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  • What Assumptions Do You Make About the Nature of Society and the Purpose of Social Theory

    What Assumptions Do You Make About the Nature of Society and the Purpose of Social Theory

    "Theory is a way of seeing and not seeing the world" says Alan in his "Explorations of Classical Sociological Theory" book. This supports my idea of society's perceptions being dominant over one's intentions, and the idea of social themes being played out differently according to the period and political factors affecting different theorists at the time. When I first started University in September I experienced social theory. After attending an independent girls' school from a

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    Essay Length: 1,065 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: May 24, 2010 By: Misha
  • Theory of Joint Venture

    Theory of Joint Venture

    Theory of joint venture Due to the trend of globalization, there are a lot of companies that would like to expand their operations all over the countries. One of the most viable ways to enter foreign markets is by joint venture. A joint venture is a business enterprise under-taken by two or more persons or organizations either in local or even international. In joint venture, the companies agree to share their equity, expense and profit

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    Submitted: May 26, 2010 By: lee
  • The Evolution of the Atomic Theory

    The Evolution of the Atomic Theory

    The Evolution of the Atomic Theory Rob Congrove B4 10/23/00 The five atomic theorys of the past two centuries represent the sudden advancement of science in modern times. Beginning with a basic theory on the behavior of atoms to the current model, some changes have been made, and some ideas are still the same. Ancient Greek philosophers believed that everything was made up of invisible particles called atmos. Since then the theory of atoms did

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    Essay Length: 608 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: May 26, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Using Relevant Theories and Examples, Explain How Motivation Can Affect Employees' Commitment and Performance at Work.

    Using Relevant Theories and Examples, Explain How Motivation Can Affect Employees' Commitment and Performance at Work.

    The aim of this essay is to give an in depth explanation on the effect that motivation can have on an employees’ commitment and performance at work. It will examine several different motivational theories and their criticisms. It will also look at how differing attitudes of an employee affect motivation. Finally it will examine how motivation is linked to commitment and performance at work. What is Motivation? Motivation can be described as a driving force

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    Essay Length: 1,883 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: May 26, 2010 By: Max
  • Economic Theory

    Economic Theory

    Thought there might be some interesting views on this debate which has made media lately - the link below details a somewhat controversial system recently introduced by Randwick council. Tracking chips installed on wheelie bins allow them to be identified as they are emptied into garbage trucks that are capable of weighing the bins. The theory goes that the technology will identify areas/suburbs where recycling isn't being embraced as desired. Some fear this as a

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    Essay Length: 306 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: May 26, 2010 By: David
  • Agency Theory

    Agency Theory

    Agency Theory Description Agency theory describes the relationship between principals (shareholders, investors and owners) and agents (management). Theoretical discussions in business and academia may be a modern phenomena, however the dynamics surrounding agency relationships have been around since the dawn of barter and exchange. Most business relationships are fundamentally agency relationships. In simplistic terms principals have interests and goals to which they have transferred the means, responsibility and some authority to agents with the expectation

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    Essay Length: 475 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: May 27, 2010 By: Anna
  • Theory of Care Vs. Theory of Justice

    Theory of Care Vs. Theory of Justice

    Theory of Care Vs. Theory of Justice Ethical philosophy has been defined on two separate halves over the years. One approach is that of a Theory of Justice, and one of a Theory of Care. These to theories share distinct differences in their explanations of moral reasoning. The Theory of Justice's masterminds, John Rawls and Bjorn Kant's set-in-stone beliefs of ethical Justice is the highest contradictory point of the two views. Annette Baier and Virginia

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    Essay Length: 581 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: May 27, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • History of Management Theory - Human Relations Movement

    History of Management Theory - Human Relations Movement

    Introduction Human relations movement emerged around the beginning of twenty century. It is defined as Ў°a movement in management thinking and practice that emphasized satisfaction of employeesЎЇ basic needs as the key to increased worker productivity.Ў±(Samson, D., Daft.2005.P.60) To research about the impacts of human relations movement in New Zealand based company is the core of this essay, and in this case, the example of New Zealand based company is OCEANZ seafood Ltd, which is

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    Essay Length: 1,783 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: May 28, 2010 By: Artur
  • Rudolf Dreikurs Discipline Theory

