...1-29-2015 Prospectus I will study the workings of Classical Greece’s political economy. It is important for me to understand this because I am minoring in Philosophy. Greece is important to Philosophy because many great thinkers such as Pythagoras and Socrates were “Greek” thinkers. So more or less, I chose Greece for a personal educational gain rather than just some random society to write a research paper on. World historians and readers alike should be interested in this research because from Greece came the father of Western Philosophy, which is the backbone of what is taught in Western academia and really had a huge impact to the world, as we know it. With Philosophy comes questions, with questions come many great answers that impact societies and even the earth. I want to study how Greece’s political economy impacted philosophic thinkers and people alike. In order to help readers understand whether or not outside forces like society’s political economy impacts deeper thinking like philosophy I will dive deep into Athenian Democracy, documents certain philosophers wrote in the day and time in which they lived, and even look into some other people of the time who had strong opinions on what exactly was going on them. Philosophy impacted more than most people think and I am sure in my research I will be able to back that up with primary sources to prove my argument. In writing this research paper I will be exploring the political economy of Classical Greece between 510...
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...Kelsey Sherman English Composition I Bryan Buttler 21 March 2014 Academic Dishonesty: Online How many times in one’s life does the topic of academic dishonesty present itself? Most would say fairly a great amount. Ever since the beginning of their school careers students are taught to never cheat, copy, or use anyone else’s work as their own. This is a topic that is discussed through grade school, high school, and usually the beginning of each semester for every class one takes at college. However, committing acts of academic dishonesty in online courses is rising. Students have more resource accessibility, different mind frames, and less teacher interactions. These characteristics causes students consider cheating more often than in face-to-face classes. Online classes have become more of a trend for various people. Flexibility and accessibility from anywhere makes online courses easier for students to continue their careers. Even though it is great for people to continue their schooling in a stress-free fashion that does not conflict with their schedules, it creates more opportunities for students to cheat. In Miller and Young-Jones’ article, the reason online courses will never take over colleges according to Youngberg’s statement in the Chronicle of Higher Education is “it’s too easy to cheat.” (138) With today’s technology there are billions and billions of resources available to anyone with the click of a few keys. Students have access to all types of Internet...
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...Business leaders can be some of the most richest and powerful men on earth. They just make a type of business and then they watch it grow. Like a plant, you plant it and watch it grow. And that’s what they do with their successful business. And at that point they are getting paid so much they could throw a thousand dollars and before it hits the ground, it doubles. Bill gates has a net worth of 81 billion dollars he could trop 50k and it would triple before it hits ground. He is the richest man on earth. In 1975, Gates and Paul Allen co-founded Microsoft, which became the world's largest PC software company. He also owns more companies such as aids foundation. Melinda and Bill gates foundation. (Wall Street jounral) Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder...
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...Studies of Human Behavior 5318: Annotated Reference List: Ideal Human Service Organization Breanne Smith Capella University Annotated Reference List Anonymous. (2001). Code of ethics of the American mental health counselors association. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 23(1), 2-21. Written by and for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, the Code of Ethics reflects the oath in which individuals in the mental health profession agree to take upon embarking on their career. The preamble of the code of ethics opens the document and reiterates the belief that dignity and worth of individuals are at the forefront of services. In addition, it touches upon basic requirements to assess, interview, consult, write reports, respond to subpoenas, and offer expert testimony during one’s career in mental health. The code of ethics state individuals will also act according to any applicable state and federal law. With this, they must possess appropriate knowledge and competence prior to practicing and will not offer personal opinions or bias while conducting business. Overall, the code of ethics is an inclusive set of principles of what is explicitly allowed and not allowed by an individual in the mental health industry. The code of ethics relates to the final ideal organization project in that it applies to all places of employment concerned with mental health. As a whole, this source seems legit and conclusive but according to the website for the American...
