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For years, the death penalty issue in American has been extremely controversial – questions abound as to whether or not the practice is a holdover from a more barbaric time that we surely have moved on from. However, many people still support the death penalty as a potential deterrent against crime, making it necessary to weigh the positives and negatives of the practice as a whole. When considering the inherent flaws of the American justice system, the immense costs in imprisonment, law enforcement and litigation, and a number of other socioeconomic factors, it becomes incredibly clear that defenses of the Continue reading...

Nimrud was famous city of the ancient world. According to historical documents and writings of Ptolemy and Xenophon the ancient city Nimrud which is also mentioned in the Bible is located on the banks of the river Tigris. It was the capital city of the powerful and technologically and culturally advance Assyrian empire. Truly cosmopolitan in character Nimrud attracted people from all-over the ancient world. Nimrud attracted businessmen from all over the world. The big and small businessmen and the business houses had strong and mutually prosperous business contacts, interests and investments in the city because Nimrud was a Continue reading...

Analysis of Lundbeck Inc. ethical dilemma

Business and commerce industries assist in the establishment of a country’s economy. Indeed, they are the agencies of monetary exchange at both the local and the international spheres. Economists draw significant wealth of knowledge of market trends from the businesses. The rise and fall of firms influence the health of a country’s economy. In the course of work, enterprises face various challenges. Incidentally, some of the problems facing companies involve ethical concerns. Ideally, these ethical conflicts are called ethical dilemmas. The question of ethics is paramount to any firm. Ethics states the bounds of acceptable and unacceptable Continue reading...

Research paper

In connection with the accountability and transparency of companies and non-profit organizations people often mention the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was signed by President Bush in 2002. This event is considered one of the most significant in the history of the country's federal legislation on securities in the last 60 years. The law significantly tightens the requirements for financial reporting and its preparatory process, enhances the role of the members of the Board of Directors in the supervision of financial transactions and audit processes of public companies. The emergence of such a law is associated with numerous corporate Continue reading...

I choose to analyze Apple Inc. because it is one of the fastest growing companies and has also registered the highest profits in the last quarter. The company manufactures phones and laptops and has generated maximum revenue after the launch of Iphone 6 which made it the most profitable companies. According to reports, Apple Inc is one of the top 20 companies in the US with the highest revenue generation.
One opinion says that apple is not a good investment because it is not the only one. The article lists out five stocks which crushed Apple Inc. The same Continue reading...

About the report

The main purpose of this report is to conduct an in-depth financial analysis of Greggs PLC so as to evaluate the stock for evaluating any hidden trade opportunity. For this purpose, we will be conducting the horizontal analysis of the financial statements and will also frame pro-forma financial statements of the company. In the very last section, we will carry out a comprehensive ratio analysis of the financial statements of the company for past two fiscal years.
We are sure that by the end of this report, we will be able to arrive at a concrete conclusion, i.e. if Continue reading...

International Business

Executive summary
The present paper sheds light on country profiles of Ethiopia and Norway, along with a discussion of their cultural characteristics on Hofstede’s dimensions. The country profiles include PEST-C and suitable business proposition for each country.
Later, it is also analysed as to which business should be commenced in tandem by both the nations, based on their current economic, social, political and legal conditions.

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SECTION 1 - COUNTRY A: Ethiopia
Introduce country _____/1
Ethiopia, officially named as Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is Africa’s oldest independent country and Continue reading...

When philosophers write about what is true, they tend to make a distinction between truth with a capital “T” and the truth with a lower case “t”. For example, when Plato in the Republic writes that the prisoner escapes the cave and via the virtue of the light of the sun can see objects how they truly are, we can assume Plato is talking about capital “T” truth rather than lower case truth (514-517). Plato, like many philosophers, is concerned with what is truly true. However, Plato posits that truth, the truth that matters, must exist outside of the Continue reading...

