Essays on Losing

[Submission Date] This paper is written to present a short summary of an article titled “The coming debt bust” that was published on 7th May 2016 in a magazine named “The Economist.” The article presents the concrete reasons for which the Chinese economy has been facing financial troubles. Such problems may continue to rise if the prevailing financial situation (concerning debt and lending practices) in China is not controlled to an optimum level. The article presents that after the global financial and economic crisis of 2008, China’s debt level increased where the debt-to-GDP ratio increased to an alarming ...

The Devoted Friend

Context This is a story developed by Oscar Wilde to educate children on the importance of valuing friends. The story has been passed from one generation to another, and different versions of the same have come up. The different versions differ with some characters being added to the later versions. There is also some variation in the length of the different versions of the stories, but the original message remains.

Significance

The story’s main theme is friendship and family and how important it is for individuals to have people they can trust as devoted friends. The author introduces little ...

Introduction

In May 2012, English couple Mick and Mairead Philpott made the headlines for surviving a fire that killed their six children and destroyed their house in the Allenton area (BBC News, 2013). After publicly claiming to be lucky for surviving the fire, the Philpotts won the sympathy of people who felt sorry for them for losing six of their children and most of their properties. However, after a month of investigation, the Philpotts were accused of committing arson and murder, and by 2013, they were convicted of manslaughter for deliberately starting a fire that killed all six of their ...

The word “Stress” raises the alarm in the mind of a normal human being as soon as it is mentioned. However, stress may sometimes be good for the human being if tackled correctly. If the stress level is within the comfort zone of a person, it may even be constructive and help him focus on the job more. It is when the stress exceeds the bounds of the comfort zone that it becomes disturbing (Helpguide.org, n.d.). Workplace stress is one of the most common types of stress known to the humankind. Induced by events such as economic and financial ...

Introduction

The doctrine states that occupation is supposed to take an undefined time and can be terminated by both the worker and the employer. The guideline has been applied historically by the courts in the interpretation of employment relationships. The employers and workers have been awarded unequal bargaining power. It causes criticism of the doctrine since the outcomes are seen to be harsh. The unions looked to, are seen as the certified employees’ representatives, thus trying to equalize the bargaining power. Various benefits are associated with the union powers such as job security and bonuses. With the acceptance of the “ ...

A brief description of Rolex Company and the reasons why it has been listed among the best CSR companies in the world Rolex Company is one of the most successful firms in the world. The company is located in Switzerland with its headquarters in Geneva. It was founded in the year 1905, and the co-founders of the firm were Alfred Davis and Hans Wilsdorf (Davis & Liu, 2013). The company manufactures watches and sells the watches to all parts of the world. The company is believed to be producing an approximate of 2000 watches daily (TheRichest, 2012). The brand value ...

It is almost easy to gain weight; but losing weight could be the most hectic activity that one could engage in. There are several tips on losing weight, but it is important to stick to those that are natural. A natural process will enable one to avoid putting his or her health at risk at the expense of losing weight. There are several benefits of chopping down weight and maintaining an average, a major one being to restore health by reducing risks such as heart conditions and diabetes. The natural process will be very simple if you have everything ...

Given the background of the story “The Lady or the Tiger?” by Frank Stockton, one can easily tell that the princess-barbarian is in quite an ethical dilemma. If she points to the right door – where a lady waits to be married to her lover – she loses. Of course, if she points to the wrong one – where a ferocious tiger awaits the unsuspecting youth – she still loses. If you put yourself in her position, it would be truly difficult to choose her barbaric nature over love and that the author points out. Still, if the young man she loves marries ...

In the world where we live, we exist with the perceptions that there are limitations to the feats that the human body could perform. This is why we presume that people who are disabled cannot take part in sports or any athletic event which requires the use of the body when one part or the other is not functioning at its best. People who have become disabled through one or the other unfortunate occurrence of fate think so otherwise because they have proven to us time and again that their limitations will not hold them back from going after ...

