Essays on Principles

Brief history

Zurich Financial Services Company was started in 1872. As the name suggests, the company‘s intention was to offer extremely reliable financial services to the citizens of Switzerland. The company had been created to offer marine reinsurance services. It was originally known as the “Versicherungs-Verein” which meant the Insurance Association. After several acquisitions, in 2ooo the company changed its name to Zurich Financial Services in order to incorporate the many companies that it had acquired according to their functions. Zurich Financial Services Company is the biggest insurer in Switzerland. The company has also become extremely competitive in the global Continue reading...

Art and architecture: Term paper

Introduction
The history of Chinese and Japanese architecture and design confirms a close connection between these two nations, their common Far-Eastern roots. At the same time, they have deep distinctions. Japanese architecture took a lot from Chinese traditions over centuries - therefore we cannot consider it separately.
In a number of aspects differences between them show that the Chinese architecture and interior design are essentially older than Japanese. Long before AD, Chinese culture and art had achieved an advanced stage of development in planning and constructive solutions.
As for the Japanese, they have been building lightly built houses for Continue reading...

In his very inspiring book, You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader, author Mark Sanborn presents to the reader how everyone stands to be a good leader in their lives by making a positive impact in the lives of many others in their own unique ways. He presents a number of unsung heroes and how they used something in their possession to make a difference in other people’s lives even when they were not recognized as leaders. It takes picking a piece of broken bottle from the side walk to be a hero or heroine. Continue reading...

Educational Technology & Society

2007
A Summary Report
Educational Technology & Society

Summary report

This Research paper deals with the potential of social software. The concept of social software is quite naïve. According to most of the emerging writers of the concerned field, systems like wikis and blogs (or at least, collections of blogs) can be put in the social software category. YouTube, MySpace, Flickr etcetera can be added to the genre.In e-learning, the social software provides the learners with a choice as whether they wish to control or to be controlled in a learning transaction, and also, it establishes and strengthens the social connections, Continue reading...

Introduction

Everyday questions about people, how they think and behave take center stage. Understanding behavior and mannerisms are the purposes of psychology. Understanding behavior facilitates the comprehension of self. Further analysis purports the idea of not only predicting behavior, but also manipulating it. The ability to manage and manipulate behavior is a powerful tool and as with any power misuse can occur. If wielded properly, it can help advance human civilization by managing characteristics that are self-destructive and cultivating ones that are beneficial.

Description and Contrast

The manner in which people behave is dependent of the learning processes they undergo. One acquires knowledge, Continue reading...

Institutional Review Boards in the U.S and Review Ethics Boards in Canada are in charge of ensuring research is carried out in an appropriate way for the good of the society as a whole. It is mandatory that certain rules regarding the research need to be put in place to achieve the boards’ objective. Awareness of the three basic ethical principles of research should be known to all researchers because; the rules and regulation modelled from the ethical principles. Similarly, the board should be aware that there are different research works which need to be looked into and, therefore, Continue reading...

Conservatism based on Russell Kirk and Phyllis Schlafly’s Works

Conservatism can be defined as a social and or political philosophy that favors the retention of traditional social orders and institutions. This means that in a typical argument between liberals and traditionalists, conservatives would vote for the retention of established dogmas, principles, and institutions, emphasizing the importance of continuity and stability. Following the Second World War, countries, not just the United States, have made great progress in making reforms, either to their existing social, economic, and or political orders. While this may be something that would immediately alarm the conservatives, both Russell Kirk and Phyllis Schlafly presented good points Continue reading...

I think the book is trying to guide human beings in the right direction. Different people have very different interpretations of the scriptures. Therefore, the book begins by identifying that the human race is associated with the New Testament since it is guided by a new covenant which different from the old covenant found in the Old Testament. The book goes ahead to explain the principles that should be used to interpret the bible so that one does not make a wrong judgment. For instance, people are advised against interpreting the bible based on their intuitions or what they Continue reading...

The department of justice always focuses in preventing the future on terrorist related activities. It is worth nothing that terrorism is one of the biggest threats to the United States and the entire world. Civil liberties at home are very important since the constitution provides protection. Based on the civil liberties, the government should not abridge the freedoms and personal guarantees of people at home. Civil liberties include freedoms and rights to privacy. Analytically, it is evident that the costs to liberties are worth the security measures that the USA PATRIOT Act provides. It makes no sense to protect Continue reading...

Introduction

Interpretive journey refers to a step by step technique to equip an individual realize the intention of God conveyed in a particular passage or verse of the scripture. The technique enables the reader to discern, evaluate and reach into a conclusion about the intended meaning within God’s context. This paper will analyze the book of Acts, chapter six verses one to seven (Acts 6:1-7) applying the five steps of the interpretive journey process.
Acts chapter six and seven is when Luke begins to discuss the Gentile mission. The Jerusalem church had become and was increasingly becoming bigger. It Continue reading...