In order to understand if it is appropriate to apply death penalty for sexual violence that was aimed at women or that was aimed at kids when the crime did not result in death of the victim, it is very important to take into account historical background and full understanding of the term «death penalty.» In United States of America death penalty is rather controversial issue, legal acts of some of the states do not find death penalty to be fair punishment in any case, other states apply death penalty within all their history.
In practice, in the United Continue reading...

Introduction

As global energy giant Enron sank into insolvency, sinking the savings and funds of stockholders and “nest eggers,” the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) initially deployed two agents from its Houston office; as the mammoth company sank deeper, the FBI increased the number of agents to the investigation to 45, many of who were specifically selected from its different field offices across the United States and were equipped to “navigate” the vast paper trails attendant to the case. The Enron case soon morphed into the most extensive and complicated “white collar” crime in the history of the FBI.
The Continue reading...

Olive Garden is a chain of the Italian restaurant founded under Darden Restaurant Inc., the restaurant unit of General Mills Inc. It started in 1982 in Orlando. It experienced rapid growth as there were over 100 restaurants by 1989. As of 2012, 45% of the total revenue by Darden Restaurant was attributed to Olive Garden. Today Olive Restaurant has over 800 restaurants all over the world.
It is inspired by the Italian hospitality (Cinotto 254). The dishes offer an aspect of modern Italy, combining America and Italian dishes to make American-Italian cuisines. The chain of restaurants is well known Continue reading...

Background of the Public Organization chosen for Analysis – Target Corporation

In 1902, as an American retail company, Target Corporation was founded with headquarter in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Target Corporation is the next discount retail business all across the United States of America possessing the thirty sixth rank on the Fortune 500. The very first store of Target Corporation commenced its operations in 1962 in Roseville, Minnesota. Eventually, the company grew and became one of the largest divisions of Dayton Hudson Corporation and was renamed, in August 2000, as Target Corporation. Target Corporation is one of the competitive components of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 indexes.
Traded as Continue reading...

Effects of increase in interest rates on consumer financing for big tickets

Increased rates of interests have effects on consumer spending decisions regarding the big tickets items such as the automobiles. When the rates of interests are high, there is an overall increase in demand for goods and services. For the case of automobile industry, it signifies that consumers have a relatively increased demand for cars. Due to the excess demand for the cars, the supply fails to meet the demand. Consequently, the prices of the cars go up (Lieberman, 2013). The problem associated with this is that excess demand in addition to increased interest rates is an indicator of an Continue reading...

The Background of the War

Falkland Island war, also known as Malvinas War, Falklands War, or South Atlantic War, fought between Great Britain and Argentina over the control of the Falkland Islands in 1982 was basically an undeclared war. The outbreak of the conflict was equally important to say the least. Since the early part of nineteenth century Argentina had claimed the dominance over the Falkland Islands but in 1833 Great Britain snatched the Falkland Islands by removing existing Argentine inhabitants and since then Britain had constantly rejected Argentina’s claims of Falkland Islands. In the year 1982 Lieut. Gen. Leopoldo Galtieri, the leader Continue reading...

The war in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine, which began in April 2014, involves the armed forces of Ukraine and rebel forces mostly consisting of self-proclaimed supporters of Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republic (DPR and LPR respectively). In addition to the armed forces of Ukraine in the battles against the supporters of the DPR and LPR there are also other militant insurgent and non-governmental groups involved. The European Union, NATO, the Council of Europe, the USA, Ukraine and a number of other states blame the Russian Federation in participating in the conflict, particularly, in the use of Continue reading...

Introduction

The paper discusses the features of economic development of China. Economic changes in China cause a significant and growing interest in the world. Interest in this country is not accidental. China, being one of the oldest countries in the world, the first time in its long history has achieved impressive success in the real economy. Since the founding of the PRC its position in the world economy has changed dramatically. It has evolved from a backward industrial-agrarian country, has set a goal to achieve in the first half of the twenty-first century, a high level of development and become Continue reading...

