How To Start The Semester Right? It’s that time of the year again. After several months of summer break, it can be challenging to get accustomed once again to the hustle and bustle of academic life. But don’t fret. Regardless if you’re on campus or taking an online class, we list down essential tips to…
Supplemented by the busy lifestyle and the ease of access in the world wide web, students, teachers and even private individual who aim to expand their expertise and knowledge opted to enroll in online classes. Online classes have been a product of how technology disrupts the area of education. Online courses are an educational format…
Skelton (2013), as cited by Wilkinson (2018), proclaim that night out is done to mobilize the abilities of young people to have fun through taking advantage of the available resources and recreations in the market. In the study of Hollands in 1995, going out is not just a playful pastime for young people since it…
School breaks can be cool and fun, depending on the things a student does during this holiday. The challenge to keep one entertained can also be tough particularly in autumn and winter seasons when the weather is not so good. In my case, I love getting involved and witnessing different forms of art such as…
Deciding between community college and university can be a tough choice. There are significant differences between the two options, which are listed down below. Before committing, one must first explore the merits and drawbacks of each possibility to decide which path to take. Degrees and Programs One of the differences between a community college and…
Arguably one of the most valuable skills of all is time management. This is just one of the simplest and most important lessons learned by students in school, such that they come up with various ways to spend the time they have between their classes. For instance, the studious ones can be counted on to…
When planning to study in the United States, it is necessary to figure out how to finance tuition fees. In this case, scholarships can help out with a part or the entire cost, depending on the type of assistance granted to the student. There are United States Government scholarships available for international students. One…
International students need to consider several requirements for their application to universities in the United States. Most often, international students underestimate the amount of time necessary to complete these requirements. To help interested international students in applying to universities in the United States, we have compiled some of the most common requirements for you to…
Are you thinking about studying overseas? Most people misunderstand that studying abroad only starts once you arrive in your destination country and take up courses. However, in reality, decision-making is the hardest part of the process since this entails a lot of self-questioning whether or not you are ready to take on the challenges ahead…
With today’s highly digital world, it is only fitting that apps are used even for studying. Here is a short list of productivity apps that can help maximize school performance. Evernote One of the most important things in college is taking down notes. Not only does it help students retain information, but it also provides…
Moving into new living spaces can be overwhelming, especially when it comes with starting another chapter of your life. In most dormitories, space can be limited, so sometimes, only the bare essentials must be present. Below is a list of must-have items in your new residence to help transition a foreign place into a home.…
In college, holistic growth is just as significant as academic growth. One way to do so is to participate in community service programs, which benefit both the giver and the receiver. It is also a way to meet new people and build a local network. If you prefer working with children, then it is a…
A big part of each student’s life is where they reside and how they live comfortably while studying. Choosing a dormitory is one of the most significant decisions to ponder as an incoming freshman. In so, a lot of features has been considered by students and even parents before choosing the dormitory of their interest.…
Being an international student can sometimes be complicated for some reasons. Every student worldwide has been dealing with various forms of difficulties. To name a few, significant causes of stress among international students at Universities include language barriers, culture shock, homesickness, loneliness, and high expectations from their loved ones. Poor communication with peers can be…
It is very easy to admit that there are mornings we are too lazy to prepare the most important meal of the day. With busy and hectic schedules, we tend to grab and ready to eat food to fill our breakfast meal. However, isn’t it also unhealthy to settle for sugar-coated or fried- ready to…
International students have their reasons why they aspire to study in the United States. One reason for choosing the US is its reputation for higher-education programs and the location of 50% of the world’s top 50 universities. Also, highly regarded field experts, advanced technology and research capacities are also some of the reasons for international…
In this day and age, nearly everyone carries a smartphone in their pocket – and with good reason. Given the rapid pace with which technology has been advancing, one undeniable observation about smartphones is that they are becoming increasingly capable of fulfilling various functions that used to be served by different devices. For instance, even…
The purpose of this essay is to show the benefits of volunteering for the international students, not only in an idealistic point of view but also based on research with input from those who experienced or organized a volunteer’s program. Some of the facts in this essay does not necessarily apply to all international students…
Studying, in general, is hard but studying in a foreign place is even harder. As an international student, it is best to know how to ready yourself of the possible challenges you will encounter once you become a student abroad. One of the biggest challenges that an international student must overcome is homesickness. Homesickness is…
Shakespeare claims that “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Yet, without a writer, a pen would be useless, right? So, it would be safe to say that the writer is mightier than a pen. After all, what a writer produces in print is what keeps the reader. However, writing the perfect essay is not…
There has been considerable interest in the English language both in the previous and therecent years.Everyone knows that English is part of everyone’s life whether at home, in schools, and most importantly, at work. Thus, many non-English speakers have made efforts to learn the English language. Students recognize that it is important to learn this…
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Global dynamics, although necessary for businesses with global presence, should not be the major focus of a company’s planning and decisions. This paper illustrates why focusing too much on it poses danger on companies. The paper also includes analytical tools to use to better understand a company’s situation.
