...The Crusades was a series of “holy wars” fought between European christians and Middle Eastern muslims from 1095 to 1291. It consisted of three primary expeditions including the People's crusade, the German crusade and finally the Prince’s crusade. Though the main goal of all three Crusades was to reclaim regions near Jerusalem from the Infidel. Peasants, nobles, knights and various others were all motivated by varying causes. Whether it be for religious purposes, personal gain (such as money), or furthering their positions in power, it pushed thousands of people to participate in the Crusades. They succeeded in spreading their influence but failed to claim the holy lands back, leaving Islam as the dominate religion in the East. The crusades...
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...Currently, my favorite candidates are Ben Carson, Donald Trump, Carly Fiorina, Ted Cruz, and Marco Rubio. Each of these candidates is preferred by a different broadcasting network; Carson being NBC, Trump being ABC, Fiorina being CNN, Cruz being FOX News, and Rubio being NBC. Each candidate has their pros and cons. These come into effect during debates, and more importantly, the final election. I will start with my favorite, Ben Carson. There is a tremendously reliable level of enthusiasm from grassroots conservatives for Dr. Ben Carson, the sort that Mitt Romney would have loved to buy in 2012. He's notable and lends credibility to the healthcare debate. He is additionally one who failed to position himself for a run, and the likelihood has organically evolved. He additionally has no drawback connecting with devout voters, a tremendous obstacle of the GOP candidates in each 2008 and 2012. He has never run a political crusade or been a candidate for place of business, so it is rough to say how he would participate in, though predominant debates would style that out. Without a legislative...
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...as top employer”, clearly indicates opposition to the backlash WMU received for honoring such an employer and concludes that although the manufacturing of tobacco is unpopular in today’s society, it was the right and courageous thing for WMU to do. Discussion Philip Morris USA is a manufacturer of tobacco products. Their main products are cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Philip Morris USA understands that smoking is hazardous to a person’s health and according to the company website, philipmorrisusa.com, is actively engaged in the health crusade against tobacco, cigarettes and second hand smoke. The article does not deny that tobacco can lead to lung and various cancers, is addictive and is illegal to sell to minors. According the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2010), cigarette smoking kills over 1,000,000 people each year in the world and imposes enormous public health and financial costs in this nation alone. The pro to smoking cigarettes produced by Philip Morris USA is that smoking will assist in...
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...religions are discriminated against on a daily basis. It is a huge problem that is becoming more apparent with recent changes around the world. I am going to start off by talking about the history of religious racism, then I will talk about the ways it is happening today, and finally how it is impacting our world. Now I will start by talking about the history of religious racism and some of the many ways it has happened in the past. Rowan 2 Religious Racism has been around for hundreds of years, it has forever shaped our world and our history. Religious intolerance has been the stage for many wars especially in Europe. From 1095-1291 the Crusades were a series of Holy Wars fought over the city of Jerusalem. The Christians and Muslims both thought they had a right to the city and it turned into some of the bloodiest Holy battles. The crusades left Europe damaged and it took years to fix the damage that had been done. Another example is the French Wars of Religion. They were fought between Roman Catholics and Huguenots. They lasted from 1562-1598. They were also damaging to Europe. Another example is the Holocaust and World War 2. The Holocaust was the attempt to exterminate all Jews based on Religion. It ended up killing over six million Jews. A holocaust survivor, Joseph Sher recalled his time as a Jew during the holocaust. He said "When the German army came in, they put placards up in the street. Every male Jew between the ages of 15 and 80 had to gather in the market. We lived...