Applying the Approach of Two-Way ANOVA to Study the Relationships of Internal Locus of Control, Job Satisfaction and Leadership Style of the Manager
Applying the Approach of Two-Way ANOVA to Study the Relationships of Internal Locus of Control, Job Satisfaction and Leadership Style of the Manager

Abstract

The managers create the atmosphere in that the organization has to operate. The managers have to bless the employees with job autonomy so that the workers can select a perfect way and method of doing their jobs in a personalized manner. The managers have to let the employee find pleasure on his or Continue reading...

Introduction

The discovery of natural resources is the beginning of a much needed reprieve for many governments, especially in the third world countries. This is because ideally, it occasions the beginning of a new era, an era of development that is spurred by the revenue from the exploitation of the natural resources. This is actually the case for very few countries. More precisely, battles over gold, silver, iron, coal, water, knowledge, gas, farming, diamonds and land have occurred over time; the end result being devastation for one country and wealth for the other. In this respect, natural resources have proven Continue reading...

“High Performance. Delivered.”
This Corporate Assessment will tackle the business processing outsource (BPO) industry and of Accenture Inc. in particular. More than just being labeled as a call center, Accenture Inc. is one of the largest business-outsourcing, consulting, and technology companies that is dominating many countries today. As one of their major functions, Accenture’s BPO industry is serving various types of organizational firms like Health industry, Utilities, Finance and Accounting, Engineering, Banking, Logistics, Media among others (Santos). Their clients are usually based in the U.S. but they have many contacts or delivery centers around the world; thus, helping Continue reading...

Religious studies

Buddhism, which has a history of several thousand years, includes preached in Tibet Buddhism (Lamaism), which pays special attention to the monastic vows, spiritual guidance, the great teachings of the Dharma, and care for the welfare of all beings. The Dalai Lama - a transmission line (tulku) in Tibetan Buddhism of the Gelugpa school, dating back to 1391. According to the beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Starting from the XVII century until 1959 the Dalai lamas were theocratic rulers of Tibet, to lead the country out Continue reading...

Central banking system is a major part of any economy. Central banking systems in the economy have important roles that they play in driving a country’s economy. They regulate money supply; they are responsible for controlling the interest rates as well as looking after the banking system within the country. Today, central banks are acting as agencies of monetary policy. Central banks play important roles in creating financial stability functions in a country. In United States, the central banking system is called Federal Reserve Bank (Fed). The importance of central banking in U.S. is emphasized in the roles Continue reading...

Application 1: Evaluation of Doctoral Study—Foundation of Study

The Background
There are over four million registered small businesses that are owned by people from minority communities in the United States of America. Since 2007, these businesses have provided employment opportunities for over 4.5 million people. Additionally, the small businesses owned by people from minority communities have generated over 660 billion dollars in terms of revenue (Minority Business Development Agency, 2010).

Problem Statement

Numerous statistics have been published regarding the failure rate of new small businesses. According to Engel (2013), 50% to 70% of new startup businesses fail within eighteen months of operation. The statistics are even direr for businesses Continue reading...

Introduction

This paper is a research essay on the topic of Economic Development in great Britain. Economic development took place in various phases included industrialization, colonial economic integration and lastly, the phase which we are in today; globalization. We will analyze literature on Economic Development in Britain through work of Darwin, Burton and Bush. We will discuss the evolution of economic development from industrialization to globalization through the help of their research. The thesis for this would the growth in Britain through the phases of economic development.

Research

The tradition of British domestic historiography and British imperial has been integrated in Continue reading...

According to Aleman and Arce (Yahoonews.com), El Salvador had more murder victims in March than any other month in the last ten years. This is a direct result of gang violence and it is feared more violence is looming on the horizon. Aleman and Arce (Yahoonews.com) wrote, “Data from the National Civil Police show 481 homicides recorded last month, or more than 15 a day. April's start is no better, with 73 killings reported in the first five days. At this rate, El Salvador is on pace to surpass Honduras as the deadliest peace-time country in the world.” Salvadoran Continue reading...

