Kinship Research Papers Samples For Students

- Introduction
- The Grand Canyon in the State of Arizona
- Scope of paper
- Investigative review of published literature
- Geologic Time
- Time as a Relative Measurement
- Time is experienced by humans through daily events.
- Geologic Time is a deeper scale of time, spanning millions of years.
- Formation of the Grand Canyon
- Geologists agree that the Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River.
- The oddities of the Colorado River
- The Colorado River did not divert its course through an uplifted ...

Movie Synopsis

Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) are outsiders who get together for utilitarian reasons: a cross-country auto ride in which they impart gas expenses and driving. She sizes him up as rough and unfeeling; he sees her as guileless and fanatical. When they complete their voyage, they are happy to part ways. However, the auto ride is simply the beginning of their relationship-and the start of a look at male and female correspondence styles. In their discussions, Harry and Sally frequently show correspondence designs like those found in sexual orientation related exploration. For example, Harry has a tendency to ...

Income inequality and poverty

Abstract
A number of international human rights watchdogs recently commented about the increasing gap between the rich and the poor. They argue that while middle classes tend to be gradually transformed into the rich, more and more people cross the line of absolute poverty. Many analysts advocate the idea that the cornerstone of the poverty is
This paper seeks to establish the connections between the concepts of income inequality, operating the regression analysis method. It also discusses the differences between absolute and relative poverty in the context of global campaign for poverty reduction.

Introduction

The concepts of poverty ...

“New approach to the differentiation of marble samples using thermal analysis and chemo-metrics in order to identify provenance”. (Gatta et al. 2014)
A Chemistry Central Journal produced in 2014 and having a doi number of 2014,8:35 doi:10.1186/1752-153X-8-35. (Gatta et al. 2014)
The problem addressed in this peer reviewed journal is the feasibility of the application of a novel chemo-metric approach which could enable marble samples gotten from different quarries located in the Mediterranean basin to be differentiated.
The data for this experiment were gotten by employing the thermal analytical techniques: Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA), Derivative Thermo-gravimetry (DTG), ...

Loyalty is a virtue that is being tested in Morte Darthur story. This has been expressed in very many ways that include revenge, betrayal, war and pardon. This is a reflection of the life that a king with more enemies than friends are has to go through. Being a leader and more especially in a hereditary kingdom can be quite challenging. Morte Darthur has to face the challenge of trusting his Knights enough as well as handling the issue of hereditary kinship. This is an environment where a king lives in a polygamous family yet has to choose an appropriate person to inherit the kingdom after ...

Psychology Construct Research on Helping Behaviour

The results presented herein are based on a 38 item questionnaire, the questionnaire template contained two differing sections one having 20 questions that relates to thoughts or beliefs about helping behavior and the remaining 18 questions in the template relates to concrete actions/instances of helping behaviors. The methods employed in this research study was deemed effective based on the fact that the analysis tool used was technologically efficient (SPSS tool). It is important to note that, these results is based on the 31 questionnaires turned in by the participants subsequent to the datum that three of the participants initially perceived ...

Introduction

The special theory of relativity is a theory proposed by Albert Einstein in 1905 that illustrates light and matter propagation at high speeds.

Einstein’s theory is based on two main ideas:

The principle of relativity: stipulates that the law of physics is invariable for anything that is in constant motion.
The principle of speed of light: stipulates that the speed of light is also constant for any object in any point from which it is being referred. This means that it the same for various observers regardless of their movement in relation to the source of light. Einstein established this principle after noticing a rational flaw in the ...

International politics and relations remains to be a topic of immense debate for theorists and experts due to the varying descriptions and interpretations of its nature and structure. Some argue that the world order should be seen as it is and power is what leads actors to become selfish and enter war. Others argue that war or power should not be the focus of political actors, it should be progress and the will of a bureaucratic organization that represents the collective interest of its member states. Within ideologies, several schools branch out to provide their own concept of international politics while ...

- Abstract Description and Proposal of Project.
This project is based on the structural and compositional dynamics of a local forest. The type of forest that is used for this research is Oak-Hickory. A local forester invited our group to conduct a Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) in the forest. The process involved the setting up of Continuous Forest Inventory plots in this forest. A total of three fifth-acres CFI plots were set of up. The process of setting up these plots involved the random selection of a site within the forest and the identification of a plot center. All trees within 52.7 ...