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...be addressed? Revenues are in decline because travelers that go through forest are avoiding it. The main think here is if he-Robin does not steal anything from wealthy people than he cannot give anything to poor people. Robin Hood needs to get money because without it he will not be able to outfit his group of Merrymen, and they will become weaker and weaker. Another problem is that he is not as stronger as sheriff of Nottingham is growing stronger and becoming better organized. Robin Hood’s band of Merrymen is growing too large to be supported by the local region. The Merrymen’s vigilance is in decline and discipline is hard to enforce First issue that needs to be addressed is focus. Robin should not lose sight of his initial crusade. After all, that's why he started as an out-law in the first place. He needed men to fulfill his quest, but now with the excessive number of men and the excessive demands placed upon the Merrymen, he needs to address the purpose of his revolt. He believed that there would be strength in numbers, yet is that what he learned? In fact, the more men that came to him, the more complicated his revolt got. And not only has that, but now, his group become more vulnerable. The next issue he needs to deal with is the growth of his band of men. In the beginning, he accepted any man without question. But is that a viable strategy now? Does he need more people, or could he become more selective in potential recruits? As he said, he's losing touch...
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...Every school is in essence a learning environment. That which aids learning is acceptable, and that which hinders it should be unacceptable. Add to this the fears of school violence and student safety and you can see why many school boards are calling for school uniforms. In this article we will look at school uniforms and the potential benefits and problems associated with school uniforms along with legal issues and whether they are in fact truly effective. School uniforms serve a number of purposes. A good deal of research has been undertaken in regard to the use of the school uniform, and the net result has been the wider use of school uniforms in more recent years. Also to increase school safety, to encourage our students to experience a greater sense of school identity and belonging, to encourage an improvement in student behavior, to reduce school clothing costs, to encourage a high level of program participation and to improve and expand academic excellence. School uniforms range from the formal to the informal. Some schools that have implemented school uniforms have chosen what one usually thinks of in connection to Catholic schools: nice pants and white shirts for boys, jumpers and white shirts for girls. However, most public schools are turning to something more casual and more acceptable to parents and students: khakis or jeans and knit shirts of varying colors. The latter appear to be more affordable too because they can be used outside of school. Many school...
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...subsidiaries spread all over the world, to keep track of unethical practices may be difficult, as to maintain the integrity of the corporate culture in all the people involved in the organization, from the employees, sales managers and top management. Every country has a different culture, and every culture has its own level of tolerance against corruption. Since bad practices like bribery are well ingrained both in the countries’ culture, as well in the companies’ culture, it is evident that changes do not happen over-night, and to draft an anti-bribery policy and post it in the office blackboard is not enough. The aim of this paper is to analyze several perspectives on the topic, taking the reader into the discussion by giving him/her pro and cons by analyzing a specific company and his cultural and managerial issues when facing a period of internationalization and internal changes. 1.2 Company profile Starnes-Brenner Machine tool company is an international company situated in Iowa city, United States, that owns a small-one man sales office in Latino, South America, headed by a very successful man but with an unique style in his method of operating, called Frank Rothe. He has worked in Latino, one of the major Latin-America country, for a long time and he is going to retire in a short time, 8 months. Under the...
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...AS History: Enquiry Paper Guidance Question (a) – The Comparison. In question (a) the focus is on the direct comparison of two sources. Without explicit comparison candidates will not get above Band IV. A substantial number of candidates still adopt a sequential approach, and others limit themselves to a low Band III by confining their comparisons to a brief conclusion after a sequential analysis of the two Sources. A continuously comparative approach is required. Candidates should, however, not assume that a comparison is established simply by the introduction of comparative words and phrases such as ‘whereas’, ‘on the other hand’, ‘by contrast’, or by setting points from the Sources alongside each other. Similarity or difference of content has to be demonstrated in relation to a point which is genuinely comparable, either because both Sources refer to it or because one draws attention to it but the other ignores it. Likewise comparison of qualities other than content requires assessment of the same qualities in both Sources. Another common weakness is a failure to realise that comparisons are only relevant if they relate to the issue raised in the question. * Sequencing is a major problem. There is a reluctance to select issues and themes from the two Sources and build the comparison around these. Many candidates, often able, prefer paraphrase. Two separate accounts are provided with perhaps a final paragraph making a few belated comparisons. * Not focusing...
