Introduction Globalization is defined as the process through which trade and investment barriers are gradually eliminated. It is aimed at achieving efficiency in economic activities by initiating competitiveness while attempting to improve social and economic development. However, there are many misconceptions about the concept. The concept has been in existence for a long period of […]
The struggle for gender equality has been going on for a long time. It can be said that there has been notable developments in the attempt to narrow the gap between men and women. Nevertheless, gender equality is far from reality. This assertion is especially true in Third World counties and even in emerging economies […]
Background Study A business enterprise is highly affected by its environment that includes economical, marketing, social, and locality factors. All these factors are collectively regarded as the business environment. Business environment is considered as all the external factors that affect the performance of an enterprise in one way or the other. The economical factors include […]
Introduction In common law judicial system adopted by the United States of America (USA), the move to suppress evidence is a common practice among legal practitioners. The move takes a number of courses. In most cases, the motion entails the use of a written request before a judge in whose court the case is under […]
Introduction The Soviet Union was a social state that was established in 1922. The stateâs capital city was Moscow and it was ruled under a Communist party. Some of the countries that formed this union were Russia, Ukraine, and Transcaucasia. Even though this was among the strongest unions in the history of the world, the […]
Nurse scheduling refers to the process of assigning working schedules or programmes to nursing practitioners in their places of work. The process entails giving different working schedules to a certain number of nursing practitioners who possess varied skills and qualifications, while at the same time conforming to important aspects that needs to be addressed such […]
Introduction The novels Robinson Crusoe and Pride and Prejudice by Daniel Defoe and Jane Austen respectively, share a lot. Characterization and themes that the two novels portray are drawn from the medieval British society. This implies that the two novels use huge amounts of realism as a technical element that facilitates their themes. At the […]
Introduction With the modern uncertainty in information and physical safety, even computer programmers who understand the inner technical operations for software admit that there is no single way to eliminate computer security threats. However, software developers struggle so hard to improve the security levels of existing software. As a result, the constant improvement allows more […]
Introduction The rise of China has become one of the most important phenomena taking place in the world. Policy makers and international relations scholars have come up with numerous debates due to the rise of China. The history of the Chinese government stretches over years, but it is not short of powerful dynasties. Most countries […]
Introduction The World Bank is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that there is sustainable development in almost all nations of the world. It has acted as the worldâs leading development agency for the past six years. However, during this time, the bank has received both criticism and praise from the various member states across […]
Abstract Food insecurity is a serious issue in most countries in the world. It has been assumed that only people from third world countries experience food insecurity. However, people in first world countries are also at risk due to rising cost of living. Although costs of basic goods have risen with time, wages have remained […]
United States Case Study The television was invented around 1925 but became popular in 1950s, and in America, there were more than 50million television sets in use during that period. Nearly every living room in America had a TV. Questions were then raised about the content, whether to regulate it or not, and how to […]
Introduction Buyer behavior refers to characteristics exhibited by consumers when making the decision to purchase an item. It examines the reasons behind decision making on the side of customers on when and where to buy a product. It puts into consideration, factors such as demographic and psychological factors that affect the decision of the buyer […]
Introduction In the lonely man of faith article, Soloveitchik tries to find a way in which he could understand frustrations and conflicts that occurred in his path while pursuing faith in the current world (Soloveitchik, 1992). The main conflict Soloveitchik tries to put across concerns the loneliness that people of faith experience in the modern […]
Introduction One of the strategic roles of human resource management is to promote effective teamwork at the workplace. Organizations bring together employees with different abilities and behaviors. Consequently, the behavioral strengths, as well as, weaknesses of every employee must be identified in order to promote teamwork. A team refers to âa congregation of individuals, each […]
Introduction One of the areas currently being accentuated by organisationsâ management is ways through which employeesâ performances, engagements and commitments can be enhanced. In fact, most organisations focus on how they can improve their employeesâ commitments to jobs and attainment of goals as well as the motivation of workforce to perform beyond expectations (Schuler, 2002). […]
Abstract A market structure is a tool used to determine the pricing power of certain products in diverse firms. Research has shown that there are numerous market structures with unique pricing strategies in place. The price of goods and services in a firm depend on the levels of demand, cost conditions and competition. Besides, price […]