Introduction

David Ricardo (1772–1823) – is one of the greatest economic theorists of English classical political economy, the last and the most famous representative of the classical school of bourgeois political economy in England.
The theoretical views of Ricardo are stated in the most complete form in his magnum opus – "On the principles of Political Economy and Taxation", the first edition of which appeared in 1817. Ricardo's "Principles" – is a political and economic writing. It has put forward his author to the range of important representatives of classical economic school.
Ricardo`s aim is to discover economic laws of ...

Introduction

The Navajo are a group of people that originated from India and settled in the United States late into 19th Century (Campbell, 2001).This group of people is considered to be the largest group of Native Americans having settled in the Southwestern side of the United States of America and parts of Mexico. The primary mode of subsistence for the Navajo group of people is pastoralists who move around from time to time depending on the conditions of the areas they have settled with their animals. Among the Navajo, the symbol of motherhood is considered to be the strongest. They ...

Introduction

The decision tree method is a way that can be used in getting help to make good decision choices, particularly for those decisions which are associated with high risks and costs. This method uses a graphical approach in order to compare various alternatives by assigning specific values to each of the alternatives while considering the uncertainties, payoffs and costs as numerical values. This method is of great help to business analysts, project managers and any level of project decision maker. This method is helpful in a variety of field including but not limited to artificial intelligence, medical diagnosis, game theory, cognitive science, ...

Steps in Case study Data Analysis

The first step is getting to know the data. For effective data analysis, the researcher needs to understand the data. The researcher needs to read the text at least twice. If the data was collected using tape recordings, the researcher needs to listen to the tape more than once. The researcher should then evaluate whether the data collected is quality data. Sometimes, data collected maybe of no meaningful value or maybe biased. Therefore, the researcher needs to evaluate the quality of the data before data analysis to avoid arriving at an inappropriate conclusion. At this stage, the researcher should ...

Outline:

Essay topic: The Nayar of India
Abstract: summary of the whole essay
1. Introduction
a. Definition of who the Nayar are and location
b. Brief summary of the Nayar’s political system mode of subsistence, kinship and social organization.
c. Statement of thesis
2. Body
2.1 Mode of Subsistence
3.0 Political system
4.0 Kinship and social organization
5.0 Efffect of the mode of the Nayars way of life: Political system and culture.
6.0 Conclusion: Concluding statement on the impact of the subsistence mode of the Nayar of India ...

Everyone who as ever interacted with their grandmother will truly say that grandmothers are the best caregivers. They spoil children and adults alike and they provide emotional, financial and maternal comfort to these grandchildren. Almost every child looks forward to birthdays and Christmas as there is the guarantee that grandmothers will provide that additional cash or buy the ideal gift that parents would never buy. The role of grandmothers is an important one as grandmothers provide the rich traditional love and attention that children and even adults crave. These grandmothers are the key to the past as they are ...

Conventional versus Islamic

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The current paper relates financial analysis of commercial and Islamic banks in UAE. The aim of this paper is to evaluate financial performance of commercial and Islamic banks in UAE and make appropriate conclusions regarding comparative advantages and disadvantages of the two groups of the banks. The evaluation between commercial and Islamic banks was carried out with the help of financial analysis. Analysis of financial ratios was used as the main technique of financial analysis in this paper. There were four groups of financial ratios analyzed, namely: liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, ...

How To Become An Effective Leader for Your Team

Many books have been written on leadership and what the process looks like when handled correctly. But one of the keys to the successful leader begins with a leader understanding the methodology of leadership. There are differences relative to the leadership practice to include the transformational, situational, value based, and authentic leadership methodologies. Leadership within the team environment also has its challenges as the team environment can cause the leader to be placed under intense pressure sometimes having to push the team in order to get the job done. Add to this the stress factor and the leader has ...

Through the ages punishment as a sociocultural phenomenon has changed its aim and methods; however, the main meaning to community hardly transformed. In some cases, this stage is the only one key chance to get free, prove the innocence by acting on someone’s behalf. However, in the modern world people, as their ancestors, sometimes refuse to renounce their commitments.

