Essays on Baruch

The end of World War II ushered in a new era in international policy. After the Axis powers were defeated, the world became polarized between two competing camps: the democratic capitalists, and the authoritarian communists. The first twenty years after the war were especially critical, as various US presidents sought to implement policies to contain the threat of the spreading red nations, which no world leader had seen before. Important policies such as the Truman Doctrine, New Look, and Flexible Response were created to protect American interests, though they at times differed from each other. Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, and ...

Introduction

Definition Change is necessary for the survival of any organization. As time passes, technology advances, peoples’ attitudes and values change, laws and political control change, and there is the need for an organization to keep up with these changes as well. Change management is the way people deal with these changes. In an organization, change management includes the definition of the new norms, talking to the stakeholders about the design of specific changes, and planning and implementing the transition to a new business process or organizational structure (Xiongwei, 2009). Even though it is necessary for organizations to improve some ...

Introduction

The delivery of the speech that is critiqued in this paper is an argumentative lecture by Yusuf Estes on the subject of Hadith in Islam. The delivery of the speech shall be assessed within the framework of how effectively Estes was able to deliver the introduction, the body and how the speech was concluded, followed by recommendations.

The Critique

For any speech to be effective, it must create an impression on the listener. Even if the content is excellent, it is the delivery by the speaker that decides how the speech is received and how much of it is retained. Studies ...

Management

2016-05-13 This paper is devoted to the research on the leadership theories. As we know, leadership can be considered as a kind of power. Mandatory condition of leadership is the possession of power in specific formal or informal institutions. Many researchers have studied leadership as a social and psychological phenomenon from different points of view, highlighting a particular aspect of it. There are many leadership theories, from which five theories are described in this paper. One of them is the great man theory. Its main traits are the following: leaders are born, when there is a need of the ...

In 1998, Robbie takes care of Gloria Weston, a young girl, although he cannot speak. Robbie is very simple, but he is good at his job and they play during the time he babysits her. The unusual thing is that the nanny is a robot and Mrs. Weston does not approve of the robot and sends him away. The mother is afraid that Robbie might do something bad to Gloria because of the fact that he is not human. George Weston disagrees and he believes that having a robot as a babysitter is safe. He says: “His entire ‘mentality’ ...

Introduction

The importance of the legal environment in business is not only paramount to functioning as a watchdog for unethical, and harmful behavior by big corporations and governmental figures today, but also serves as setting the climate to reduce or deter felonious operational practices. In other words, persons in positions which gives them easy access to abuse funds, lie in accounting records, or devise fraud schemes involving illegal acts, laws help accomplish order and administer proper conduct. Everyone remembers the insalubrious case of the Enron Corporation. This case involved gross ...

The contract entered by the 17-year-old son, who is a minor with Don is voidable. The contract can be invalidated on the ground that the contract of sale that was entered between him and Don can be annulled since the son is only a minor and he was not the designated representative of the company. Hence, once the contract is nullified, the effect is that it is as if there is no agreement at all. This is due to the fact that the minor cannot represent the company since there is no board resolution to empower him to enter the contract.

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Introduction. Interpreting financial statements (FS) requires a thorough understanding of basic principles of accounting and reporting. This paper discusses such concepts as accounting equation and basic formats of FS, role of international financial reporting standards (IFRS), US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and The U.S.Securities and Exchange Comission (SEC) in the reporting process. Principal financial concepts. US GAAP are a set of accounting standards used by US companies for financial reporting. They are introduced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in compliance with SEC regulations and FASB mission of setting and improving principles of accounting and reporting which ...

Personal Development Profile

I have studied in different environments and academic environments that have enabled me to develop both interpersonal and professional skills. I chose engineering as a technical path in professionalism and through all these endurance; I have managed to establish a greater personal profile. In the learning process, I have gained industrial experience and problem solving skills in various production processes, in the manufacturing industry. I am pursuing a degree in Manufacturing and Industrial engineering. This particular field of professionalism requires a variety of technical skills, mastery of scientific concepts as well as instinctive problem solving skills (Nguyen, 1998, p. 67). In this context, ...

This paper endeavors to explain how different ancient philosophers argued of how they believe in God scientifically and biblically and also how the current 21st generations believe in the existent of God as the creator and the provider of the universe. It also covers my personal views of the argument. Baruch Spinoza (in Hebrew Bento is Baruch, in Latin is Benedictions) is one of the most important philosophers and certainly the most essential of the early modern period. His thoughts combine a dedication to a number of Cartesian metaphysical and epistemological principles with elements from ancient stoicism and medieval Jewish. ...

Introduction

Nature is a matter that is close to human beings’ hearts. This is essentially why there are emerging issues such as Global warming that trend globally. When God created the universe, it was perfect, according to the Bible. The Bible records that human beings valued nature to a great extent. After the curse, however, they had to toil and make a lot of sacrifices; including endangering the environment. There have been a lot of environmental challenges since the beginning and this is essentially why great philosophers such as Karl Marx made constant reference to nature and how human actions had negatively affected the ...

