Introduction Economic growth is referred to as the growth of real gross domestic product (GDP) over time. Although several financial crises have hit the global economy, it still shows a positive trend. This paper aims to examine the current world’s economic growth and some of the factors that impede it....
Research Methods The research question related to the role of oil prices in the economy of the United Arab Emirates cannot be answered without reviewing accurate statistical data and the conclusions of academic researchers with degrees in economics. Due to that, it was decided to choose the method of literature...
Introduction The volume of information shared among people in this age of the internet and social media keeps growing with the creation of new sharing platforms and the rise in the number of people subscribing to social media. Corporate institutions and governments have developed data mining and analytic tools that...
Introduction Issues relevant to advanced nursing practice include weak nursing leadership and the lack of role models, unclear role boundaries, and the lack of quality improvement in care delivery. Practice problems that arise are associated with patient safety (hospital-related pressures ulcers and challenges of drug administration) and cost-effectiveness of care....
Abstract Executive compensation is significant in modern corporate governance. This paper provides an overview of three of the most widely used theoretical frameworks for describing executive compensation, which is the value, agency, and symbolic models. A critical assessment of the three theoretical approaches indicates that their application in explaining executive...
In order to execute changes effectively and devise the right tools and processes to do so, leaders should understand and prioritize the needs of organizations and individuals working in them. It was revealed during the needs assessment that to enhance teachers’ first aid skills and competence, the school must provide...
Introduction Essentially, public administrators must use funds allocated to them in a proper way. These funds should only be used for the purposes, to which they are intended. This calls for proper accountability and responsibility to avoid misuse of funds. And, in doing this the state government is able to...
Latin American countries had different approaches in liberalizing themselves to trade. Chile opted for a fiscal policy that was aimed at encouraging ties with other countries through a reduction in trade tariffs and engaging in trade treaties with the Northern American countries. The effects of such policies led to an...
According to Nardi and Berens (p. 1), personality concerns represent the most important aspects of an individual’s psychological life. Additionally, Personality (p. 3) defines personality as the process inside a person that develops the person’s sets of characteristics of behaviour, thoughts and feelings. The study of personality is important since...
Introduction Public policy is a framework, through which the governmental activities are executed for the benefit of the people. Usually, it is the fiscal policy that has a great impact on the local government and the people, because; it is the force driving force behind the success and/or failure of...
The importance of having the Declaration read to every colonial soldier and posted prominently in every town The American Declaration of Independence was accepted by the thirteen American states to express profound desire to detach themselves from the colonial yokes of Great Britain. At this point in history, George Washington...
A Doll’s House is a play that was published in 1879 by the famous Norwegian actor and playwright Henrik Ibsen. The play, written in prose was widely perceived to be a landmark in the foundation of realism as a prevalent genre of theatre. In this action, Ibsen has created a...
Introduction The roles of men and women in the work place and in the family have evolved over time such that the theories that had been designed to explain the relationships between such variables have become obsolete. Research show that the new theories that have been developed to try to...
Euthanasia is the purposeful ending of the life of a person in the belief that it will alleviate pain and suffering. Classification of euthanasia includes active and passive euthanasia and voluntary and involuntary euthanasia. Somehow, euthanasia is comparable to “assisted suicide”. For purposes of analysis, this discussion will focus on...
Key Points Sustainability – Focus on the Environment – Going Green: Tobacco companies have invested heavily on programmes that support environmental and social factors to facilitate sustainable development. The need to create environmental awareness has been taken seriously by investors in order to improve the livelihoods of communities. Some people...
Innovations are a continuous process that occurs in our daily life. Therefore, innovation in knowledge management is one of the avenues that it is realized. Knowledge management is collection of processes governing the creation and utilization of knowledge. It enables individual’s team and entire organization to have a collective and...
The well-known coffee company Starbucks becomes popular not only in the USA. The company keeps on coming up movies and televisions shows and, therefore, it has become necessary for the company to expand into the global market place. There is a great concern that Starbucks might have reached plateau phase...
“The handbook of conflict resolution: Theory and Practice,” offers detailed information on conflict resolution, managing conflicts in a constructive way and effective use of win-win solutions. This is book is meant for both students and professionals who want to have a deeper understanding on matters concerning conflicts and the knowledge...
Trade agreements are one of the main means to develop the economy and to provide more opportunities for the citizens of the country. USTR (the United States Trade Representative) has the main responsibility for administering trade agreements of the USA. The main responsibilities of this organization include the monitoring of...
