...In-Depth Look into France France today is one of the most modernized countries in the world. It is a leader among European nations by playing an influential global role as a permanent member of multiple multilateral organizations such as NATO, the G-7, the G-20, and the EU. The French culture has faced many different struggles throughout the years which has brought them to where they are today. Culture is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as the “integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief, and behavior that depends upon the capacity for learning and transmitting knowledge to succeeding generations” (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culture). The culture of France has evolved to it’s current state through the course...
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...Snowball vs. Napoleon Leadership consists of the actions taking place to lead a group of people or an organization. It is a position given to a person in power that has the capability to take charge of a situation. This role can be recognized through the book of Animal Farm written by George Orwell and how specific characters are portrayed as leaders. These leadership roles can be recognized through two main characters in Animal Farm by the names of Snowball and Napoleon. These characters leadership roles are portrayed on two separate sides of the spectrum and can be recognized for certain themes analyzed throughout the book for the seven commandments, the barn and the windmill. One main theme in the book was the seven commandments that gave the opportunity for Snowball and Napoleon to portray recognizable leadership traits, however Snowball portrays positive and likeable traits over Napoleon. These seven commandments were based on the rights of the animals and to give some sort of structure on the farm especially saying "All animals are equal" (Orwell 15) . On the other hand, Napoleon later on changes these commandments, he believed the pigs were number one by enforcing the commandment, "all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others" (Orwell 90). This quote proves that Napoleon is more concerned about his own species over the rest, he wants to be in control of all the animals which posses dictatorship. His leadership is put into question by the reader...
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...George Orwell’s novel, Animal Farm, boldly rips open the tyrannical nature of a Marxist society. Animal Farm itself is an allegory to the Russian Revolution and allows Orwell to comment playfully upon the political matter in a way all people can understand. With the pigs Napoleon and Snowball representing leaders Stalin and Trotsky, he artfully maneuvers retelling the Russian Revolution in order to advocate for a political change. Within the multiple battles and power struggles that occur throughout the novel, Orwell is able to satirically comment on the hierarchy of power and the way these tyrannical leaders used their power to benefit their own agendas. In one instance, as Old Major dies there is an immediate struggle for succeeding power...
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...against Mr. Jones. After this, Old Major dies but the other animals are inspired by him and want to conduct animalism. The pigs are smarter than the other animals and start to run the farm. They have a revolution and successfully remove Mr. Jones, from the farm. The pigs create the rules of no sleeping in beds, no wearing clothes, no alcohol, no killing other animals, all animals are equal, and whoever has four legs or wings is a friend. Napoleon and the pigs, being the rulers, are starting to use the fresh milk and eat the apples because they “need” it. Napoleon also employs Squealer to persuade the other farm animals that the pigs are doing nothing wrong. Jones returns and the animals win at the battle of Cowshed. Mollie leaves the farm due to her interest in sugar and ribbons and never comes back. Snowball draws up plans for a windmill and Napoleon denies them and runs Snowball off the farm forever with his pack of dogs. After Napoleon chases Snowball off, he says the windmill was his idea after all and uses Snowball as a scapegoat for all the farms troubles. The next year, Boxer proves to be the most useful animal as he practically leads the construction of the windmill. Napoleon also breaks another rule by trading timber with the other farms in county. After a while Napoleon becomes a totalitarian dictator, doing forced confessions of innocent animals and murdering them in public....