According to Karen (2013), Police Officers normally train often with guns but less so for the circumstances they get themselves in most of the times. OC spray, teasers and batons are usually on the duty belt of the officer but these may not all the time be viable choices. Other times some good old fashioned hand-to-hand combative is inevitable. Hence, when that time approaches, it is vital to one to have acquired the skills that will finish any violence as fast as possible
There are several excellent hand-to-hand combative systems carried out, for example, Wing Chun Kung Fu (WCKF) Continue reading...

Before the onset of the seventeenth century, the Middle East had dominated in the area of mathematical ideas. Many philosophers and scientists came up with compelling ideas in mathematics and proved many formulas in mathematics from the Middle East. Essentially, there were distinct factors that influenced scholars and philosophers from this region to be competent in mathematics and other scientific inventions as they were. However, in the onset of the seventeenth century, Europe replaced the Middle East, which had been vastly associated with mathematical discoveries. Europe thus became the new engine house of mathematical ideas from the seventeenth century . Continue reading...

Following a philosophy of life is not only a matter of choice, but also a matter of personal conviction. Not uncommonly, a person might be following a certain system of beliefs without knowing it has a name or that it is even regarded as a philosophy in its own right. However, it is still a matter of principles and choices made through life, and one can live under them and learn that said set of principles had a certain name years after one learns it.
It never occurred to me that the set of principles I have always followed Continue reading...

Homeless individuals who are diagnosed with a double problem of mental disorder and substance abuse need special care. This is because such individuals are often in a state of unawareness due to lack of mental soundness. They cannot make decisions in a reasonable manner and are often not in a position to take good care of themselves. While the government initiates programs and allocate funding meant to help the dual-diagnosis population, the special needs of this group of people should be a critical factor for consideration.
The provision of services to dual-diagnosed people involves eight fundamental principles. These comprise Continue reading...

Q.1. Lean principles dictate that a manager should follow in creating more value for the product and customers with only a few resources. By adding three inspectors to clean up the quality problem, the manager will be going against what lean principles stands for. The lean principles decree that a manager creates more value for customers. However, while doing that, the manager uses the minimum resources needed. Contemplating to add three inspectors means that the head is maximizing on the resources needed to create more value for the customer.
Q.2. For starts, in order optimize the performance of the Continue reading...

Chapter Summary

In defining the scope of the project, the content and the functionality are well defined in this phase. Functionality refers to what the site will function as, content in this sense is what consists in the functions of these sites. Other tips and direction that are of a useful nature are included in a descriptive and detailed writing. This enables the individuals to know what is required of them and what is expected of the project upon completion.
It can be noted that when designing the interface, the most important aspect is to consider its functionality. All round the Continue reading...

Introduction

Kung Fu Tze or Confucius was born in 551 B.C at a time when the Chinese society was going through an era of moral decay. The state of China stirred his mind and made him to search for a philosophy that he could preach across china so as to preserve the morality of the people of China. This theory encouraged the discipline and restoration in the society, ideals that contemporary china lacked at that time.
I enjoy being Confucianist because this theory concurs with my desires to live in a morally upright society. The major principles of Confucianism included Continue reading...

What Is Utilitarianism?

Utilitarianism is the direction in ethics (ethical theory), according to which the moral value of an act is determined behavior or its usefulness. Utilitarianism is a new term introduced in general use; Mill should be considered a chief representative of the direction, denoted by the term Utilitarianism. Mill had predecessors mainly in Russian philosophical literature. If some historians consider it possible to talk about utilitarianism in antiquity, this is explained by mixing two concepts: utilitarianism and eudemonism, i.e., theories built on the concepts of use and enjoyment. The culprit of this confusion is the same Mill, who wished, in Continue reading...

The current dilemma in communication is aggravated by the electronic mediums which act as an interface between the recipient and the source. In fact, the case is so worse that the chance of recognizing such items like artificial signs is all sublimed at the discretion of one party in the dialogue that is not a guarantee that they will realize them. Thomas Reid has a view that is consistent with many people who feel that serious communication is anchored on volatile grounds of grammar. Rules in grammar set principles that will help communications to make sense to either party Continue reading...

Abstract

The research of personality has a wide and different history in mindset with a variety of theoretical customs. The significant concepts consist of dispositional (trait) viewpoint, psychodynamic, humanistic, scientific, behaviorist, transformative and public learning viewpoint. This paper discuses the history of personality, personality traits, Myers Briggs types, the Big Five theory as well as types and styles of personality.

Introduction

Personality mindset is a division of mindset that research personality and its difference between people. The word "personality" comes from the Latina personality, which indicates cover up. According to Friedman & Schustack, (2006) this area of research is empirically driven; such Continue reading...

