Essays on Professional Essays and Research Papers

This paper analyses the role of each character in turn, using the Sophocles text in English translation as the main source, and referring occasionally to the Yorgas film (1961) to illustrate how one famous interpretation makes their motivations plain.... The analysis shows that despite frequent professions of noble ambitions, all of the characters in Antigone are motivated by selfishness....

It is evident from the study that developing the virtuous person differs depending the orientation and personal belief.... From the views of the Socratic or Buddhist traditions, there are different approaches to developing the virtuous.... .... ... ... In this paper, the discussion is focused on whether the development of the virtuous person, more coherent in the Socratic, or Buddhist tradition....

The involvement of religion in causing wars is a highly debated topic now.... Some people argue that the major reasons behind some of the ongoing conflicts in this world are purely cultural rather than political or economic.... .... ... ... The involvement of religion in causing wars is a highly debated topic now....

The Occupy Wall Street Movement – Is the Demand for Equal Educational Opportunities to Ensure Economic Equality Justified?... The Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement began on September 17, 2011 as a small uprising of several thousand people gathered on New York City's Wall Street.... ... ... ... The Occupy Wall Street Movement – Is the Demand for Equal Educational Opportunities to Ensure Economic Equality Justified?...

This paper will analyse the administration of packed red cells transfusion in a patient with hypovolaemic shock arising from severe haemetemesis.... The identity of the patient has been changed to Mr.... Z to ensure anonymity and confidentiality .... ... ... Center of discussion in this paper is haemetemesis, a condition in which the patient rapidly loses fluids from the plasma due to the excessive upper GI haemorrhage leading to inadequate circulating volume, followed by inadequate perfusion and ultimately leading to multiple organ failure....

The paper "Mexico: A Country Profile" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the country profile of Mexico.... Mexico got its independence from Spain on the 21st of September 1821.... It was declared and established as an independent republic in 1824.... ... ... ... It is also known as the United Mexican States....

According to the research findings the rise and fall of Ku Klux can be said to be attributed to the human nature of hunger for power as the noble goals were dimmed to be forgotten by the members as they turned to violence to maintain power.... .... ... ... The study focus on the American Civil War and the Ku Klux Klan as the history recorded evidences regarding both the event and the group itself....

The author of this paper critically evaluates the Change4Life health promotion campaign designed and implemented by the Department of Health.... 'Change4life' is a public health programme implemented in England in January 2009 by the Department of Health.... .... ... ... The 'choose less booze' programme promoted by the Change4Life campaign is a potential way to regulate alcohol consumption....

The author states that where globalization has made the concept of 'distance' less of a problem for businesses, there has been a change in the social milieu as well which can be attributed to the transnational nature of the process.... This paper discusses the social impact of globalization.... ... ...

Today, the declaration of human rights is more than half a century old, while it is unequivocal they have played a crucial role in human affairs throughout the duration, they have been widely criticized on basis of their universality or perceived lack of thereof.... Some of the key.... ... ... concerns stem from the inherently diverse and multicultural nature of the contemporary world and critics have questioned if the rights can possibly be all inclusive given the differences....

Today's business world is totally different form what the business industries were about ten years ago.... Indeed, with the introduction of Information Technology to the globe, along came the different innovations for the business activities in the present system of global trade.... ... ... ... This is the reason why many traditional organizations take the option in changing the way they approach the business world in attaining their goals of gaining profit....

In this paper we are going to examine the cross section of Globalisation by first probing its very interpretation, inception and then highlighting subsequent conflicts that has emerged under the aegis of World Trade Organization, its share in current economic crisis and dearth of willingness in light of the trust deficit....

The city of Rome sprang up from settlements around a ford on the river Tiber, a crossroads of traffic and trade (Durant, 1944).... According to archaeological evidence, the village of Rome was probably founded sometime in the 8th century BC, though it may go back as far as the 10th century BC (Matyszak, 2003)....

An information system requirement is a property that is essential for an IT system to perform its functions.... Requirements vary in intent and in the kinds of properties they represent.... They can be functions, constraints, or other properties that must be provided, met, or satisfied so needs are filled for the system's intended users....

The term globalization has brought some positive impacts and some negative impacts on the world market economy.... As with all types of changes, this massive economic revolution has impacted the marginalized people as well along with business.... .... ... ... The focal point of this paper is to analyze and evaluate the global performance of the France and Germany in the European Union in the past three years with the help of updated statistics....

Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill is one of the most prominent characters in the English region through his time and the course of the history.... He has been known to have contributed to both literature and politics, thus, his works can be considered of importance.... ... ... ... His thoughts and writings can be considered as an authority in the fields that he excelled in....