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...Homework -1 Everest University Professor: Dr. Stephen Tvorik Business Policy and Strategy. 18th Jan 2014 Abstract In this topic I Explain about the two different part one I explain about the pitfall because of the uncertainty and the other thing is unpredictability. If you are the new consultant in the company you have to take care of the point very carefully. I also explain about the scenario planning in the strategic planning. It is also very important in the strategic planning. I also explain about the cognitive biases and decision making process. In this manager are making a rules and regulation some time it’s not work because of that failure happen in the organization. I also explain about the different characteristic for him or her to follow and measure in organization. The power full leader having a always good mission and they always follow the motivation and different characteristic. Identify at least two potential planning pitfalls and two potential cognitive biases facing the company. Explain how each could result in poor strategy. If Company hires me as a consultant, I have to think about the long term goals for the company and then I have to find the best way to achieving those goals. In strategic planning mission, external and internal environment are the main point to over all organization planning. Some time because of the poor planning or do not plan for uncertainty strategic planning will be going to fail. This is the main point for pitfall of...
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...The Laws for all Priests a. Rules dealing with the dead b. Rules for mourning c. Rules concerning marriage and family II. The Laws for High Priests a. Responsibility of the High Priest b. Rules dealing with the dead c. Rules concerning marriage III. Laws concerning priests with physical abnormalities IV. Laws concerning priest cleanliness a. Types of uncleanness b. Rules for becoming clean c. Rules about eating wild animals V. Laws about lay people a. Rules concerning eating sacred donations b. Remedies for unintentional eating c. Treatment of all offerings The passages in Leviticus 21:1 – 22:16 are concerned with the purity and holiness of the priests and the preparation and consumption of sacred sacrifices. These laws were dictated by God through Moses and are intended for Aaron and his decedents. The priests come from the tribe of Levi; the family of Aaron. They come at a time when the Israelites have been lead out of Egypt by Moses and had settled at Mount Sinai before crossing over to the land promised to their ancestors. God has taken this time to establish many laws and commandments covering many areas of everyday life, human interaction, and what is considered just and fair. In this section of Leviticus, we learn of the laws governing priestly functions and sacred sacrifices. This is a key area of concern for God because the priests are the only people with direct interaction with God and are the spiritual leaders of Israel. They serve as mediators...
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...set of values and beliefs and their members follow rules to find favor in their Gods eyes. The last group, and one that I relate to more than any other group is the United States Army. They have a set of seven values that are instilled in to every soldier from the time you arrive at basic training and stay with you until you leave. These values help you grow as a soldier, a professional, and as a person. The seven army values are easily remembered in an acronym, L.D.R.S.H.I.P, which I believe is motivating because any soldier who displays each of these values; he or she will become an amazing soldier and grow to become a great leader. Before you can become a great leader you have to know what it stands for: Loyalty: Bear true faith and allegiance to the US Constitution, US Army, your unit, fellow soldiers, and yourself. Duty: Fulfill your obligations. The legal and moral obligation to do what should be done without being told. Respect: Treat people how they should be treated. Selfless Service: Put the welfare of the Nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own. Honor: Live up to all of the army values. Integrity: Do what’s right legally and morally. Doing what is right even when no one is looking. Personal Courage: Face fear, danger, or adversity (both physical and moral) When a soldier follows these seven beliefs he is paving his or her way to not only become a great soldier, but an amazing leader. Displaying these characteristics as a young soldier...
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...is a book concerned about the politics of leadership and the rise of fall of great leaders; also the events surrounding the Animal Farm are mirrored to the events that took place during the Russian Revolution. There is also a relevance and resemblance of the occurrences in the book with the operations of a business and business communication. Within the content of the book, there were many parallels identified that existed with business communication, such as the various methods used to communicate with the animals on the farm such as meetings, written communication, debates and committees. Also, the communication channels used to communicate externally between the animal farm and the outside world, such as the use of word of mouth from Mr. Whymper as the messenger and the receiver, also the pigeons was used as messengers to spread news to other farms in England. Furthermore, technology was witnessed to prevail at the end of the story, as a source of progress in Animal Farm such as installing a telephone and subscribing to magazines. Animal farm also portrayed a comparison between the leadership approaches of human with that of the pigs that controlled the farm. In Animal Farm, old Major the boar on the Manor Farm, called the animals for a meeting and made a speech, Major explained to the animals that they are enslaved and exploited, and that man is to blame. Old Major was a visionary leader, he communicated his vision and mission clearly to the animals and stated that ‘Whatever...
