Aldous, C.R. (2005) ‘Creativity in problem solving: uncovering the origin of new ideas,’ International Education Journal, 5(5), pp.43-56. This article is based on a study involving a protocol analysis in which five expert problem-solvers were investigated, and different contexts were used to assess how they solved problems. Three secondary school...
Introduction A number of authorities have given various definitions of corporate governance. Mallin argues corporate governance is a broad term that encompasses various aspects such as concepts, theories and practices of board of directors, executive and non executive directors (2). Corporate governance focuses on how boards, investors, business executives, auditors...
Introduction Quincy is the 8th largest city in Massachusetts, USA, and is located in Norfolk County. As of 2009, Quincy town had a population of 91, 073 persons (U.S. Census Bureau, 2009). The city is located to the Northern side of Boston and the Western side of Milton with the...
Introduction The attempt of the mid –air explosion on Christmas Day 2009 has left the government reconsider the efficiency of the airport security. Consequently various new strategies to ensure the screening of the passengers are being planned. The major airports are planning to include the full body scanning technologies in...
Introduction Software engineers have been researching widely on how software development methods can be improved. The main aim of doing this has been to provide the client with the best possible application that he or she wants and to promote communication between the client and the developers of the system....
Abstract A meta-analysis targeting the studies that investigated the associations that exist between several dyads on self –report on pain ratings. The child and parent, parent and nurse and the relationship between the nurse and the child were among those investigated. Online databases were preferred in this study due to...
Purpose of the Study This study is intended for males and females over the age of 50 years who are likely to suffer from depression and severe emotional disturbance. The study will be conducted in Baltimore, Maryland. The purpose of the research is to evaluate the health of the elderly....
Introduction Cornea is a major area of interest for ophthalmologists as they seek to advance current refractive procedures. It is referred to as a viscoelastic system that can be described using its physical features (central corneal thickness (CCT)) and behaviour (biomechanics) (Dana et al. 2015). Studies, for example, Visual Hypertension...
Each language in the world demonstrates features of a living organism, as some of them evolve and take new forms, while others gradually disappear and die. Arabic remains one of the most spoken languages globally, and there are several varieties of it. The diversity of Arabic is determined by its...
Air Freight The main aspect that limits the frequency of air freight in developing nations is the inadequacy of considerable volumes of two-way movement. The enhancement of air freight necessitates landlocked countries to reinforce activities at airports and open access for foreign airplanes. The volume of air freight is mainly...
Research methodology The research methodology that will be chosen for the research proposal will be phenomenology. It refers to the narration of experiences in the perspective of the first person. Phenomenology best reflects the research topic because it applies the aspect of first-person narration. To identify the relationship between the...
Introduction Teenage college students are mostly living away from their families for the first time. These students have to balance their social life and study life in a challenging environment. Apart from getting used to the new environment, the students have to handle the pressure of finding a favourable profession...
Introduction Carbon Nanotubes (otherwise known as CNTs) are distinctive nanostructures which have very notable mechanical and electronic properties and which in recent days of sciences have been marvelously accepted as been of immerse benefit to technology and sciences throughout the world. Presently, the most assured technique for the production of...
Abstract ‘Super Greens’ restaurant is a new medium-sized restaurant to be located in a busy locality of Westminster in the neighbourhood of some aristocratic areas like Upper Brook St1.Our restaurant is supposed to provide organic food to consumers. Being dedicated to sustainable development, the restaurant purely focuses on organic foods....
Introduction A pressure ulcer can be described as a site of localized damage to the skin and the fundamental tissue caused by pressure, cut, rubbing and/or a mixture of these (EPUAP, 2003). Although it is typically preventable, pressure ulcers are frequently unfavorable events and correspond to a very serious health...
Introduction Evidence based health and social care is understood as to take care of patients and their families depending on results of studies conducted on the same field of practice, and/or depending on policies and guidelines set by expertise and governments authorities. The author of this paper selected “palliative care”...
Introduction Throughout history, the human race always sought ways to ease the burden of labor. At the beginning of time, the first humans developed primitive tools to relieve themselves from certain manual processes. Since then optimization of tools and processes has become the primary goal of the human race in...