    Rudolf Dreikurs Discipline Theory

    Rudolf Dreikurs Discipline Theory and its application The teacher at whatever level of schooling needs to achieve a balance between discipline and other developmental aspects of teaching. This point is stressed by many educationists. "Educators need a balance between discipline theory and its practice in the classroom. This is especially important in today's education climate, with its increased demands for teacher accountability." (Classroom Management) Based on Dreikurs' Discipline Theory and models, a practical philosophy

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    Essay Length: 1,832 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: May 28, 2010 By: Sam
  • Locke Theories

    Locke Theories

    In Knowing Truth The agenda for the modern Western philosophy was set up in the 17th century, with the establishment of the scientific outlook on the world. Philosophers began their study and published their thoughts of what they believe is the cause and effect of everything that we feel or believe that is going on in the life around us. Rene Descartes and John Locke were philosophers in the 1600s, but their work and wisdom

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    Essay Length: 823 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: May 28, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Theories of Communication as Seen in My Big Fat Greek Wedding

    Theories of Communication as Seen in My Big Fat Greek Wedding

    Theories of Communication as Seen in My Big Fat Greek Wedding As human beings we use communication in many ways. This is why theories are developed so that we can categorize patterns of communication to better understand ourselves and others. Theories categorize the differences in communication between women and men, help to better understand the conflicts that arise between children and their parents, and help to develop a better understanding of communication in general.

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    Submitted: May 29, 2010 By: Bred
  • Deontological Theory of Ethics

    Deontological Theory of Ethics

    Deontological Theory of Ethics Introduction When ethics is explored, and an inquiry into its origin and sources are explored to find definition and clarity around ethics, one initial discovery will be that two main views on ethical behavior emerge. One of those theories is the deontological theory of ethics. Ethics and ethical decisions surround themselves around what is the goodness or badness of any particular choice or decision. When exploring ethics, it is necessary to

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    Essay Length: 1,291 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: May 30, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Theories of Interpretation

    Theories of Interpretation

    Theories of Interpretation Effective communication is a necessity in today's society. The proper skills and knowledge of communication is used everyday, all day long. More importantly, being able to understand how to communicate and how to interpret communication is stressed upon in a lot of settings. The interpretation of the communication styles from the movie In the Gloaming covers numerous different theories developed. Analyzing the theories on interpreting communication and explaining some examples from the

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    Essay Length: 610 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: June 1, 2010 By: Victor
  • Motivation Theories Comparison

    Motivation Theories Comparison

    There are three different types of reinforcement approaches to motivation. The reinforcement approaches are: Skinner’s Operant Conditioning Theory, Resource Allocation Theory, and Goal Orientation Perspectives. Each of these theories focuses on how a past behavior can have an effect on future behaviors or how behaviors are created by past experiences. These experiences try to evaluate why people remain motivated. Skinners Operant Conditioning Theory focuses on the thought that individual’s actions are a direct result of

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    Submitted: June 1, 2010 By: Max
  • My Research-Based Theory of Teaching

    My Research-Based Theory of Teaching

    My Research-Based Theory Of Teaching My Research-Based Theory of Teaching Abstract This paper is expressing my own theory of teaching based off the research that I have done and from my educational psychology class. This paper will be describing my own opinion on what are the major topics of education psychology. The areas of information that this paper will be covering are in the areas of child development, learning theory, motivation, teaching strategies and keeping

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    Essay Length: 3,170 Words / 13 Pages
    Submitted: June 1, 2010 By: Bred
  • Discussion and Practical Application of Interpersonal Relations in Nursing Theory

    Discussion and Practical Application of Interpersonal Relations in Nursing Theory

    Discussion and Practical Application of Interpersonal Relations in Nursing Theory Hildegard Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations in Nursing, published in 1952, emerged before the thrust of nursing theory development. Educationally, nursing students were discouraged from theoretical learning. Nursing was not considered a profession in 1952. Rather, nurses were viewed as physician helpers, being called upon based on the physician’s assessment of the patient’s condition and the assistance deemed appropriate. Publication of Peplau’s book was delayed for four

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    Essay Length: 2,995 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: June 2, 2010 By: regina
  • Choice and Trait Theory