Introduction

The balancing of life and work is a problem for several individuals in organizations. Work-life balance as a concept has become popular in research works. Additionally, sociology, human resource management, psychology, as well as organizational studies are concerned with work-life balance. Most research encourages people to find an equilibrium of work and life. This is to avoid conflicts that often arise. The concept has also had various definitions proposed by scholars. Others define it as a sense of harmony in life. It is also described as satisfactory functioning at home and work with minimum conflict of roles. Focusing on ...

<< Name>> <<School>> <<Date>> Situational Analysis: AT&T is a Fortune 500 company with 2015 revenues of $146.8 Billion (ATT, 2017). From a historical point of view it has origins in 1876 with the invention of the telephone by Alexander G. Bell. It is the world’s largest communications organization. Vision: AT&T’s vision statement is to enable every customer to “get content on any device, any way they want it” (Bajarin, 2016). Mission: AT&T’s mission statement relates to the way the company uses its technology to connect people – “to connect ...

Freedom of Speech: The Right to Free Expression – Thailand versus Australia

Introduction The freedom of speech is one of the major branches or rather an indication of the level in which a nation has attained so far when it comes to democratic progress. Freedom of speech is a human right to freely express their thoughts, one of the most important civil liberties. A person's ability to act in accordance with their own interests and objectives, based on knowledge of objective independence, there is freedom. Freedom of expression is closely linked to issues of truth-seeking, self-management, flexibility of the political system, self-realization of the individual, natural rights and their protection. Freedom ...

Ethnic stratification is a phenomenon creating division and inequality based on difference among people of various backgrounds. It is an unavoidable issue in regions where the population is largely diverse. The United States of America is a nation where a multitude of diversity exists in various forms. Many include gender, race, religion, sexuality, and social class. As the most powerful nation in the world, America is infamous for the inequalities that exist among its dominant white citizens versus all the minorities that reside in the country. Not only is race a sign of superiority in this nation, but the ...

Uuniversity’s Name

Joe’s Options Joe needs to ensure that he does not lose PENINSULA Hotel as a client, but at the same time cutting prices by 10 percent would be detrimental for his job prospects. Therefore, he needs to offer Bill with the advantages of renewing the contract with UWEAR. Joe has several options, he can promise that UWEAR will offer better customer services than Threads4U and convince Bill that the competition cannot match the service standards. After getting approval from the management, Joe can also offer revenue generating opportunities for PENINSULA Hotel such as company meetings, conferences, corporate lunches, ...

Strengths of Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake 4

Weaknesses of Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake 6 Opportunities which Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake can Exploit 7 Threats to which Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake is Exposed 7 3.0 Strategy Proposed 8 4.0 Critical Evaluation of the Problems Identified 8

Using Six Hats Thinking Approach for Problem Solving 9

Blue Hat 9 White Hat 9 Red Hat 10 Black Hat 10 Yellow Hat 10 Green Hat 11 Application of Mintzberg’s Theory at Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake 11 Interpersonal use of Managerial Skills 11 Informational Role of Managers to Solve Problems 12 Decisional Role of Managers for Dealing with the Issue 13 5.0 Conclusion 13

References 14

Strategic Management Analysis of Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake in China ...

Introduction

Are humans threatening the survival of our planet by disrupting the ecosystem? Marvin Gaye and the public believed this to be the case in the 1960’s and 1970’s when the modern Green Movement first began. Gaye sang “Poison is in the wind that blows from the north and south and east. Radiation underground and in the sky, animals and birds live near by all die. What about this crowded land, how much more abuse from man can we stand?” . Greenhouse effect, ozone layer depletion, ocean poisoning, topsoil depletion, food chain poisoning, acid rain, pollution along with demands ...

There is a misconception that detox is a good way to lose weight, thus, it will lead an individual to health and wellness. This is primarily due to misinformation about the benefits or effects of detoxification on the body. Detoxification is the body’s way of eliminating it with toxins coming from foods people eat, population, cigarette smoke, and lifestyle choices, among others. Although the body has a natural way of eliminating wastes from the body, the process of detoxifying makes it easier and faster, with a side effect of losing excess body weight. Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox ...

