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  • Management Theory & Practices (contemporary Approaches)

    Management Theory & Practices (contemporary Approaches)

    Management Theory & Practices “CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES” I. QUANTITATIVE MANAGEMENT Although Taylor introduced the use of science as management tool, but most organizations did not adopted the use of quantitative management until World War – II by military planners for defense & logistic problems. The approach helps managers make decisions by developing the formal mathematical models of the in hand problems. Computers have facilitated the development of scientific quantitative methods. EXAMPLES: - Statistical decision theory, breakeven

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    Submitted: February 18, 2010 By: Monika
  • Hate’s Irrational Justification

    Hate’s Irrational Justification

    Hate’s Irrational Justification On Sept. 6, 2001, Richard Baumhammers, “a 36 year-old immigration lawyer, received five death sentences plus 112 Ѕ to 225 years in prison for a mass shooting rampage in April 2000 that killed his Jewish neighbor, two Asian men, and Indian man and a black man.” (“For the Record”) This incident was classified as a “hate crime” (a crime motivated solely on hate). Hatred is an extreme, on-going outburst powerful resentment and

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    Essay Length: 1,138 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: February 18, 2010 By: regina
  • Offender Theories

    Offender Theories

    Probation Parole And Community Corrections Changes to probation and parole and Community Corrections system As the 20th century ends, probation as a correctional practice is in search of a philosophical and ideological foundation. There is a growing awareness both within and without the field that probation is not all that it could or should be. Administrators and practitioners sense that their profession faces a crisis of legitimacy and suffers from a lack of public support.

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    Submitted: February 19, 2010 By: Top
  • The Application of Schema Theory in Consecutive Interpretation

    The Application of Schema Theory in Consecutive Interpretation

    Abstract Schema theory, since firstly proposed in 1932, initially originated in cognitive psychology. It lays foundation for human beings to apprehend the outside world. In the past two decades, many researches have been done in the L2 learning from the perspective of schema theory. Inspired by the previous studies, this author decided to penetrate into the topic of the application of schema theory in consecutive interpretation. The findings of this thesis demonstrate the importance of

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    Essay Length: 3,930 Words / 16 Pages
    Submitted: February 20, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Theories of Philosophy

    Theories of Philosophy

    When we view the philosophy of mind we encounter many problems, the main being that although there are many theories on this topic it is impossible to prove any of them and thus this problem is still unresolved. How is it that we can understand more about the universe and science than ever before but do not understand what it is that enables us to understand, that is the mind? To answer this rather complicated

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    Essay Length: 254 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 20, 2010 By: Yan
  • Theory of Forms

    Theory of Forms

    Introduction Plato expounded his Theory of Forms over a writing career of some forty years. The theory was being refined over this period and is never fully explained in any one dialogue. Thus, any explanation of the theory, involves piecing together fragments as they appear throughout Plato's writings, and recasting the earlier statements in the light of the metaphysical framework developed in the later works. General Statement of the Theory of Forms The theory basically

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    Essay Length: 614 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: February 21, 2010 By: Edward
  • Stakeholder Theory Vs. Shareholder Theory

    Stakeholder Theory Vs. Shareholder Theory

    1. Stakeholder Theory vs. Shareholder Theory The Stakeholder Theory is defined as having three dimensions. The first dimension is that the stakeholders must contribute valued resources to the firm. The second dimension is how the stakeholders use these resources and the risks involved that could affect the success or failure of the firm and the relationship with that firm if it is terminated. The third dimension deals with the power that the stakeholders have within

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    Submitted: February 21, 2010 By: Jack
  • What Is Wrong About Donald Black’s Theory of Law?

    What Is Wrong About Donald Black’s Theory of Law?