Background Scientists, together with medical experts, express that Schizophrenia remains the most puzzling, chronic, and disabling condition as compared to other severe mental disorders (Shore and Keith, 1996). Schizophrenia (SCZ) has been defined as “a group of disorders manifested by disordered thinking, hallucinations, delusions, social withdrawal and mood and behavioural...
Introduction Traditionally the capital and financial markets in most developing countries face strict governmental regulations. Stability of the financial markets and protection for investors has been the major arguments supporting such strict regulations. In addition, supervision has been another reason to maintain checks and balances on the constituent institutions of...
Abstract This is a comprehensive study that investigates on the impact of economic globalization on labour rights in developing countries. The work divides the broad topic into major subtopics to make the understanding easier. Some of the issues discussed include the general aspect of economic globalization including its benefits and...
Introduction Ensuring organizational effectiveness is one of the central tasks that companies face in the realm of the global economy. Due to the tight competition observed in the global market, as well as the presence of large corporations that pose an immeasurable challenge to new entrants, it is crucial to...
Abstract The aim of this research is to review the origin and subsequent development of calculus over the years through the analysis of two great mathematicians; Isaac Newton of England and Leibniz Gottfried of Germany. It’s clear that calculus served as the quantitative language of science for more than three...
Introduction Slavery is perhaps the darkest period in the history of the African American race because of the cruelty and suffering that they faced. Historical records and other accounts of the era have tried to paint a picture of forceful capture of Africans, treatment as trade items, and involuntary to...
Introduction The United States, the United Kingdom, and other European nations are faced with a new challenge on how to deal with their citizens who joined Islamic State for Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and are now willing to come back home after years of fighting alongside the terrorists. According...
Introduction Demetreio Secondary School is facing a herculean challenge of leadership. The school has been through years of poor leadership, which has resulted in a wrong perception developed in the minds of parents, teachers, and students about their school. As noted from the case study, parents, staff, and children are...
Introduction Video editing refers to the process of selecting and combining short motion picture films commonly referred to as shots into comprehensive narratives that are eventually used in creating a finished film. A video is a sequence of still pictures that are used to represent scenes in motion. Video editing...
Introduction One of the major problems that have rocked organizations’ human resource departments is managing labor turnover. The rate of staff turnover in organizations continues increasing. Overcoming staff turnover within organizations helps in enhancing employee retention, improving labor recruitment and reducing organization’s cost. It also improves employee morale and nurtures...
With the ongoing globalization process, the joint venture has become an essential expansion strategy in the world. Businesses and firms have opted to use joint ventures in order to maximize their production capacity and their profitability level. Basically, the joint venture is a special expansion strategy where a firm makes...
Introduction to the problem This article tries to explain the causes of mismanagement in organizations and schools. It tries to explain some of the theories of governance that are pertinent to be used for effective management of schools and organizations. It also investigates in depth, one of the theories that...
Strategy Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of televisions around the world and the company continues to grow. It has its headquarters in Japan (it was founded in 1946). The company produces a wide range of products for consumers and professional markets. The company remains unique (globally) and carries...
For several years, scholarship on the contemporary international state has been marred by a lack of clarity. Most scholars have failed to draw a clear distinction between an international system and an international society. As a result, comparative analysis between international systems in the concept of international society could not...
Overview An Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is water that drains out from coal deposit mining areas and has a lower pH which has been occasioned by the presence of sulphuric acid. In other words, an Acid Mine Drainage is usually acidic although not all mine drainages are acidic. This acidity...
Introduction This paper has proposed the USA as chosen country of expatriates living here originated from UAE for the product of Arabic style furniture. Here international business is the mode to enter into the USA for the proposed business category. Proposing country the USA has the economic strength amongst the...
Introduction In this dissertation, the author attempts to compare two papers looking at research methods as regards morals and how ethical the methods are. The essay is based on the original article dealing with the “Views of young people towards physical activity: determinants and barriers to involvement”. The author therefore...
The country is located on the northern part of South America. Its continental territory limits are the Caribbean Sea to the North; the Atlantic Ocean and the Republic of Guyana to the East; the Republic of Brazil to the South and the Republic of Colombia to the West. Venezuela has...
