As the incidences of childhood obesity soar to epidemic levels, there have been increased calls for physical activity as a preventative measure. Physical activity yields a myriad of health benefits for children of all ages (Herrington & Brussoni, 2015). Physically-active children are less vulnerable to chronic diseases, such as type...
Introduction The theme of leadership has always been an essential concern for human society. The ability to organize people and govern them to achieve a goal has been viewed as the critically important trait appreciated in individuals. However, because of the dominance of patriarchal values and the inferior position of...
Abstract The cloud computing servicesâ impact on the market has been steadily growing in the past decade, and the providers of these technologies are the companies with billions in revenue. More businesses decide to substitute their costly facilities with the cheaper and often more reliable option of cloud technologies. The...
HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus that attacks the immune system of the body. It is a severe condition that affects millions of people around the globe. It found its way into the United States in 1960, and since then, it has taken millions of lives throughout...
The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby has been presented in the sense of the storyteller, Nick Carraway, who has of late traveled to Manhattan to pursue the profession of a bond seller. Nick becomes progressively fascinated by his rich neighbor by the name Gatsby who prepares numerous wild, spendthrift festivities...
Introduction The concept of an unreliable narrator is an odd one since everyone can be deemed untrustworthy. People often become delusional because they start to believe the lies they tell themselves. These self-told stories demonstrate that reliability does not really exist, which is why every story is just a matter...
Abstract Sexual Assault is a primary issue in the health sector with disturbing wellness consequences to the victims. Some rape misconceptions serving to deny sexual violence and justifying this act have prevailed. The myths are reviewed, tactics to correct them, and, more so, both physical and psychological effects that come...
Marketing is extremely important for companies with an established reputation as well as newly developing firms. One of the key parts of an organizationâs marketing strategy is a mission statement. It is a short written sentence which describes the aims of a company, its competitive advantages and policies. Usually, it...
Introduction There is an extended number of factors that are believed to influence the overall performance and success of a company. For example, they are the power of its leaders, competent management, supply and demand levels and even the country’s economic situation. Certainly, employees are also a crucial part of...
Management by objectives, simply referred to as MBO, is a strategic managerial framework popularized by business consultants in order to ensure the company operates in accordance to its needs and goals. The MBO model enables top management and individual employees to agree upon a clearly defined set of organizational objectives....
Introduction Social determinants of health can influence an individualâs well-being and health outcomes. Immigrant populations are among the most affected groups by adverse social determinants of health. Given the challenges experienced by this populace, it is crucial to identify and address the systematic issues contributing to health disparities. This paper...
Introduction One of the primary objectives of Sociology is to provide an evidence-based framework to explain and regulate the processes within society. In spite of being a relatively recent discipline, this area of study has tackled an array of topical issues that stemmed from obsolete views on the relations between...
Introduction Asthma is a condition that affects people of any age and poses a serious threat to health and life. It is usually classified as a chronic disorder that blocks the airways, causes inflammation and/or hyperresponsiveness (Arcangelo, Peterson, Wilbur, & Reinhold, 2017). The disease is rather widespread in the United...
The economy of Gulf countries mostly depends on oil prices and ‘black gold’ sales volumes. That is why, after the region faced a price war declared by Saudi Arabia in response to Russia’s refusal to reduce oil production, the economies of the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, and Iran...
Juvenile and criminal justice have different approaches to trail and sanctioning. While adult offenders are charged with crimes, juveniles are charged with delinquent acts, and instead of being proved guilty, they are adjudicated delinquent. Moreover, juvenile courts do not have jury trials, and the processes are always closed. The two...
The existing evidence on crime across the United States shows that one of the central roles belongs to illegal drugs and their influence on the increased occurrence of criminal acts. Even though there are numerous other crime-related issues that can be mitigated with the help of drug treatment, the most...
Introduction A company valuation is defined as a process of determining the economic value of a business or a company unit. The motivation behind the need to value a company might stem from the intention to sell it or from the desire to understand where it stands on the market....