Introduction This essay discusses the most salient issue facing the Federal government. Unemployment is ranked among the highest challenges facing the Federal government. The increase in the unemployed population serves as an impediment to the economic growth of any given economy. Hence, the federal government should rise to the occasion;...
Introduction A multinational corporation is a business entity that has headquarters in one country while operating in many other countries. Examples of such corporations are Shell, IBM, Coca-Cola, General Motors, and many others that operate in various countries. These multinational corporations (also called MNC) usually have a centralized control exercised...
Introduction FW was the State Commander of South Africa at the end of the apartheid epoch. He was born in 1936 and was the final State Leader of the apartheid epoch. He served the country from 1989-1994. This leader is well renowned for facilitating the end of the racist rule....
Everyone has unique strengths and weaknesses that affect the way they learn, what they enjoy, and what they focus upon. The many variations of learning style and intelligence levels do not diminish when multiple students are placed in one classroom. Teachers must be able to adapt their instruction skills to...
We can easily recognize people who have a college education from the manner they conduct themselves. However, the difference may not be obvious. It takes time to notice any such differences. We can identify these differences by interacting with these individuals. We know that a college education can impact an...
Human resource management (HRM) has always been an important area for the functioning of any enterprise. Recently, the situation in the area of recourse management has significantly worsened. Thus, numerous efforts are made to research the factors leading to such unpleasant outcomes and to develop strategies enabling improving the situation...
The questions of the origin of life and the roots of humanity have long interested many people. In the poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” Langston Hughes meditates on the very essence of the origin of human life on earth along with the origin or roots of the other phenomena...
The “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” was written by Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 16, 1963. Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous all around the world as an outstanding civil rights activist and legal advocate. The letter was written in the city jail of Birmingham where Martin Luther King,...
Introduction Objective personality tests draw their meaning from the word “objective.” This simply means that these tests can be scored objectively. In simple terms, scoring in these tests does not call for either professional training or any form of judgment. As opposed to projective personality measures that call for some...
Teachers have over time faced the challenge of applying the appropriate teaching techniques to improve students’ grades in mathematics and other science-related subjects. A preparation mainly to equip a student before the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test, which is sat annually is mainly not an easier task. The most common and preferred...
Written by Harper lee to kill a mockingbird, is an intriguing allegorical story that highlights the theme of racialism in society. The protagonist of the story Scout reflects on her life describing all her childhood experiences. Although Scout is young, she can internalize and memorize everything that happens around her....
The novel ‘A raisin in the Sun’ written by Hansberry Lorraine, is about the younger family, an African American family from 1950s South Side, Chicago. The story begins with the family receiving an insurance compensation of $10,000 from a life insurance policy of the deceased Mr. Younger (Weschler 2). The...
In her fateful play trifles, Susan Glaspell explores the theme of relationships in society. Intuitively she highlights the gender relationships in a family and community. She secretly tries to condemn patriarchy in society by giving women victory in her play. Due to oppression, Mrs. Wright decides to strangle her husband...
Change is a process of introducing new policies in an organization with the aim of either improving the working conditions of the employees or increasing the productivity of the firm. In various organizations, change is always resisted as employees view change as a tool to either reduce their freedom or...
Introduction Given the current globalization rate, most businesses are being converted to be electronic businesses due to the many advantages that come in hand with e-business. Electronic business is a form of business that applies the modern technologies of information and communication in its operations. In this, business enterprises can...
Qualitative Statement of the Problem The purpose of this case study is to comprehend and illustrate the extent at which social sanctions influence individual behavior in an organization among employees. At this stage in the study, the main purpose would be commonly defined as establishing the link between behavior control...
Introduction Social research plays a great role in investigating and analyzing various parameters of importance. As far as research is concerned, methods of social research are indispensable. This is primarily due to the effectiveness of these methods in extracting information and analyzing it so as to come up with meaningful...
Historically, Nicaragua is one of the regions in Latin America, which has often experienced political upheavals. In 1983, the Catholic Church was at the center of controversy in the politics of the country. Some of the priests who supported the Sandinista government initiated diverse views among the worshippers. While some...
The sudden death of Mr. Wright leads five characters to the investigation. What happened to Mr. Wright this cold windy day? Despite the deep sadness of Mrs. Wright, everybody is sure of her complicity in the murder. At first glance, the story seems clear. Probably, it was the typical family...
Introduction The term violence comes from the word violent. Violent means involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody. Violence may also be referred to as showing very strong emotions in form of reaction. Generally, violence revolves around power and its main aim is...
Discussion Haynes (2002) defines project management as “an undertaking that has a beginning and an end which is carried out to meet established goals within the cost, schedule and quality objectives” (p.3). Bringing together and making the best use of the necessary resources required to complete the project. These are...