Executive Summary Dubai’s meteoric rise in the Gulf region is well known all over the world. The construction of state-of-the art hotels and skyscrapers fill headlines and business magazines from every corner of the globe. A company called Dubai World Trade Centre was able to capitalize on the early success...
According to Armstrong (12) ethics can be defined as a branch of philosophy that describes morals and values. It is therefore seen as a branch of philosophy that differentiate between what is right and wrong hence ethics can be seen as norms of conduct which distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable...
Abstract Jane Austen is a woman of her times. She is well known for her piercing social commentary and portraits of courtship and marriage. She also has a deep understanding of family life and the complex interactions between parents and their daughters. Among her best works are the novels Pride...
For the past three years, I have been Head of Physical Education (PE) at an Independent Girls Secondary School. There are three hundred and seventy-five students at the school with approximately fifty percent of the students’ weekly boarding at the school. I know from experience that the inclusion of physical...
Executive Summary There is evidence of gender pay discrimination in the United States with such figures as those of women in sales occupation, male and female professors at medical school faculties and full-time physician jobs earning lesser than men at equal positions indicating this trend (LCCR & LCCREF, 2000). Women...
This paper comments on Journal/ newspaper articles on global warming from major newspapers and journals around the world. In February 2007, the United States Scientific panel concluded that global warming being experienced today is irreversible. It is also apparent from the report that anthropogenic activities have been the major cause...
Outline Balancing the need for revenue in Lhasa by increasing attractions sites for visitors may not only lead to potential damage to the sites but is likely to conflict with the social norms and traditions. Lhasa, the regional capital of Tibet is located on the north Shore of Lhasa River...
The business world is very much different today than it was a few decades ago. Technology and globalization has made it more exciting and also very difficult to establish a company and sustain its profitability. The same thing can be said with an existing organization that may have had great...
Introduction The language and framework that investigates the priorities to consider theoretical perspectives, address epistemologies and methodologies to highlight critical perspectives behind the ability to measure physical education outcomes. The literature starts focusing on the behavior analysis that not only values the student from a traditional perspective, but also recognizes...
Current business position Waitrose supermarket is amongst the largest retailers in the UK, categorized as one of the leading upscale supermarkets in the UK (Wendy 2008). A majority of the branches for the Waitrose supermarket are largely situated within London, as well as England’s south-east side. In addition, the chain...
Abstract The study represents the evaluation of communication between nurses in handover reports in ward setting. This present the guide and design to improve and develop of flow nursing communication. The information takes place between the nurses is to be said complex. Furthermore, it is not yet known how the...
Introduction The Victorian age is at once identified generally as a time of nostalgic perfection and rigid oppression. It is the age of change and social advances as well as the age of the strict social structure and a severe regard for the customs of the past. During the later...
Introduction At the beginning of the 21st century, data privacy and security is under threat.. Systems can generally be attacked by errant bits in one of three basic ways: through the corruption of a system’s hardware or software; through using an insider with access privileges; or through external hacking, as...
Introduction It is ironic that in a world that is clamoring for gender equality, the fair sex is still discriminated against in many matters. One of the main areas where this discrimination exists is the compensation received by executives, especially when the posts get higher. The education system in the...
Executive Summary SmithKline Beecham is a healthcare organization that manufactures prescribed drugs as well as a range of non-medical products (for instance, toothpaste). The organization has a firm position in the world market; however, recently the number of consumers, the company used to have, has started declining. Contemporary business organizations...
Executive Summary A multinational company is a company that is engaged in producing and selling goods or services in more than one country. It is a company that has headquarters in one country and operations in one or more countries. The main objective of MNC is to maximize shareholder wealth....
Introduction Operations management is directly dependent on a company’s strategy, and this aspect needs to be taken into account when analyzing organizations’ strengths and weaknesses in planning and realising their operations. Thus, operations management is the approach to managing a range of resources that are used to manufacture certain products...
Abstract The global purpose of this paper is to explain race and gender in the context of power dynamics in modern society. Now that social justice movements are gaining as much traction as ever, the issues of race and gender find themselves in the spotlight, drawing the attention of researchers....