Motivation in management is a process of invigorating employees, aimed at encouraging them to work by satisfying their needs. The basis of motivational management of modern organizations contains various theories of motivation. Over the course of studying issues of motivation in management, many different approaches have been developed to determine...
Introduction It is worth noting that Franz Kafka and his work “Metamorphosis” is an example of expressionism in literature. It was written at a time when, in parallel with political and economic changes in the world, changes in the worldview of people were occurring (Rhodes & Westwood, 2014). The essence...
The death penalty has always been a controversial issue battled in courts and society whether or not it is ethical to put someone convicted of a crime to death. The supporters of capital punishment argue that people who committed certain crimes deserve to be put to death since this punishment...
Analysis of the Abu Dhabi Stock Markets and Dubai Financial Market Since the UAE, with a federal system of government, follows an open economic strategy, the UAE financial markets have recently expanded to trade internationally with other financial institutions. The federal system is critical as it divides both political and...
Every organization aims to perform at its best and achieve the established goals and objectives. Developing a strategy within the company becomes a crucial tool to respond to the current situation and generate potential measures required to reach the desired performance indicators. The article offers numerous strategy definitions provided by...
Introduction The subject of slavery has always been a complex one to discuss, whether a hundred years ago or now. The most significant impact that the tragedy remains relevant today and the negative emotions associated with slavery have been embedded into the psyche of the global society. Literature has long...
Introduction Business information systems handle information flow and maintenance that supports an enterprise or any other activity. Information-driven companies make evidence-based decisions which implies that they can be quite sure that their decisions would be successful since there is information to help them (Army worldwide, n.d.). Data consists of the...
Introduction In 2001, educational policy underwent a tremendous overhaul with the iconic No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act passed by the Bush administration. It standardized education, testing, as well as accountability for school districts. The law was not without controversy on some of its practices. In 2015, the Obama administration...
Introduction The book The Watsons Go to Birmingham â 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis is an example of literature that, being addressed to the youth, discusses complex issues from the adult world. The story is a first-person account narrated by an intelligent and self-reflective ten-year-old boy, Kenneth, whose comments sometimes...
Introduction Modern global commodity chain (GCC) and logistics are characterized by a multitude of geographically scattered economic actors and outsourcing of the production function to low-cost countries by large multinational enterprises (MNEs). These generalized trends have roused the development of two analytical frameworks for interpreting these complex linkages and dynamics...
Elephant ivory has been traded illegally for hundreds of years, causing many restrictions and bans. It was implemented to make piano keys, billiard balls and some other decorative elements due to its unique white color; however, it was substituted by plastic in the 1980s. Illegal commerce and hunting of elephants...
Introduction The modern organizational environment calls for a high degree of digitalization as the progress relies on the deep integration of firms into the business process with the help of technologies. The arrival of new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the global arena has caused the already-established model of...
Study Design and Sampling Method The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of the social program for children on juvenile probation, and their parents on the reduction of repeated offenses by children. Consequently, one should consider and evaluate many different aspects influencing a family interaction to determine...
Introduction Domestic violence is one of the critical and acute problems of modern society. It has existed for a long time, and so far, people have not been able to find a way to get rid of this phenomenon completely. It is common in both developing and developed countries, and...
Introduction The Volkswagen Group is a Germany-based automobile manufacturer that has expanded its operation to the global market since its establishment in 1937. The company has a large brand portfolio consisting of twelve brands. Some of them are cars of the premium segment, such as Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and...
ÂÂÂÂÂÂProblem Statement The main problem affecting the McDonaldâs Corporation is the substantial decline in like-for-like sales and revenue, caused by the strengthening of the dollar as well as other international issues. The new CEO, Steve Easterbrook, has introduced strategic changes that managed to turn the company around. This report aims...