The model of assimilation refers to a group of people integrating into a new culture assimilating its host's cultural elements such as language and customs, losing some or almost all of its original cultural elements. An example of this model is the case of Argentina which has open immigration policies and received a growing number of Chinese. These integrated in such a way that they have assimilated their hosting language, Spanish and the way of Argentinian living, doing business, and social life. The first generation of immigrants continues speaking their language. However, they left behind many of their cultural ...

Edgar Allen Poe wrote “The Raven” in 1945. The poem shows how lost love can lead to depression. Depression, and mental illness in general, is a topic common to many of Poe’s works, and he often uses an unreliable narrator as one of the primary means of showing such depression. Following the death of the woman he loved, a male speaker narrates “The Raven,” and through this first person account, the reader is allowed a glimpse of his descent into madness. Through the poem, Poe demonstrates to how the experience of losing a loved one can propel someone ...

Introduction

The unionization of the work force can be observed as early as the 1800s, during the time when the industrial revolution was spreading quickly across Europe and the United States. These labor unions, however, are not permanently established organizations. Rather, these are employees who temporarily group themselves when employment issues arise in order to gain leverage in bargaining with their employers (Murray, n.d., p. 2). Among the major issues that bring employees together according to scholars are improvement of working conditions, wages and job security; issues that are still relevant in the contemporary labor setting across all industries (Cengage ...

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Abnormal Psychology Media Promotions Affecting Anorexia Nervosa and Obesity Parenting Magazine Article Lay Audience Media Promotions Affecting Anorexia Nervosa and Obesity Eating habits are greatly influenced by what people see online or on TV. Media covers a variety of things, from products helpful in losing weight to junk food and enticing eatables. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the effect of media on people in terms of their dietary habits. This paper addresses the cause-effect relationship between media and weight-related issues. Eating disorders and obesity are the most discussed topics nowadays, especially among children and adolescents. Our society has ...

In this critical thinking essay, we are going to describe a possible variant of how to deal with problems with suppliers. The main task is to provide the best solution to the existing problem and maintain professional relationships with the supplier company. In order to provide the reasonable solution, we are going to brainstorm on the following areas – goals, trades, alternatives, relationships, expected outcome, consequences of winning or losing, power, possible solutions. The task of a project manager is to deal with all the aspects of company’s relationships. Jim Lewis defined a project manager as a person who ...

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Introduction The Boston Tea Party was an important episode in the history of America which gave way to the American War of Independence. This war was fought to highlight the oppressive measures by Britain, or the mother country as it was known. The Boston Tea Party is the reaction to the attitude of Britain towards its American colonies. According to TH Breen, ordinary people in predominantly rural communities were the highlight of the ensuing American Revolution (Carp, 421). This essay begins with the non-importation agreement in Boston. This is followed by the lapse of the ...

A diverse body of talents with fresh ideas and skills is an important asset for any organization. Mor-Barak argues that the long-term success of any business is substantially dependent on the body of talent present (19). Similarly, the challenges that such talent brings to the business enables business managers to focus on the mixture of genders, ages, lifestyle and others factors, with the aim of appropriately responding to existing and new business opportunities in a more innovative and creative way. On a wider note, diversity can take different dimensions depending on the environment under question. First, it is important ...

Abstract

A sandstorm is characterized as one that whips up extraordinary loads of sand into the air, forming a dense cloud above the ground in the process. While most of the sand will rise higher than 50 cm, some sand particles can even ascend to the height of 2 meters. According to Wikipedia, the average diameter of the particles carried by such dust storm winds will vary between 0.15 and 0.30 mm. Wind speeds such during sandstorms have been recorded at up to 16 km per hour and more, while most storms continue to blow for between three hours to ...

