The world is fast changing into one big village. Cultural diversity, religion, race, and differences in ideology, which have created barriers among nations, are fast fading as people learn to accept and tolerate each other. The free flow of capital and labor among nations give evidence of this change. The political, economic, and socio-cultural turbulence […]
Introduction Hospitality industry is considered as one of the fastest expanding sectors globally. This is largely due to globalization. Most companies were traditionally fixed to national boundaries until recently when advancement in among others, infrastructure and technology enabled further expansion. This has brought about several changes in organizational structure of the industry. Moreover, the industry […]
Qantas and virgin Australia share many similarities since they are in the same industry. Both companies make sure that services offered to their customers are paramount hence making them acquire individual market share. This is done by these companies making sure that their airlines have records of safety. Consumers prefer travelling with airlines with a […]
Which motivational theory best explains your motivation at work and what is the rationale behind your selection of this particular theory? According to Aamodt, motivation is “… the internal force that drives a worker to action as well as the external factors that encourage that action” (2009). Employers spend huge sums of money in employees’ […]
Learning organization is a term commonly used among corporations that facilitate knowledge gaining to their members. Such organizations endlessly transform themselves through acquisition, creation and transfer of knowledge by modifying the behavior of their members so as to reflect new knowledge and insights (Love, 2003). It develops as a result of the challenges facing contemporary […]
In various nations in which tourism is a major industry for exports, the sector of hospitality has become the central point for the globalization concepts to take root. Evidently, tourism is today the largest export industry in the world since it involves the gargantuan cross boarder flows of capital and people. Hospitality industry has become […]
Brief description of the company and its environment SportStuff.com began its operations in 1996. The mission of the company is to supply parents with sports equipment for their children at a lower cost than its competitors. The parents realized that they were discarding expensive clothes because as their children grew, the clothes became too small […]
The concert on September 28th by the Symphony of the Mountains, at East Tennessee State University, featured a solidly classical program of pieces by Ludwig von Beethoven, Pablo De Sarasate, and Schubert . The performance group, under the direction of Sean Claire, is from the region, although they have interesting and varied international backgrounds . […]
From the reading, there is compelling evidence demonstrating that cultural intelligence is defined as an individual’s capability to deal effectively in culturally diverse settings, that culturally intelligent individuals engaged in global assignments understand what constitutes intelligent behaviors in diverse cultures through their emotional, cognitive, motivational and behavioral cultural intelligence, and that a propensity to suspend […]
Introduction The main point of the argument is that philosophical approaches to business ethics provide guidelines for making ethical business decisions, but some of these approaches are controversial and have no support from most moral scholars. The philosophical approaches to ethics are deontology, consequentalism, and virtue ethics (Hill 148). They help business people to make […]
The BlackBerry OS is the most difficult smartphone technology to crack and this gives it competitive advantage over the iPhone 4s. Its data security system makes the BlackBerry smartphone the most ideal mobile operating system for enterprise use. The BlackBerry 7 OS is more user friendly when it comes to enterprise needs since it is […]
Introduction The United States has had an eventful relationship with countries of Latin America. Latin America has historically been the US’s backyard as far as foreign policy is concerned (Cottam 4). Given its diversity and active politics, various US administrations since Kennedy have focused on different issues including military operations to achieve predetermined political and […]
It is worth noting that library needs for people with disabilities ought to be given utmost priority during the process of planning and designing of the facility. In addition, library planners should take into consideration the dynamism and changing needs of users who are disabled bearing in mind that this class of library patrons is […]
Introduction A contract is an agreement between two or more parties and it can be oral, implied or written except where certain specific forms of contracts are required to be in writing. In order to be a valid contract, there must be the essential elements such as offer, acceptance, consideration present in it. These elements […]
This paper is aimed at discussing Napoleon Bonaparte who can be regarded as one of the most significant figures in the history of the nineteenth century. He was the military and political leader of France during the period between 1799 and 1815. His rule produced many long-term effects inside and outside France. In particular, one […]
Contemporary global markets obligate companies seek the best available services to enable them retain and have competitive advantages through effective customer service. Organizations are nowadays forced to compete internationally with the severe competition in interlinked markets, which have resulted in a convergence of customer demands. Consequently, Nestle SA, a Swiss based intercontinental corporation, has managed […]