Historical context

History of the human world offers a great number of cases, when people were protecting themselves in front of judges, juries and victims, but still unwilling to forsake their beliefs. Nicolaus Copernicus, Timothy Cole and, especially Socrates, are the ...

The different regions across the globe exhibit a great level of distinction in factors of production for which there is a huge difference in the costs of production within these regions, hence, the difference in economic growth and development across these regions. The understanding of the economic, spatial change is linked to the overall processes of transformation of capitalist markets and institutions, and productions systems due to the recognition of the contribution of various locations of economic activity. The regional economic performance has been pegged on a number of factors across the economy. First, is the use of knowledge ...

INTRODUTION

Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) is an enzyme that plays a significant role in the metabolism of dopamine (DA) and amounts to approximately 60% or more of DA breakdown in the frontal cortex . The gene expressing the COMT enzyme could affect cognition and functioning of the brain via its action on dopaminergic function. A polymorphic variation occurs in the coding area of the COMT gene (a Guanine to Adenine replacement), changing the amino acid from valine (Val) to methionine (Met) at the codon position 158 (Val158Met) and consequently influencing the thermal tolerance and stability of the enzyme. Allelic discrepancies in enzyme ...

Introduction

With the internationalization of production economic and social progress are becoming increasingly dependent on resolution of global problems. At the beginning of the XXI century these challenges are of vital importance for the future of civilization. The global problems of the world have a direct relationship to the whole humanity and affect the interests and destinies of all countries, nations and social classes, leading to significant economic and social costs, and in the case of aggravation of the situation may directly threaten the very existence of human civilization. These problems require cooperation in the planetary scale and the joint action ...

This study will be conducted in Marks and Spencer and B&Q Company in the United Kingdom aiming to explore the consequences of employing younger employees. Quantitative and Qualitative data will be collected through questionnaires as well as focus group interviews. Data analysis will be done through Descriptive statistics and content analysis. The target group will be selected through random sampling and accidental sampling.

The sample will consist of 850 employees of different cadres and ages and 50 recruiting agencies. Based on the reviewed literature it is expected that most employers as well as recruiting agencies will support the ...

The debate between the neorealists and the neoliberals had swept the international relations theory for the past decade, especially in the United States. The ‘neo-neo’ debate had shifted the views of many theorists regarding the international system and the definition of what is international politics. Both neo-realism and neoliberalism are considered the progeny of the main theories of realism and liberalism respectively, presenting a new definition and framework to determine the nature of issue. Under these two progenies are also several versions, which diversifies the debate of both IR theories on issues pertaining to international relations and politics. However, while ...

Coca Cola is the number one beverage company in the world. The company, since its origin, has not only provided an incredible product but has continued growing over the years into a leader of innovation, social responsibility, and diversity. Let us begin with a brief background of this remarkable company. It all started in 1886 when a pharmacist by the name of John Pemberton whipped up a batch and took it down in Jacob’s pharmacy and began to sell the glass bottles at 5 cents a bottle. The drink was an instant hit and was given the name Coca Cola. By 1918, Coca ...

The film “Lost in Translation” is really about the difficulties in translation, but not so much in the linguistic sense, as in the human, - translation of others’ feelings ("Lost In Translation (2003)"). The film is not so much the words as the information, the mood and emotions are not concluded just in words. This is perhaps one of the few movies, where the characters’ silence can be comfortable and talk about many things. A slow, as it might seem, dragged action is not the lack of pictures – that's the essence of the whole atmosphere of loneliness – the characters ...

Introduction

Foster care is a relatively understudied topic among a wide spectrum of social issues in the United States. In plain terms, it competes for funding and the attention of the public consciousness with social security, Medicaid, medicare, food stamps, the United States Veterans Initiative, and many other programs. There is also the fact that absolute numbers of children in foster care have dropped in recent years (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2013, p.2). Currently there are approximately 400,000 individuals under the age of 18. At the margins 45% of children were in foster care for less than one year. At the ...

