Essays on Professional Essays and Research Papers

Introduction In the searing and often funny book Nickel and Dimed, the writer Barbara Ehrenreich lived for one year on low wage jobs – as a waitress, a nursing home aid, a maid, and a Wal-Mart worker.... Along the way, she encountered many indignities and injustices, from drug tests to intrusive questionnaires....

Kia Motors Corporation which is headquartered in Seoul Korea was established in 1944 (Funding Universe n.... .... .... The company manufactures and sells various types of automobiles including commercial, passenger and recreational vehicles.... ... ... ... Kia Motors Corporation which is headquartered in Seoul Korea was established in 1944 (Funding Universe n....

There are different types of ideologies held by people world over, which determine their overall perception and decision making in the political arena.... .... ... ... Name Institution Course Instructor Date Political Ideologies There are different types of ideologies held by people world over, which determine their overall perception and decision making in the political arena....

Topic: Building Engineering Introduction In the past few decades, building designs have already been dramatically changing due to the prevalent climate change.... Several studies on climate change have proved that carbon emission from buildings and industries is one of the major culprit and contributor to the gradual climate change....

This paper attempts to identify the main features of the transition from autocracy to democracy and trace it to various aspects of Russian history.... Russia, as a major nation still exhibits elements of autocracy as it struggles to set up and operate democratic structures.... .... ... ... At the turn of the 20th Century, the Russian economy was reliant on manufactured goods from Western Europe....

TOPIC: PRESIDENCY INTRODUCTION: A President is a person who leads a huge mass or public of a country with an oath that whatever he would do would definitely favor his country and its people.... As we can see that in today's world, every country has a President to represent his country or to exchange strategic dialogue on an International Level....

News around the globe always contains the headlines regarding the world economy and the presence of a crisis.... Economic downturns, turmoil and collapse have been reported throughout history.... As the world changes, economy also changes.... It also depends upon resources and currencies and it is a complicated system that thorough studies and understanding are both needed to cope up with the situation....

An essay "Rational Approaches to Organizations" evaluates the reason why most managers find rational approaches to organizations and organizing appealing.... It also highlights through examples how taking an open system or a natural systems approach could benefit managers.... ... ... ... Some strategies for positive outcomes are generally known by managers but are seldom practiced....

Jeffery Dahmer, a frightening criminal was the resident of Milkwaukee, United States of America by birth.... He was accountable for killing 17 young men successively, related to Asia and Africa in origin.... He was caught after 13 years of committing heinous crimes on July 22, 1991 from his place of residence (David, 1991)....

The paper presents leadership which involves influencing other people to act in a particular way that the leader believes is likely to bring success to them.... People work better when they have a clear vision of where they would like to be in the future.... ... ... ... The leadership style adopted by leaders in an organization significantly affects the productivity of workers....

This paper introduces the life, her music, and lasting sacred and secular impact of Hildegard von Bingen, who lived a deeply spiritual and extraordinary life, in the Medieval times.... .... ... ... Visionary prophet, mystic, rebel, correspondent, artist, abbess, healer, teacher, and prolific musical composer, her creative genius and spirit-filled life produced works that satisfy post-modern sentiment and very personally touch many people's spiritual lives today....

Introduction The Democratic Republic of Congo is a Central African country which is considered as the second largest in the African continent and 11th largest country in the world, with a total area of approximately 342,000 sq.... km.... In terms of population, it is ranked as the 19th most populous nation in Africa, with a population of approximately 71 million people (Turner, 2007)....

Ways of Praying Prayers of confession are either personal or corporate in nature.... Prayers of personal confession involve presenting our issues to God and seeking forgiveness for the harm we have done on others.... ... ... ... Ways of Praying.... ... ays of Praying Prayers of confession are either personal or corporate in nature....

The Labour Party is a party with the presence in all the countries forming the United Kingdom.... Currently, it is the main opposition party in England and Wales, while it is forming a government in Scotland.... .... ... ... Why the Labour Party took long to make itself electable after 1979 Name: Instructor: Course: University: City: Date: The Labour Party is a party with the presence in all the countries forming the United Kingdom....

Why it is necessary for HR practitioners to monitor the external macro environment?... ... ntroduction: ... In the fast and dynamic world where changes occur in seconds it is essential that variable factors existing at any level of organization are closely monitored and studied in order to analyze their impact....

This paper will attempt to look into various aspects that concern budgeting in relation to information technology structures in a number of organizations to bring out the relevant constraints and fitting solutions.... ... ... ... Information technology has assumed a large part in the function of modern organization and businesses....