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...model. The OSI model is not a protocol, but a reference model or an abstract structure that describes the functions and interactions of various data communication protocols. But instead of serving as a model with protocols that would be used worldwide, the OSI model has become a teaching tool that shows how different tasks within a network should be handled in order to promote error-free data transmission and provides a conceptual structure that helps us computer-computer communication over a network and compare network functions. (Andrew, 2013) This review is regarding the journal article “Understanding The OSI 7-Layer” by Neil Briscoe, the author of this article, is a networking consultant and Cisco guru.This review is summarize the jounral acticle. Explain and analyze the characteristic of OSI 7-layer. THE CONCEPT This article is show that OSI model have 7-layer: : Layer 1- Physical, Layer 2- Data Link, Layer 3- Network, Layer 4- Transport, Layer 5- Session, Layer 6- Presentation, and Layer 7- Application. At each layer, protocol perform services unique to that layer. The protocol also interact with protocol in the layer directly above and below, also responsible for a particular aspect of data communication. The OSI model also provides a guide for troubleshooting network problems by tracking them down to a specific layer. EXPLANATION OF EACH LAYER The...
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...Introduction to World Music Professor Glenn McMillan 1003 M Room gmac@mec.cuny.edu Office Hours Appointments Only 718 270 4929 Music 100 Please leave email Introduction to World Music Syllabus-Spring 2013 This course is an introduction to music and to the musical mechanics from a global perspective. There will be three aims: • to increase the students understanding of music, including its elements, structures, and terminology through live performances, students and guest artists; • to increase the students awareness, cultural connections to explore and their understanding of global relationships; how these cultures utilize musical elements, and the role that music plays within that culture; and • Most importantly, to increase the students understanding of the origins of the students’ owns individual music appreciation and the connection to the global village. Course Objectives • To explore and reconsider ideas about cultural contact in the process of musical change • To understand music terminology • To understand, review and write reports on live performances using terminology demonstrating knowledge of musical elements within rhythm, pitch, and structure • To understand and further identify the social, economic, historical, philosophical and psychological elements, which affect the form of the assigned music • To identify aurally and explain rhythm...
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...Christina Ma Instructor Robin Jordan ENG 101 November 21, 2013 Advertisements Keep Materialism Alive Advertisements are all around us; it is a part of our everyday lives and affects us on both conscious and subconscious levels. Walking down a street in New York City with Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Barney’s, and all these high-end brands, you are bombarded with advertisements from companies trying to sell you their products. The imagery and persuasion that they use is of ideology. An ideal world, or an ideal lifestyle. An advert’s main focus isn’t necessarily on the product they are trying to sell you; they are trying to sell you a lifestyle, an imaginary one, which for most can only exists in our minds and dreams, making the public want and aim for something impossible showing us images of people who are enjoying a ‘better’ life are therefore enviable. Advertisements influences society making us susceptible to being materialistic. Advertisements claim they only give you choices and advice; however, they subtly create a divide between ‘you’ and ‘them,’ the advertisers. In situations like these materialism presents problems such as depression and insecurity. The images shown in media are soaked in materialism. Making materialistic people feel that by buying products they will make them happier, however that never ending longing for something that you don’t have causes more unhappiness. People who don’t express materialistic values can enjoy a happier life feeling content...
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...UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING ENCI790 RESEARCH PROPOSAL: “An evaluation and survey of methods available for converting biomass into fuels” Candidate: Surya Sappa Supervisors: Professor John Chen Doctor Robert Kirkpatrick ABSTRACT Biofuel technologies have become more and more prominent in addressing the need for a continuous supply of fuels. Biofuels are fuels that are produced through the biological process of converting biomass/biowaste into a fuel source to reduce the negative impacts faced by fossil fuels combustion (reduction in greenhouse gasses) and availability of supply. Biofuels can be derived from a wide variety of biomass, and are categorised into four generations: First generation biofuels are made from sugars, starches, oil, and animal fats that are converted into fuel using already-known processes or technologies. These fuels include biodiesel, bioalcohols, ethanol, and biogases, like methane captured from landfill decomposition. Second generation biofuels are made from non-food crops or agricultural waste, especially ligno-cellulosic biomass like switch-grass, willow, or wood chips. Third generation biofuels are made from algae or other quickly growing biomass sources. Fourth generation biofuels are made from specially engineered plants or biomass that may have higher energy yields or lower barriers to cellulosic breakdown or are able to be grown on non-agricultural land or bodies of water...
