...the links between type A behaviour patterns and coronary heart disease. Using 3200 Californian man, categorised as either Type A, Type B or Type X (a combination). They found that that out of the 257 men who had developed CHD 70% were Type A, twice the amount of type B. Showing that Type A behaviours increase vulnerability to heart disease. There are many problems with the study, such as, it’s androcentric, as the study is only performed on men Also it is a longitudinal study, so participants may drop out throughout the study, making the results unreliable. Another problem, is that’s structured interviews were performed to find out if the man was either type A or type B, structured interviews could result in interviewer effect, social desirability bias and demand characteristics, which can all make the results unreliable. Also a study to go against Friedman and Rosenman is Ragland and Brand (1988), who found that in the study they performed, 15% died, and there was no relationship between type A and dying. Regarding, the Hardy personality, Kobasa and Maddi (1977) put forward that not everyone could fit into either Type A or Type B. They believed that some people are more ‘hardy’ and better at dealing with stressful situations and did not succumb to illness. After studying 800 American business men and evaluated their stress levels using the SRRS scale, around 150 of the participants were classified as having high stress levels. However only a small number of the 150 high...
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...Purpose of the study In response to the growing need for moral accountants who possess ethical and reflective qualities; an ethics education program was developed based on ethics as a reflective, critical capacity. This paper aims to describe the impact of the program on reporting behavior. In the abstract of this article it states that the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of an ethics education program on actual behavior rather than hypothetical situations using a quasi-experimental design with two student groups. A ‘quasi-experiment’ is an observational study in which the subjects to be observed are not randomly assigned to different groups in order to control the assignment to the treatment condition. Throughout the abstract and introduction, the researchers provided several arguments to establish the significance of their study. The main arguments were that honest reporting under anonymous conditions suggests that students have internalized ethical values toward honest reporting and that individuals who report honestly even when anonymous are more likely to have internalized ethical values toward honest reporting. The title of the article is strong and the research topic is valid; it clearly shows the purpose of the article is some kind of experiment or observation that discusses the impact of ethics education in regards to reporting information. The article effectively discusses the need for more ethical accountants when it cites previous articles from Desplaces...
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...2.1 Methodological considerations and assumptions…………………………… 2.2 Sample considerations………………………………………………………… 2.3 Data collection and framework, and analytical considerations…………… 3.0 Ethical consideration……………………………………………………………… 4.0 Analysis……………………………………………………………………………. 5.5 Data cleaning and coding…………………………………………………….. 5.6 Descriptives…………………………………………………………………………... 5.7 Exploring the Data (t-Tests)………………………………………………………… 5.8 Correlation…………………………………………………………………………… 5.9 Multiple regression…………………………………………………………… 5.10.1 Gender………………………………………………………………………. 5.10.2 Generational cohort………………………………………………………… 5.10.3 Relationship status………………………………………………………….. 5.10.4 Social Desirability…………………………………………………………... 5.0 Findings and Recommendations…………………………………………………. 6.10 Interpretation of the data …………………………………………………… 6.11 What this means for managers and for the next stage of the research…… 6.0 Limitations………………………………………………………………………… 7.0 References…………………………………………………………………………. 8.0 Appendices……………………………………………………………………….... 9.12 Three completed surveys……………………………………………………. 9.13 Any other relevant information……………………………………………. Abstract 1.0 Introduction and Background 1.1 Importance of the research Consumer spending is expected...
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...of the report 1 1.3. Research problems/question 2 1.4. Aims and Objectives 2 2. Method 3 2.1. Methodological considerations and assumptions 3 2.2. Sample considerations 3 2.3. Data collection and framework, and analytical considerations 4 3. Ethical considerations 5 4. Analysis 5 4.1. Descriptives 5 4.2. Regression 7 4.3. T-Test 17 4.4. ANOVA 19 4.5. Correlation 19 5. Findings and Recommendations 21 5.1. Objective 1 21 5.2. Objective 2 & 3 22 5.3. Objective 4 22 5.4. Objective 5 23 6. Limitations 24 Reference List Appendix List of Tables Table 1 Descriptive table 6 Table 2 Significant correlations self concept with purchase behaviour 20 Table 3 Correlations social desirability bias with purchase behaviour 21 List of Figures Figure 1 Fashion purchasing model of all respondents 7 Figure 2 Fashion purchasing model of men 8 Figure 3 Fashion purchasing model of women 9 Figure 4 Fashion purchasing model of people in full time work 10 Figure 5 Fashion purchasing model of people in part time work 11 Figure 6 Fashion purchasing model of people not work 11 Figure 7 Fashion purchasing model of single people 12 Figure 8 Fashion purchasing model of people in a relationship 13 Figure 9 Fashion purchasing model of people who are younger than the mean 14 Figure 10 Fashion purchasing model of people who are older than the mean 14 Figure 11 Fashion purchasing model of people who are younger...