Though the recent developments in the socio-economic scenario of U.... have empowered the African Americans to some extent,but they still remain to be a marginalized sect of the society.... his paper aims at discussing various issues this community faces even today.... ... ... a lower employment rate, discrimination in education, health issues, racial discrimination, challenges regarding criminal and economic justice, and the challenges which are being faced by the Black churches, and in the light of these issues the position of the African Americans will be analyzed and the implications will be discussed....

Name Professor Course Date High employee turnover Introduction Employee turnover refers to the ratio of the number of employees an employer looses to the total number of employees available in an organization at a specified period of time.... This measures the rate at which a company loses or gains employees....

This paper examines the possible explanation that of foreign direct investment and the export volumes made in China as the direct interpretation to its sustained economic growth.... The tremendous growths in the economy of the country are due to foreign direct investment made in the country.... ...

Virtual Business Design Australia Tech Instructor Class University Name Date Australia Tech Virtual Business Executive Summary As owner, Director and operator of Australia Tech it is highly important that our foreign companies are successful and appropriate in their environment while also meeting cultural needs and sensitivities....

Amtrak, the U.... .... government owned corporation started its operation from 1971.... It provides passenger train service in 46 states of U.... .... .... and three provinces of Canada.... Before 1971 the rail service was provided by several private corporations.... ... ... A Direct Government Action Related to Amtrak Contents Contents 1 Background of Amtrak 2 Description of Stakeholders 3 Arguments in support of Government's Direct Role 4 Arguments against the Government's Direct Role 5 Recommendation 7 Reference 8 Background of Amtrak Amtrak, the U....

Corporate Litigation: United States of America Vs Sony BMG ... This paper presents an analytical discussion of a civil suit against by Sony BMG by the United States Government on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission.... ... ... ... United States of America Vs Sony BMG ... he legal ethical violations are evident in the case with the company being accused of violating the regulations of the FTC and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act....

Epics are narrative poems.... It is characteristically lengthy as it documents the heroes' deeds and events that are significant to a nation.... Epics are traditionally orally transmitted since people then were preliterate.... .... ... ... liad and The Odyssey: The Characteristics of Epics and their Heroes ...

The crisis in the 1980's was a financial crisis in the Latin American countries where they came to a point that could no longer repay their foreign debts as the total amount that is payable to their loan exceeded their capacity to pay.... ... ... ... Introduction: The 1980's Crisis The crisis in the 1980's was a financial crisis in the Latin American countries where they came to a point that could no longer repay their foreign debts as the total amount that is payable to their loan exceeded their capacity to pay....

Peace Plan for the Middle East Abstract The Middle East has long been a hot bed of history.... It has had a major impact on world cultures because of its strategic location, valuable oil deposits, and constant sniping at each other by the countries of the region, all of them claiming ownership of Jerusalem and surrounding “Holy Land” established by tradition and religious documents....

There has been a substantial growth of the tourism sector in Egypt due to massive tourists visiting the country.... Despite the numerous benefits brought about by the tourism sector, there are also several challenges.... ... ... ... Particularly, tourism in Egypt negatively affects the Egyptian culture....

The paper "How to Build Your Own Computer" gives the advice to buy the hardware components according to use.... The software is installed after the PC is assembled.... A special-purpose PC may require more hardware parts - a gaming PC that may require more memory and a cooling system with an extra fan....

In the years after World War II, the Arsenal of Democracy became the crucible of racial animosity and the poster child for urban decay.... Detroit - at once like and unlike other Rust Belt American cities - provides a compelling case study for how economics and politics can fuel sociological phenomena on the macro- and microcosmic levels....

The essay "Civil Rights Movement" analyzes as slavery as the reason why the majority of blacks we left without education and this was followed by years of legalized segregation and accompanied by almost continual harassment, torture and lynching of blacks.... ... ... ... In one of history's most cruel ironies, the three amendments to the American Constitution which were to emancipate the blacks and give them all the rights and privileges of citizenship led to one hundred years of hardship and terror, led to newer and more devious ways of humiliation and segregation and created an institution, the Klan, that was responsible for the deaths and mutilation of thousands of Black Americans....

The play Oedipus the King is a classic example of the Greek tragedy.... In this paper, I will propose that Oedipus was a victim of the capricious whims of the gods as a philosophical argument.... It should be noted, however, that this play is just that; a piece of literature designed for the stage....

This essay "The Concept of Globalism" focuses on globalization with a vision of a world without borders, the origin of the term, application of globalism, positive and negative sides of globalization as it is a new phenomenon that has taken the word and which has not spared even the remotest parts of the world....

Energy is one of the most essential needs of human beings.... Today, it is used to light up our houses, cook and preserve food, transport people and goods, and many other works.... nergy consumption is increasing day by day and is different in developed, developing and underdeveloped nations.... ...