Cross Cultural Management

The Case study presented here is that of a banking organization, Premuris Investments based in Southern California. The head of the organization, Marianne Whitaker is concerned about the behavior and performance of one of her financial advisors who is a Thai national hired only six months before. The employee named Pongpol Chatusipitak or ‘Moo’ as he liked to call himself did not appear to be motivated enough yet he was important to the company as he could generate substantial business from the large Thai community residing in California. Marianne tried to assess the possible reasons behind his behavior in ...

Introduction

The main role of the human resource department is to ensure that a company has a reliable, skilled, and committed workforce to deliver the tasks of the company. The HR department hires employees on demand, trains them for the various organizational tasks that they may be assigned and chooses to retrench some employees when such a need arises as per the strategic objectives of the company. However, with a fiercely competing business world, it has been tough for companies to retain their most talented employees. The current paper identifies the challenges that companies face as they seek to retain ...

Influence of American Revolution of the Civil War

Influence of American Revolution of the Civil War

Introduction

The American Revolution and the Civil War are two wars that have shaped American history and the American society. The American Revolution started with 13 colonies forming the Continent Congress declaring their Independence from the British rule in 1776 and ended with the Loyalists winning the Revolutionary War (Becker, 2013, p. 5). The Civil War was started when Southern states declared independence by seceding from the Union. South Carolina was the first state to secede in 1860 and they were later joined by Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, North ...

Performance Management Process

Performance management is considered to be a continuous process that entails evaluating past performance, learning from it and identifying what can be done to enhance operation efficiency as well as add value for shareholders money. It is a process of planning, monitoring, and evaluating employee performance concerning his contribution to the organization to realize organization success (Robbins & Judge, 2013). An effective performance management strategy should mainly revolve around matters of accountability and directness. There are many elements to consider when to develop a robust performance management plan (Adler, 2011). Lumenpulse has gone a long way to establishing several mechanisms ...

Risk is one of the major elements of the life to deal with. Everyone needs to deal with risks and there are no ways of avoiding risks in the real life. The risk can be explained as a potential that can result in gain or loss. The gain or loss is caused by any actions taken. The life continuously experiences risk at day to day activities. The number of accidents or cases that happens around us remind the consequences of risks. There are different types of risk that we do face. It can be described as financial risks, physical ...

After reviewing the financial astatement of Bank of America and CitiBank, we can find several informations regarding the performance of the bank. This analysis could reflect several strengths and the weakness of the bank. If we closely look at the operating ratio, then it is increasing gradually from 2011. This shows that the bank is able to reduce its cost. The bank’s operation is being more efficient due to which the bank is able to save more dollars as operating income for each dollar of revenue earned. While it is in the increasing trend, except for 2014, it ...

Thesis

Charles Baudelaire’s poem, The Swan (1860), is a clash of emotions, from nostalgia to despondency, brought about by the destruction of the City of Paris and the memory creation on the events of the war.

The feelings of loss and nostalgia keep on bugging the persona’s mind, and he remembers Andromache, the widow of Hector, a Troy great warrior. When Greece defeated Trojan, the son of Achilles took Andromache as a trophy of war, taking her away from the familiarities of her entire life and surroundings to a new civilization and establishment where she became a wife ...

Question 1:

The first significant change or the trend which will influence the future of raising finance is the public relations of the entrepreneur. The main reason is that due to the economic environment, most of the investors is investing in the established and profit making business to minimize their chances of losing. Therefore, for the entrepreneurs, to generate startup finance or to raise the finance to expand the business is heavily relay on their personal relations. For example, if there is an investor in the family, friends or other close relationship, then it is highly probable that the entrepreneur can ...

There are many theories as to how a person may become who he or she is. Some people believe that they are directly shaped by the events that happen in a person’s past, while other thinkers state that people go through different dialectical stages that led up to one’s current state. In this sense, there are many elements that one must be aware of in order to adequately analyze one’s life development. Three of the most important development theorists are B. F. Skinner, John Watson and Erik Erikson; these three men founded Operant Conditioning, Behaviorism and ...

