Charles Dickens Essay : Philosophical, Psychological, Sociological Issue
Book review - 5 pages - Literature
A great burden for human beings is to carry ourselves the way we want others to see us. Though each governed by a private set of beliefs, no man is an island for a reason, as we are subject to natural instinct, which compels us to strive for acceptance by others in society. However, though one...
Linguistic adaptation, English instruction, and the second generation Latino immigrant
Tutorials/exercises - 6 pages - Linguistics
Since colonial times, the U.S. has been a nation both divided and united by its ethnic and linguistic diversity. Benjamin Franklin himself regarded the German minority of Pennsylvania as linguistically and racially inferior, yet also printed the first German newspaper in Philadelphia (Baron,...
The struggle for democracy: An analysis of false flag terrorism in post-war Italy and its contemporary relevance
Essay - 5 pages - Political science
To analyze politics is to attempt to understand the evolution and application of ideas in circumstances that are seldom clearly defined. These ideas are formulated into ideological structures that become the governing principles of specific political philosophies. Words such as morals, culture,...
Integrating Christian and secular counseling theories
Essay - 5 pages - Psychology
An integrated and flexible counseling approach is outlined, which calls for competency in a number of techniques in order to serve a number of clients. Personality structure, motivation, and human development are discussed, addressing biological and environmental differences that account for...
Jungian psychoanalytical cultural psychology
Essay - 6 pages - Psychology
In this essay we are presenting a potential new Post-Jungian psychology. The psychology that I will be expressing is one of Jungian Psychoanalytical Cultural Psychology (JPC). One thing that I have noticed in my psychological studies is that the Jungian, psychoanalytical, Freudian, Adlerian (etc)...
Ikea & Conforama marketing
Case study - 11 pages - Services marketing
Nowadays, customers are more and more demanding and seek the best product that fits their needs and likes. Marketers also have been forced to face up to fast changes and trends. Besides, a company cannot answer to all consumers' needs so it has to choose whom its product or service will address....
Lewin's change theory and the problem of addressing nursing shortages using technology
Thesis - 7 pages - Business strategy
Introduction - Nursing shortages are a world-wide problem that negatively impact many areas of the profession's goals, from level of job satisfaction to patient care, with an inverse proportional relationship between higher patient-nurse ratios, noted in much research. (Al-Kandari and Thomas,...
The escape from Alcatraz
Thesis - 4 pages - Literature
Alcatraz, America's most infamous maximum security prison was designed to be escape proof. But on a clear, cool night in the summer of 1962 three prisoners did make it off the island and then vanished without trace” (Discovery Communications). It is still a mystery today if the prisoners...
Impact of Herberg and Maslow's theories in organizations
Tutorials/exercises - 49 pages - Finance
Among various behavioral theories generally believed and embraced by American business are those of Frederick Herzberg and Abraham Maslow. Herzberg, a psychologist, proposed a theory about job factors that motivate employees. Maslow, a behavioral scientist and contemporary of Herzberg's,...
An analysis of Goldstone's 'The rise of the West- or not? A revision of socio-economic history'
Thesis - 4 pages - Sociology
The article deals with some of the common notions concerning why the so-called ?Rise of the West? (Goldstone, 2000) occurred, and then proceeds to offer counter-arguments all leading up to the final conclusion that without the presence of four events which were arguably complete accidents or...
The aftermath of the demolition of the Berlin Wall
Thesis - 7 pages - Modern history
When the Berlin Wall came down in 1990 the people of Germany experienced a sense of euphoria and freedom which they had been dreaming about for years. Unfortunately their thrill with life was short-lived. It wasn't long before people began to realize that the reunification of Germany would not...
Isokinetic strength
Case study - 8 pages - Medical studies
Injuries and age lead to progressive declines in muscular strength and lean muscle mass. Evidence exists that age-related and injury related declines in muscular strength and lean mass (Feigenbaum & Pollock, 1999) can be impeded following mechanical stress on the body resulting in the form of...
A study of the different departments in hotels
Tutorials/exercises - 38 pages - Business strategy
The British law has defined hotel as ‘a place where a bonafide traveler can receive food and shelter, provided he is in a position to pay for it and he is in a fit condition to receive it'. The main aim of the hotel is to provide food and shelter to the travelers for a price. Hotel industry...
An examination of a hotel and its various departments
Thesis - 46 pages - Business strategy
Under the British law “a hotel is a place where the bona fide traveler gets shelter and food provided they are in a position to pay for it and are in a fit condition to be received.” Origin: The discovery of wheel brought development to trade and tourism; horse carriages, and caravans...
Organizational structure of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Tutorials/exercises - 30 pages - Management
Hindustan Aeronautic Limited [HAL] a premier Aerospace Company in Asia is engaged in design, development and manufacture of military and civil aircraft for over 5 decades. The product range covers basic piston engine trainer aircraft to helicopters to sophisticated state of the art deep...