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...for crisis that might come at anytime so that everyone knows what to do when facing it. Besides the useful rules that are been discussed in the content, several examples from past working experience are provided to assist the concept that is talked. In hoping, it will be easier for the reader to understand the idea by using the example that happens in real life. A crisis is a turning point, so who is ready for crisis that means he or she is also ready for change for progress. Sometimes the change is not all bad but can be positive change as well. Table of Content Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………..1 Motive……………………………………………………………………………………….3 Why Study Crisis Leadership………………………………………………………………..3 Get Ready For Crisis…………………………………………………………………………4 Tips That Help Us to Get Ready for Crisis…………………………………………………..5 Rule Number One: Learn to Accept Death ……………………………………………….5 Rule Number Two: Hard Work and the Right Leader Win More Often Than Talent……6 Rule Number Three: Leadership is Visible Motion………………………………………8 Rule Number Four: Trust is Profitable……………………………………………………9 Rule Number Five: Everyone Must Sacrifice, You Go First……………………………..9 Rule Number Six: If You Really Want to Gain, Lose Something First…………………11 Rule Number Seven: Kissing Up and Kicking Down Are Not Allowed………………..11 Rule Number Eight: People Want...
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...strategic boar that always had an idea to expand Animal Farm beyond what other animals imagined. Soon with Napoleon and Snowball in leadership Animalism a new theory of animal’s livelihood was born and so attached to this new theory of Animalism Seven Commandants were born as well: man is enemy, animals are friends, animas shall not sleep on bed, animal cannot dink alcohol, animal wear no clothes, animal shall not kill animal, and all animals are equal. As soon as the revolution is won Napoleon first action is stealing cow’s milk for the pigs. Instead of Napoleon getting his way righteously in a socialistic or democratic way. While Stalin ruled the United Soviet Social Republics he was a cruel ruler who killed anyone who got in his way. Similar to Stalin, Napoleon involves propaganda and terror a terrible combination that the animals cannot help but resist. With seven commandments written to set the rules and establish a commitment for all the animals to abide by Napoleon breaks numerous rules such as: killing animals, drinking alcohol, walking on two legs, trading with humans, and changing the seventh commandments to “ all animals are equal but some than others,” (Chap. 10)- Everything that was established not to do in the original seven...
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...1. Identify and explain three useful procedures for the beginning stage of a group. Gladding (2016) provides several suggestions of procedures group leaders can use to successfully facilitate a group during the beginning stages, including joining, linking, and cutting off. 2. What are the seven steps in the group forming stage? Choose one step and discuss why it is crucial to this stage. According to Gladding (2016), the first stage of any group is the forming stage, which consists of the following seven steps: (1) Establishing a rationale or clear purpose for the group. (2) Determining a theoretical format that meets the needs of the members. (3) Weighing practical considerations such as: The goals and objectives of the group, the meeting time and place, frequency of meetings, and political and practical realities. (4) Publicizing or announcing the group. (5) Screening and pretraining of potential group members. (6) Group member selection. (7) Selecting an effective group leader. Gladding (2016) asserts the importance of following each of these steps to ensure the success of the group....
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...DATA You May Not Need Big Data After All by Jeanne W. Ross, Cynthia M. Beath, and Anne Quaadgras FROM THE DECEMBER 2013 ISSUE C ompanies are investing like crazy in data scientists, data warehouses, and data analytics software. But many of them don’t have much to show for their efforts. It’s possible they never will. What’s the problem? To begin with, big data ARTWORK: CHAD HAGEN, GRAPHIC COMPOSITION NO. 2, 2009, DIGITAL has been hyped so heavily that companies are expecting it to deliver more value than it actually can. In addition, analytics-generated insights can be easy to replicate: A financial services company we studied built a model based on an analysis of big data that identified the best place to locate an ATM, only to learn that consultants had already built similar models for several other banks. Moreover, turning insights from data analytics into competitive advantage requires changes that businesses may be incapable of making. One retailer, for example, learned that it could increase profits substantially by extending the time items were on the floor before and after discounting. But implementing that change would have required a complete redesign of the supply chain, which the retailer was reluctant to undertake. The biggest reason that investments in big data fail to pay off, though, is that most companies don’t do a good job with the information they already have. They don’t know how to manage it, analyze it in ways that...