In a globalized company, the workforce is diverse, coming from a wide range of backgrounds and countries. Companies have international subsidiaries which hire local populations for work as well as send expatriates for setting up and managing international subsidiaries. Geographically dispersed companies need to become familiar with local customs, consumers,...
Demand The economic condition affects the quantity of copper demanded. When there is a downturn in the economy then the demand for copper goes down. The markets that use copper for different activities such as housing and construction will reduce their consumption due to financial distress in the economy. Hence,...
In this scenario at AGC, it seems that John has an autocratic leadership style. He is independent and does not rely on employees for input in decision-making. His focus is on entirely on results and efficiency. This is not necessarily a negative aspect, as a study of the military, the...
Introduction Currently, the issue of drug consumption among young adults has become widely discussed and utterly controversial. Many people hold an opinion that adolescents are in particular danger of using drugs and their consequent adverse influence, which is proved with scientific pieces of evidence and various studies. However, some researchers...
Introduction The current global financial and economic crisis began in 2007 in the markets of the industrialized countries due to the disproportion between production and consumption. The American economy became its homeland because it was in the real estate sector of this country that the crisis arose. Still, because of...
Introduction The interest of the present research is the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction and their influence on business continuity and sustainability. The researcher will explore the recent literature on these topics to define the key concepts and the relationship between them. The selected literature will help the...
Introduction International standardization of financial accounting and reporting is driven by the process of economic integration, the development of capital markets, the increasing role of transnational corporations, and the increasing cost of financial reporting. It aims at forming an international accounting system, developing a single set of financial reporting standards...
Introduction Communication issues are essential when it comes to interaction in the workplace. The lack of mutual understanding between colleagues leads to an inability to perform daily tasks for the company’s benefit. However, there is a row of instruments that allow companies to assess their employees’ strengths and weaknesses and...
Some people want to be successful but do not understand what goals they need to set or how they may achieve them. Also, in some companies, there are severe issues that violate their success and need to be eliminated. This course taught us about change management and its effectiveness in...
Introduction: Key Characteristics of Cloud Computing The information technology (IT) industry is probably the most fast-evolving and life-changing sphere operating in the modern world. With the rapid development of the Internet and IT opportunities, users are receiving more and more possibilities for finding, sharing, and storing data. Cloud computing (CC)...
Introduction The success of a project mainly relies on the competency of project managers. Project managers are assigned with the duties of planning, managing, organizing, and controlling the available project resources. Organizational challenges or other forms of uncertainty when managing projects mostly exist because of the budget, resources, and time...
Introduction Modern technology has changed the day-to-day life for all people on a global scale, but most importantly, it has provided impressive benefits for people who are visually impaired. In-school support devices (adapted learning platforms, mobile apps for better communication) become the most crucial as such a disability greatly interferes...
Introduction Indigenous peopleâs well-being was significantly affected by colonization, and even now, residential schools as one of the colonizationâs legacies continue to influence the aboriginal population of Canada. Thus, traumatic events took an enormous toll on the mental and physical health of people and caused repercussions endurable for many years...
Projects often face many risks that can stop or slow down an entire process. The client, prime and subcontractors experience challenges that make them vulnerable to other risks mainly due to lack of proper assessment with set strategies. From financial concepts for owners to extensive performance review, prime contractors have...
Communication is an essential human practice that supports the sharing of ideas and information and resolution of conflicts. It can take place at the intrapersonal, intercultural, or interpersonal level. The purpose of this paper is to define interpersonal and intercultural communication, describe challenges associated with intercultural communication, and their influences...
In the 20th century, the health care industry of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) was scarce, and it could not provide adequate services to its populations. This idea is supported by the fact that Makkah only had three private hospitals then, including Al Qabbani Hospital, Al-Sharif Hospital, and Al...
The concept of human security emerged in 1994 when the United Nations published its Human Development Report. Human security is a paradigm based on the idea that humanity should be the proper referent for security, serving as an alternative to national and international security. According to this approach, security should...