Introduction

Women as caregivers is a significant issue because it has been hypothesized by many scholars that the stress associated with multiple roles can be conducive to physical and mental health problems. However, this is a controversial topic because they are some experts who contend that benefits are gained with this additional responsibility. There appears to be a myriad of literature that places emphasis on the stress of women engaging in multiple roles. Women have always been considered responsible for domestic chores. parenting and in some instances caring for elderly parents. A few decades ago women were not required to work outside ...

Autobiography Assessment of Bernard Baruch

Introduction Bernard Baruch who was as referred as, ‘the park bench statesman’ is one of the American icons who made his fortune on the Wall Street. Historical records indicate that, though he had many challenges, he managed to succeed in diverse fields. As an icon, he made varied strides in varied fields. As documented, among all the greatest was the time during which he provided service to his country as an adviser in the economic sector. These services were mainly offered during the world wars I and II. He further provided his services as a confidant to six United ...

Personal Development Profile

I have studied in different environments and academic environments that have enabled me to develop both interpersonal and professional skills. I chose hospitality as my major, and I have managed to establish a greater personal profile. In the learning process, I have gained industrial experience and problem solving skills in various hospitality processes and systems. Hospitality is unique and essential because it is employed in everyday experiences, most importantly in the business industry. Currently, business partners meet people from all walks of lives, as well as mixed cultures. Therefore, acquiring the correct hospitality etiquette is an exceptional resource that ...

Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) is an analysis tool that is used by managers to determine the effects of product costs and sales volume on profitability of a business. It is concerned with how changes in unit variable costs, fixed cost, selling price for each unit, activity level and sales mix affect profitability. A CVP analysis consists of a CVP statement of Income, margin of safety, break even analysis and projected income. This paper seeks to discuss the features of CVP and the reasons why managers are interested in break-even analysis. Lastly, it will compare contribution margin and fixed costs. There are five ...

Abstract

This report discusses about one of the most important topics related to human resource management. The report discusses about the cross cultural management and the focus of the report has been on cultural shock. The report analyses one of the leading retailers of UK, Tesco and how this retailer has been managing diverse workforce. The report analyses the human resource practices that Tesco has used and applied in order to manage the cultural differences of its employees.

Introduction

Cross cultural management is one of the major ingredients for success for organizations in this challenging environment (Yamazaki & Kayes, 2004). As ...

Abstract

It is important for the organisations to carefully manage the cross cultural elements and factors which directly influence the performance of the employees in international ventures. One of the important issues in this regard is adoption of the new cultural and norms by the employees in the host country. The four main phases which are involved in this process of adoption are: honeymoon, cultural shock, gradual adjustment, and reverse cultural shock. It is important for the organisations to manage these phases in effective and efficient manner in order to make sure that the employees easily adopt the new culture ...

ESSAY 1

I got my Bachelors Business Administration degree in 2007. Since then, I have worked for a number organizations. My experience working across different cultures has been remarkably educative and exciting. I have gained invaluable skills and developed essential networks relevant to my work.

While I have had an exhilarating experience, I have faced with several setbacks as I pursue further career and personal development. One of the reasons I have decided to acquire a graduate degree in business is changing dynamics in the job market. Employers are seeking individuals harboring experience, skills and who are highly educated. Millions of my collegues ...

Research is an action that individuals embark on to acknowledge more regarding the environment as well as the effect individuals have upon it. Research is categorized in several dissimilar systems .They include scientific, applied, academic, and fundamental and applied, among others. Conversely, none of these categories alters the most significant characteristic of research which is discovery. Research involves incongruity, criticism, casual and mistake. In the issue researched on deals with internally auditing bad practises in a subsidiary of an international company in which I am intern these entire four feature abundantly. Among the greatest attractions concerning accounting and financial research ...

Finance Home Work

1. Rule of 72 It helps in calculating the number of years required for a given amount of money to double at a given interest rate. Calculating how long it takes for the money to double, 72 is divided by the compound rate of return. 2. Solve using the Rule of 72: rate = 8%, years = 18, pv = $7,000. Solve for fv.

Solution

72/8=9 18/9= 2

After nine years= $14000

After 18 years= $28000

2. Solve, using the Rule of 72 rate = 4%, years = 18, fv=$8,000. Solve for pv.

solution:

fv= 8000

72/4=18

Pv*2= 8000

Pv= $ ...

Since my early childhood I have been surprised and puzzled by the fact that some people can have their own business and earn a lot of money while others, who live in the same conditions and have the same opportunities, cannot make ends meet. Years went by, and I realized that in order to achieve great success in your life, you do not need to live in a specific country or be born in a specific family. What really matters is your state of mind and the goals you set and try to achieve.

After I had obtained a degree in computer science ...

My Criterion for Selecting Business Schools and How Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business meets these expectations. Baruch College was recommended by my accounting professor at Stony Brook University as a very competitive college with a highly reputable accounting program. Taking the professor’s advice, I transferred to Baruch College to major in accounting. I have studied at Baruch for the past 3 years and it has been a greatly satisfying experience. Consequently, I’m going to graduate at Baruch on June 2011. At this point, I have decided to apply to a graduate school to fulfill New York CPA license’s requirement. ...