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...Outline and Evaluate research into life changes and/ or daily hassles as sources of stress Holmes and Rahe carried out research into the idea that life changes are linked to stress and illness. They suggested that change is stressful and therefore this affects health. They developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), as a way to measure the relationship between life changes and physical illness. The SRRS is made up of 43 life events and each event is given a score called life change units (LCUs). Rare et al used the SRRS to test the hypothesis that the number of life events a person experienced would be positively correlated with illness. He used 2700 participants which were all males who worked for the US Navy and made them complete the SRRS. They made them carry out a questionnaire before a tour of duty and they had to note down all the life events that they experienced in them six months (to create the LCU score). An illness score was then calculated based on the number, type and severity of illnesses that the men developed whilst on tour. The SRRS and the illness score were analysed and it was discovered that there was a significant weak positive correlation between LCU score and illness score of + 0.118. They found that it does not matter whether an event is positive or negative; it is the amount of change an individual has to deal with during a life event that creates stress. This supports the idea that there is a positive correlation between life changes and...
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...four phase model to describe the termination of close or intimate relationships. Firstly, the intra-psychic phase is where one of the partners or friends becomes more and more dissatisfied with the relationship. They do not tell their partner. If the dissatisfaction is great enough, there is progression to the next phase. The next phase is called the Dyadic phase. Here the other person becomes involved. In this phase the partners discuss their discontent and talk about the different parts in their relationship and seeing if there is a way to get around the problems. If the dissatisfaction is not acceptably resolved, there is progression to the next phase. This phase is known as the Social phase. This is where the break up is ‘aired’ and made public, e.g. to family and friends. It is also where the social implications, such as care of children, are negotiated. If the relationship is not saved here, by the intervention of family or counselling, it goes to the final stage. The Grave-dressing phase is where the ex-partners begin the organisation of their post-relationship lives. They begin publicizing their own accounts of the breakdown and what, if any, is the nature of the new...
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...Introduction Psych 317 As humans, we are unique from animals in many ways. We have an internal guidance system called a conscience that allows us to think and act in a way close to our deepest values. We have an independent will that does not allow genetic influences or the environment to dictate our actions. We have an infinite creative imagination that allows us to create beyond our reality but perhaps the most uniquely human endowment we all possess is self-awareness. Self-awareness is the recognition of how we feel and how we behave. It also allows us to examine why we exist and ultimately, that we are going to die. While self-preservation is a characteristic to both humans and animals, the understanding of one’s own mortality is uniquely human. How do we, as humans, deal with the terror that is associated with this knowledge? According to Terror Management Theory (TMT), developed by Jeff Greenberg, Sheldon Solomon, and Tom Pyszczynski (1989), the need for “terror management” is a fundamental function possessed by humans and cultural systems. Based on the writings of anthropologist Ernest Becker and inspired by Freud’s work on how death provokes belief in mystical transcendence, TMT can provide explanations for a variety of human behaviors and relate them to the basic reason of why humans protect themselves from mortality awareness (Magdalena Smieja et al., 2006). The actuality that we are all going to die, one of the only certainties in life, is an...