People propose moral relativism on psychological grounds. The psychological reasons include psychological conclusions while subjective personal motives normally form powerful moral relativism sources as compared to the logical considerations. People consider moral relativism as objective logical arguments. The main motive for relativism is people’s deep desire to achieve happiness. In addition, fears correspond to the fundamental desires within. It is rather probable that such fear for moral absolutism makes people unhappy through making them feel even guiltier. For this reason, moral absolutism becomes unloving and uncompassionate. This good morality component has positive consequences while bad morality bears negative Continue reading...

Introduction

In 1981, the first publication of getting Getting to Yes came out and since then it has been translated into many languages. In 1983, authors Ury, Patton and Fisher founded the Harvard project for Negotiation based on their seminar work on conflict resolution. With time they have been engaged in international and national negotiations, the central focus is the certainty that conflict resolution and negotiation skills are highly required in our world in all levels, from communities to international relations and individuals through families.

Review

Ury and Fisher have explained that good arguments need to be efficient and wise, and Continue reading...

Introduction

An analysis of an ethical dilemma and decision making based on ethical issues in the business environment are the most aspects in determining the integrity of an individual. I was confronted with a need to make an ethical decision in the case where there was no right or wrong decision. This is so because I was caught in the middle.

The Dilemma

I am used to order my shoes from a finish line shoe company because I believe in their quality of services and product. I always order my shoes, even for my friends from this company because they always match Continue reading...

The organization chosen for the purpose of this assignment is Mars Inc. The reason for choosing this organization is that my relative Mrs. Rachna Kapoor have been working as an accounting professional for 5 years in their Cost Accounting and Budget Management department in London, United Kingdom.

About Mars Inc.

Mars Inc. has been initiated in 1911, when Frank C. Mars prepared candies and started the Mars confectionary. The story of success began with the launch of many Mars chocolate brands, namely Milky Way in 1920, and continuing the similar story to register twenty nine chocolate brands as in 2014 .
The winning Continue reading...

The onset of modern technology has put the right to privacy into question. The right to privacy envisioned by the constitution drafters has been riddled with controversy since the discovery of the internet. Discovery and innovations in the field of technology has increased the chances of privacy intruders. The government and other titans in the field of technology have been identified as potential privacy intruders.

Question one

A commission of inquiry drafted the fair information practice principles to regulate how online entities operate to and ensure that the right to privacy is protected. The US Secretary Advisory Committee on Automated Personal Continue reading...

Introduction

Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid refers to a salicylate drug that is usually used to relieve pains as an analgesic, as an antipyretic in the reduction of fever, as well as in fighting against inflammation. Aspirin falls in the category of weak acids and usually undergoes slow hydrolysis where one molecule of aspirin reacts with two hydroxide (OH-) ion. Different methods are applied in determining the amount of aspirin that is contained in an analgesic drug. These methods include back titration and fluorescence spectrophotometry.
In fluorescence spectrophotometry, the molecules absorb the light energy supplied and then re-emit it. The emitted Continue reading...

For international peace to be attained, liberal theorists of international relations posits that every state must be free from international interventions. For this to be realized, it is vital that certain principles of liberalism are common among the states, countries, or nations. International peace is fostered by freedom of the members of a society, adherence to codes of dependence on a common legislation, and adherence to law of equality. Observant of these universal liberties among members of states and among nations is perceived to bring about international peace. With mutual respect pertinent among states, it is possible for individual Continue reading...

Defined as the obligation of a person or institution to safeguard certain entrusted information about another individual, confidentiality is a norm that has to be kept by care givers. It may also refer to facts that are secret, private, or privileged by certain individuals and should be kept undisclosed as instructed by the patient under examination. However, it would be impossible at times to care for the patient effectively since healthcare is a multi-disciplinary entity that involves several people. According to “Bioethics on NBC's ER: Betraying Trust or Providing Good Care?” the aspect of concealing certain information may be Continue reading...

The United Nations was formed in 1945. Several independent states became members of this organization with a common objective of promoting international peace and security. There has been a long standing debate about the ethical nature of this organization. Preventive actions taken by the UN as a justification to protect the state are at times criticized. William V. O’Brien criticizes on the basis that, the right of defense can only be used when the specified criterion are fulfilled. These criterion include; intent, imminence, and proportionality (Lango, 2005). The magnitude of the threat needs to be understood by the Continue reading...

According to Lilienfeld (2011), there are six principles of scientific thought that must be applied when utilizing scientific thinking. It is commonly believed that scientific thinking need only be applied to scientific concepts; however, this is not the case. These six scientific principles can be applied to any type of claim, regardless of subject matter; these principles are methods for analyzing claims in any realm of study. The six principles of scientific thinking, according to Lilienfeld (2011), are as follows: first, that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence; next, that a claim must be falsifiable if it is to be Continue reading...