Introduction Teachers’ abilities to resolve disputes during the learning process and to promote effective methods of influencing student performance and interest are important professional qualities. To address various incidents, using appropriate reflective practices and approaches is essential since an opportunity to analyse each situation helps avoid unpleasant precedents and contributes...
Company Overview Established in 2011 and based in Sohar, Orpic is owned by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and is currently one of the largest players in the Middle East oil and gas industry. The company offers a wide range of petroleum products, including fuels and plastics, for...
Primary Community and Resources It Has I spent community hours evaluating resources accessible for people beginning with pregnant women and ending with elderly citizens. The initial meeting was held with the representative from the Miami-Dade County Health Department. The agent informed me that the choice of focus areas is contingent...
Concrete Experience and Reflective Observation As the leader of a certain department, I correctly realize the fact that the functioning of an organization is a complex and multilevel process that might demand the introduction of multiple approaches or methods to achieve the best possible result. There were numerous situations in...
Concrete Experience and Reflective Observation My desire to become the best leader for my team made me read recent studies and visit several online courses to understand what steps and strategies can improve our company. In the list of available ideas and recommendations, my attention was paid to compromise and...
Abstract The primary objective of this research study was to present an insight into the motives defining the purchasing and consumption of luxury fashion among young female customers in the UK. The researcher applied quantitative research designed since the study was focused on a single market segment. Through direct interview...
Introduction The history of Colombia is diverse in its cultural beliefs, traditions, political decisions, social achievements, and military events. Being famous for its beautiful landscapes, myths, and emeralds, this country is also recognized as the source of criminal activities, social injustice, and violence. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, also...
Introduction The death penalty was a common form of punishment in early societies across the world. Records show that the Roman Empire, Egyptian Empire, Achaemenid Empire, Hittite Empire, Babylonian Empire, and Assyrian Empire all used capital punishment as a way of punishing serious crimes (Garrett 54). The Draconian Code of...
Introduction In August 2019, the authorities of New York City declared that, in the nearest future, working homeless New Yorkers living in shelters would save the third part of their income using a special account. This policy is now widely discussed in New York City with reference to its potential...
The rationale for Choice of Training and Development Sector for Small Business Management in the UK This assessment involves comprehensive research into a small business in the training and development sector for small businesses and producing a portfolio addressing a rationale for the choice of small business training and development,...
The problem of hunger has gained an international resonance over the last decades due to the rapid development of the informational society. Paradoxically, the 21st century is the age when the world community has launched a new scientific and technical milestone with historical discoveries and inventions requiring billions of dollars...
Abstract This paper presents an overview of wireless networking, emphasising the most popular standards: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and Cellular Networks. A review of what is needed to build a generic wireless network is provided. The literature attempts to discuss the most popular wireless technologies and their protocols. An overview of...
Summary Introduction: What Is Known about the Topic The issue of traffic injuries and the increase in the death toll among the residents of Qatar has become a major concern for state authorities (Saleh 1). In their article addressing the reasons that the specified phenomenon has occurred, Mahfoud et al....
Introduction Collaborative learning is a general term used among education stakeholders. It describes the process of learners and their teachers joining hands in looking for solutions or making efforts to understand concepts and create new ideas. Learners may work in small groups constituting classes, faculties, interfaculty and even inter-schools. The...
Introduction Executive Summary Business summary Though the production of screws and the related products may seem a minor cog in the creation of furniture and various types of equipment, it, must not be underestimated, as screws allow for assembling the former and keep the piece of equipment in question together....
Abstract Many students undergo a significant change in diet and lifestyle upon entering the university. Among these changes include excessive drinking, close contact with a large number of people, and late nights. Many health experts accuse these changes in the lifestyle of causing short-term treatable illnesses while the changes in...
Abstract At the present, demand for higher education has continued to rise especially in the case of adult learners who perceive added credentials in education as a stepping stone towards a better position and a more fulfilling career. Suffice it to say there are many means of continued education that...
Introduction Remington’s restaurant is famous in Tampa, Florida, which offers casual dining to its patrons. Although the restaurant has earned a good reputation in the hotel industry owing to the quality of services it offers to its patrons, it has encountered several complaints from patrons. In this view, the restaurant...