Whenever there is a change in the overall organizational strategy for success, it is followed by a significant change in the organization.... These changes may be found in the operational management spectrum or in the total organizational culture itself.... ... ... ... Such changes are bound to happen just as they happen in the case of any life cycle process....

The incorporation of contemporary technological suit has been proposed as an integral aspect in our modern society and therefore an asset tool for any corporate organization that is geared towards gaining a competitive edge on the global dimension, company and it's therefore imperative to be integrated in the companies' infrastructure to enhance profitability, eBusiness line, and customer service, marketing and back-office....

To what extent do you consider the means provided in Australian Law to protect individual invention to be sufficient Your answer should make reference to your own experiences, whether personally or in employment" ... ... he Patents Act 1990 and the Plant Breeders Rights Act 1994 are two laws that are used to protect intellectual property (IP) in Australia....

This report talks about identity theft which has been growing rampantly as one of the most potential crimes in the United States for the past few years.... Although the term identity theft refers to a variety of fraudulent activities, ‘identity theft by a family member' has become a unique form of crime....

Name: Tutor: Course: Date: University: Textile Industry in India Introduction The textile industry in India presents a great legacy that perhaps represents the unmatched history of industrial development in India.... The industry evolved at early stages with its manufacturing technology being the best worldwide1....

This paper will discuss these factors at as well as identify who is to be blamed for war between Israel and Palestine, and then give a conclusion, recommendations, and possible solutions to the unresolved issues.... .... ... ... The Palestinian conflict is a one of the most controversial topics in the international political arena; it has existed for over fifty years and in spite of attempts by the UN to resolve this conflict there has yet to reach an amicable conclusion....

The psychoanalytic theories provide clinical insight into the manner in which an individual inner world can yields to complexities in living within the real world of people and relationships.... .... ... ... The psychoanalytic tradition has progressed in a number of directions since its revolutionary start during the first quarter of the twentieth century (Colman 2009, p....

Emphasis is given to the characteristics of hate crimes but also to the factors that have led to the expansion of hate crimes in modern society.... It tells about hate crimes in the 21st society that are closely related to discrimination and hate crimes that are also depended on social, political conditions....

The paper establishes the point that media companies have substantial socio-political and economic impact on the nation, as they emerge themselves into capitalistic trends in contemporary time.... The proponent develops the idea that globalization, deregulation and neoliberalism have substantial impact on media diversity and public service broadcasting....

Raynair is an Irish airline, founded in 1985 with a staff of 25 people.... The airline is commonly known for its ‘low cost' services.... It has a fleet size of 298 Boeing, and employs about 8,500 pilots, counter workers and flight attendants.... ... ... ... The company's C.... .... since 1994 was Michael O'Leary, who has been incessantly criticized for his harsh and supposedly unethical management style....

In the paper “Entrepreneurship Case Study: IBM” the author analyzes an enterprise culture as a combination of behavioral and perceptional elements at IBM.... The bottom line for IBM to install an entrepreneurial enterprise culture would be to invest in the managerial style of its leaders.... ....

The present discourse 'The Effects of McCarthyism on Hollywood' elaborates general suspicion when everyone in the US was afraid of Russia.... If somebody was suspected of being a communist, they were questioned by officials and often jailed; this hysteria was most prevalent in Hollywood.... ... ... ...

The use of women in music videos has become a common phenomenon in the contemporary world.... The paper digs in the representation of the women in the music videos using one of the most highly controversial videos of all time by Snoop Dogg titled "Beautiful".... ... ... ... In the modern world, music videos have turn out to be an essential part of the music industry....

Therefore God has always instructed His people to bend every effort to train their children "so that you, your children, and their children after.... ... ... Impress these commands upon your children.... Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up....

The paper 'Sri Lankan Government Forces' presents a tropical island that has enchanted travelers for many centuries with the many beaches and diverse landscapes that dot the island.... This island is called Sri Lanka.... For more than two decades this beautiful island has been ravaged by fighting....

An author of the essay "Effective Market Hypothesis" reports that the theory establishes the importance of integrative function to the statement of changes in owner's equity.... The theory emphasizes the bottom line it on of the balance sheet and income statement.... ... ... ... The contemporary and future earnings, book values and dividends are considered in the analysis....

This paper under the headline "The Differing Schools of Strategic Thought" focuses on the fact that strategic planning refers to the process of determining a company's long-term goals and only then identifying the best approach for achieving those goals.... .... ... ... The mission statement of Nike is 'To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world....

