Essays on Wanting

Compare and Contrast 2 Countries Using Hofstede’s 6 dimensions

Abstract There are an increasing number of expatriates in the work force of many companies across the globe. Companies have started becoming more glocal ( global + local). It is easy to find a Japanese company like Suzuki having off shore operations in India or an Indian company like Tata’s acquiring an international brand like Jaguar. This leads to a cross-cultural workforce. Understanding cultural nuances become imperative as it affects the functioning of any organization. Most of the cross cultural training that are imparted costs a lot, but may not result in the learning’s of such trainings becoming a ...

Examination of Performance Review Conflict

Examination of Performance Review Conflict Performance review conflict can create serious problems in the public sector. In reviewing an employee’s performance, the supervisor considers self-reported performance assessment, his/her observations of an employee’s work, and feedback from other supervisors and peers who had the opportunity to oversee or observe the work of the employee. However, ratings for each criterion depends, in part, on the subjective interpretation of the supervisor. Rater bias and favoritism based on gender, race, age, physical appearance or attractiveness, personality, and personal relations or interests may influence supervisor ratings. Evaluation results become the basis of ...

A. Biophysical

a. Adolescents generally experience rapid physical growth, such as a significant increase in height and body weight. b. Show changes in the physical appearance, such as the development of breast and changes in body shapes, which are most noticeable in females (Papathanasiou & Lahana, n.d). c. Change in voice d. Growth of body and facial hair (Stand & Story, 2005) e. Improved muscle strength

B. Psychological

a. Strong desire to become part of a group b. They want to develop their own identity (McNeely & Blanchard, 2009) c. Adolescents always want to look good d. They feel the pressure in adjusting to this growing ...

The Need for A Vacation

According to Gump & Matthews (2000) and Hartig et al. (2013), the growing demands that people endure from their daily jobs to other responsibilities, there is very little time for them to fully recover. As such, workers tend to suffer from accidents, distress, illness and other issues. The costs associated with restoration that is insufficient is rather on the high side in both the short term as far as well as in the long term. Employers are continually seeking ways to improve the lives of their employees by mitigating the problems related to overwork and the like. These provisions that ...

At first glance, Dr. Suess’ story The Sneetches seems to be a metaphor about race, and the changing social narrative about race in America. For example, the Star-Belly Sneetches could be a stand-in for white people, while the Plain-Belly Sneetches are analogous to black people. The Sneetches’ flip-flopping between wanting to be star-bellied and wanting to be plain-bellied could be analogous to the way black and white people have wanted to exchange races, based on whichever race is seen as “better” or “cooler” per its portrayal in popular culture. In the end, the Sneetches realize that neither being star-bellied ...

Many of us, when we think about our histories, do not realize how influenced we are by the institutions are us. Whether it is by religion, class, work, a different institution, or a combination of a few, who we become has much to do with what we witnessed, and what went on around us, how we were raised, and the opportunities that were presented to us in youth. In some cases, these institutions began before we were born. For me, it is a combination of institutions. While many played small roles in my upbringing, as well as who I ...

Introduction

In reference to my military involvement, I am not really sure if it shows on my face, in my demeanor, but I am thankful for it. I consider it nothing less than a privilege to serve in the branch of military in which I serve. Just the fact that I live in a country that is established to the point that it is financially able and willing to provide this kind of experience to a young person seeking advancement for the pursuit of a place in life makes me more than grateful for this opportunity. I realize that all ...

I have this constant question about why there is a stark difference in the role of men and women in my country. I am an international student from China, and my arrival in the United States in 2014 made me realize how gender roles are way different in my country. Women’s interests are protected through a systematic legislation, and women’s rights and gender equality are supported by the Chinese government and many organizations. However, my exposure in the US society made me realize that women in my country continue to experience discrimination and inequality. Women in the ...

Introduction

Service marketing is a specific type of promotion of services that a business makes to its customers and clients. It is the promotional aspects that include the techniques that might be used to further and advance the reputation and notoriety associated with that product and/or service. This paper explores the concept of service marketing within eight experiences, and utilizes three service marketing constructs to examine how effectively said companies are marketing to consumers.