The author concludes that a financial plan should embrace an assessment of the likely financial risks, their likely impact and how they can be mitigated.... Effective budgeting systems assist the value creation process.... They are an invaluable part of Swann Communication's planning and control efforts....

This essay talks that the USA is a country which depicts unity in diversity.... The various colonies of which it was comprised set aside their differences in order to form a single nation.... The terrain and society in America, right from its early days was such that only democracy could survive....

The company for which the e-commerce business opportunity will be analysed is a small Glasgow based book store named 'Glasgow Books'.... It sells books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and computer games from its shop in Arglye Street.... Currently, it advertises in a few local newspapers and local radio station....

Poverty means not having enough money to buy for the things you need.... The widely accepted definition of poverty is having an income which is less than 60% of the national average.... In recent years, however, the terms of the debate have fundamentally changed.... ... ... ... Poverty is a problem that spreads moral, social and economic corrosion throughout the society. ...

This paper examines the challenges experienced in the music industry.... It investigates how music companies and musicians survive in the modern age of widely available free digital downloads and falling sales of CDs.... It compares the traditional music industry environment with the new environment....

The paper outlines some of the proposals with a set of principles underlying the process: the primacy of the House of Commons (the 'Commons'), complementarity, legitimacy, no dominant party, a non-party-political element, diverse representation, and continuity.... .... ... ... A hybrid ensures that the second chamber complements the Commons, independent representative of the regions, gender, religious and ethnic origin....

Poetry is a form of communication that writers use to tell a story.... Writers use various poetic forms to help the reader understand the meaning behind the words.... This paper will examine poetic devices and form that writers have used.... The poetry of Emily Dickenson and Walt Whitman will be used as examples of usage of poetic devices....

The aim of this paper is to compare and contrast the two works.... I will be determining the similarities and differences in their ideas and their treatments of the subject.... The most striking similarity between Sen and Farmer is their exposition of the ills of society.... ... ... ... It is undeniable that many people in the world today are unable to obtain even the most basic of education due to poverty....

This paper seeks to describe what Aristotle considers to be the necessary components which make for a happy life.... In refutation, his views on slavery, the concepts of existential philosophy and some historical examples with be cited, along with possible counterargument.... ... ... ... The conclusion will show the difficulty in agreeing with Aristotle's theories. ...

Today, the cost of undertaking a mechanical engineering course is higher than ever before.... This is evidenced by, among other factors, the large number and the high costs of the engineering text books that the student has to purchase to remain both in tune with the latest technological advancements, which are shifting very fast, and to ensure a retained competitiveness in class....

This paper "Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx and Marx Weber" focuses on the sociologists who contributed to sociological theory, their theories are today relevant in the society, however critics on their theories have led to some insignificance in their theories, and this paper discusses some of the theories by the scholars and shows their relevance to today society....

This essay "What Should the Best Electoral System Look Like?... outlines a critical evaluation of what factors constitute desirable features for an electoral system for constitutional designers.... .... ... ... To conclude the best electoral system for strong government is the first past the post system, and the most proportional is the party-list system....

The essay is a brief analysis of the influence of World Wars on literature (Weinberg 'A world at Arms", Richard Overy in his book 'Why the Allies Won', J.... .... Roberts 'Twentieth Century: The History of the World, 1901-2000'), and the main technical achievements of the 20th century (Electrification, Internet, Computer, etc) are also covered in the text....

A performance management system is one of the few means that managers for both for profit and non-profit organisations have at their disposal to evaluate and inform the employee of their contribution to the organisation.... While it is often ignored since it is thought to take too.... ... ...

The author states that we cannot go back to the world of yesterday and the only thing that we can do is to forge forward with what we have achieved.... But it seems the corporate world has been a driving force behind globalism.... However, globalization has been largely driven by an economic perspective....

The nature of Best Buy Inc is that of a giant retailer that sells products for the office, home, appliances, software and other miscellaneous services.... The company is located in Minnesota and with about 140,000 staff and personnel.... The main operations of the company however are.... ... ... The target market of the Best Buy includes general consumers who are looking for electronic consumer goods....

The essay "Managing a Multimedia Learning Environment" by points shows the aspects that you should pay attention to when organizing work in the university's educational laboratory to ensure maximum productivity in the classroom, provides a list of necessary equipment.... ... ... ... This laboratory will not only make the instructors' task of teaching very easy and straight forward but also benefit the students by opening new, modern ways of learning....

The paper "Web Site Evaluation" says at first glance, there is absolutely no clue that the website deals with automobile audio systems and other accessories.... The human brain would require time enough to relate the title Moving Sounds with music on wheels – which would have been a far more apt title....