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...industrial agriculture stands as the only viable option to support the city’s future agricultural success. Before the zombie apocalypse, Houston stood as the fourth most populous city in the country. At its prime the city boasted well over two and a half million people, and had one of the largest oil and gas industries in the country. Now, the city stands barely even a shadow of what it used to be. The two million citizens that once thrived here now have dwindled to less than 800,000. The city’s government must decide how it will tackle the substantial job of feeding its surviving populous in this post-apocalyptic world. The officials have two options of agricultural style, either urban or industrial. Both of these come with their own pros and cons, but industrial agriculture is better suited for an area like Houston. The industrial model as a whole stands in contrast to the urban commutative farming model. Comparatively industrial farming stands as the only practical way of producing enough food to sustain a society like Houston’s. Houston’s post-apocalyptic community requires the need for a secure method of producing...
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...the state of public school education. The situation has prompted schools across the country to look for unorthodox approaches to improve schools and the performance of their students. The result has led to a spreading initiative that dictates what students can wear. More than just a dress code policy, school uniforms take into account colors and styles from head to toe. Even with the ongoing debate of being constitutional, the trend continues to be adopted throughout the United States. The argument of limiting self-expression is far outweighed by the benefits of increased academic performance and student safety. This paper will outline the ongoing results from adding uniform policies to schools and analyze the debate of the pros and cons of wearing school uniforms. The School Uniform Debate: Measuring Effectiveness The Initial Movement Traditionally imposed by private and parochial schools, uniform policies are being implemented by U.S. public schools in rising numbers. Proponents note that school uniforms make schools much safer for students, encourage children to focus on learning and most significantly – that it puts a halt to socioeconomic disparities. On the same issue, opponents consider the mandates as an infringement on student’s constitutional right to express themselves as individuals. Critics argue that forcing students to wear school uniforms has no effect on academic achievement and only bring to light the socioeconomic disparities that they are meant...
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...Short Essay on Strategic Management Strategic Management Strategic management basically aims at identifying and describing the strategies, which would be utilized by the managers of the organization, in order to attain better performances as well as competitive advantage for the company. Additionally, it is also considered to be a set of decisions as well as actions, which are taken by the managers or the top management in order to attain the objectives of the organization. Since, this is an ever changing environment, the managers must have all the information and knowledge, in order to cope up with these changes. The manager should be able to make sound decisions and utilize the resources of the company more effectively and efficiently. The initial stage for the manager is to analyze the organization itself, by conducting a SWOT analysis. In accordance with this, the decision takers look to devise a strategy. The major focus of the strategy is the utilization of the strengths of the firm, in the best possible manner. Apart from that, the organization should look to minimize its weaknesses, make best possible usage of the opportunities that arise within the market and always be aware of the threats to the organization. A strategy is developed to cover all these areas. This is the basic function of strategic management. The resources of every organization are limited and have to be utilized efficiently, so that the best possible profit could be gained off of them. For...
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...Gestão Estratégica e Comercial 2014/2015 Robin Hood Case Study 1 II. Table Index Table 1. Market Segmentation………………………………………………………………..6 Table 2. PESTL Analysis……………………………………………………………………...7,8 Table 3 Benchmarking ……………………………………………………………………...12 III. Image Index Figure 1. Porter Analysis Diagram …………………………………………………………...9 Figure 2. Porter’s generic Value Chain………………………………………………………10 Figure 3. SWOT analysis……………………………………………………………………...13 2 IV. Index 0. Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………....4 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………...5 2. Definition of the Market – Market Segment………………………………………………..5,6 2.1. Geographic segmentation…………………………………………………………….....5 2.2. Demographics………………………………………………………………………….....5 2.3. Psychographic…………………………………………………………………………….5 2.4. Behavioural………………………………………………………………………………..6 3. Analysis of the External Environment…………………………………………...…………....6 3.1. PESTL Analysis…………………………………………………………………………..7 3.2. Porter Analysis………………………………………………………………..……..…8,9 4. Analysis of the Internal Environment…………………………………………………….10,11 5.Analysis of the Competitive Position of the Organization…………………………..….11,12 5.1. Critical Success Factors………………………………………………………...….11,12 5.2. Benchmarking……………………………………………………………………….…..12 6. SWOT Analysis……………………………………………………………………...…….13,14 7. Recommendations………………………………………………………………………...