Methodology

For this particular research, both primary and secondary data were utilized. Primary data collection was an essential element of this report and was gathered by documenting ...

The loss of motivation and one’s bearing in life also often leads to a loss of confidence and direction. This proves more significantly relevant to people who are older which is the case seen in Fusi Bergman and Miss Hancock. Both characters believed and were proud of their particular set of skills and abilities. The two short stories God is not a Fish Inspector and The Metaphor both tackles the theme of conformity and betrayal. Whereas one emphasized a way of life guided through religion, the other showed one that focuses on strict compliance to order and discipline. ...

Dte

The Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is a popular, interesting and entertaining science fiction film. Its popularity even to this day can be attributed to how the makers of the film portrayed the mythic characters, especially of Luke Skywalker who is the main hero in the epic story. For one, the Star Wars (1977) was considered as a groundbreaking movie, and much of its success can be credited to how George Lucas introduced Luke, his family background and ultimately the events that leads him to take the central role in the story. Just like most movie heroes, ...

P1 Socrates in Plato’s Gorgias criticizes Orators who are public speakers and tyrants who are rulers and oppressors as unintelligent groups of people in the society. He further says of oration as a type of flattery. This claim by Socrates seems unfair and harsh, but he comes to a conclusion that Tyrants and Orators are unintelligent because, according to Socrates, having power translates to having something good for who has it. Therefore, Socrates views orators and tyrants as having power in the society that they think it is good for them. It is from this definition of a ...

Mental Illness Among Criminals

The prison systems have been over populated by many criminals in our country. The increasing rate of prisoners who have been diagnosed with mental illness is increasing. Many criminals have either been diagnosed with mental illness before being arrested and put into prison or they were diagnosed with mental issues after being incarcerated. The inmates with mental illness while committing crimes may have done so because of their illness. The people who were incarcerated and then diagnosed could have had mental problems because of the prisons system they are now living in. It can cause inmates to become depressed, ...

Marketing and advertising have been used for decades to capture the hearts of society and promote merchandise for sales. Two of the main attractions in advertising are related to younger children. The two main attractions that children are familiar with include McDonalds and Disney. Disney is a booming industry that depends on the younger children for their sales and revenue. The Disney movies and amusement parks are set in a child atmosphere and use their marketing strategies to appeal to the younger generations. Conflict theory is used when marketing Disney because of the competition that involves and the positive ...

Introduction/ Thesis

Ethanol is the main ingredient in alcohol. It is also the ingredient that makes a person drunk and can be found in grapes and grains after they have been fermented and their sugars digested by yeasts. The ethanol in alcohol can have a number of powerful effects on a person’s mind and body. The use of alcohol can lower inhibitions by reducing shyness allowing them to act more freely, this can result in them doing things that they later regret. This paper will argue that despite the negative cogitations that surround alcohol consumption that there are positive benefits ...

For most people, it is difficult to believe that a woman would rape a man. Contrary to most people’s beliefs most men fall victim to incidences of rape by women. Rape occurs when is made to engage in sexual activity unwillingly or without consent (Masho and Anderson 99). A man can fall victim to rape if he is; impaired by alcohol or drugs, physically limited or handicapped, below the age of consent which in most states is between 16 to 18 years of age and coerced or physically forced by a woman. According to the Bureau of Justice ...

A general is one of the most important ranks in an army; as a consequence, it is also one of the most important positions for the nation as a whole. Sun Zi states five dangerous qualities that a general may have (Mair 107). Of these, two are seemingly contradictory, so it is interesting to study the consequences that may stem from definitely wanting to die and definitely wanting to live for a general. The first of these is pretty obvious. A general that wants to die will not take the proper care of his own life as to secure ...

Introduction

Summer is a novel by the esteemed writer Edith Wharton, who is mostly known for her books such as Ethan Frome. Summer is seen as a continuation of the theme that Edith delved in her previous book Ethan Frome. The plot similarities can be seen as both protagonists of the two books were ambitious and tired of living an average life. The story revolves around Charity, an eighteen-year-old, who craves for adventure from the bleakness of her situation. She is soon entangled in a love affair with the visiting Lucius Harney. The story is about the sexual awakening, naivety, ...