Introduction In the last three decades, most companies have focused on joining international markets in response to rising competition in the domestic market. International marketing is one of the concepts that have helped companies to join overseas markets successfully. International marketing refers to “a multinational process of planning and executing...
Self assessment Self assessment tools assist an individual to identify the unknown strengths and weaknesses, thus becoming an able leader in a company or group of companies. Most leaders focus on hiring an executive coach who in turn analyzes their leadership skills and thus understanding themselves better (Bratton 2007). However...
Introduction Depression is a major health concern, which is relatively prevalent in the modern world (World Health Organization, 2017). In the US, over 6% of the population experience moderate to severe depression (Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, 2016; National Institute of Mental Health, 2018). An additional 15% experience...
Introduction Blockchain belongs to the number of technologies that are gaining momentum in various industries due to their hypothesized ability to change the world by improving the principles of data management. The technology was first presented more than ten years ago, and the number of its potential applications has significantly...
Introduction During the last several decades, the retail industry has undergone considerable changes and achieved a number of positive, as well as negative results. On the one hand, there are fast and multiple distribution channels that can be used by different companies worldwide. On the other hand, significant competition and...
Introduction One of the most notable discursive aspects of the 21st century’s living is that, as time goes on, China continues to grow ever more powerful in both economic and geopolitical senses of this word. It now became commonplace among political scientists/politicians in the West to suggest that it is...
The Tailhook scandal is an incident that involved many employees of the U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps. The event was significant as it revealed the flaws in the policies and perceptions that the Navy’s departments showed concerning sexual assault. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the case, discussing...
Introduction Kidney disease is considered to be one of the most common health problems in modern society. According to Monga and Rane (2014), historical records show that there has been an impressive advancement in the management of this disease. Before the nephrostomy catheter, Haemodialysis (HD) was used from the early...
Abstract This paper seeks to explore the complex and sometimes controversial ethical issues associated with euthanasia. Euthanasia entails the painless and intentional taking of the life of a patient, particularly the terminally ill one (Have & Welie, 2014). This study affirms that performing euthanasia has the advantage of stopping suffering...
The aviation sector is one of the most competitive industries not only in the United States but also in other countries around the world. The industry is characterized by many other challenges such as fluctuations of oil prices in the global market, terrorism and insecurity, strict government regulations, and the...
Executive Summary It is recommended that Progressive Corporation enter the Belgium market with its auto insurance policy product. The comprehensive business environment analysis has revealed that Progressive Corporation has a stable business strategy, innovative product development approach, and a flexible technology-based platform. These elements will make the market entry into...
Introduction Peer victimization, also known as bullying, comprises commonly recurring, unsolicited, hostile behavior among school-aged children involving a real or perceived power imbalance. Bullying that takes place in educational settings is a relevant and critical global issue, and while it affects all children regardless of culture, ethnicity, gender, or race,...
Abortion has been a subject of debate in the world with some groups arguing that it infringes human rights while others advocates that it should be legalized. Religious groups term it as being unethical and against God’s will. Based on these groups’ arguments, abortion has been described in many ways....
Executive Summary The competitive global market has compelled firms in the banking industry to introduce new strategies that will help them to remain competitive. These strategies include assessing the profitability of the company to determine its core strengths and weakness. When a firm is profitable, it can pay high dividends,...
Introduction Abortion is the removal of a pregnancy before it is due. It is the elimination of a fetus or embryo from the mother’s uterus before it is due for birth. Abortion can either be induced or can occur due to complications of a pregnancy in other terms referred to...
Introduction The main objective of this report is to analyze the consumer behaviour in the consumer electronics market and this paper concentrates on the Sony Corporation. The first part of this paper focuses on the background of the company, product line, and suggested actions to influence UK consumers’ attitude, and...
Executive Summary This study focuses on a risk management process for implementing a new IT program to store patient data. The risk management process is defined by a scope statement, which includes different risks, deliverables, risk types, and risk changes, which include software and hardware changes. The critical elements involved...