The plot against people: Critical analysis
Thesis - 3 pages - Literature
In “The Plot Against People,” Russell Baker writes about inanimate objects and the three major categories they can be classified in; those that don't work (A), those that break down (B), and those that get lost (C). The way this essay works is that Baker describes various objects with...
Longevity Healthcare Systems: Hunting for a marketing strategy
Essay - 8 pages - Services marketing
history that dates back to the mid ‘70s. Kathryn Hamilton and her husband have established a respectable company that originated from the need for long-term healthcare for their ailing parents. In essence, they have a good understanding for what families of long-term healthcare patients...
Photo filters
Thesis - 2 pages - Electronics
Without a doubt, filters can be a great tool for a photographer, in as much as they can add to the photos, with color and special effects. They are an invaluable aid in livening up a visual. One can use filters in both color and black-and-white photography. Filters come in two forms, viz. mounted...
A reflection on one student's preparation to transition from student nurse to graduate nurse
Thesis - 5 pages - Medical studies
This author's personal philosophy of nursing draws from a variety of sources to form a comprehensive whole. Feminist ethics, and the ethics of care which derives from it, encourages health care professionals to look at clients as whole people, who fit into a social framework, and who have...
Is cooperation possible?
Thesis - 5 pages - International relations
2001 saw the world united in indignation, and the emergence of a tacit promise to cooperate in the war to annihilate the flaw of terrorism. 2002 saw the same world divided and torn in the debate over a war carried out by those considering it as vital, and opposed as inconsiderate and unwise by...
A Comparison of the Human Resources Policies and Practices of Germany and the USA
Essay - 8 pages - Human resources
The aim of this essay is to compare the Human Resources practices of the US and Germany, to highlight the reasons behind these differences, and to analyze the evidence these differences provide to the convergence/divergence debate. These countries have been chosen because the US is considered as...
First scene of Doris Lessing's "The Fifth Child"
Book review - 3 pages - Literature
This extract is the first scene of Doris Lessing's The Fifth Child, a book published in 1988 which deals with Ben a monster-like child whose birth deeply alters his parent's life. This first scene introduces us to the main characters i.e. David and Harriet and sets the general tone of the...
Hilton Hotel Sydney
Case study - 7 pages - Services marketing
Hilton Sydney (commonly known as Hilton) is a five star luxury hotel focusing on excellent service and glamorous accommodation; it has won awards for its restaurant, Glass and its trendy bar, Zeta Bar (Hilton, 2009). Moreover, Hilton is Sydney's largest hotel fitness center and boasts...
Reebok - brand analysis and strategy for new relationship with its customer
Case study - 11 pages - Services marketing
According to it's knowledge, we may say that Reebok has an important asset; Paul Fireman, who has followed the sociological movements and adjusted its business strategy. Reebok has understood the need for sport and fitness shoes and also that design and quality are both crucial points....
The company Renault and the consideration of environmental issues in its production
Case study - 39 pages - Business strategy
Renault was founded by Louis Renault and his brothers in 1898. It is a familial and traditional company that made a name for itself through the years, different periods and centuries. Indeed, Renault's group went thought two wars and an economic crisis, and by always adapting its strategy and its...
Business Plan on Exporting LYDC (English Handbags) to Brazil
Business plan - 7 pages - Services marketing
Brazil is one of the most promising emerging countries such as India and China. With an 8,547 400 km² surface and a population of 191,043,661 inhabitants, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world regarding surface and population. Also, Brazil is the 10th global economic power. However, it...
An Analysis of Okun's Law
Thesis - 6 pages - Business strategy
Introduction: This essay is split into three sections. In section 1, Okun's law will be examined, by looking at both of its forms. In section 2, the Okun's law coefficient will be analysed with particular reference to the factors which can affect the coefficient. In section 3, Okun's law will be...
Study of the company Grand Optical
Case study - 15 pages - Management
Grand Optical is a chain of optical stores, which was created in 1989 with the opening of a single store in the mall of Belle Thorn in the Paris region. For the first time a laboratory was built within the institution and was in full view of the customers. This channel belongs to the group which...
Ipod and the renewal of APPLE
Thesis - 22 pages - Business strategy
In 2001, Apple launched its revolutionary product: the iPod, a jewel of technology, which will give rise to a new market; that of the numerical walkman with a hard disk. A forerunner in its field, Apple has always been an innovative firm. Its progress was, for a long time, attributed to its...
Training in a company: The example of McDonald's
Case study - 5 pages - Human resources
Lifelong learning? The hamburger chain McDonald's knew what the term meant before it gained popularity. “Training is rooted in our corporate culture," said Sabine Gekiere, HR manager at McDonald's in Belgium. "It's part of our DNA." It is now possible to enhance the internal...