The author compares the contract law existing in India and Australia and concludes that both contract laws stress the importance of the mental health of both the parties at the time of signing the documents.... It is unlawful in both countries to forcefully make a party sign a document.... .... ...

Both the companies are dealing in construction, property management and providing housing needs to the citizens of United Kingdom. ... ... enry Boot Plc was established by local.... ... ... The company expanded its horizons rapidly and successfully moved into large scale public works and housing projects....

A number of staff have recently joined the Company and do not have a statement of term.... David and Kamilla are planning to review all employment contracts at the end of 2009 and want to know if they can wait until the review to issue them. ... ... he Contract of Employment.... ... ... It describes the entire terms of employment such as terms of pay and other conditions of employment....

This research will begin with the statement that international trade involves the inter-territorial exchange of goods, services, and capital.... This paper seeks to analyze the role played by North America in its trade relations with the Middle East exploring North America's political environment, key players in North America – Middle East international trade, legal and regulatory environment, and free trade agreements....

The author of the current paper claims that the development of common policies among states that belong in the same region is quite necessary in order for these states to increase their competitiveness within the international community.... Also, states around the world tend to develop organizations....

This paper gives an overview of the performance management process, its key concepts and its relation to motivation and the productivity of employees.... And also discusses link to organizational success in achieving objectives and profitability.... ... ... ... Organizations are concerned with making the best use of their assets to achieve their objectives, profitability, and growth....

This paper sets out to identify different types of psychotherapy approaches used in the sessions with a particular patient, who I named Jacinta for confidentiality purposes; and identifying the theories on which they are based.... It explores her experiences of retraumatization.... ... ... ... The word Psychotherapy is a derivative of two Greek words Psyche meaning breath and therapies meaning to cure....

This essay analyses the First World War on Germany.... However, the nation witnessed an unbelievable resurrection from the perils of the First World War under the military dictatorship of Adolph Hitler.... he military expeditions and invasions resembled that of 'Total War' in many respects.... ... ...

In this paper, the author demonstrates a critical analysis and evaluation of the way in which the economic, social, legal and political contexts influence and distinguish the employee relations system in Hong Kong.... Also, the author examines the various influences on employee relations in Hong Kong....

In the paper “A landmark case: Miranda v.... Arizona” the author analyzes a landmark case, in the context of a suspected person's rights during custodial interrogations by the police.... The ruling in this case, generated considerable nationwide debate on this subject.... .... ... ... The facts of the case were that the plaintiff, Ernest Miranda, was suspected of rape and robbery....

In this paper, the wars before the First World War and after it are analyzed in terms of the expertise and development that was affected because of the World War I.... There is a scrutiny of the warfare as a whole before World War I and after it along with tactics adopted, weaponry employed and medicine....

The paper "CSR and Corporations" analyses the sincerity of corporations in showing their social responsibility for the development of society.... Plenty of companies have already started to take CSR as an important topic in their business strategies.... ... ... ... Kotler and Lee (2004) defined Corporate Social responsibility or CSR as the 'commitment to improving community well-being through discretionary business practices and contributions of the corporate resources' (p....

 Running head: THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT IN EVALUATING CAUSES OF THE CIVIL WAR The Most Important Event in Evaluating Causes of the Civil War Insert Name Insert Insert 04 November 2011 Historians have argued at length concerning what was the most important event (e.... .... The Kansas Nebraska Act, Harper's Ferry, the Dred Scott decision etc....

An essay "Impact Of Arab Spring On The Dynamics In The Middle East And North Africa" discusses the reasons and the major factors behind the Arab revolution, different revolutions that have changed the political history of the Middle East and North Africa.... ... ... ... The emergence of Arab Spring has brought many changes in the Arab region....

Professor Course number Date China's Debt Asia has recorded an increased growth in the overall GDP within the last decade.... Nevertheless, this growth has currently seen a slight decrease due to massive dept that have faced the continent.... In Europe, some countries such as Spain and Greece have also slowed down in terms of development because of huge debt, which has put the economies at the losing edge....

Simply defined, a political trial is any legal proceedings held in a court of law, which addresses political issues.... The use of political officials in these trials is a crucial characteristic which differentiates them from normal court proceedings.... ... ... ... What are ‘political trials' and what can they tell us about the relationship between law and politics?...

The amount subtracted for health insurance may be considered as the most important aspect of a worker's financial contribution to the Government, as it has direct impact on them.... Revolutionizing the health care industry, the medical care also needs to put up a higher cost for.... ... ... Last March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama has signed a reform act which concerns the upgrading of the U....