Introduction A major characteristic of different countries and religions is that they have varying traditions. However, some traditions and events are universal to the human community. One tradition that is common among all countries and religions is the wedding ceremony. Great importance is placed on this event and it entails...
Executive Summary The primary focus of this paper was to analyze a website in the hospitality industry in terms of how it presents its message to the clients, the relevance of its message to the target audience, and how it makes visitors make repeat visits. The chosen website was Hospitality...
Topic Endorsement Research Topic The topic to be researched in the proposed study is the relationships between single African American mothers and their adolescent sons. More specifically, the manner in which single African American mothers perceive their adolescent sons, interact with them, or feel the responsibility for raising them and...
Executive Summary In this capstone project, the analysis of the healthcare industry in the United States will be developed relying on the recent achievements and reputation of Infinite Home Health, one of the local healthcare services in Woodland Hills, CA. During the last 15 years, Infinite Home Health has gained...
The story of Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo is about the final day in the life of Eric Packer, a billionaire financial trader. The story is set in 2000 on “A Day in April” as delineated before the beginning of part 1 of the story (DeLillo 3). The novel opens with...
Introduction The aim of this strategic plan of Proctor & Gamble is to analyze the strategic corporate development history, strategic direction for the future, and the current strategic situation of the company. However, this paper will concentrate on the historical background and strategic decision for the last twenty-five years, present...
Introduction Falls have recently become one of the most documented cases in hospitalization, especially when it concerns acute medical units. Although falls can touch all groups of the population, most of them happen to geriatric people (Murphy, Labont, Klock, & Houser, 2008). Falls are known to bring about higher mortality,...
Executive Summary The purpose of this management report will be to focus on the business strategy of a particular industry. The industry will be identified and discussed in the introductory part of the report and the various firms that operate within the industry will be identified. An analysis of the...
Definition Agile project management is an incremental approach to project management that that managers use to implement project activities at the design, development, implementation, and maintenance phases and has been used of software products and building construction activities (Chin, 2004). The concept differs from the traditional project management methods in...
Introduction Businesses are faced with different forms of risks originating from internal and external sources. For example, employees may be involved in fraudulent activities, hence affecting the organisation’s financial stability. Secondly, firms’ financial stability may be affected by economic changes such as the occurrence of financial crises (Anand 2007). Such...
The purpose of this assignment is to review pneumonia with reference to clinical and pharmacology concepts related to a patient situation. Thus, it demonstrates how knowledge and evidence are applied in clinical decision-making to deliver quality care to patients. Pneumonia is the eighth major cause of death in the Unified...
Abstract The number of women in the workplace continues to increase. A lot of women keep on joining occupations that were previously reserved for men. Notwithstanding the increase in women’s involvement in the workplace, a lot still needs to be done to guarantee equality. The study indicates that women come...
Introduction Sexuality and the construct of ideal love in the novel Tom Jones by Henry Fielding is an explication of the new form of love and sexuality prevalent in the eighteenth century. Love in its discoursed ideal, sentimental form is little presented in the novel. Instead, Fielding presents male love...
Abstract Todd Robinson, as the president of Robinson Insurance Agency, is oriented to transition and replacement procedures associated with the human resources because of the necessity to select candidates with great leadership potential for the top managerial positions in the company. The process of developing the assessment plan depends on...
Introduction Domestic violence is one of the most complex, controversial, and latent issues typical of modern societies. National boundaries cannot be discussed as barriers to spreading the problem of domestic violence globally, and thousands of persons become victims of their partners’ violent actions annually (Dutton, 2011). Sociologists, culturologists, and anthropologists...
Introduction In the European Union (EU) political sphere, the European commission (EC) constitutes an important body. Different discourses have emerged within an increasing body of literature on the roles of the EC and its capacity to push through its agenda since its establishment through the Rome pacts. Kassim and Dimitrakopoulos...
Summary of the Article by Alan Dershowitz One of the main aspects of a contemporary living in America is the fact that, as time goes on, the validity of a number of legal principles, commonly referred as the cornerstones of the American democracy, continues to be reassessed within the discursive...