    What is wrong about Donald Black’s theory of law? In his book on “The Behavior of Law” Donald Black attempts to describe and explain the conduct of law as a social phenomenon. His theory of law does not consider the purpose, value, impact of law, neither proposes any kind of solutions, guidance or judgment; it plainly ponders on the behavior of law. The author grounds his theory purely on sociology and excludes the psychology of

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    Essay Length: 730 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: February 21, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Learning Theory Home

    Learning Theory Home

    Learning Theory is rooted in the work of Ivan Pavlov, the famous scientist who discovered and documented the principles governing how animals (humans included) learn. Two basic kinds of learning or conditioning occur: · Classical conditioning happens when an animal learns to associate a neutral stimulus (signal) with a stimulus that has intrinsic meaning based on how closely in time the two stimuli are presented. The classic example of classic conditioning is a dog's ability

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    Submitted: February 21, 2010 By: Tasha
  • The Canadian Economy- Smith or Marx Theory?

    The Canadian Economy- Smith or Marx Theory?

    The economic concepts that were visualized by Adam Smith and Karl Marx lead to the idea that Canada fits towards both quite well. Their concepts are reflected quite clearly in the economic situation of Canada, and the theories of both can be applied. In a way, both Marx and Smith would be pleased with the economy of Canada, as it lends to their ideas and presents a positive economy for Canadian residents. While some

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    Essay Length: 1,258 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: February 22, 2010 By: Kevin
  • The Keynesian Theory

    The Keynesian Theory

    Keynesian Theory The Great Depression can be greatly understood by the Keynesian Theory. It is actually crucial to understanding the Great Depression. To begin, when the Great Depression hit worldwide, it fell on economists to explain it and devise a cure. Most economists were convinced that something as large and intractable as the Great Depression must have complicated causes. Keynes came up with an explanation of economic slumps that was surprisingly simple. In fact, when

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    Submitted: February 23, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Kogut and Zander’s Theory of Evolutionary Theory Versus Internationalization Theory

    Kogut and Zander’s Theory of Evolutionary Theory Versus Internationalization Theory

    Introduction There are many theories given by different group of researchers about the existence of multinational enterprises or MNE's. According to John Cantwell, it was in the 1970's and 1980's that many theories on MNE's were proposed. These theories were either general theories of MNE's which were called the main institution for international production or the theories on foreign direct investment, the means by which international production is done ( Pitelis, Christos N. and Sugden,

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    Submitted: February 24, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Motivation Theories

    Motivation Theories

    Introduction If I ask any person who is successful in whatever he or she is doing what motivates him/her, very likely the answer will be "goals". Goal setting is extremely important to motivation and success. We are still students but almost everybody of us has been working somewhere. I have few simple questions for you. So what motivates you? What do you expect from your current position? What do you think are the most important

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    Submitted: February 25, 2010 By: Mike
  • Feminist Theory in Chinese Ghost Stories and Fox Tales

    Feminist Theory in Chinese Ghost Stories and Fox Tales

    Feminist Approach to Chinese Ghost Stories While the role of women in China has changed drastically, the history of Chinese women's studies is clearly based in repression and servitude. Today the women of communist China have gained equality but this liberation has slowly evolved from a history of oppression. When examining the significance of women in the Chinese culture, and their role in the society both past and present it is important to consider the

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    Submitted: February 25, 2010 By: Edward
  • Intelligent Design Theory in Public School

    Intelligent Design Theory in Public School

    Intelligent Design Theory in Public School Intelligent design holds that the universe is so complex that it must have been created by a higher power. The Kansas Board of Education voted that students will be expected to study doubts about modern Darwinian Theory. The board said high school students should be told that aspects of widely accepted evolutionary theory are controversial (Washington Post, 2005). I am a proponent of the Kansas Board of Education teaching

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    Submitted: February 25, 2010 By: David
  • Theory of Ecological Literacy

    Theory of Ecological Literacy

    In the article “Ecological Literacy: Education and the Transition to a Postmodern World,” David Orr (1992) presents his argument about the lack of emphasis on ecological literacy by our education system and how this discrepancy can be bad for society as a whole. Orr (1992) precedes his argument with an explanation of ecological literacy, and its importance in the lives of all people. He claims that just as regular literacy and mathematical skills are vital

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    Submitted: February 25, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Rogerian Theory