In accordance with IEEE document associated with cloud computing principles, “Cloud Computing” is regarded as a paradigm, which defines the order of information storage. Information is stored on servers on the internet, while it may be temporarily cached on client’s equipment (PC’s, laptops, play stations, smart phones etc.) It is...
Introduction Safety of the electronic data is often regarded as the key aspect of a company’s successful performance on the market, as it helps to keep the secrets of success in a safe place. Moreover, the confidential information associated with consumers will not be disclosed, which essentially affects the customer...
Introduction The world is increasingly depending on the internet for the transfer of very important information used in the running of their businesses. Major multinational businesses are transacting their businesses online. This is because without a doubt internet transactions are instant and time-saving. With technological advances moving transactions faster and...
Introduction Assessments are the processes by which teachers measure the growth of their students. Assessment methods can be categorized as either formal or informal. The main similarity between formal and informal methods is that they both strive to identify a student’s understanding of what they learn in class. On the...
Employee benefits and services are offered purposely to retain employees rather than to increase their productivity. They are indirect compensation to the employees as a way for companies to obtain an upper hand in the skilled labor force. Managers need to know the benefits generally since they are divided into...
Introduction A project can be defined as a string of activities carried out to achieve clear goals. Projects are complex and occur once. They are not part of the daily operations of a business. Most projects are customer-focused. Besides, they are constrained by budget. A number of businesses use projects...
According to Sigmund Freud, a psychologist, human personality can be seen to develop in stages with every stage having some pleasure-seeking energy that are focused in a certain area in human development; in his psychosexual development theory, he establishes the following areas in human development: Oral stage: according to the...
The No Child Left Behind Act has a lot of advantages for students with disabilities on the one hand and it has some obstacles which don’t allow these students to have a qualified education on the other hand. The No Child Left Behind Act is the latest version of the...
The Nick Adams Stories written by Ernest Hemingway is the stories about Nick Adams’ life from his childhood to the military service, the years of becoming a veteran, a writer, and a parent. This lifeway has a lot of coincidences with Ernest Hemingway’s life. Cross Country Snow is one of...
Leadership is a core factor that determines the success of a project to be carried out. It plays a key role in deciding whether a project will be successful or not. In leading people, it is important to choose from among many leadership styles available. Three of them are commonly...
Introduction Testing is the assessment of individual competence against predetermined measures to determine job suitability and predict future performance in a given job position. In an organization are used to measure different abilities such as candidates’ personality and aptitude competence. Tests are administered at different stages of staffing such as...
Assessing the position of African Americans, no event is more prominent and exemplary than the election of Barack Obama as the president of the United States. Such an event marks the culmination of years of struggle, shaped by many periods in the history of the United States. It cannot be...
The digitization of information has become a growing trend in the publishing industry as a result of technological developments that have brought about a new era in the consumption and distribution of information. This development has opened previously monopolized markets and has created new avenues of sales by which innovative...
Introduction Maria Montessori’s theory is based on discovery learning and supporting learning where teachers’ role is supervisory rather than directive. Moreover, specially designed materials that facilitate learning using all senses are utilized. Respect for a child is advocated since each individual is unique. Furthermore, the learning environment is as important...
Introduction The Tale of Kieu by Nguyen Du revolves around Vuong Thuy Kieu, a gorgeous and well-educated woman. Her family experiences difficult times following the imprisonment of her father and brother. Kieu is overwhelmed by the difficult situations her family is going through because his father is in prison so...
Death seems to be a common occurrence and a haunting figure in Hamlet. From the very beginning of the play, Hamlet’s aim to avenge the death of his father is clearly demonstrated. On the contrary, when he already has the chance to kill Claudius, he is hesitant not to do...
Summary and Recommendations “In today’s competitive environment, companies are intensely concerned with quality of products and services, where a successful organization is one which is constantly improving quality in every area of their organization” Heizer & Rende, 1999).One pervasive and lest recognized problems experienced by businesses all over the world...
Introduction Various theories study the society and structures in the society from various perspectives. These analyses help in understanding how various institutions function, and how to improve them. Sociologists’ perspectives of education differ depending on the theories adopted for analysis. However, it appears that there are very many areas of...
Introduction Research on women and participation in economic development has noted that women are still significantly under-represented at top level management in all types of organizations, all around the world. The fact that women make up half of the wok force but have struggled to reach to top level management,...
Basically, there are mixed reactions to Wal-Mart’s policies on low prices which form the basis of all decisions made on the store. Though the strategy has influenced the retailing industry in the US and globally, it has impacted negatively on the employees. At Wal-Mart, payroll expenses are constantly being scrutinized,...