Introduction: Women’s Rights in the XXI Century. An Overview Gender equality has always been an issue within any society. Whether the problem can be openly discussed as it is in the present-day society, or silenced, as it was before the feminist movement was born, it persists and managed to invade...
Abstract A community crisis management plan is important in our modern society where many forces pose a serious threat to our safety and security. In this plan, the primary focus is to prepare for a possible attack and come up with measures that can help casualties and their family members...
Introduction Emerging technologies in the healthcare industry have improved the provision of healthcare services to patients across the world. Most health care centers have focused on improving telecare services within their organizations. The global health research agenda has also focused on improving collaboration between countries on identifying and testing new...
Introduction Governance in the community must be performed through institutions that dictate the specific behaviour of the people and groups of people in the community. The power held by specific institutions depends on the mandates that they are granted by the law and their ability to compel other organisations to...
Background A company requires physical and human resources for its operations; human resources are the greatest asset that an organization can have; without it, business transactions cannot be affected (Tocher and Matthew, 2009). It ensures that the business is running in the right way currently, as future strategies are set....
Executive Summary Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) recently undertook organisational restructuring in an effort to achieve operational efficiency and improve customer experience. One of the strategies that the firm implemented in its restructuring process included downsizing its operations. However, the firm experienced challenges in its restructuring efforts. This report analyses the...
Executive Summary Global Finance Inc. (throughout the case study it will be abbreviated as GFI) is a large multinational company that functions on the territory of North America and provides its clients with numerous financial products and services. The ultimate goal of GFI is to become profitable and expand its...
Introduction Following the breakthrough in information technology, criminals are relying on cyberspace to commit various cybercrimes. Meanwhile, physical devices and human actions are not enough for monitoring and combating these crimes. Therefore, there has grown the need to develop more sophisticated information technology that can track abnormal behavior about cyber-attacks....
Introduction Happiness is the best thing that an individual can have in life. One cannot find it unless he or she has a meaningful life. Immanuel Kant reveals how people need to fill their life with activities. Work is part of such activities that Immanuel Kant refers. He claims that...
Introduction Literature is an art form that has existed in society for centuries. It serves various purposes depending on the intention of the author of a given work. Some literary works serve solely for entertainment to diminish the stresses of everyday life by clearing the mind through laughter and inspiration....
Abstract Amazon is one of the leading online retailers in the global market. The company sells various products and sends them to different parts of the world. The network of cargo and fulfillment facilities in the USA is substantial, which has enabled the company to introduce the prime delivery service...
Introduction A comparative study of the ancient Near Eastern cultures reveals that most of the traditions that the Israelites adhered to were similar to those of their neighbors. John Walton’s book is dedicated to an in-depth analysis of some of the important traditions, rituals, and beliefs that were held by...
Introduction Organizational behavior and theory are very important aspects of any company and are critical in shaping organizational success (Robbins & Judge 2009, p. 4). In addition, the behavior and theories contribute to industrial development depending on their application. Notably, the structure, style and kind of leaders in the organization...
Introduction The main objective of this report is to present a full situational audit of Jumbo Seafood and develop a strategic plan for the next 3 years. This report formulates with brief company overview, external audit, internal audit and strategic plan for the next three years. However, external audit includes...
Abstract International marketing is necessary for the current age of globalization. Companies are expanding to other parts of the world where their services are absent. The international market is a source of diversity. It may affect a company positively or negatively. This essay focuses on the international expansion and marketing...
Judicial Review Overview The doctrine of judicial review was first incorporated in the matter of Marbury v. Madison (Prakash and Yoo 934) in 1803. The Chief Justice ruled that federal courts should be allowed to evaluate legislations made in the U.S. Congress and give an opinion on their constitutionality. If...
Executive Summary The need for a geographical business growth informs the adoption of a market dominance strategy by Prius Electronics. The transition in the management of this family-owned enterprise has necessitated the deepening of its hold on the high-end market. The approach relies on the spending power of the said...
Introduction Seow (2014) is articulate about the fact that “running a café is no piece of cake.” The last five years have been characterized by a boom in the café business, with more than 350 new cafes, snack bars, and coffee houses opening up each year in Singapore. Unfortunately, around...