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...Subject: Stowham Community Centre Proposal Finance | Introduction: In this report I will be telling you about the 3 options for the Stowham Community Centre and what I will recommend as the best choice and that will be more beneficial financially and socially. The beneficial part is that you will be saving more money and is cheapest, social part is that it’s for a certain age group where they will get along and can come and do some learning and meeting new people and be able to build up confidence and get involved into new activities. | Findings: In my Findings I have found that each option e.g. Café, Karts and Arts have a lot of sales but overall café has the most of a total of £25.066 which will be very profitable. In the monthly running up costs café and karts have the most expenses for the running costs whereas the Arts have a very cheap running costs with a total of £11.790 so when they are going through all the building and the stock also the insurance and wages and all the other bills will be very cheap because they will have profit of £5.000 every month because of their monthly income whereas café and Karts they will only have a profit of 1 to 2 thousand pound. The most successful to be in the set-up cost will be the Arts again because they have cheap expenses for the Equipment and stock whereas the Café and Karts are a lot more expensive to be paying for the cheapest Building work would be the Café but for the total for the set-up cost will be the Café. ...
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...Influencing America?Discussions Question 2, Can Social Entrepreneurship Succeed? Week 2Discussions Question 1, International Trade or Stay Close to Home?Discussions Question 2, Industrialized Versus DevelopingWeek 3Discussions Question 1, Socially Responsible?Discussions Question 2, Is it a Matter of Ethics?Week 4Discussions Question 1, Ethical Considerations Discussions Question 2, A Small Business and Social MediaWeek 5Discussions Question 1, Communication: In a Promotional WayDiscussions Question 2, Blogs, Podcasts, and Social MediaWeek 6Discussions Question 1, What? Me!? A Manager?Discussions Question 2, Workers and Robots: Fair and Equitable?Week 7Discussions Question 1, Effects of Information Technology on ManagementDiscussions Question 2, Financial Controls BUSN 115 Week 1 to 7 Discussion Question Purchase here http://www.proprofs.com/training/course/?title=busn-115-week-1-to-7-discussion-question_1 Product Description • BUSN 115 Discussion QuestionWeek 1Discussions Question 1, In What Manner is Wal-Mart Influencing America?Discussions Question 2, Can Social Entrepreneurship Succeed? Week 2Discussions Question 1, International Trade or Stay Close to Home?Discussions Question 2, Industrialized Versus DevelopingWeek 3Discussions Question 1, Socially Responsible?Discussions Question 2, Is it a Matter of Ethics?Week 4Discussions Question 1, Ethical Considerations Discussions Question 2, A Small Business and Social MediaWeek 5Discussions Question 1, Communication:...
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...Effect of Industries in social Life Report Vishal Mandaviya (PM002213) Masters in Habitat Management, CEPT University CONTENTS Introduction3 What is Gamthal4 Overview4 Location………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Demography……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 History………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Social Aspects……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Objective 6 Methodology 6 Existing Infrastructure7 Social Infrastructure ……………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………7 Road & transportation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 Water Supply & Drainage …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 Industrial Infrastructure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 Effect of Industries in Social life………….……………………………………………………………………………………………10 Industries in Gamthal ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10 Effect of Industries on social life………………………………………………………………………………………………11 SWOT analysis...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Conclusions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13 References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 Endnotes….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 Introduction The study was commissioned by CEPT University to analyze Gamthal in Ahmedabad include Demography, Social Life, Economy, Administration and infrastructure. The team of five students went to various Gamthal in...
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...What do we mean at DePaul by a “Socially Responsible Leader”? DePaul’s Vision Twenty12 calls for a special focus on “developing socially-responsible leaders and engaged alumni.” This goal is central to the full expression and realization of our Catholic, Vincentian and urban mission, which challenges us to maintain vigilant attention to the common good and to the sacred dignity of all people, especially the poor and marginalized. The development of socially responsible leaders in today’s complex, global, and ever-changing world requires a commitment to students’ holistic and integrated learning by a community of faculty, staff and University partners who accompany and mentor students on their developmental path. Moreover, it requires that the University community itself embody what it seeks to develop in its students, thus acting as an effective mentoring community and environment. At DePaul, five broad categories have emerged as central to our understanding of socially responsible leadership: 1. Self-Understanding & Personal Integrity Socially responsible leaders have achieved a sense of self-authorship or personal agency. They critically assess and actively discern how their personal gifts, talents, resources, and abilities might best contribute to the broader human community. They articulate and live with a sense of authenticity, purpose, and ethical integrity. They maintain an appreciation for the transcendent dimension of human life, and seek ongoing personal...