Introduction The word research is made up of two syllables; re and search. Re implies doing again while search means carefully. The term research can therefore be used to imply the systematic study of a particular topic with the aim of establishing certain facts or principles (Hunter, Laura & Erin 2008). The practice uses scientific […]
Regionalism Regionalism is an old concept which has attracted heated debated among scholars. There is little consensus regarding the meaning of regionalism and its relevance to international relations. Fawcett (2004) defines regionalism as âa policy whereby states and non-state actors cooperate and coordinate strategy within a given regionâ (p. 433). Regionalism aspires to encourage the […]
Introduction Depression is a common health problem in the world today. The World Health Organization estimates that depression is the leading cause of disability based on the number of years lost due to disability (YLDS). Also, the world body estimates that depression is the 4th leading contributor to the global burden of disease based on […]
Introduction Social media networks have greatly influenced political communication in modern society. Its impact on political activities and governance is especially profound. In the book, the Internet Imaginaire, Flichy (18) says the development of the internet (social media) is among the most revolutionary processes in modern society (more specifically because the internet has become a […]
Introduction Maritime piracy is one of the main issues of international security in the contemporary times. The cost of piracy is estimated to have surpassed the $15 billion per year. Piracy poses a great threat to global trade. It increases the prices of goods because most of the goods and services are transported to other […]
The documentary film largely addresses how the US military has been marred with the issue of rape. It is apparent that women soldiers are the worst victims of human rights violation presented in this movie. The documentary highlights intensive research that has been carried out in the US military especially in regards to female victims […]
Introduction Much has been written about Europeâs political past, however a reader would be surprised to note that there is little literature coverage of womenâs political roles during the period. This situation can be attributed to the cultures of this period. During this time, women were used to being ignored in political roles. Women never […]
Introduction Neo-liberalism and imperialism are two concepts that expound on the political and economic discourse in the world. The two are part of the many concepts that theorize the functioning of the society. Therefore, the two concepts are highly related in the manner in which institutions in the contemporary globalized economy function. Neo-liberalism, which was […]
Introduction Marketing strategy of a company, in practice and theory, is often replete with gaps. Often, marketers have deviated from the theoretical principles to develop their own set of rules that they have dubbed more useful in marketing and selling their product. This paper is a case study analysis of Rolex. The main objective of […]
Introduction Gender bias in the workplace is one of the most challenging factors that affect employers and employees alike. Many employees have lost either a job or experienced a hard time during interviews because of their gender. It is true to state that the female gender is on the receiving end of this bias. Women […]
Karl Marx and Marxism Marxism can be defined as a method social inquiry which looks at economic, socio- economic and socio-political aspects of a society. In its attempt to explain social change, the method relies on the concept of historical materialism, the rise and development of capitalism as a mode of production and the study […]
The United Arab Emirates Country Overview The country is a federation comprising of seven States namely, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Dubai, Ras al Khaimah, Umm al Qaiwain and Sharjah. It gained independence from Britain in 1971. Each of the States has some degree of autonomy but the country is governed by a supreme council of […]
An overview of medical tourism According to Horowitz et al. (2008), the growth in medical travel is accelerating at a very high pace. The average annual revenue generated from the medical travel industry was estimated at $60 billion as at the end of 2008. Furthermore, the industry revenues were estimated to grow at the rate […]
Introduction Life is very complicated and it is sometimes difficult to fully understand all its aspects. Human beings can only strive to get the best while they are alive because they have no power over live and death. It should be noted that human beings are morphology similar and functioning of the various body parts […]
Introduction Technology and innovation are two hybrid components, which while embraced by manufacturing firms can help to drive their productivity. Fundamentally, innovation means the introduction of something that is new especially in a business setting. Innovation takes place when ânew products or services are introduced and successfully commercialisedâ (Tidd & Bessant 2009, p.7). In the […]
Introduction The main challenge associated with the nuclear energy is the disposal of the resultant waste. Although several ways of storing nuclear waste have been established, nuclear waste disposal remains to be a major issue as none of the available alternatives are comprehensive enough in their solutions. The biggest challenge emanates from the fact that […]