What are the approaches international managers seek to understand when instituting change in the international arena? Working in a new environment, let alone the environment of an entirely different state than the one, which a company was created in, requires a profound understanding of the rules and regulations that the...
Introduction In today’s business settings, organizations are often under pressure to improve their performance, productivity and profitability if they are to survive and remain relevant in the often aggressive business arena. As such, organization leaders and managers often push their employees to the limit to ensure that these aims are...
Executive Summary SunTrust is a Banking industry that was founded in 1811. Its headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S and it has about 1,800 branches in the Southeast of the United States. SunTrust employs more than twenty-eight thousand employees, and as at 2009 financial year, it earned revenue...
Introduction Primarily, concepts of science and religion determine the existence of humankind. This is because, as science ensures there are human innovations get recognition, religion ensures the achievement of such innovation follows ethics and morals, which not only respect humankind, but also other living things that exist in the universe....
Introduction Boltanski & Chiapello in their book “The New Spirit of Capitalism” (page 47) note that wealth created by one person is wealth to the society in general. They are of the opinion that if theft is not used, then an individual should be left to accumulate wealth. This is...
The Boy Spies Mubarak was the president of Egypt when the events introduced in the chapter took place. Zawahiri who has been also referred to as the ‘brains of Al Qaeda’ had a plan to kill Mubarak together with the Egyptian radicals during his visit to Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), to...
Introduction Such issue as healthcare reform in the United States has repeatedly been debated by journalists, public administrators, and scholars. The main question is the ability of this initiative to solve the problems encountered by the healthcare system of the country. In March 2010, President Obama signed the Health Care...
Introduction Property can be largely termed as any physical or intangible asset owned by an individual in solitude or in a collective manner (Kilcullen 1). Considering current systems in the society, a property owner virtually has all the rights to a property including selling, renting, exchanging and such like privileges...
Globalization processes have had a great impact on national ideas and citizenship. Put another way, those propositions of a normative kind that invoke the non-state, be they with regard to global citizenship, conflict and peace studies, or the promotion of human rights, and have to be accompanied by some persuasive...
Introduction Childhood obesity is an overweight condition that is caused by deposition of disproportionate fats in the body. This situation is primarily caused by poor feeding habits that result in immediate effects on a child’s health. These effects can be physical, mental, and/or biological. Deficiency of various nutrients can lead...
Introduction A person can be termed as an illegal immigrant when he/she enters a country without due inspection, approval, or possesses flawed documents such as an expired VISA or a fake VISA. The 2007 Pew Hispanic Center report shows that the people who had migrated to U.S. without the government’s...
Abstract The relationship between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder has received a lot of attention. Several studies carried out have yielded reports suggesting possible association between ADHD and bipolar disorder, however, debates still linger on the explanation to the co-occurrence of the two especially in young children....
Introduction Technology goes beyond border. Advances in technological innovations have made things easier including remittance of payments within and outside country and continent borders, in addition to presenting complex challenges in security and issues related to competition amongst the firms or companies venturing in these initiatives. Innovations in most areas...
Abstract This paper provides a brief synopsis of the article Should the ticking bomb terrorist be tortured? A case study in how democracy should make tragic choices by Alan Dershowitz and identifies what can be considered this article’s main discursive deficiencies. Introduction One of the main aspects of a contemporary...
Difference between nation, state, country, political system and government A nation state is a defined territory occupied by people of a given cultural background. An example of a modern nation state is Portugal. Portugal is a nation state because the Portuguese; which is a distinct cultural group has occupied the...
Introduction Nuclear science has proved to be of great importance in contemporary society as far as energy is concerned. Nuclear is regarded as a clean source of energy. The source finds relevance in a world faced with increasing demands for power. However, nuclear processing is faced with a number of...
Introduction and Overview Human trafficking is a modern concern in sociology and social work. Many individuals are affected by the problem. However, the groups that are mostly affected include women and children. Many theories exist as to why they are affected, including the perception that they are the weakest members...
It is amazing when one considers the number of plastics that are produced and consumed annually. Plastic bags contribute greatly to this increasing number of plastics because people are always buying things. Plastic bugs provide the immediate and available material in which shopping can be loaded into. The large number...