Being the world’s superpower, a country ought to have a good economy, strong military capability, high per capita growth, science and technologies, and influence in the global community. One of the things that had aided China’s phenomenal economic growth is international trade and foreign direct investment (Sigurdson 37). These two policies helped China in gaining international financial earnings such as the dollar, which helps in making the country independent. In addition, China is known for undervaluing its currency in order to export more of their goods and services to the international market (Gifford 87). This shows that the China has ...

Introduction

The white-headed capuchin is an animal that is usually active during the day and inhabits trees (Emmons, 1997). It, however, goes down to the ground frequently than other monkeys (Morris & Bruce, 2005). It locomotes primarily through walking on all four limbs. It resides in groups, or troops, of about 40 monkeys and its ratio of male to female adult sex, is 71 on average. With unusual exceptions, females pass their whole lives with their female colleagues. Males move to new social groups many times throughout their lifetimes, moving for the first time between the first 20 months and 11 ...

This study revealed that Kevlar and Kevlar/wool fabric thermal properties. The effect of fabric physical properties on thermal comfort was analyzed. The tests conducted on moisture management techniques were: sweating guarded hot plate (SGHP), moisture management tester, and surface tester. A conclusion for the paper is given which recommends the use of Kevlar and Kevlar/wool in the textile industry. The report examines the different thermal properties of Kevlar A363 and Kevlar/wool in an effort to determine which fabric is best suited for different weather conditions. In addition, the tests carried out shows clearly the difference in thermal properties of ...

Nayar is a caste in the Kerala region of southern India and is remarkably different from other tribes and sects in the region. The Nayars were a matrilineal sect that also practised polyandry. The sect in ancient times till the 13th century was chiefly a warrior clan that served the local feudal lords and kings. In the 14th century the community slowly turned matrilineal from partilineal. The chief subsistence of the Nayars was militaristic activies that slowly became emerging agricultural in nature. The impact of the ways of subsistence among the Nayars is not apparent and the real reasons for the change ...

Introduction

The subject about time and how time travels is really very fascinating. What is time? What is time travel? Is time travel really possible? We naturally know what time is since we sense it every day but we cannot seem to completely define it. The question of time travel is also very hard to answer. A deeper question is to ask if time is real. Another is to know if time just moves into one direction only. Does time have a beginning or an end? Up to now, we have never truly answered these questions with great satisfaction. By merely ...

Analysis of Tesla Motors

Analysis of Tesla Motors

Introduction

Organizations must use any strategy that will enable the organization to stay competitive and to also learn about any processes within the organization that could be changed in order to increase proficiency and efficiency. One such process is a critical analysis of the microeconomic and macroeconomic environment as well as any challenges that the organization may be encountering. This essay will perform an analysis of Tesla Motors to include the history of the organization, organizational regulations, factor markets, global pressures and foreign competition, cost structure, economies of scales; a critical analysis, practices of economic theory ...

Abstract

Worldwide, ovarian cancer is ovarian cancer is the sixth most diagnosed cancer and is responsible for the most deaths annually than any other disease of the female reproductive system. It has a poor prognosis because the symptoms are vague even into Stage IV of the disease. Epithelial ovarian cancer constitutes about 90% of diagnosed cases. Research has demonstrated that hormone therapy, chronic pelvic inflammation, and BRCA1 and BRCA2 germline pathogenic variants are factors in the etiology of ovarian cancer. BRCA1 and BRCA2 is also associated with breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, fallopian tube cancer, prostate cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer. ...

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Abstract—This paper talks about supercomputers; how its performance is rated; the current top ten supercomputers in the world; the suitable tasks for supercomputers; the common operating system it uses; and the architecture of a supercomputer. The paper also talks about the estimated cost and size of ...

Introduction

The extant record on contemporary human biology indicate that relative to other primates, the life history hallmarks of modern humans diverge in many advantageous ways. For example, researchers attribute our greater life history patterns to selective features within our genus, including relatively large brains and advanced dispersal capabilities (Bogin 1999; Flinn 2010; Hill and Hurtado 1996; Kaplan et al. 2000; Leigh 2001). Over the last decade, a mounting body of scientific research has simultaneously called into question and advanced the prevailing scientific consensus on the origin and development of the genus Homo, generally, and the foundations for the identifying ...

