg agrees with psychologist McDougall that “the fundamental problem of social psychology is the moralization of the individual by the society.” This essay endeavors to explore Kohlberg’s theory of moral development ...

My Views as a Teacher

My views as a teacher reflect the views of Abraham Maslow and Jean Piaget. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory indicates that people are motivated when their needs are met, and these needs are classified as physiological needs; safety needs; needs of love, affection, and belongingness; needs for esteem; and needs for self-actualization (Jelencic, 2011). When applied to teaching and education, students are motivated to learn when their needs are met. As a teacher, I apply this theory by ensuring that my students’ basic needs are met. I will allow them to eat or drink in class under certain ...

McDonalds in India

McDonalds in India There is no doubt that McDonalds is the largest fast food marketer. The company is known for its fries and burgers sold in more than 33,510 restaurants in 119 countries as of 31st December 2011 (Marketline Report, 2012). It also serves a range of beverages in their breakfast menus. The restaurants are either company operated on franchised. McDonald’s restaurants offer a standardized menu with some situations various across variations (Marketline Report, 2012).

McDonalds in India

McDonalds entered India in 1996 using a similar model it employs to enter other geographical markets. Joint ventures or franchising models is the major ...

The recent years have seen the advent of many crusaders of sexuality and gender related issues, with many scholars basing most of their work on feminism. This is because of the modern realization that the roles that each and everyone plays in the society that we live have been ‘constructed’ through our interaction with others and society at large. 21st century scholars realize that the world is moving away from the traditional norms, and is moving towards a more inclusive setting where everyone realizes the roles played by the next individual. This paper seeks to explore the works of ...

Introduction

Policy makers and the general public have been at pains to answer the questions they are confronted with about the intricacies of lesbians and gay men. Questions are abound ranging from whether they are mentally ill to whether the much publicized conversion therapies result to a change in orientation. Questions have also been asked about their stereotyped propensity to molest children. Such scathing thoughts and remarks are fed by stereotypic cultural undertones that many a times depict gay men and lesbians as criminals, immoral, sick and every description that falls short of what our society considers ‘normal’. The implicated individuals have ...

Annotated Bibliography

Crooks, Robert and Karla Baur. Our Sexuality. Belmont: Cengage Learning, 2010. Print.

The authors Robert Crooks and Karla Baur discussed the various issues regarding a person's sexuality and how the society deals with these issues. In the issue on LGBT employment and discrimination, Crooks and Baur noted that the US military had held resentment and the position that LGBTs should not be employed in the corps considering the hindrances and distractions they could give to other military employees. The authors also noted that gays are usually faced with great hostility, and many were removed because of their sexual orientation.

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Chapter 14: How do we help prevent child labor?

The case study on Chapter 14 focuses on Maria and her persistent efforts to take out the girls working in big factories. She wanted to advocate to their families that they must be schooling and not working. She also let them see the risky conditions inside the factory, the hazardous work conditions. For an instance, some of the under-aged girls entangled into road accidents since they work on a night shifts. Some girls were also maimed, another losing a finger with the sewing machine. The girls work very hard and the salary is meager. They expose themselves to fabrics which is ...

Annotated Bibliography

Jurisevic, M. (2012). Students’ Motivational Patterns to Learn. Studia Psychologica 54(3): 221-236

Jurisevic (2012) focuses on the identification of motivational structures responsible for influencing the learning patterns of students. Jurisevic (2012) identifies learning as complex pedagogical-psychological phenomenon that is undertaken using different structures. The author cites academic motivation to being a key ingredient in facilitating the learning process among students. By citing several research studies, Jurisevic (2012) confirmed that it was possible to link motivation to student’s learning and subsequently their academic achievements. In this study, the author states that improving academic achievement among students calls ...

The 21st century has seen increased interactions among individuals from different cultural backgrounds and orientations (Ferraro 10). This can be attributed to the effects of globalization and the internet. Organizations and teams operate in a multicultural environment where physical differences, race, or ethnicity presents no barrier as far as organizational operations are concerned. While organizations are giving their best to ensure that a single multicultural project framework is adopted in an organization, communication challenges among multicultural individuals is a major obstacle towards the realization of organizational goals and objectives (Oertig, & Buergi 28). The existence of cultural differences among employees means that communication ...

Annotated Bibliography

Fonseca, F., Gilchrist, G. & Torrens, M. (2012). Integrating addiction and mental health networks to improve access to treatment for people with alcohol and drug-related problems: a qualitative study. Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 5(1), 5 – 14

Fonseca, Gilchrist, & Torrens (2012) focused this study on improving the process of accessing treatment among individuals with alcohol and drug related issues. The methods used in this research was presented in such a way that the patients could access critical information regarding the alcohol and drug abuse. A sample of 47 staff members was randomly selected from three entry points to alcohol ...