Introduction The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is a densely populated country in East Asia. It has passed a long way from a centrally planned economy to a more liberal one oriented on market. Currently, the Chinese economy now is one with the highest speed of development and is able...
Introduction By the beginning of 1970, when the case Roe v Wade, there had been formed the recognition that the US Constitution does embrace a woman’s right to terminate her pregnancy by abortion, thus labeling the restrictive regulation of abortions unconstitutional. The ruling of the Supreme Court on this case...
T. S. Eliot is justly regarded as one of the most talented poets of all time. The poem âThe Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrockâ is one of the manifestations of this claim: the author utilized a variety of literary elements to make the ideas of the piece profound and,...
Issue Quality management should be the organization’s primary objective since the managerial process sustains overall organizational performance. Theories General quality management is an aspect of the management of the enterprise as a whole. It is performed by top managers to ensure that the quality of every product, service, task and...
Bedsores are wounds that appear on bony parts of the body as a result of pressure or rubbing. They pose a threat to a patientâs overall health, and their treatment may be costly for caregivers. Hence, it is essential to develop bedsoresâ treatment strategies and implement them in hospitals. This...
The seeds of the American civil rights movement were planted during the post-Civil War Reconstruction. Following the abolition of slavery and the adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment, blacks were nominally entitled to the same rights and protections as whites. Racial discrimination in the form of social prejudice, segregation, and selective...
Sonny’s Blues is a story written by James Baldwin that focuses on the life of one family from Harlem. The story centers on the experiences of two brothers; in particular, the youngest one, Sonny, as he gets addicted to heroin and eventually goes to prison for it (Baldwin, 1957). However,...
Introduction With a marvelous enduring potentiality for the Central Asian oil industry, the global geopolitical environment has been influencing national development, regional cooperation, and global energy trade including foreign aggression and raising unrest in Asian countries. Starting from the cold war era, the Central Asian oil industry has drawn the...
Today, the issue of capital punishment is probably one of the most topical and not only for areas such as criminal code or legal justice but also for subjects like philosophy, psychology, and sociology. Capital punishment is a moral issue, and it is rather thought-provoking for those interested in ascertaining...
ÂŤMeet Vera StarkÂť is a play taking the reader on a journey to Hollywood of the 1930s. Although critics praised the play for its bubbling humor, it did raise an array of social issues in 1930s America. Vera Stark is a maid to Gloria Mitchell, an actress, whose fame is...
Research Problem Nowadays, more people find it beneficial and reasonable to prepare next generations to lead and develop family businesses (Barbera et al. 2015). It is very important to prepare young family members to enter the chosen sphere of business and develop it on the required level. It is also...
Introduction Nowadays modern and progressive companies are highly interested in Data Warehousing for getting a better idea about their business and to get insights into the strategy of their competitors. When it comes to the current situation concerning data warehousing, the most common theme is the fact that volumes of...
A lot of organizations are recommended for the observance of data and resource protection from the illegal activities of hackers, accidental human errors, and errors associated with computer faults. The organizations ensure that they have used all applicable measures in reducing the chances of data loss or damage. The measures...
Literature is one form of entertainment greatly adored by the majority of the people in the world. Most of the literature work is a product of writersâ inspiration. However, inspiration work does not come naturally; writers drill their ideas from somewhere. Most of the writersâ ideas do come from their...
Introduction Social changes are important processes in society (Fine, 2006). This paper examines how organizational changes and leadership contribute to social changes. The paper also looks at two of the recent trends in organizational changes and leadership and the impact they are likely to have on my professional organization. Social...
Introduction The immigration policy of the US has been the main element of political discussions for the past few decades. The majority of the policymakers in America support the extension of Americaâs global competitiveness and neglect issues concerning the security of the U.S, they tend to ignore safety measures and...
Introduction A business process is a combination of activities that are formulated to produce a certain service or product for a consumer. It explains the process through which a business provides value for its customers. Process design deals with business processes that ensure productivity and efficiency (Galbraith, 2002). A process...