This paper explores the challenges and principles adopted to deal with an initial negotiation between a manager/owner of a business and a third party supplier from overseas. This paper also illustrates how this crucial arrangement could be rendered with great professionalism and smartness. Lastly, it proposes principles and guides to a more productive venture in outsourcing abroad.
This paper attempts to explore the negative concerns on the statement that “establishing a global market is the pathway to world peace.” It tries to show that this statement is not necessarily true since there are many illustrations which prove the opposite. Hence, this paper will initially show the unifying global forces in the establishment of world peace. Then, it shall present the devastating effects of the global markets that actually threaten world peace and instigate nations to take a protectionist stance towards their national growth and development.
This paper provides the various ways in which the cultural, economic and political factors are interrelated across the world and how this interrelatedness has affected globalization.
This paper discusses the roles that managers face including the complications it entails especially in the contemporary period when they handle both local and global fields. Specifically, this paper will tackle the social and economical consequences of being a manager in the modern days.
This article would utilize the comparison of how consumerism works within the context of two distinctly different cultures. This is done to see how much of commercialism prevails in both countries and how this level of consumerism affects the nation’s culture through the behavior and attitudes of its people.
This article discusses how linguistic diversity in the workplace can be dealt with to ensure unity amidst differences. The author suggests identifying strengths, organizing team buildings, and measuring performance,, among others, that would make a diverse organization unified.
Definition of motivation What is motivation? Authors offered various definitions. Robbins and Judge (2013) looked at motivation as “the processes that account for an individual’s intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal” (p. 202). Luthans (2011) considered it as “a process that starts with a physiological or psychological deficiency or needs that…
The responsibility of global managers Global managers have a huge responsibility to take on. With the ever-changing growth, development and needs dictated by the global community, businesses, and markets all over the world will have to adapt. However, these are not confined only to businesses per se. People within and outside different organizations have to…
Globalization has altered the conduct of trade among businesses. It paved the way for the rapid expansion of different industries from one country to another and enabled breakthroughs regarding scientific and technological development. It also enables people to be aware of the latest products and services worldwide (Ibrahim, n.d.). While this concept of trade…
Introduction Globalization started in ancient antiquity, with the advent of increased use of the wheel inland transportation and ships in overseas exploration and trading. Globalization in modern times grew about the significant improvement in communications such as satellites and the internet, and modes of transportation such as bulk shipping containers and cargo airplanes. “By the…
Newsletter Our network has been vulnerable to malicious attacks which call for better security measures in place. Some of the attacks are passive, meaning transfer of data is monitored; while others are active, meaning the information is changed to corrupt or destroy the network itself. We propose to use an endpoint protection platform (EPP) to…
Introduction Security information and event management or SIEM pertain to software products and solutions for managing security information and security events. Their functionalities generally revolve around real-time analysis, recording or storing, and presenting of security issues generated by other software applications or hardware products (Schultz, 2013). Using any SIEM product allows an organization to detect…
Introduction of the Security Technology In a company that engages in software development, a reputation for credibility and integrity is critical to ensure that rights and privileges are protected, and needs are addressed. It has to uphold the importance of governance in its operation management systems to uphold its purpose, which is to achieve stakeholder…
Introduction Application lifecycle management or ALM provides software companies and application developers with a rigid process for supervising the planning, development, testing, governance, maintenance, and retirement of their computer programs or software products. This rigid process includes a holistic description of deliverables and project owners, as well as a roadmap and timetable for each stage…
Introduction The main purpose of endpoint protection platform (EPP) is to secure any computer system or hardware from malicious attacks (Dalziel, 2015). EPP software aims to detect intrusions such as malware that may harm the integrity of the system. EPP software detects behavioral patterns in all types of malware (Dalziel, 2015). The key to successful…
Introduction Endpoint Protection Platform primarily includes malware detection capabilities and comprehensive endpoint security features such as firewalls, email antivirus, filters, Host IPS, device control, application control, mobile antivirus, and encryption. It provides protection to the central network of a corporate or business. It is beneficial to the business since it can minimize operation costs by…
Introduction Accounting as a discipline and practice is concerned with recording, estimating, organizing and summarizing financial and operational data (Garrison, Noreen & Brewer 2011, p. 34; Hilton & Platt 2011, p. 45). The financial information derived could be classified into financial accounting and managerial accounting. These two types of accounting have several aspects which distinguish…