Issue: Problems facing Apples Growth

Apple continues to face numerous challenges that are threatening to halt its growth (Cybart, 2016). Over the past few years, the earnings of the company have been falling, and its stock pricing has been collapsing. Some of the factors that contribute to Apple’s challenges include a flat IT global market, a roiling stock market, and weakening economies in some of its foreign markets such as China. The technological changes have also played a crucial role in forcing Apple Inc off its perch. Most of the Android phones in the global market are manufactured by Asian companies such as ...

Describe what led to the First World War.

As we know, mankind entered the 20th century on a wave of the unprecedented acceleration of socio-economic and, in particular, military and technological progress with accumulated over the previous century, acute and intractable geopolitical contradictions between the leading world powers. All of this led to revolutionary upheavals, and to the First World War, fundamentally changed the dynamics and nature of conflicts resolving between the great countries. The struggle for the redistribution and leadership in the world had never covered several continents at the same time, did not affect the interests of the majority of countries in the world, World ...

1.0 Project introduction and scenario 1.1 Introduction In the recent times, ethical issues have dominated the debates and discussions in the considerable number of disciplines such as technology, business and engineering. On a wider note, the engineering field has received important recognition among other disciplines based on the fact that most actions carried by the practitioners are often challenging and therefore need bold decision-making. The moral reasoning is among the significant challenges in engineering as it involves the decisions to decide where to draw the line between permissible and impermissible actions. The case in this project includes the provision ...

Literature

Obesity is a major problem both in the US and worldwide. Using the biopsychosocial model, describe how the relationships between each of the concepts in the model contribute to making it more difficult for someone who is obese to lose weight. In your response, you must discuss all six possible directions in the model. [6%] The biological concept. The approach states that there are pathogens, including the germs and the toxins that takes an active part in precipitating illness and thus prevents an individual from losing weight. The psychological or behavioral concept. The component reviews the potential psychological causes ...

e-CRM refers to the use of Internet-based technologies like emails and chat rooms to improve customer interaction and customize products and services following a client's personal needs. This technology simplifies the sales and marketing process.

Benefits of e-CRM

e-CRM systems have numerous benefits to businesses allowing them to be more efficient, enhance sales, create value, as well as minimize costs (Eto, 2015). Using e-CRM Our Town Photography will be able to save time by reducing the span of time used to reach clients and respond to their needs. Thus, a decrease in administrative and operational expenditure (Eto, 2015). The use of e-CRM ...

Presenting skills can make or break a person’s business career. There are ten primary concepts of presentation coaching. In order to make an effective presentation, the following skills must be incorporated into the presenter’s overall strategy. As in ancient Japan, seven lessons from the bath use bamboo as a metaphor. The teaching is to be like the revered plant in presenting, as well. The first lesson from the bath is to go with the flow, and be flexible without breaking. The second lesson is to exude confidence, regardless of one’s size. The third lesson is to ...

Coaching Outline

Introduction Coaching the staff is a very important part of the strategies that must be developed in the organization. However, these coaching strategies may be met with various barriers that might not enable it to meet its desired set goals and output. So in order to be able to come up with the best approach in order to be able to get the best put of the personnel in the organization, it is important for the firm to be able to develop a coaching outline that will enable to the executives to develop knowledge and skills that will be ...

Introduction

Mankind and its greed have impacted the wildlife in several ways and changed the future outlook for several animals that need the wilderness to survive. Sadly, as the time passes we have seen an increase in the immoral acts of mankind as it is wielding axe on the home of animals and stealing land from the wild. This is the concern that authors Snyder, Abbey, Carson and Leopold trying to explain through their literature and bring out the problems created an alien to force to the home of wildlife, threatening their future. The question posed by the authors in ...

Each student will submit a 2500 words (including exhibits) Business Plan for their Simulation Company.  Use Times Roman 11 font, 1 inch margins, double spaced.  The business plan should provide the Board a report on your strategic decisions, with an account of your performance state, and your plan for the future.  Specifics of your decisions over various quarters, assessment of those decisions, and how you stand vis-à-vis competition should be included.  Use the following headings and subheadings to organize your Business Plan:

            2) Strategy of the Firm – SWOT, STEEP and Competitor Analysis             3) Analysis of current situation and ...