With the tremendous advancements in communication and transportation, no place in the world can be termed as far. Barriers to trade and international business have been removed to a large extent. As a result we find people belonging to different cultures and ethnicities working in a majority of government and private establishments all over the world. Multinational corporations doing business in many countries have to necessarily employ people from various cultural and ethnical backgrounds. Managing diversity in the society, in educational institutions and in the work places has become both a challenge and an opportunity in developing as well Continue reading...

Introduction

PEST analysis is one of the analytical tools that are used in strategic management. The business environment that any business entity or an organization is influenced by a number of factors that determine whether the organization will achieve its maximum performance while utilizing limited resources. Some factors can be controlled by the management (internal) while others are beyond management control (external). Under PEST analysis, the external factors that are beyond organization management control are critically analyzed (Oxford University Press 31). Similarly, the same analysis can be conducted to analyze the market viability of a country, region or an emerging Continue reading...

Importance and Influence of OPEC

Introduction
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an international organization of petroleum producer and exporter nations. Currently the organization has a share of forty percent in the international oil market and substantially impacts the market by reducing or increasing production and prices of crude oil. OPEC sets annual targets of production of crude oil for its members every year. OPEC ensures smooth supply of petroleum to consumers and at the same time, it also procures the monetary interests of petroleum producing countries. OPEC also has a responsibility towards investors who invest in the ventures of OPEC in different Continue reading...

History

The historical fate of women is not only difficult, but in many ways and tragic. The independent status of women, which she had in the days of matriarchy, it was lost in the transition to the patriarchal family.
During the first half of this 20th century in most industrialized countries of the West women without a revolution got civil rights and suffrage movement, reaching its goal, mostly ceased. Of course, formal equality is not yet complete alignment expresses the social position of the sexes. Backlog of women in the cultural, social, political and economic fields, in many cases is Continue reading...

Jade in Bronze in the Bronze Era

Introduction
Jade is an ornamental rock; it applies to the two categories of a type of rock called metamorphic which is made up of different silicate minerals. The two minerals are Nephrite and Jadeite.
Bronze Age refers to that period which was characterized by the use of bronze and other early features of urban civilization. The bronze was classified by Christian Jurgensen at the second time of the three age stone bronze iron system. The ancient culture was defined to be in the Bronze Age. Bronze Age culture was different in their development of the first writing. Bronze Age Continue reading...

Policy formulation and implementation is the most important stage in the management of the affairs of the public. The government of every nation has a duty to provide basic utility services to the people in the nation. Governments can only do this through systematic guidelines that guide the interest of the government and the private sector. The primary objective is to ensure the satisfaction of the public using deliverables that are made possible through the implementation of policies formulated. The paper will evaluate past research in the economic, health, and education sectors in Qatar. Most importantly, it will evaluate Continue reading...

It is in a healthy context that every building project use a precise choice of construction materials. During the process, cautious consideration of the several contextual conditions is vital. This attention is necessary since choosing of the right material is not often determined by a single factor. Therefore, the available data on the building material option must be regularly evaluated in order to make informed decisions and come-up with justifiable building material choices(Sickels 1909). This paper mainly aims to spell the main factors that affect the consideration of the building materials in commercial premise.
According to the research Continue reading...

Nike has for long been under scrutiny for exploitation of labor, mistreatment of labor, and participation in illegal practices such as Child Labor. The company has not been doing any of these in its home country, where strict labor laws apply; rather its target has been saving production costs by outsourcing production to Third World countries, the governments of which are eager to attract foreign investments to benefit their yet emerging economies (Wilsey & Lichtig, 2012). This report focuses on the practices followed and the economical and ethical issues faced by Nike in outsourcing production for lower cost. Once these Continue reading...