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...Lin Article Critique: Part 3 Dustin T. Rheel Liberty University Counseling 503, D22 Professor Carlene Taylor December 9, 2012 Percentages are reported widely in academic journals to support a researcher’s findings. The percentages or numbers are utilized either support or reject the hypothesis. When a researcher does not utilize numbers or percentages whiting researcher it tends to mislead individuals who are reading the article. The Lin article started with 40 participants in the beginning of the study and by the end of the study they were left with 14 participants (Lin, Mack, Enright, Krahn, and Baskin article, 2004). The post test results examined the reaming 14 participants, seven in the experimental group and seven in the controlled group. Four months after the experiment, six of the experimental group remained available for follow up testing. In the controlled group only four participants were available for the same follow up testing. Lin et al. (2004) noted that during the research process participation varied among both the experimental and controlled groups. When reviewing the article it was noted that Line et al. (2004) did not distinguish between the pre-test scores and the post-test scores, making it difficult to compare the pre and post test results. When assessing whether the reader is able to understand the data presented, it is shown to be misleading to the readers. This is due to the inconsistent data. In addition some of the percentages are...
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...1. Working in groups is often cited as an essential part of workplace but something students often either really like or loathe as part of their course assessment. Using the information from chapters 8 & 9 of the text as a starting point, how do you explain the differences between group work at university and in the workplace and how could university group work outcomes be improved? Working with groups of people at university can be quite diverse and troublesome at times, however, understanding how people function in these groups is essential in the workplace and can save us much hassle later. Many theories have been proposed to explain the benefits of working in groups and why it is crucial in the workplace. Although the literature covers a wide variety of such theories, this review will focus on four major themes, which emerge repeatedly throughout the literature reviewed and explains the difference between group work at university and in the workplace. These themes are: why should groups be formed, the stages groups tend to go through, how do groups function effectively, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of working in a group. Although the literature presents these themes in a variety of contexts, this paper will primarily focus on their application to working in groups at university. Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman, once said “ Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward...
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...International Journal of Marketing Studies www.ccsenet.org/ijms On Komatsu’s Strategy of Distribution Channels in China ——Take Komatsu Excavators as an Example Sufang Zhang School of Economics and Management, Northern China Electric Power University #2 Beinong Road Deshengmenwai, Beijing 100022, China E-mail: zsf69826313@sina.com.cn Chenwei Fu School of Economics and Management, Northern China Electric Power University #2 Beinong Road Deshengmenwai, Beijing 100022, China E-mail: chin_hans@yahoo.com.cn Abstract Selection and management of distribution channels are not only part of management functions and daily operation of multinational corporations (MNCs), but also important compositions of core capability and competitive advantages. This paper first analyzes Komatsu, a well-known Japanese company’s strategy of distribution channel of excavators in China from the perspective of distribution channel intensity, then it discusses market function positioning of Komatsu’s distributors and Komatsu’s control of its distribution channels. Thirdly the paper summarizes characteristics of Komatsu’s distribution channels and conduct theoretical thinking on the strategy of distribution channels of MNCs. Finally it suggests that Chinese enterprises learn from the successful experience of Komatsu. Keywords: MNCs, Komatsu, Excavators, Distribution Channel 1. Introduction Nowadays, the competition of MNCs in the global market focuses on two areas: one is the field of product research and...