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...Opposite Ends of the Belief Bench One subject darkly clouded with confusion is religion, and the idea that they are all the same. Mahatma Gandhi, an important Hindu teacher states, “The soul of religion is one, but it is encased in a multitude of forms.” Two of the most popular religions in the United States, Christianity and Islam, are facing this problem. I grew up Christian so the subject of religion is very important to me. After 9/11 the American public was on high alert for terrorists, and they still are today. Just recently a US Ambassador to Libya was killed along with two Navy Seals by an Islamic terrorist group. Some people may ask why do they attack, what motivates them it is what they believe. When your Sacred text, the Koran in this case, has verses that say, “And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution [of Muslims] is worse than slaughter [of non-believers]”, it is seen clearly why there are terrorist attacks ( Koran 2:191-193). Americans live in a culture where acceptance is the goal. Everything is acceptable because everyone has their own opinion. No one can refute that opinion because the refusal itself could be seen as offensive and the offender will likely get sued. As a result, most people keep their thoughts to themselves, creating the opposite of the desired environment. Instead of freedom of speech we have freedom to speak as long as you do not mind being chewed up by the media...
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...Journal of World Business 37 (2002) 69±80 Eastern European cluster: tradition and transition     Gyula Bakacsi, Takacs Sandor, Karacsonyi Andras, Imrek Viktor1 Budapest University of Economic Sciences and Public Administration, 1093 Budapest, Hungary Abstract The eastern European cluster consists of Albania, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia, and Slovenia. It has a population of 232 million and a gross domestic product (GDP) of U.S.$772 billion. The cluster's distinctive cultural practices are high power distance and high family and group collectivism. The region is facing signi®cant challenges during its period of transition from communist philosophy to market-based economies. The participating managers value a much greater degree of future and performance orientation, but are strongly attached to their cultural heritage of deep family and group cohesion. They are also highly value charismatic and team-oriented leadership. The challenges and complexities facing the region are explored in the paper. # 2002 Published by Elsevier Science Inc. 1. Introduction This article provides an in-depth look at the eastern European culture. This region is understudied due to its socialist past and was not (with the exception of Greece and Yugoslavia), included in Hofstede's seminal work (1980) or basic reviewing and synthesizing study of Ronen & Shenkar, 1985 comparative study of 25 countries. Over the past few years, a few writers have examined cultural and...
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... 1 Table of Contents 2 I. Introduction 4 a. What is offshoring b. How were the stakeholders affected? c. What initiated the change? d. How well has it been received or accepted, and why? II. What is driving the need for this transformational change? 5 a. Why is this considered a transformational change? b. Why can the form not just keep doing what it has been doing? c. What is management’s role in the transformational change? d. Are there easier alternatives to accomplish the goal of remaining competitive? III. Theories of Change Management 6 a. Discuss at least three theories of change management b. Include specific pros and cons of each. c. What is the best way to ensure the implementation of an organizational change? IV. Communication Plan 10 a. What stakeholders require communication? b. What will be communicated to them? c. Who will send the communication? d. What communication medium will be used? V. Implementation Plan 11 a. Major implementation steps. b. Key criteria for success. c. Summary of weeks 1-5 VI. References 16 Implementing Change Authoritative change is frequently a staggering test for organizations and their pioneers. The requirement for change — or changes — may be the consequence of business movements, nature's turf, innovation progressions or changing work...
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