Introduction In the recent past, almost every organization has been going global; marketing its products to the external markets and this has led to the embracing of management information systems within their organization. This is a system that links people with information through technology. These people comprise the stakeholders of...
Introduction Image distinguishes a variety of people, organizations, and industries. It is shaped by environmental factors and the organizational culture. In the tourism industry image is a major factor to consider i.e. image is literally everything and it defines the relationship between the target market and the industry. Image can...
Product’s background Our company, which deals with the production of and selling of software, which monitors, manages, keeps data and retrieves it when needed from its memory. This software can also be used as an assistive means, by repeat customers, to retrieve their ‘unmet needs, by assessing the goods that...
Introduction Culture, by definition, is a society’s inherent way of life, through shared motives, beliefs, and identity that result from the common experiences that the society goes through, over years (House, Javidan, Hanges, and Dorfman, 2002). Culture defines people as it holds a lot of significance to individuals’ development and...
Introduction There are a lot of injustices that an individual or a group of persons can take or experience in a lifetime. Some tolerate every injustice done on them while others can only take a certain degree until they are fed up. Reactions to injustices also vary. Others would want...
Introduction Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) is one among the well know Presidents of America. So much has been written concerning his life and death. Nevertheless, his murder has been surrounded by so many mysteries that are yet to be known. But the truth is: On April 14, 1865 Abraham Lincoln and...
The Iran-Iraq War The war between Iraq and Iran was fought for about nine years. It began in 1979 and ended in 1988. During that long period, both nations suffered losses of human lives and destructions of property worth billions of dollars. Other nations also suffered economically; the region surrounding...
Introduction The notions of globalization, cultural differences, and multiculturalism at the workplace have corroborated their significance for the theory of management (Adekola & Sergi, 2007, p.1). Based on the decades-long study of scholars who work in the field of management and the experience of practitioners holding managerial positions in multicultural...
Introduction Strategic human resource management (SHRM) is the alignment of an organization’s human resources with its strategic goals and aims. As such, decisions regarding people are aligned to the goals, mission, and policies of an organization (Kathy & John, 2001; U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1999). Strategic human resource management...
Introduction A crisis is a situation that threatens the well-being of your people, organization, career, or future. The first report made by the media determines the outcome of a crisis management scene and sets the cornerstone of the entire crisis, which persists till one overcomes the crisis. Most organizations have...
Introduction At present it is comparatively simple not to recall the bipolar structure that controlled worldwide associations and the extreme conflict that the Cold War period created almost twenty years ago. The missile crisis in Cuba is debatably the most extreme conflict throughout that period between the two super powers....
Introduction The difference between these two societies resulted from slavery due to trade in the early 15th century. The America Latin This is a group found in southern America and colonized by the Spanish and Portuguese. Central America was in control of Spanish power between 1524 and 1526. These Spanish...
Politics through good governance has been cited as the main element in building an ethical society. Although a relative phenomenon, the ruling class is required to develop strategies to instill in its populace the right forms of knowledge. The question of the best form of government depends on the ‘telos’...
Executive Summary The recent increase of natural disasters in Australia especially in Queensland has called for an increase in the not-for-profit organization’s help in the management of the disasters. The Australia Red Cross and the Salvation Army are two such organizations involved in the rescue of people and relief provision....
Introduction The principle of the marketing module involves the study of marketing as one of the business functions. It is a module in which we were supposed to understand the operation of the marketing concept and identify its application. Understanding of the marketing principle’s application effect on different groups and...
Introduction There is a lot of support in America and Europe to ensure that the war on terror continues with even more intensity than the Vietnam War. Essentially the al-Qaeda terrorist should be buoyed by the many European’s cowardly efforts to distance themselves from the war and the American’s open...
Learning with Technology: The impact of Laptop use on Student’s achievement The use of technology in learning institutions is seen to motivate students to engage in studies in a more serious and better way. The article generally indicates how students could realize increased performance through the application of technology in...
Introduction Pop music is a genre favored by young people. It is termed as a nice cocktail of musical sounds and rhythm (Clines 10). Pop music is the most popular music type nowadays. Rather than appeal to a specific taste, pop music is designed to attract a broad audience. This...
Introduction A school-based management program is an educational approach that most countries are embracing worldwide. It forms a central ingredient in achieving quality education in schools besides improving school performance. Caldwell and Spinks (1998a, p. 42) note that, school Based Management is a new era in relation to “thinking” of...