Introduction

In an environment of growing cost of higher education, there is an intuitive need for students to determine if such their educational investments can be reliably expected to provide them better lifelong earnings. In order to obtain the necessary information on higher education earnings outcomes, a simple literature review of at least three peer-reviewed research articles has been conducted with a focus on the impact of higher education on wage premiums.
Learning about the impact of higher education on wage outcomes is of high importance due to the growing investments today on education, as evidenced by the surging trend ...

Criminal Law

Introduction
Exploring the underlying principles of criminality encompasses a close examination of the theoretical models in three main areas of study such as sociological, bioloigcal, and psychological. Criminal behavior and the factors that contributes to its development can be attributed to the tenets of causation where some of the initiated crime prevention programmes were based. The discussion will highlight the principles of the various theories that defines the cause of criminal behavior beginning from the broad classifications down to the more specific predominant theories. Selecting the theory to discuss takes consideration of its place in the academic field of ...

Assignment 2-495

Assignment 2-495

Executive Summary

There are several business tools that can help companies asses and identify effective strategies for the companies given the external and internal factors. Among the useful tools are BGC Matrix, Grand Strategy Matrix, and Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix. The use of these matrices enabled Domino’s Pizza identify the best strategies which include product development, market development, and market penetration, among others.

Introduction

Every company needs sound strategies to thrive and lead in the market. Analyzing and applying appropriate strategies enable the company accomplish its business goals and direction. Domino’s Pizza was able to lead in the ...

Introduction

With increasing globalization and changing market needs, the fresh food and fruits industry has gone through a number of changes with technological advance and innovation being key change drivers. In that respect, the industry’s players need to establish suitable strategies in their operations as well as develop new products as means of enhancing their competitiveness. In that reference, this analysis seeks to demonstrate how businesses address market needs and changing environment through application of suitable business strategies. To achieve the objective, the discussion uses the case of Fresh Tec with its introduction of SmartPac Technology into the market being ...

There is a reason as to why people behave in any manner. These reasons may be practically or theoretically explained as to their causes. Theoretically, behaviors can be explained using theories such as the relative deprivation theory and the frustration aggression theory. This paper identifies a social behavior i.e. a revolution and tries to explain it using the available theories. Precisely, the paper discusses the Arab Spring revolution and provides its details as related to the frustration-Aggression theory.
The Arab Spring is a pan-regional turbulence which affected the Arab countries such as Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco Sudan, ...

English

Philosophy of Happiness: Approaches to Happiness Around the Globe (A Cultural Comparison)
Introduction
It is generally understood that everyone would like to be happy. However, how happiness should be defined is often called into question. Happiness can mean different things to different people. The way that a person defines happiness for him or herself can be based on individual goals and values. This makes the examination of happiness difficult from a philosophical standpoint. Each person’s own definition of happiness makes it hard to measure what happiness is across a cross-section of people. What makes one person happy may not ...

The research shall ponder and develop concrete conclusions on the factors determining happiness by comprehensively elucidating on hedonism, desire and objective list theories of happiness. Additionally, it shall strive to identify the relationship between happiness and the social setting of an individual. The research is centered towards verifying one of the following hypotheses and differentiates the null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis.
- The gradation of happiness among university students is naturally controlled and not affected by social, economic and environmental factors.
- Happiness among the university study is greatly influenced by the social, economic and natural ...

The classic fudge –Walnut Brownies are in the simplest and most common sense one of the most revered and loved delicacies of this times. The above stems from the fact that it is made through a rigorous process that requires class and guided attention or focus to prepare and to process. In the recent past, the classic fudge –Walnut Brownies has won international acclaim and recognition and in competitions because of the very nature and character of its preparation.It is to say that utilized carefully by melting chocolate and cocoa, which is by all means and fairness unique especially during ...