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...set of values and beliefs and their members follow rules to find favor in their Gods eyes. The last group, and one that I relate to more than any other group is the United States Army. They have a set of seven values that are instilled in to every soldier from the time you arrive at basic training and stay with you until you leave. These values help you grow as a soldier, a professional, and as a person. The seven army values are easily remembered in an acronym, L.D.R.S.H.I.P, which I believe is motivating because any soldier who displays each of these values; he or she will become an amazing soldier and grow to become a great leader. Before you can become a great leader you have to know what it stands for: Loyalty: Bear true faith and allegiance to the US Constitution, US Army, your unit, fellow soldiers, and yourself. Duty: Fulfill your obligations. The legal and moral obligation to do what should be done without being told. Respect: Treat people how they should be treated. Selfless Service: Put the welfare of the Nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own. Honor: Live up to all of the army values. Integrity: Do what’s right legally and morally. Doing what is right even when no one is looking. Personal Courage: Face fear, danger, or adversity (both physical and moral) When a soldier follows these seven beliefs he is paving his or her way to not only become a great soldier, but an amazing leader. Displaying these...
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...convinced there were errors in the Adventists doctrines and practices and wrote a book called The Shepherd’s Rod outlining these errors and it caused some conflict within the church. He with 11 members founded the Mt. Carmel Center near Waco Texas; they also called their group The Shepherd’s Rod. (Robinson, 2003) Houteff and his group believed that Christ's return would only occur when at least a small number of Christians had been sufficiently purified. He believed that he was a messenger sent by God to conduct this cleansing. The cleansing and tasks he saw this group as being responsible for had two parts. The first was to reveal secret information contained in a scroll described in the book of Revelations. This scroll, described as having seven seals, they believed told of exactly when and how Jesus would return and how the world would end. The second task required the purifying of this small group and once done would bring about the downfall of Babylon (our current world) and would establish the Kingdom of David in its place. They felt that they were the chosen group. Infighting went on within the Seventh Day Adventists Church for many years until a complete break away occurred in 1942 when the Seventh-Day Adventists Church would not grant conscientious objector status to its members during World War II. Houteff then changed the group’s name to the Davidian Seventh-Day Adventists and after WW II he began to recruit new members. Houteff died in 1955 and leadership was passed to...
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...Business Ethics: The Responsibilities of Employees and Employers Debra J. Scott Columbia Southern University Business Ethics: The Responsibilities of Employees and Employers Ethics are an extremely important aspect of every successful business; they are crucial on the end of the employer as well as every employee. Employees and executives need a clear definition of business ethics and a clear explanation of the significance of ethics in relation to the position and to the business as well. It is shown to be beneficial to employees and executives to use a decision making process in the development of making important decisions; there are many approaches as well as many consequences to making ethical decisions. Good ethics start with the employer and how they handle and execute their ethics and provide a good working example for their employees. There are many viewpoints on what ethics are, especially in relation to business, “Ethical obligations are a set of “ought to” standards that define a moral course of action and draw a line between right and wrong” (Lohrey). Business ethics can be comprised of written and formal guidelines in relation to an organization’s morals. Many businesses use their code of conduct or credo as their guidelines to communicating their organizational ethics, “Business ethics manifests both as written and unwritten codes of moral standards that are critical to the current activities and future aspirations of a business organization. They can differ...
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