Introduction

The modern dispensation is constantly and persistently engaged in establishing measures that can enable them have a competitive advantage over their competitors. Ideally, the objective of every company is to increase their market portfolio as a measure of enhancing profitability. Positioning and differentiation strategies employed by each entity determine the success rates of the individual companies. The hospitality industry is one of the areas where competition and constant expansion is witnessed on various occasions depending on market volatility. Hilton and the intercontinental hotel are some of the companies in the hospitality industry that have experienced immense success through their Continue reading...

Leadership is a process that requires high levels of expectations from various quarters. When it comes to leadership development, traits and behaviors come into critical focus. In situations where a leader has to implement an organizational change in a firm or company, the responsibilities are usually so overwhelming. The success of such ventures does not just require a plan or adequate resources. Of much greater importance is the behavior exhibited by leaders during such momentous journeys. Plans may be so great and the human capital equally up to the task. However, the role of the behavior of the leaders Continue reading...

The mile dining truck could yield greater profits that the immobile businesses due to flexibility. Therefore, the flexibility helps in meeting the consumer demands thereby an upsurge in the customers’ loyalty towards the businesses. Nonetheless, most people in China prefer the bubble tea due to the foam produced that make it attractive. Additionally, the tea is available in a variety of types such as the fruit flavored and the milk tea. In addition, the bubble tea business is a viable one to venture in because the demand remains consistent all through (Asia & Pacific review, 1985). In most cases, tea Continue reading...

Question 1: NZ FRAMEWORK

Qualitative characteristics
Characteristic 1: Relevance
Good accounting information should be relevant. Information is considered relevant when it can influence the decision of the users of accounting information (Norton & Porter, 2011). This implies that the inclusion of the information should make a difference in the decision of users. Information can only be relevant if it is timely, has a predictive and feedback values.

Characteristic 2: Reliability:

Information should be free from bias and material errors in order to be depended upon by the users as faithfully representing the intended purpose (Needles & Powers, 2013).

Characteristic 3: Understandability:

Accounting information should be presented in a manner that it Continue reading...

Tara J. Yosso was born on 3rd August 1973 in Alameda, California, United States. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.  She earned her Ph.D. in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles.  To understand how racial background, social class, gender, accent, language, physical characteristics, and immigrant status determine access to educational equity, she employs three models. These are critical race theory, critical media literacy, and sociology of education (Yosso, 2006).

Education

For her undergraduate education, Tara J Yosso attended University of California, Los Angeles Continue reading...

The institutional affiliation

Abstract
The research paper focuses on Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic which are two island
territories located in the Caribbean, in particular in the Greater Antilles archipelago. Both countries
are similar in many aspects, however, some factors differ significantly. The research compares and
contrasts location, climate, environment, population, status, governmental structure, culture,
religion, education, healthcare, lifestyle, media, economy, industry and military of both regions.

The commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic are neighbor territories. Both

of them are situated in the Caribbean and belong to the Greater Antilles archipelago. Puerto Rico
consists of many islands (the main island, Vieques, Culebra, Mona). It is located east of the

Dominican Republic, which by its population is the second largest island in the Caribbean. Puerto

Rico is the Continue reading...

Management of international employees and the diversity of employees in hospitality and tourism industry

Introduction
The hospitality and tourism industry has undergone tremendous growth over the last several decades. The industry has also played a particular role in supporting the global economy in the event of the recent global recession. The practice of international tourism has a considerable effect on a country’s balance of payments. Tourism has grown to be a major source of income for many countries, particularly emerging countries like India and Brazil, and it stimulates the economic development of both the source and host countries. Statistical evidence reflects that the international tourism receipts increased to US$1.03 trillion in Continue reading...

Technology alters the experiences of people in many ways. The development of computers advances rapidly with great speed. The surplus of advancement in technology started the development of abacus that offered an easy way to solve mathematical problems. When internet started during the 90s, it was a simple device for academics and researchers as a commercial use. The evolution of World Wide Web happened at an exponential rate. The development and advancement of the dotcom transformed the business world as a way of communication and providing massive opportunities for sales and marketing departments. Unfortunately, there was mismanagement of the Continue reading...