Introduction Multicultural psychology can be defined as “…the systematic study of all aspects of human behavior as it occurs in settings where people of different cultural backgrounds encounter each other” (Grasha, 1997, p.16). This field also referred to as systematic science, involves a lot of research, analysis, and investigations on...
Executive Summary The transformation that Hyundai Motor Company has gone through, becoming one of the leaders of the automotive industry is partially attributed to the improvements in operations and supply chain of the company. The company implemented a hybrid production system in which there are various elements of other manufacturers...
Abstract This paper shows the impact that a family running a business may encounter. It is based on a study of a family that owned a large-scale business. The business was run by brothers who were in conflict at some point. The questions tackled are such as describing how successful...
The risks associated with the information in the medical fraternity have increased with the growth in the number of users of the information. Such a surge in the number of users has increased information security risks. Insurance companies share the information to protect themselves from fraud and health plan managers...
Introduction This research paper presents different means of communication used in the logistics or transport sector. Fast and effective communication in logistics ensures the accurate movement of goods and services from one point to another. Information communication technology plays an important role in providing effective means of communication that are...
Introduction A number of moral questions have been raised regarding Euthanasia, assisted Suicide, and palliative sedation. The ethical issues regarding these three revolve around patients’ autonomy and the desire to relieve pain and suffering, as major motivations. Another pressing ethical concern regards the power and the role of medical practitioners,...
Abstract The purpose of this research paper will be to explore quality standards applied by the Royal Berkshire fire and rescue service. The research will largely take a descriptive approach. The research paper will seek to review several quality assurance systems used by the Royal Berkshire fire and rescue service....
Introduction Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is undertaken to ensure that businesses stay within the stipulated ethical requirements. The healthcare industry is entrusted with the responsibility of taking care of lives and ensuring high-quality healthcare to people of all age brackets and social classes. The insurance industry plays an important role...
During the American Revolutionary War, it was largely expected that the British would make use of their unequaled military might to crush the American Revolution. But this is not how things turned out to be. The Americans managed to defeat the British leading to the declaration of independence in 1776....
Introduction The diversity of people is to a large extend, the root cause of all conflicts. The fact that people vary in terms of their personalities, race, language, skin color, among others, is a clear implication that their interaction is subject to violence. Paul Haggis’ ‘passion piece’ Crash, set in...
Introduction The emerging type of hip hop in the United States has spurred a lot of energy in the music industry. Hip hop music is a type of music that has grown close to the hip-hop culture. This type of music is characterized by elements like rapping, sampling, a certain...
Critic: Engaging the adult learner by Gold H.E. There has been recently a rise in the number of adult learners today in the institutions of higher learning. The number of adult learners has gradually increased since the early 70s and many universities today have established programs favorable to adult learners...
Introduction The importance of good leadership and management for the successful operation of schools and colleges has over time been accepted of late. However, the development towards self-management in many parts of the world has led to an improved positive reception of the importance of managerial know-how for educational leaders....
Introduction Video games have had the main impact on how children and adults pass their spare time. However, the first stage of technological development or innovation of video games was uncomplicated simple geometric forms in design and decoration shapes, which could be handled and cause to function by the player....
The Trait Theory The element of leadership has been described in various theories. According to Waite (2008), leadership has been greatly defined as an interactive measure between two or innumerable group members that entails both structuring and restructuring of the situation and the member’s exceptional perception. Leadership has been perceived...
Significance of the Project This paper is going to have a keen focus on the significance of using adaptive technology in teaching. This adaptive technology will be used concurrently with teachers and students who have behavioral disorders. The adaptive technology is called Out on a Limb: A Guide to Getting...
The spread of internet working has contributed to the change in life aspects, especially in communication and education sector. Before the internet introduction, most activities which seemed unlimited by nature nowadays were quite limited. Fast communication was only possible in areas that were covered with a particular local network. Networking...
Introduction Optimizing innovative capacity for small enterprises is a vital ingredient for successful execution of strategy, especially in project management related models. Methods and systems of addressing operations-related optimization in the context of small business enterprise draw effectiveness by facilitating optimizing of innovative capacity. The small enterprise, as such, optimizes...
Cognitive Stage Task A Child Can Perform The Sensory Motor Stage This stage includes newborn babies to two year olds. Piaget believed that a child’s first ideas about the way things operate are concerned with movement. Babies’ behavior is usually reflexive as it is triggered by a stimulus. They cope...
Introduction Anxiety in children is a factor that has been known to interfere in children such that they get additional self evaluation with themselves. When children suffer from this problem, they practice some avoidance attitudes in some situations. The children grow with a functional breakdown which can lead to poor...