MEMORANDUM

This memorandum gives a description the extended description of how solar heat is generated for cooking. This description will include sections as follows: purpose of the concept, principles of heat, materials requirements, design principles, operation of solar cooking device, and future development. With this information, the basic description of the concept of solar cooking shall have been described.

Purpose of the concept

Solar cooking is a technology that is utilized in using the solar energy to generate heat for cooking. This is a technology that has been seen to help many users utilize solar energy for cooking. With this technology, energy from the Continue reading...

“Scientific Skepticism”

The meaning of the word science has suffered many changes across the centuries in Western civilization. The scientific method is commonly known to be at its base, but the philosophy that serves as it foundation is often overlooked. This is in part because its contemporary meaning, made possible by Descartes’ separation of meaning from truth, has a great pretention of rigor that is especially linked to mathematics. Lilienfeld theorizes that there are six principles that serve as guidelines for what should be accepted as scientific thought.
Furthermore, these theories must also hold other qualities that differentiate them from other Continue reading...

Article Review

This article titled “4 Principles of marketing in the digital age” was written by Greg Satell and appeared in the Forbes magazine on the 16th of April 2013. It gives pointers to marketers on how to cope with the ever changing face of marketing especially in the digital age.
The second principle is “Use Innovation Teams to Identify, Evaluate and Activate Emerging Opportunities”. This principle will enable marketers to tap into new potential and stay ahead of the competition through taking advantage of new opportunities. Greg, however, advices companies to first test all innovations that come their way before Continue reading...

Religion is strict with its limitations; a matter often destroying the specific constructive liberal structures of the society. Although it is not considered detrimental, the extensive rules that religion often imposes create more harm than good to its members. With such strict commandments, the response of the people were rather common; to hide secrets, to deal with matters in a hypocritical manner, presenting themselves clean when they actually are doing something else behind the back of the church’s knowing. Among the primary characters who could be noted for such consideration of the church’s laws include John Proctor Continue reading...

Psychology is the study of the mind, behavior and brain scientifically. Psychology brings out varies levels analysis, from to complex social and cultural influences, as well as from the brain to mind. Therefore, psychology is used throughout human life and cannot be exempted in any way. For that reason, psychologists are able to predict the natural behaviors of humans based on their daily activities. In order to study these behaviors, scientists have to come up with ways in which the analyses can be done. This has led to the creation of six scientific thinking principles that have been set Continue reading...

During the five stages of group formation (forming, storming, norming, performing, and transforming) that Jim Cain (n.d.) presents in his article “Exploring the Five Stages of Group Formation Using Adventure-Based Activities”, there can be traced leadership traits and principles, which can be applied in various activity domains. Working in the construction operations I found that some leadership principles explored within Cain’s article can be applied to this activity sector, while others are inadequate or require adaptation.
While defining the five stages of group formation based on adventure designed activities, Cain describes various activities that can be applied in Continue reading...

Achieving individual fulfillment is a process that is often determined by obtaining a sense of identity. Etymologically, heritage has been perceived as a relationship that involves exchange. It can be defined as the quality of values, principles and beliefs, which are passed from one generation to another. These qualitative aspects of life are usually negotiated and adjusted with time. The choice to maintain heritage implies belief in some aspects of the past, which builds and motivates the events of a time in the future.
I believe that the upbringing that children receive from their parents shapes their personality and Continue reading...

The concept of enterprise architecture plainly refers to the extensive use of data management systems in the organization of businesses. A single corporation may feel the need to harmonize different types of data from its constituents for the purposes of decision-making. Enterprise architecture proves to be the best solution from Polizzi’s perspective. Through this, he argues that the company will be able to integrate the different aspects of its stretching potential into a single managerial core. As a result of its increased business transactions, it is unable to organize its sales and product variability and seeks to solve Continue reading...

The book Reminders Of Poverty, Soon Forgotten by Alexander keyssar explores a great disaster that hit New Orleans in the United States in the year 2005. The author Alexander Keyssar skillfully applies the three classical principles of argumentation; the ethos, the pathos and the logos. He uses the power of these key principles to analyze the issue and convince readers about his ideas. As he analyses the great disaster that hit America, he carefully uses these three principles of argumentation to show how logic, empathy and ethics should exist in any event. The paper tries to explain how the Continue reading...

Meaning of Theory from Different Theorists: A Comparison

The diversity of perspectives is always manifested through the numerous hypotheses that mature into theories. The understanding or explanation as to why an event is experienced varies from one person to another. This can be shown through the numerous correlated theories used to explain common or different situations. A theorist develops his/her argument with respect to the situation in question and establishes principles that objectify the main idea in theory. They frame their findings in a manner that it can be used to explain different phenomena in the same dome of argument. A comparative analysis of the same theory Continue reading...