It is appropriate for gay marriage to be legalized because it is neither an educative nor a merited act. The constitutions of many countries including ours recommend for observance of human liberties. One of the crucial civil liberties is the pursuit of joy, an element denied to homosexual individuals. Homosexual...
Just like most of Hemingwayâs stories, “Hills Like White Elephantsâ describes an experience from the authorâs real life, and thus, offers a moral lesson for his readers as no one is guaranteed against similar problems. In his short story, “Hills Like White Elephants”, Ernest Hemingway discusses the theme of the...
For a very long time, there have been many racial groups that were immigrating to the United States. Asians are one such group that was able to establish a life for themselves in the US and be successful in reaching their goals and dreams. Even though the Asian population is...
âPoor Rip was at last reduced almost to despair; and his only alternative, to escape from the labor of the farm and clamor of his wife, was to take gun in hand and stroll away into the woods. Here he would sometimes seat himself at the foot of a tree,...
Introduction Consumer behavior is an important feature that marketers should know in order to meet their customersâ needs. It is a branch of marketing that deals with mental and physical processes that the consumers pass through before deciding to buy products and/or services. Consumer behavior shows how the customers decide...
“Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad is considered to be the most famous work by this author. It was first published in 1899 in a popular literature journal of his day (Bloom 17). In this novel, Conrad shares his experience as a mariner received during his visit to the West...
Introduction âThe Scarlet Letterâ by Nathaniel Hawthorne is an excellent piece of literature enabling us to examine the way symbolism may be applied in order to reveal the most appealing ideas and address the most complicated issues of human life. This romantic work discusses a row of important problems existing...
Thesis The emotions in the family members regarding the disability usually guide the dynamics of the interaction within a family with a disabled member, and these shape. Introduction A nuclear family consists of two parents and children. Symbolic interactionism is described as a unit of interacting personalities. The events within...
Introduction Any computer connected to the internet, as well as the computer server, is prone to a virus attack. There are extremely many viruses in circulation which may shut down the computer, delete data on it or even send data from the computer to the virus inventor. This paper discusses...
Introduction: A Charity Organization for Migrant Workers When it comes to analyzing the means to boost migrantsâ confidence and provide them with moral and spiritual support required for their successful professional performance, the significance of religious organizations is often overlooked (Kalir, 2009). Indeed, in an attempt to explore the economic...
Rights forfeiture According to Braswell, McCarthy and McCarthy (2011), the classical justification that has always been used when legalizing and applying the death penalty is that when individuals commit capital crimes, they lose their right to life and should be put to death. In the legal system, the concept of...
To reduce the effect of increasing workplace-related stress, many employers have adopted fun in the workplace. Despite its effectiveness, critics argue that with the implementation of the initiative some employees have been left emotionally exhausted[j1]. Some researchers have asserted that implementation of the program has led to more harm than...
Introduction Communication is an important aspect of the world today. It promotes successive trade and support among nations. In the past, people used to communicate through letters, messengers, and telephone booths which were located in public places. These methods of communication have many challenges; some of them have delays and...
Modern China reserves the title of world leader in population. Due to the impressive pace of economic growth that led the country to an increase in the standard of living, China has gained a new status, namely, a market with great potential. However, the per capita income level remains low,...
Death Sentence is a very controversial topic that has a long history of a discussion. The Capital Punishment was a common practice several centuries ago and remains accepted across the world up until this moment. Yet in the recent decades, the public has begun to discuss and actively criticize this...
The legal capacity of IGOs and States is vastly different. The international status of the State is defined by three key points: sovereignty, independence, and equality. Sovereignty means that the State is independent and free to resolve its internal affairs how it sees fit. No interference in the affairs of...
Early intervention is the element of support services that is gradually gaining recognition in both the academic and the legal field. The following paper provides an overview of the history of the development of the concept, identifies the important laws in the course of its evolution, and discusses the key...