Introduction The chest is a cavity in the upper region of the body located between the neck and the waist or the abdomen. In human beings, it is commonly known as the thoraxic cavity. The chestâs major function is to protect the major organs in the body found in the thorax. The heart and lungs […]
Introduction Social networks are credited for many positive things that have taken place in the last decade. The networks largely depend on the internet as a platform for communication. The networks bring people from all global locations to relate in one way or the other. Friends and family members can be reached in a short […]
Introduction Western movies are a genre of the film production in America. They mostly capture the unrefined America between its civilization and traditions. They are filmed on basis of war, discovery, personal journeys and romance. They are the oldest and most flexible genre of films (Howard, 1996). Evolution of the western movies over time The […]
Introduction Job satisfaction refers to the general attitude of a worker in liking or disliking his job (Mitchell, 2011, p. 43). Researchers studying the concept of job satisfaction include employee attitude as an important component. It may be difficult to explain what job satisfaction implies without considering employee attitude. As Saari and Judge (2004, p. […]
Introduction Poverty eradication is an issue of global concern even forming one of the millennium development goals (MDGs). Factors such as socioeconomic status, vulnerability, income levels and consumption rates are the major indicators of poverty in a society. In economic terms, income poverty describes a situation where the average family income falls below an established […]
Introduction Two decades have passed since the cold war ended and the world is on the brink of a new era. Even though security threats from non-state actors have persisted, the relationship between the powerful nations is considerably changing (Colombier et al., 2009, p. 7). India and China have become significant players in the global […]
Problem addressed by the study The study recognizes that patients with breast cancer lack of information on chemotherapy and cognitive changes. The study therefore, aims to help breast cancer patients by providing information on crucial issues related with the condition. The problem addressed by the study is very imperative for nursing to study to ensure […]
Introduction There were some changes in Apple Incorporated workplaces with the aim of improving working conditions for its employees. These changes were implemented to ensure that there was maximum utilization of man power and other equipment towards achievements of organizational goals. Changes in the workplace were triggered by the need for effective workmanship aimed at […]
Introduction Companies conduct market research with an aim of improving on their competitiveness. This is essential for continued growth of such companies. In this regard, they analyse various aspects of service delivery and customer satisfaction as well as competitors. In so doing, they fast track their ability to perform effectively and efficiently in the market. […]
Introduction As the most developed state in the world, the United States takes centre stage in shaping up any events that warrant attention on the international scene. Different political theories and concepts have been developed to help explain the interplay of politics on the global scene and the role of the United States in shaping […]
Introduction The High Line Park was conceived in 1999 within the New York City and currently run by the Friends of the High Lane. Currently, the park is a conservancy and a public space for the residents and visitors within New York City. The park has experienced transformation between the West 34th Street and West […]
Abstract Kuwait is widely recognized for a variety of important features that the country is endowed with. Some of the most popular features include the four walls of the country that have since been reduced to three following the demolition of one of the walls to create room for the development of the Al soor […]
Historically, usury has been thought of as being unethical. The people who practiced usury were shunned by society as they were seen as greedy. Historical hatred towards usury is also well documented by Shakespeare in his book âThe Merchant of Veniceâ where Shylock, a Jew who practices usury, is loathed by the members of the […]
Introduction The question that is often posed concerning the contemporary information technology oriented work environment is whether technology is critical in moulding communication and relations at the workplace. People have become used to technology to an extent that a rise in the level of addiction to new media is witnessed across different workplaces. Can the […]
Introduction Business management executives require skills in decision-making processes for them to arrive at strategic decisions that enhance the performance of their organisations. Arriving at the most effective decision implies that other possible alternative decisions are ignored or found inappropriate. Evaluation of the repercussion of decisions that are left out in the development of the […]
A review of the issue/topic selected In history, budget reduction has become one of the most frequent and unlikable means of dealing with nonprofit organizations (Cogan & Timothy 112). Despite the fact that the practice has always comprised of the usual cycles of deficit and surplus, operating under reduced budget has become very common habit […]
Data gathering In the process of conducting the study, a number of issues which include the source of data, its accuracy and credibility were taken into account in the process of gathering the necessary data. The study mainly relied on secondary sources of data. This was achieved by gathering data from published company reports posted […]