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...MKTG 322 Marketing of Services Year 3 Year: 2012/2013 Course Director: Dr. Sheila Malone Contents 1. Introduction.................................................................................... 3 2. Course Objectives ........................................................................... 4 2.1 Learning Outcomes ......................................................................... 4 3. Recommended Reading ................................................................... 4 4. Assessments................................................................................... 5 5. Lecture and Workshop Activities ...................................................... 7 5.1 Workshop Timetable........................................................................ 8 5.2 Lecture Programme......................................................................... 8 2 1. Introduction Welcome to the Marketing of Services module 2012-2013. This is a 15 credit point module. The overall aim of this course is to develop an appreciation and understanding of Services Marketing from a theoretical point of view as well as business and management context. This will be achieved by exploring the key theoretical foundations for services marketing, including the models and frameworks associated with the marketing of services and examining how these are employed by managers in service based companies. The course is divided into four themes: a) The DNA of Services, 2) An Experiential...
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...Harvard Referencing Electronic Sources How do I cite electronic sources? Citations for electronic sources are usually based on the same principles as citations for print sources like books and jounrals. The Harvard System requires two parts: you should have both in-text references and a list of references at the end of your work. 1. Within the Text—In-text Citations The Harvard referencing system requires you to include specific information about a source within the text of your work. This information is: • the name of the author or authors the year of publication While the page number is usually included for print materials, many electronic resources don’t have page numbering. Only include page numbers where applicable. • What are Electronic Sources? Electronic sources include: • web sites • • • • • emails films, videos or dvds podcasts and radio broadcasts journal articles published on the Internet journal articles retrieved from the full text databases available from the Library CD ROMs 2. At the End of the Text—List of References At the end of your assignment, you must include a List of References, a list of all the books, journal articles and other sources of information you have used to research your assignment. • What information should I include? Referencing electronic resources can be confusing. It can be difficult to know which information should be included or where to find it. However, as a general principle, provide as much information as possible...
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...Introduction When an organization in any sector seeks to break away from the national arrangements and set its own pay system, there are a number of constraints on its freedom of choice. These include financial constraints, labor market constraints, employee expectations and occupational arrangements. Construct a Cost-Benefit Analysis matrix for an organization that is considering replacing its internal payroll system with a payroll outsourcing service. Include direct and indirect revenue enhancements and direct and indirect cost reductions. "As software tools become easier to use and vendors start to focus on smaller businesses, a shift is taking place. Enterprises are finding that payroll, the process that gave birth to BPO (business process outsourcing), can often be done better with more flexibility and less expense in -house" (Musich page 19, 2002). The payroll service that any organization chooses should offer a number of different ways to pay the employees. Service should also be able to handle payroll setup for new employees, payroll report and PTO accrual and tracking usage. Intuit payroll system has been rated the gold award winner as the best payroll system in 2015. When conducting a Cost Benefit Analysis, the organization must take a look at the cost of that the new software will bring compared with the benefits of having the system. Cost include the actual price of the software, the cost of installation, user training and the annual maintenance. The benefits...
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...Introduction Since LEGOs inception in 1932, the company has not only experienced extreme pressure from competitors, but it has overcome numerous challenging obstacles from the external environment to become the world’s largest toy manufacturer (Financial Times, 2016). Upon analysis of LEGOs strengths through Institutional Theory (IT) and Resource-Based View (RBV), this essay aims to combine these two theories to explain LEGOs internationalisation process. Firstly, the two frameworks will be used to analyse the period (1932-1990s) where LEGO established a culture centred on product quality and innovation. As a result, the company achieved legitimacy within the institutional environment which spurred their international expansion. Within this analysis, the strategic decision to enter specific markets, and the methods they used to so will be outlined. Secondly, LEGOs recovery from their financial crisis in 2003, is an excellent example of how new capabilities can be made, and existing ones rebuilt to deploy resources using organisational processes to produce a desired effect. Institutional theory Institutional theory describes companies that operate in foreign markets conform to the institutional environments in order to gain legitimacy from the perspective of other institutional bodies. These institutions are the rules, norms and beliefs that define socially acceptable behaviour and therefore influence economic activity (Scott, 1995). The degree to which a company...
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