The exchange rates in the market are bilateral, that is, comparing the values of a currency against the other. However there is a need to compare a currency with that of several counties .Effective Exchange Rate refers to the index describing the strength of a county’s currency in reference to the basket with other currencies. Let’s assume a country has M trading partners denoted by Trade i and Ei representing the trade and the exchange rates with country i. The effective exchange rate will be calculated as:
E effective =E1Trade1Trade+. + EM TradeMTrade

The Effective exchange Rate is divided into two namely: The Nominal Effective Exchange Rate and The Real Effective Exchange Rate.

Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER):
This is the ...

Criminal justice and DNA

Abstract
Criminal justice system is a term that refers to both the institutions and the practices that are always employed to ensure promotion of social control in the society is promoted. In most cases in all nations, these systems are comprised of the corrections, the courts and the law enforcements. These three institutions work in hand with each other to ensure that justice is attained in any given jurisdiction. This is sometimes promoted by the role that the courts practice in mitigating and deterring crimes. Through this, the courts sanction the individuals who violate the laws and they impose ...

Introduction

According to the Institute of Medicine (2004), part of the National Academy of Sciences, there are more than 43 million uninsured Americans, based on data for year 2002 alone (p.1), while data from the US Census Bureau report that the number of uninsured has risen to a record of 46 million, in 2009 (census.gov). The enormous number of uninsured individuals, which is as large as the population of 26 states combined, brings harmful effects to the uninsured, their families and the entire country too (Institute of Medicine, 2004 p.1). Despite the fact that medical technology has significantly advanced over the ...

Doppler Principles in Echocardiography

What is Doppler ultrasound?
Doppler ultrasound is a type of ultrasound that allows you to diagnose vessels. This method of analysis can obtain accurate information about the functioning of vascular, clinical picture, identify malfunctions (method based on analyzing the frequency changed due to the reflection of ultrasonic waves). Diagnosis is absolutely harmless to the patient - no discomfort or discomfort during the study does not test people. The survey is conducted on an outpatient basis and does not require special preparation of the patient, the use of additional equipment and contrast media.

An Invention of Doppler Effect

The Doppler effect is easy to observe ...

The cries of children are heard in the thick of the night as mothers try their best to breast feed the infants. Young brothers and sisters push each other and struggle for the last bit of food left in the plate. The elderly sit down in total weakness as they watch their strength drain away one day after another. People that are known to be strong and well ambled sit down in despair as they watch their loved ones perish in hunger and diseases. This is not just a thrilling story for entertainment, but is a reality in a number of the developing ...

1. Explain the concept of comparative advantage and the principle theories of why trade occurs.
Comparative Advantage can be defined as the ability of a country to produce goods and to deliver services at a cost below that of the competitors. The concept was developed by David Ricardo in the attempt to amend the principle of absolute advantage presented by Adam Smith in his book The Wealth of Nations. According to Smith trade develops between countries that have absolute advantage in producing a certain product or service, or, in other words, that are able to use less resources for production than ...

Abstract

Regretfully, diagnosis of diabetes is very common nowadays. Diabetes has become a worldwide epidemic and one of the leading causes of premature morbidity and mortality because it often leads to amputation of limbs, loss of sight, kidney failure and provokes cardiovascular disease. However, it is not that hard to suspect a high risk of developing diabetes or the disease itself before the analysis of blood sugar levels. Many of the signs of diabetes are visible to the naked eye. Paying attention to them in timely manner can avoid the severe consequences of the disease. Patients with diabetes can lead ...

Introduction

The thesis statement for this annotated bibliography is “Team Members Are More Successful with A Transformational Leader Versus the Transactional Leader”. The sources that have been chosen will be useful and will allow an effective research process with information being added to the body of knowledge relative to the specified subject. To gather a clearer understanding of the thesis there must be an understanding of the transformational leader and the transactional leader.
Leadership carries with the title the responsibility of understanding different methodologies and/or theories that can be used in order to ensure the success of the department, team, ...

Chapter 2: Literature Review

Introduction
The chapter consists of all the relevant information that can be collected from past studies and are combined to present a clear view. It is the initial for determining the factors that can be used to synthesize the overall study through findings and discussion. The positivist approach is used to collect and summarize the information from the previous studies and determine the model that can be used to conduct a viable study. The positivist approach emphasizes all the relevant information regarding the topic that is to compare Islamic and Traditional banks using data envelopment analysis. The theoretical framework ...