    Choice and Trait Theory

    Choice Theory and Trait Theory In Relations to the Arlington Crime. Choice Theory and Trait theory is important when considering reasons leading to criminal activity. Of the two the most appropriate to consider, while creating strategies for controlling and/reducing crime, is the Choice theory. It is necessary to understand both theories and how they affect the possibility of someone taking part in criminal activity. Cornish and Clarke (1986) construe rational-choice theory as a way of

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    Essay Length: 1,929 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: June 2, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Alternative Theories to Profit Maximization

    Alternative Theories to Profit Maximization

    Alternative theories to profit maximization ranging from perfect competition to strict monopolies. Companies and The Market Most companies are profit oriented. Companies survive and live on profit. Even governmental institutions, NGO’s and NPO’s are profit oriented, what they do with profit is different though. Saying this means that companies seek always to be at a position where profit is maximized. As we know by now this happens when MC=MR but this is an always changing

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    Essay Length: 1,130 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: June 2, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Feminist Theory

    Feminist Theory

    Introduction Since the beginning of time women have been considered inferior to men, which seem to proceed to affect everyday lives of all social beings in this world. Women have a disease, a disease that will prevent them for ever having the political drive to achieve political, social or economic opportunities men have. This "disease" is the need for independency and self-respect or the lack there of. This is what we have come to know

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    Essay Length: 2,774 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: June 3, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Ethical Practice and Theory

    Ethical Practice and Theory

    In the following, I have been assigned to propose a plan for the closing of the Speedy Motors assembly plant in Eastland, Michigan. This active plant closing is a sensitive yet, tragic situation for the owners as well as the employees that will be affected. The employees, their families and their complete livelihood will be affected during this closing. I would have handled this closing in a more professional manner than stated in Beauchamp &

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    Submitted: June 4, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Why Do People Work? Brief Answer Using Herzberg’s Theory

    Why Do People Work? Brief Answer Using Herzberg’s Theory

    Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation is based on the assumption that we can ascribe an analogous set of needs to all individuals and is therefore catalogued as a content theory of motivation. The theory distinguishes two sets of needs; motivators and hygienes. Motivators increase the satisfaction and motivation of employees and include recognition, achievement, advancement, autonomy, and other intrinsic aspects of work. On the other hand, hygiene factors, such as supervision, salary, work environment, company

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    Essay Length: 408 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: June 4, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Leadership Theories

    Leadership Theories

    Behavioral Theory Assumptions Leaders can be made, rather than are born. Successful leadership is based in definable, learnable behavior. Description Behavioral theories of leadership do not seek inborn traits or capabilities. Rather, they look at what leaders actually do.If success can be defined in terms of describable actions, then it should be relatively easy for other people to act in the same way. This is easier to teach and learn then to adopt the more

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    Essay Length: 297 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: June 4, 2010 By: Anna
  • Different Leadership Theories

    Different Leadership Theories

    Different Leadership Theories and Where I Fit Into Them I have just been appointed supervisor, and since this is the first time I have been in a formal leadership role I want to do anything possible to ensure that I am successful. I decided to do some research on leadership theories on my own. I have also taken two personality tests online, which were the 5-factor IPIP Personality test by Tickle, and the other one

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    Essay Length: 1,288 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: June 4, 2010 By: Victor
  • Models and Theories of Change Review

    Models and Theories of Change Review

    Master’s Project in Change Management Models and Theories of Change Review By: Carl V. Gibson Organizational Leadership and Change Management LDR/515 Mentor: Mr. Bruce W. Webb University of Phoenix Date: May 21, 2007 In the process of using models and theories of change review I have identify five different models or theories of change. Discuss the validity and utility of these models. Therefore in the development of my project I have come up with three

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    Essay Length: 1,807 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: June 5, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Cultural Studies Theory

    Cultural Studies Theory

    Cultural Studies Theory Cultural criticism is a literary theory, which focuses not only on the historical origin of a piece of literature, but on its obvious social, political, and economic influences as well (Meyer 2034). When the culture or context is studied, the motives or tensions, which drive characters’ behaviors, may be accounted for and studied (Crawford). Cultural critics use strategies such as deconstructionism, gender studies, new historicism, and psychology to analyze and evaluate pieces

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    Submitted: June 5, 2010 By: regina

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