Introduction The Glass Castle is a book written by a contemporary American writer, Jeannette Walls. In this book, Jeannette tells the story of her life. Her family has âno steady incomeâ (Walls, 2005) and frequently changes the locations. The first part of the book tells a story about Jeannette and...
Strategic human resource management plays the role of providing and building a workforce that guarantees high performance. The workforce in turn ensures that there is sustained competitive advantage to grow the organization. The implementation of strategic human resource management involves ensuring that the organizationâs approach towards resourcing matches the available...
Introduction Organizational development is a complicated notion, which encompasses a range of management assumptions and beliefs. Some scientists link organizational development to behaviouristic studies while others state that it relies upon the set of specific training programs as a whole and does not depend upon human behavior. Following the humanistic...
Introduction Business values are the set standards that an enterprise observes when dealing with its clients, employees, and other stakeholders. Organizations have to define their values and responsibilities as they establish the business relationship with other stakeholders. Top-level management in an organization decides the company values and responsibilities in the...
Introduction Business ethics are crucial in determining the critical strategic decision for an organization. They help in establishing if the new or existing approach meets the moral standards set for businesses. Company managers should ensure that their vision, goals, and mission statements meet the set business ethics of the firm....
Introduction Corporate social responsibility is an important part of development process in the 21st Century (Horrigan 10). Corporate social responsibility has obtained dominance due to its impact on providing solutions to challenges the global society is facing. Some of the issues tackled include poverty eradication, climate change, promoting universal education...
Industry Definition Alibaba is a renowned company in the internet industry whose main function is to enable the transaction between businesses, between consumers and sellers, and between consumers. The company has been in the industry for quite some time, which gives it a competitive edge over most of other companies...
Developing a new product is one of the factors that several companies find complex to undertake. The complexity occasions from the challenges such as poor reception in the target market, ineffective promotion of the product, and minimal sales. However, smart entrepreneurs know how to employ the procedures provided by the...
Introduction Dave Ulrich et al. (1997, p.2) outline four general roles of HR managers in organisations. These roles include championing the rights of employees, creating strategic partnerships, acting as a change agent and propelling expertise in administration (Ulrich & Brockbank 2005, p.4). For over 15 years, Ulrichâs theory has been...
Google, its mission, and business model Google was founded by Larry Page and his college mate Sergey Brin whom he met at Stanford University in 1995 (Jarvis, 2011). By that time, they had formed a search engine known as the BackRub which used links to categorize different WebPages (Jarvis, 2011)....
Research Approach and Sources The final essay will be a review of literature, and will utilize scholarly articles, as well as empirical research that highlight the importance of supply chain management in e-commerce. The sources have been chosen in this research because they have rich and well-researched information. Notably, the...
McDonaldâs Corporation McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) happens to be the market leader globally in the fast-food business and it operates over 33,000 outlets and has its presence in over 119 countries across the globe. The company is located in the United States and operates as a franchise, an affiliate, and...
Achebe Chinua casts light upon the image of Africa in the Western world in his essay âAn Image of Africa: Racism in Conradâs âHeart of Darknessâ. He points out that it is quite a surprise for many people to find out that Africa has its history, culture, and literature. Many...
Being a relatively young city, Dubai has shown a substantial development since it was officially founded as a fishing village in 1833 (Dubai FDI, 2012). Today, Dubai is considered to be the most developed of the Emirates. Its multi-cultural community, excellent infrastructure, and even geographical position, along with positively effective...
New York City is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. For the latter part of the 20th century, the city was plagued by social and environmental problems. However, since they were instituted in the 1990s and 2000s, decisive measures to reduce crime and pollution have led to...
Hip-hop culture has been changing throughout its history. The new genres appeared, and the values replaced each other. One of the biggest problems of modern hip-hop is the loss of connection to the previous generations and the simplification of the themes. The origins of hip-hop culture are complex. As a...