Central Issue:

Why did Google and China choose to negotiate a partnership, bearing in mind what was at stake and the difference in their individual objectives? Google would risk going against one of its principles (do not be evil), whereas China would need to rethink its censorship policy.

Recommended Course of Action:

Business institutions and states should look at the best option (negotiation) to ensure that they fulfill their needs as much as possible. Therefore, both parties should be ready to make compromises, but ensure that they do not end up on the losing end.

Basis for Recommendation:

I chose the arbitration option because both Google and China ...

Health Care Privacy and Security Law: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA)

Introduction Every citizen is required to achieve and maintain privacy and security of healthcare information as stated by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONCHIT). It provides resources assisting citizens to succeed in achieving their responsibilities concerning privacy and security of electronic health care data. Thus, electronic health care records concerning data storage and transmittal is a sensitive and serious issue. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) offers a guide to health care privacy and security. It was enacted on August 1996 encompassing administrative simplification provisions requiring the United States Department of Health ...

The crash of Air France 447 is considered the biggest disaster ever to hit Air France and Airbus since the beginning of their venture into this industry. All of the 228 passengers and crew of the flight were killed in this accident (Palmer, 2013). Due to the delay in the recovery of the black box from the ocean bed, the investigations and final report, published by BEA, took nearly three years for completion (Jonathan, 2011). The final investigation revealed that the accident occurred due to the inconsistent data indicated by the FMC (Flight Management Computer System) regarding the fluid ...

Introduction

The general public tends to describe sleeping as the process of just closing your eyes and letting your body rejuvenate. However, researchers have been able to come up with a comprehensive definition of sleep and it has been stated that sleep is a simple action of an individual being relatively unaware of whatever’s going around in their environment. However, this definition has been met with various contradictions due to the fact that this definition may incorporate various conditions such as hibernation or instances that the person may be in a coma whether it is medically induced or brought ...

About the report

The objective of this report is to assist One-World Investment Consortium, who is planning to invest £150 million in Thomas Cook PLC, a British global travel company listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker sign of ‘TCG’. We duly understand the impact of our professional recommendation on Consortium’s final decision making related to investment, and therefore, we intend to be comprehensive in the approach our analysis. As for the structure of this report, it will be a two-part report. In the first section of the report, we will evaluate the past 5 year(2007-2011) financial performance ...

Executive Summary

Allstar is one of the most recognized names in the packaged food industry across the globe. Allround is the most successful brand of the Allstar group in the allergy and cold relief market. Allround brand is a consistent brand success in terms of sales and profitability and along these lines, it has become the most crucial component not only for the pharmaceutical division of Allstar but for its entire business. For the reason, cash flow of Allround can facilitate them to take increased opportunities offered by the emerging markets. However, Allround has increasingly become a concern for the pharmaceutical ...

Question 1.

Distributive negotiation is a bargaining approach, which is used by parties that are attempting to divide something or distribute something. Distributive negotiation is opposite of integrative approach as both parties are trying to get more on one thing. In case of distributive negotiation, the goal is to assure that one party wins much more than the other party. This results in the other side losing their share for the other side and ending up with less than they expected (University of Colorado, n.d.). Distributive negotiation is also called “win-lose”, “zero-sum”, or “claiming value”. It is a competitive form of ...

Abstract

Blue Coral Copters Inc. is on a course of gaining prominence. However, such moves may be thwarted if the current, below par safety measures are put in place. Eminently, the organization is faced with an avoidable tragedy, which can be avoided through simple revision of the current security measures. Just like Blue Coral Copters, agencies in the service industry prosper today based on the safety precautions that they offer to their stakeholders. Thus, the much-needed prosperity at Blue Coral Copters Inc. may only be realized if the organization takes new steps in re-engineering their safety measures. From the assertions ...