Several Australian businesses have managed to achieve an edge in e-commerce. These businesses success has had an impact in the international market and affected other Australian businesses. Liquid animation, Long Tall Clothing, Hot Bods Creatures, and Computer design marine are some of the business entities that have managed a significant recognition in e-commerce, resulting to […]
Rational Choice theory George Homas is a sociologist who developed the rational choice theory by assuming that people make economic decisions by considering the greatest benefits and wants that will cost less for more returns. The theory is common amongst economists in cases where the majority of people want to balance less cost for greater […]
The war between Israel and Lebanon began in as early as 1979 and went on up to 2006. In between, there were intermittent wars between these two countries. However, a full scale war with devastating effects was fought in July of 2006 in an operation christened by the Israelis Operation Change of Direction. The Israel […]
Management refers to the organization required in resource allocation in order to attain goals. The task is a complex process involving vast risks, opportunities, along with resources that need to be efficient innovations. Mostly, effective management relies on the timeliness and accuracy of information for decision-making; this is because the process requires quality assessment of […]
The film Kony 2012 dwells upon the struggle of young people against a man who committed horrible crimes in Uganda. This is also a story about the power of technology and communication that can help people unite and solve really difficult issues. Jason Russell tells a story about their struggle against Kony, a leader of […]
Introduction Critical thinking develops the writer’s reflection techniques. Critical thinking is a skill we build towards perfection. The assessment of an original idea or theory is called critical thinking. Similarly, the idea cannot be paraphrased and it must be backed by evidence and research. The most significant element of critical thinking involves evaluating, interpreting, analyzing, […]
Facts The 2001 Patriot Act revised a provision of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), 50 U.S.C. Sec 1804 to require a law enforcement agent to confirm “a significant purpose” rather than “the purpose” of conducting the investigation in obtaining foreign surveillance data. Shnewer, Tatar, and the Duka brothers lived in New Jersey, though the Duka […]
Available scholarship on educational instruction proves the existence of a multiplicity of theories and paradigms geared toward fostering class participation, enhancing the learning processes, and facilitating the transfer of knowledge right through a professional development program for all participants (Gegenfurtner & Vauras, 2012; Wlodkowski, 2011). This paper compares two such theories, namely Wlodkowski’s motivational framework […]
Introduction In business, it is always wise to sit back, reflect on all the business activities, and determine if they are worthwhile. Suppliers are the major stakeholders of any business because they determine the production cost, as well as the profits that a company makes. Oman airline is the company in discussion in this case. […]
Cloud computing has been gaining popularity for the last few decades. In fact, small as well as large organizations have realized the potential of cloud in saving costs of procurement, installation and maintaining data storage systems. Synchronized sectors including banking have realized such benefits in utilizing cloud computing. It is imperative for organizations to make […]
Introduction Counseling is a client-oriented practice that aims at solving patients’ problems or helping them live positively with the problems. For a beginner in this profession, several concerns may surface before a counselor gets the flow of things. While taking part in a self-inventory about the concerns of novices in counseling, I found it difficult […]
The Rwandan genocide caused the death of almost one million people, and the incidence will remain in history forever. The Rwandan population comprised of many Hutus and a few Tutsis. Since the Tutsis were more successful than the Hutus, there was enmity between the two groups. People have always believed that the ethnic hatred between […]
Introduction The author began his writing career while working for The Atlantic Monthly. He has also worked as a consulting writer for Fast Company. His writing has been featured in various magazines such as The Boston Globe, SPIN, and ESPN Magazine among others. This is the first book he has written which was published by […]
Country and US MNC Selection Many people consider Ford Motor Company (Ford) as an important American automobile company. The American Multinational Corporation (MNC) is headquartered in Michigan. Since 1903, the company has grown steadily to become a leading automobile brand in the world. This exercise digs deeper to analyse the strategic approach and performance of […]
It is crucial to begin by exploring actions that have been taken by Chile in response to the human rights violations that took place between 1973 and 1990. In order to confront past abuses and human rights violations, both civilian collaborators and the past military officers who took part in the violations have been taken […]
The essay explores the major concerns for a South African FDI planning to invest in Venezuela. Despite the exciting potential investment in Venezuela, some of the concerns evident include varying financial systems, potential agency problems, and political risks. The essay will first compare South Africa’s and Venezuela’s corruption percentage index followed by an overall political […]
The situation of foreign temporary workers in Canada is increasingly troublesome. Canadian law requires employers to provide most of the same rights to foreign workers as to resident workers . However, not every employer apparently implements these laws and regulations consistently, according to an article from the Vancouver webpage, Straight.com. Carlito Pablo points out that […]