Introduction The function of accounting is not solely limited to the production of the basic financial statements of the organization. Aside from balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows and statements of retained earnings, other accounting representations include annual reports (World Finance 2013) and management representations which support the basis for audits (Public Company…
Introduction The digital era has introduced a new way of measuring business success. Return on investments no longer appears to be sufficient enough to determine if the business, particularly for consumer items, is performing well in its industry. Since the internet has brought along many opportunities especially for reaching customers worldwide, marketers have used social…
Introduction Education has always been the foundation of personal and career development. Broadly speaking education leads invention, innovation, and technology. From the onset, technology has mainly catered to many of our needs. From communication to sending files, technology has indeed made it easier for humans to transact and interact. In the recent years, technological advances…
Introduction International accounting policies and practices in financial reporting are adopted to create equilibrium within the global context. Public interest theory motivates regulatory bodies such as the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Financial reports are important to both shareholders and investors. The main objectives of financial reporting are to “provide information useful to potential investors…
Date Name of Customer Designation Company Name Business Address Sir/Madam: Greetings! I would like to take a few minutes of your time by requesting you to accomplish the questionnaire on branding in the banking industry. I am doing a study on how branding affects customer preference or choice of bank. The study specifically intends…
History and Profile of Zenith Bank The beginnings of Zenith Bank , located in Lagos, Nigeria can be traced to Founder Jim Ovia who established the commercial bank with a shareholder’s fund of N20million in May1990. 26 years later, the bank has grown profitably and branched itself out to Sierra Leone, Ghana, Gambia, and the…
The banking industry began in Nigeria in the colonial era through the creation of colonial banks which intended to service the requirements of the British colonial government (Murinde & Woldie, 2003, p. 2). Among the first few banks that were established were the African Banking Corporation and the British West Africa which were established in…
Describe the meaning and utility of critical management studies and show how it may affect business practices. We live in a fast-paced society, and change is inevitable. The society continuous to evolve according to the demands of time and change is our way of coping up. Changes do not only apply to people, things, and…
What is Risk Society? The German sociologist, Ulrich Beck, theorized the risk of modernity through his book entitled, “Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity” (Jarvis, p. 24). This was written 18 years ago, and it still holds a profound influence on thinkers, industrialist, and the academic community. Specifically, the risk which Beck delved on is…
Each organization has its own style of managing its people depending on the principles and values it is pursuing. The set of principles also differs according to the type of organization and how each task has been divided among the members. It is not only with the style of principles that these organizations differ but…
A cooperative is an organization formed by volunteer members to meet specific needs. Note that a cooperative can be a non-profit or profit-oriented organization. In addition, there are several types of cooperatives such as agricultural cooperative, consumer cooperative, worker cooperative, and cooperative banks and credit unions, among others. Nonetheless, when compared to traditional forms of…
Consumerism is a phenomenon in which the society leans toward the consumption or acquisition of goods and services. Some definition of consumerism leans toward consumer protection and consumer activism. However, some scholars define this phenomenon as a way of life in which individuals become engrossed at consumption and thereby, spending excessively beyond what they actually…
Critical management studies or CMS collectively form a broad discipline that generally centers on critiquing management practices in business organizations and non-profit organizations. It is also considered as a movement that has emerged to study and even question the authority of established management practices as opposed to merely developing management principles and legitimizing the function…
Women’s roles in the society have dramatically changed over the past years. The traditional picture of women slaving in the kitchen while untangling herself from a web of other chores on top of taking care of a crying baby is slowly being replaced. Nowadays, many women have gone beyond just being able to take care…
Risks are measurable using either a quantitative or qualitative approach. In the context of the risks facing the greater society, it is safe to assume that they are always changing in terms of their quantitative and qualitative scope of influence. This is because underlying causes and threats, as well as related factors and circumstances, can…
Introduction: Gender discrimination becomes an issue in the workplace whenever workers of different genders are not treated fairly. Wherein women and men are given different types of work even if both of them can actually do the tasks and get the same results. Gender discrimination is usually against women wherein they are not treated the…
Today, we are faced with a culture that encourages and urges us to buy popular brands and the latest gadgets. Buying and having what most of us perceive as necessities is a common norm among households in most cultures; trends and fads have become major influences when it comes to decision-making. A greater part of…