Different Perceptions of the Escape TV Show

“Prison Break,” a TV show that aired on the Fox from 2005-2009, seems to be promoting a message of unyielding love between different types of relationships a person has throughout their lives. There are many shows that carry this theme though, so the TV show must be about something else as well. The show is really promoting the escape of realities such as jail, corrupt laws, governments, and companies that, on their face, seem to have twisted ideologies. The show was so successful at promoting this idea to wide audiences, that it went past the two seasons it was ...

Tokubei and Ohatsu’s story is inspirational in its portrayal of the extent lovers will go to for the accomplishment of their love. However, although inspirational in nature, their actions and motivations are illogical if viewed in a sense of self-preservation. One of the bigger themes, honesty, is expressed in the story through both characters. This honesty, although oftentimes a good virtue, has become their undoing. Love preceded reason in their motivation, leading to them having thought of no other options for salvation aside from death. Tokubei, had to face the choice of loving and marrying a woman of ...

The process of filmmaking is a complex, but very rewarding one. In the initial stages of the process, there is a story or idea that is thought of by an individual and subsequently, he or she begins writing it. The film company, or movie studio more often than not hires scriptwriters to work with the individual's concept and flesh it out. Once the script is completed, then the various roles within the film are cast by the casting director. He or she will interview and observe a significant amount of people as they read the lines from the movie ...

Needless to say, the 21st century provides a challenging situation for working mothers. Women who choose to develop and pursue careers while establishing families with children often find themselves in over their heads. These women are forced to keep up with their professional lives in addition to keeping up with maternal duties that have been set well in advance of the current era. Therefore, the rules that the women of the modern era follow are ones set up by those women who were strictly focused on being a homemaker and mother. Fulfilling the role of one’s career in ...

Effects of Lavender in a Stressful Working Environment

Stress is a leading factor in our lives today. It follows us through our daily routine, and can escalate to different levels. Stress can affect health and critical decisions that are crucial for everyday functioning. There are certain things in our lives that can trigger stress. Some of these triggers can be from money, bills, family, work, personal issues, and agitation. Many factors that because stress can also cause for our routines to become more difficult. It is hard to stay focused when stress takes over and controls our emotions and mental status. One of the main places that ...

Advantages

According to Ocken (2013), there are several advantages to making parks ADA compliant. Since children of all ages, and individual adults enjoy parks, making them as a compliant as possible allows for a playful and exciting time for a wide range of abilities. One of the key aspect is getting involvement from the community on what they would like to see included in the areas within the park. The objective is to create a park that is inclusive and encourages each and every individual to want to play in that particular environment, and enjoy it (p.1). For this reason, ...

Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are is considered to be a classic children's book that speaks to every child because of its drawings and simplicity in wording. The book tells of the story of Max, and his adventures in a jungle. It can be said that there are many different elements that make the book one that is wonderful and memorable. This is due to the depictions of the drawings that are coupled with the words, and the fact that it illicit memories of childhood for the individual reading it - whether they are an adult, or a ...

Often, an author will write about what they know best. Which, invariably, is their own experience of life, love and everything in between. Authors do this for a number of reasons: because they know it so well that they can make an excellent story of it; because they usually have a message that they wish to convey to the world as a result of that experience. Tell Me a Riddle is a collection of short stories, written by Tillie Olsen, first published in 1961. It is a prime example of an author writing for the purpose of conveying a message: Olsen was a well-established feminist writer; her ...

Task:

1. Compare the three characters that Chow Yun-fat plays in A Better Tomorrow (Mark), The Killer (Jeffrey), and Hard-Boiled (Tequila). Focus on the sense of morality.

Chow Yun Fat is a well known movie actor in the Hong Kong Film making industry in China. He is able to depict different characters in different movies. The character roles of Chow Yun Fat in The Killer, A Better tomorrow and Hard Boiled depict the variant nature of his ability to adopt different identities. The character of Chow Yun Fat (Jeffrey) in the movie The Killer is that of kind hearted hard core ...