Introduction

Customer service is an important aspect of the workplace as many organizations tend to perform well as a result of exemplary customer service. The importance of customer service is that it leads to retention of the customers as well as creating an appealing environment for new customers. Customer service determines the percentage of business that a firm may have, this is why it is a good practice for the company. This means that firms strive to uphold their customer service up to the industry standard and even more. There is a limit to every input, and this means that ...

Variables that Influence Psychological Well-Being following Significant Weight Loss Submitted by

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Introduction

The goal of therapies addressing weight loss is to decrease the risks for chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, but also to ultimately increase positive feelings of well-being from physical improvements. Significant weight loss is accompanied by both positive and negative emotions and if the decrease in body mass is accompanying by negative feelings, maintenance is difficult. Therefore, psychological aspects to weight loss programs are an important consideration when determining the success of the therapy. Previous research concerning the psychological aspects of significant weight loss has made ...

Ethical Dilemma

The story Sophie’s Choice is about life experiences of a Polish immigrant named Sophie Zawistowski living in New York. The story moves between past and present and reveals a dark secret of Sophie’s life. It is revealed that during the Holocaust, Sophie faced a daunting challenge that forced her to save the life of one of her children at the expense of the other. When the Nazi officer asks Sophie to choose one of her children or lose both of them, she is forced to make a decision and choose one of her children. Sophie had to ...

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Analysis of Nora’s Character in Henrik Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’

Introduction Henrik Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ is a play that touched on issues of feminism and gender equality. The play was written by Ibsen in 1879, during which it became highly controversial because it challenged conventions regarding the role of women in society. During the time, gender equality is considered as a taboo topic. There are certain norms that define how the typical woman should act and women are judged according to these standards. The traditional role of women as passive wives and homemakers is regarded as the defining standard by which women’s usefulness ...

Leadership requires a lot of both innate and learned skills. An essential skill a leader is required to have is his ability to focus - on himself, on others and on his surroundings. He has to strike a balance between doing all of these simultaneously. Each mode of attention is interrelated in a sense that if you lose focus on yourself, you would not be able to focus on others leaving you ignorant and at a loss and most importantly, losing focus of one’s immediate surroundings will leave you unaware. Focusing on one’s self starts by giving ...

Abstract

Carrying out the analysis in the multiple directions of liquidity analysis, fixed assets, off-balance sheet items and capital structure has helped us in learning more about the financial situation of the company. Beginning with the liquidity analysis, the company is suffering from liquidity dry-up with current liabilities exceeding the current assets significantly. Most importantly, declining cash reserves are the biggest concern. On the other hand,with consistent growth in the fixed asset base and a sustainable debt-equity composition do favor the company, however, with deteriorating liquidity position, the company may face issues in committing to its long-term obligations. Apart ...

Introduction

In simple terms, imperfect competition can be referred to as a type of market structure that does not operate in conformity with the laid rules of perfect competition. In imperfect competition, there are so many barriers that prevent fair competition among the market players and also the accessibility to goods by users is limited and not all transparent. Limitations and barriers to such a market may include: prices being influenced by one or a few suppliers, barriers to the entry and exit of a market are quite significant and information about products and their pricing is very limited. Examples ...

Within the article, Media Bias – Is Slanted Reporting Replacing Objectivity by CQ Researcher, it is discussed as to whether media coverage is biased within the United States, particularly in the realm of political parties and their affiliates. While this argument does sound outlandish to many, if one were to grow up in one of the more liberal parts of the United States that does not follow Fox News religiously, they would see a clear pattern of news programming both on the liberal and conservative side that tends to favor United States politics rather than relevant international issues, domestic policies, ...

Autoenthography

When presenting one’s self as a presidential hopeful, everything from policies to speaking voice is important. It is possible, however, that in accordance with propriety, we have become too caught up with how candidates act, or how they speak, and are not concerned enough with what they want to do, or what they will actually do. In some cases we are not concerned enough with what they have already done, as well. In the cases of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, we find very good examples of this. Throughout their debates over the course of the presidential primaries, ...