Gender roles change from one generation to another as society gradually realizes the essence of the roles that men and women play in various aspects of life. While men access unlimited privileges in society, women grapple with limited privileges, which have defined their roles in the society. The disparity in the roles of men and […]
Introduction Statistical knowledge is important to both statisticians and non-statisticians (Broers, 2006). It is, therefore, recommended that people from all disciplines are given basic skills in statistics. For this reason, I pursued this course to obtain quantitative skills to be applied and improved on in several ways. In this regard, I hoped to obtain knowledge […]
Introduction In the previous assignment concerning positive effects of modern popular culture, I discussed how it affects human behavior in a positive manner. However, the discussion focused on the general influence of modern popular culture. This paper aims at discussing the effects of modern popular culture on personal beliefs and values. Personal Reflections Undoubtedly, modern […]
Introduction This essay seeks to present a case study on Wal-mart. The company is faced with a marketing challenge. From a professional point of view, below are some of the marketing objectives derived out of the company’s situation. In addition, a solution is suggested to end the marketing stalemate in which the company finds itself. […]
What is political homophobia? The debates about homosexuality have been of interest and causes of conflicts in many cultures across the globe throughout history. The rise of the Nazi in Germany was instrumental to politicization of homophobia. Political homophobia can be described as the ways or strategies in which political figures, governments, religious and business […]
The insightful article by Weinrach (2002), titled The Counseling Profession’s Relationship to Jews and the Issues that Concern Them: More than a Case of Selective Awareness, sets out to not only illuminate the anti-Semitic issue among the Jews living in the United States and abroad, but also to demonstrate how the counseling profession continues to […]
The Bible portrays Jesus as both 100 percent human and 100 percent God, hence having dual natures that are both complete. This has been disputed ever since the times of Jesus to today. One of the reasons identified as an explanation of His humanity is the fact that he suffered human weaknesses such as got […]
Photography does indeed provide a platform for seeing the world differently. Since photography largely focuses on the beautiful, it is in constant need to define beauty. Close up photography has altered world perceptions on beauty by challenging conventional wisdom on the same. Objects that the naked eye sees can very easily become generic. Therefore, photographers […]
Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel “The Great Gatsby” is a revelation of the negative impacts of a rapidly growing economy on the society. Specifically, it shows the negative impact of wealth on the lives of the main beneficiaries of the economic growth (Bruccoli 32). Fitzgerald attempts to show how a explosion of economic activities with enormous […]
Ethics has diverse definitions depending on the field in which it is applied. From a general perspective, ethics encompasses well-established standards of wrong and right acts that humankind should avoid and do. The standards include instances of honesty, societal benefits, fairness, and particular virtues. Moreover, ethics revolves around the development of the above standards in […]
Introduction This report presents the results and analysis of an investigation on the relationship between the length of tenure and divorce status of top executives of a certain corporation. Data was collected about the length of tenure of these and whether the executives have has a divorce. The information obtained from this study and analysis […]
There are many differences between legal issues in china and Australia. For instance in China, the legal system is supplemented with local regulations. The local regulations are major challenges to international companies expanding their businesses in China. These local laws and regulations differ from provinces as well as in the major cities in China such […]
This article focuses on the role played by inequality and morality in international politics based on Thucydides’ depictions of the Athenians Book Review Because of globalization, international politics has lost its potential for moral relationships and virtuous action. Many argue that the growth of self-consciousness with freedom has disintegrated into pure self-centeredness, objectification, and instrumentality […]
“Four Corners” introduces an important problem for Australia’s Aboriginal children and their difficulties with the English language. The new rule which requires the first four hours of school to be taught in English has proven completely disadvantaging and disastrous to students and their ability to learn (Whitmount, 2009). There are several, such as Aboriginal English, […]
ApplichemCompany was one of the leading manufacturers of specialty chemicals in the early 1982s. As a result of the increased demand for its products in the global market, the company’s top management was forced to establish additional branches in different places across the world. Four of its major plants were built in Gary, Mexico, Frankfurt, […]
Sherman Cochran’s article, Marketing Medicine and Advertising: Dreams in China, 1900-1950, elucidates how Chinese business people had used varied marketing strategies in order to appeal to the locals. Chinese entrepreneurs as well as Westerners attempted to infiltrate into this giant Asian market by including cultural beliefs and western alternatives in their advertisements. For example, Huang […]
What are the potential economic benefits of the trucking provisions in the NAFTA treaty? Who benefits? The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is aimed at reducing the costs incurred by nations in transportation of goods by road. The member states of the treaty are to benefit. The policy is expected to increase efficiency in […]