    Rogerian Theory

    Abstract Carl Rogers contributed a great deal to not just psychology, but psychotherapy. He was raised in a relatively normal American family around the turn of the century. His later studies, subsequent clinical experience, and research lead him to the conclusion that all living beings strive for biological success. Humans also strive for this success but are often thwarted by society, giving rise to a real self and an ideal self. Disparages between these two

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    Essay Length: 2,129 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: February 26, 2010 By: Jon
  • Kant Theory

    Kant Theory

    n any functioning society, a system of morals must be present to establish what is right and wrong. Nearly everything in a community is at least loosely based on a code of morals: laws, traditions, government policies, and even simple relationships, such as business transactions. Without such a system society would crumble, since daily operations depend so heavily on shared ethics. In the U.S., a Judeo-Christian ethic largely dominates the culture, but problems still arise.

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    Submitted: February 26, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Kantian Theory Vs Golden Rule

    Kantian Theory Vs Golden Rule

    For one to judge which theory is a stronger guide for moral actions, one must first understand the theories and compare their strengths and weaknesses. The Kantian theory is one which emphasizes on suppressing personal inclinations and performing one's duty unless one is either not a free agent or has no duty, even proposing several formulations to determine one's duty, allowing it to solve problems other theories face. Unlike other moral guides, it takes motives

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    Essay Length: 601 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: February 26, 2010 By: Steve
  • Modern Political Theory

    Modern Political Theory

    Some of the aspects of the community are a sense of identity and belonging. Being part of a community also sets certain boundaries which take us back to what the Grand Inquisitor said about how people seek to escape freedom. Wanting to live and worship in a community strengthens the idea of living within those boundaries which will automatically restrict freedom. The Grand Inquisitor says that people find freedom” dreadful”, he says “In the end

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    Essay Length: 790 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: February 26, 2010 By: Janna
  • Motivation Theories

    Motivation Theories

    The relevance of theories of motivation outside north america Motivation: Motivations are the desires that spur us to better or worsen our situation. Some examples: • I want to be happier • I need to get better organized • I need to spend more time with my family • I want to be a better person A motivation alone is a great deal of sound and fury that amounts to nothing, but it’s enough to

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    Submitted: February 27, 2010 By: Bred
  • Ethics Theories

    Ethics Theories

    Kevin Faini Communication Ethics Professional Code Paper January 26, 2006 Being a future Public Relations Practitioner, I chose the Public Relations Society of America’s Code of Ethics to help answer the assigned questions dealing with professional code. The code I am using was adopted in 2000 and is the set of code that all Public Relations Society member is instructed to use in order to carry out their work in an ethically responsible nature. 1)

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    Submitted: February 27, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Strain Theory

    Strain Theory

    One of the biggest news stories in Southwestern Ohio in decades took place in August 2006. On August 15, 2006, a news story broke regarding a three year old autistic child who was missing. The child, Marcus Fiesel, was a foster child who was placed in the care of David and Liz Carroll. Marcus was reported missing by Liz Carroll, his foster mother. Liz Carroll reported to authorities that she and Marcus had been playing

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    Submitted: February 27, 2010 By: Artur
  • The Influence of Piaget’s 4 Stage Theory

    The Influence of Piaget’s 4 Stage Theory

    The Influence of Piaget’s 4 Stage Theory Jean Piaget was an influential psychologist who created the Four Stages of Cognitive Development. He believed when humans are in their infancy, childhood, and adolescence they try to understand the world through experiments. During cognitive development children are little scientists that create theories, experiment, and conclusions on how to adapt to the world. By the time children become adults they will be able to put into affect

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    Submitted: February 28, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Big Bang Theory

    Big Bang Theory

    Big Bang Theory We certainly know that our universe exists, however, this knowledge alone has not satisfied mankind's quest for further understanding. Our curiosity has led us to question our place in this universe and furthermore, the place of the universe itself. Throughout time we have asked ourselves these questions: How did our universe begin? How old is our universe? How did matter come to exist? Obviously, these are not simple questions and throughout our

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    Submitted: February 28, 2010 By: regina

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