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...was how we should not get stressed out about classes and what we should take. She said that is what Onestop and our advisors are there for, to help us when we need it. Which Path Do I Take? Exploring The “Fit” of Different Majors The speaker at this event was from the Career Center and his name was Chris Hegg. He talked about RIASEC which is a personality model, and it is an interest inventory tool designed to help match your interests and skills with similar careers. RIASEC stands for realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional. The people who are realistic are the “doers”. They like to fix things like cars or like to hunt; they like things that are hands on. The people who are investigative are the thinkers. They like to ask a lot of questions and they may like school because they get to learn new things. Artistic people are the creators they like music, instruments, art, they like to create different things. Social people are the helpers they like to volunteer, or help a...
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...salesman is known to be used in conveying social matter on the American society. Death of a salesman shows how the American dream can be harder to achieve than some people expect it to be. Arthur uses time to his advantage as he uses flashbacks to at one point have a conversation with his dead brother of a past conversation that he is showing other people as he is playing cards. They are used to show his brothers success to try and push him in the right direction for willies sake. His sons also go back to see their past and recollect. Gripping with a influence of the past is a theme that all literature has become in modern literature and of Death of a Salesman ("What Literary Devices Does Miller Use In "Death Of A Salesman"?", 2015). The American Dream The American dream in my eyes is for wealth and happiness and many people would have the same dream and thoughts of what the American dream is and how they would precede it. Willy is always looking for a way to fix his sons after their failures and he uses the aspect of foreshadowing to try and show that even with the best of wises there is not always a way to fix problems for people that do not want to be fixed or that cannot fix themselves. Biff and willy also have a different look on the American dream and because he cannot live up to his father standards and expectations it contributes to the breakdown of the family ("Arthur Miller'S Death Of A Salesman Has Been Used To Convey Social Commentary", 2015). Imagination While...
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...(4). Nayoya Gymnastic Rings for Full Body Strength and Crossfit Training Earning the trust of the many gymnastics rings lovers for decades isn’t a feat to be rivaled, as exhibited by Nayoya Gymnastic Rings. Apparently, being among the few, best-rated workout rings in a highly competitive wooden gymnastics rings market doesn’t come cheaply. They are easy to mount, great to hold onto, and unquestionably strong. Nayoya Gymnastic Rings possibly belong to a unique group that’s usually sought after by workouts and CrossFit junkies. From the design and the built quality, it’s easy to understand why it is so. Just check out the following features. 1). Material Quality and Design Perhaps, what stands out or the most admired feature with these particular gymnastic rings is the material that they made from. Unlike the others, they’re made out of PC plastic and thus stable and more durable than those made from ABS plastic. Typically, gymnastics rings made using this material are strong enough to withstand 1000+ pounds of weight, and this one is no exception. Another feature that makes the rings even more striking is the ease of holding - they are incredibly easy to grab and hold onto. First, there’s the excellent grip, perfect for preventing slip and fall as a result of sweaty hands. The yellow colored rings are textured, "grippable" and sturdy for all workouts. Being lightweight, another notable feature associated with Nayoya Gymnastic Rings, is for the safety of the user. There’s a...
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...January 30, 2009 The End of Solitude By William Deresiewicz What does the contemporary self want? The camera has created a culture of celebrity; the computer is creating a culture of connectivity. As the two technologies converge — broadband tipping the Web from text to image, social-networking sites spreading the mesh of interconnection ever wider — the two cultures betray a common impulse. Celebrity and connectivity are both ways of becoming known. This is what the contemporary self wants. It wants to be recognized, wants to be connected: It wants to be visible. If not to the millions, on Survivor or Oprah, then to the hundreds, on Twitter or Facebook. This is the quality that validates us, this is how we become real to ourselves — by being seen by others. The great contemporary terror is anonymity. If Lionel Trilling was right, if the property that grounded the self, in Romanticism, was sincerity, and in modernism it was authenticity, then in postmodernism it is visibility. So we live exclusively in relation to others, and what disappears from our lives is solitude. Technology is taking away our privacy and our concentration, but it is also taking away our ability to be alone. Though I shouldn't say taking away. We are doing this to ourselves; we are discarding these riches as fast as we can. I was told by one of her older relatives that a teenager I know had sent 3,000 text messages one recent month. That's 100 a day, or about one every 10 waking minutes, morning...
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