Abstract

Regression analysis is the statistical technique commonly used in econometric modeling and carrying out economic forecasts. This study sought to assess the precision multiple linear regression in evaluating the evolution in real GDP per capita in the USA between 1998 and 2011 using expenditure approach. Three macroeconomic variables were used; Gross domestic product, net investment and final consumption. Net investment and final consumption are model regressors predicting GDP. The researcher used MS Excel to carry out all the statistical analysis on the data. The analysis result shows weak linear development GDP increment. Small fluctuations were observed around the fitted ...

Introduction

Social Media enables the effective communication of people via the use of technology. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are social media platforms that have become a part of people’s daily lives being used to communicate with loved ones who are near and far. This is a positive experience for most people; however, there are also negative experiences to include people living double lives, having affairs, and defaming people’s reputations sometimes without the knowledge of the very people who are being discussed. Businesses are also using social media to enhance their daily business operations. But with every benefit of ...

Introduction

Wal-Mart is the world’s largest retailer with more than 4,300 stores in the United States and over 8,000 worldwide, with global sales topping $400 billion in 2009. It is the largest retailer in the U.S., where more than half its revenue comes from grocery sales. This paper considers some of the retail giant’s negative impacts.
Since opening its first store in Bentonville, Arkansas in 1962, Wal-Mart has steadily spread from its base in the South and Midwest to dominate the suburban and rural retail market across the U.S. Wal-Mart is addressing the first obstacle – store ...

Abstract

African-Americans are a significant part of the American population and comprise of people with African ethnicity and ancestry. Their original introduction to American society through slavery contributes considerably to their sense of heritage, kinship and plays a role in their culture and belief systems. Since the start of the slave trade in the sixteenth century, African American culture has been influenced by African, European and American environments. These conditions have mainly affected aspects of their speech, language, religion, creative expression and general way of life. Centuries of biased legislation and segregation have led to the creation and promotion of ...

Value-Added Tax

Explain the concept of value-added tax (“VAT”)
A value-added tax (“VAT”) or goods and services tax (“GST”) is an indirect form of taxation targeted at consumption – measured by spending on goods and services. “Value added” denotes that the payable tax equals the difference between the sale price a firm charges the buyer of a good or service, and the costs of materials and other taxable inputs. As an illustrative example, in the European Union, where much of the taxation is based on VAT principles, each time a consumer good is manufactured, the manufacturer must pay a value-added tax on ...

Inflation and its Impact on Gas Prices

Inflation and its Impact on Gas Prices
The American economy has experienced several changes over the past two and a half decades. Since the 1990s, the economy has experienced rising and dropping levels of inflation, which has, in turn, resulted in uneven changes in the prices of different commodities including gas. The average gas price in 1990 was $1 per gallon and has been rising since then with the highest price of $3.53 per gallon being noted in 2011 (Avro, 2012). In between the years, the price has dropped but has not gotten to levels of as low as $ ...

Communication Skills in a Cross-Culturally Diverse Workplace

Communication Skills in a Cross-Culturally Diverse Workplace

Introduction

Globalization has given rise to an environment that continues to change in terms of complexity as local business expand and begin competing with other businesses for a share of the vast global market. Globalization has essentially compelled corporations, nations and by extension, regions to be overly interdependent (Adair, Hideg & Spence, 2013). This has resulted from greater consumer awareness that has resulted in the development of new standards and demands resulting from the fact that different nations project varying cultural inclinations (D'Netto et al, 2014). Nations and more specifically business are embracing the ...

About the paper

The paper is commissioned to discuss the short-term debt scenario, foreign exchange risk management process and trends in the financial ratios of Arrow Electronics Limited. In order to achieve a desired outcome in the paper, we will comprehensively analyze the financial statements and accompanying notes provided in the latest annual report of the company, so released on 5th February, 2015.

Advantages and Disadvantages of sources of short-term finance

i) Bank Loans

Advantages:

No dilution of ownership
Tax advantages because of interest deductibility
No interference in managerial decisions
Option to opt for fixed or adjustable interest rate loans
Disadvantages:
High cost of debt
Obligation to pay timely interest and ...