Introduction The word “critical” in critical management studies historically refers to the “Critical Theory” of the Frankfurt School (Visser, 2010). Its meaning also relates well to the labor process theory, critical realism, postmodern, and poststructuralist approaches used and integrated with management theory and business organizations (Visser, 2010). Critical management offers alternatives to popular management theories…
In its simplest definition, globalization refers to the process involved in the integration of economic, political, and social activities of people or communities separated by geography or established national territories. A further definition involves a point of view that describes globalization as the process of emerging international networking and increasing interdependence of nations or states…
Introduction Yubisuma is a traditional number guessing game played in Asian countries such as Singapore. I used to play this too when I lived in Singapore as a child. The main objective of the game is to guess the number of thumbs, which the participants will raise. There is no limit to the number of…
Content Analysis of the 50s Cigarette Print Advertisement from Camel Brief Outline of the Content Analysis Task Prescribed Question: If the text had been written in a different time, how and why might it differ? Title of the Text: “More Doctors Smoke Camels” The Content of the Task: Description of the text or print advertisement…
This year, one of the most anticipated New York City events is the Panorama Music Festival. This event is scheduled this coming weekend, July 22 until the 24th at Randall’s Island Park. This widely anticipated event is set to reinforce New York City as one of THE cities for entertainment and innovative technology. Among those…
Want to know what others think of the eComily App? Then read on. As advertised, it is a tool that allows businesses to easily engage with Instagram users and get instant positive marketing results. Having had the opportunity to try the app for a little over a week, I can say that it does not…
We all have our own nightly rituals, no matter how simple or ordinary. Some of us drink a glass of milk, while others unwind with either a cold bottle of beer or a glass of red wine. Some people practice yoga to relax while others prefer to watch the news as they lay in bed…
Critical management studies (CMS) provides an alternative view of management systems, theories and doctrines that we have accepted. Apart from management it also involves other disciplines and is mainly focused on providing critique of the practices and execution of different disciplines and not just management. The critique calls for debate and discourse and does not…
Co-operatives Forming an organization is not easy as it entails different requirements, sufficient number of people and a common goal to assure that the organization will be successfully initiated. An example of a small group is a co-operative. This paper discusses the idea that co-operative can be an alternative to the organization will be considered…
Human beings are consumers. We are designed to be consumers, and in this process, we also affect everything else around us. Our physical existence is dictated by the sustenance we get from our surroundings. Nature can only do so much to provide our needs for us, and there is much we need to do to…
The changing nature of global risks, such as those associated with the environment, has changed the way business is done. This has caused the increase in global awareness among people because their impact to people and the environment can be seriously damaging not only to people’s lives but also to other important aspects of society—political,…
When we say that “women” are “better” managers because they “care” more, “relate” better, and “are less aggressive,” we are feminizing the qualities or attitudes of managers. Men can also care more, so to speak. They can also be very fair and objective than women. Are women better managers? I do not necessarily agree that…
So you’ve been sitting in front of your laptop for about 2 hours now just staring at a blank page. Clearly, you are stumped! Happens to everyone, right? The thing is you have just about 24 hours to finish 10 pages worth of essays, what do you do?
YERBA MATE AND INSULIN RESPONSE I. Introduction This study intends to obtain information and evidence on yerba mateine tea and its capability as a treatment approach to diabetes Type 2, a better understanding of the aging process, AGEs, diabetes as a disease, the current therapies and the effects of herbs on disease. The purpose is…
Sample Medical Article on Hypertension (Demo) Hypertension overview Hypertension is a clinical term for the high blood pressure. An individual is said to have hypertension when blood pressure is higher than the normal range most of the time. A normal blood pressure is when most of the time the blood pressure readings are 120/80 mmHg…
A resume does not have to be great. It has to be perfect. Why? Because it reflects the type of person you are. If there are errors in it, your interviewer may think you are not keen on details. But aside from being free from spelling and grammar errors, your resume must perfectly portray the…
A cover letter serves two main purposes. First, it gives your potential employer the gist of who you are and what you can do for the company. Second, it showcases your communication skills. When writing a cover letter, it is vital to remember the following:
Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) all appear in any business. However, problems exist when companies are not aware that these exist or they are, but they do not know how to deal with it. Identifying an organization’s SWOT is crucial in making plans and evaluating its current performance. To conduct a SWOT analysis, follow…
A term paper is similarly a research paper. It is primarily a record of intelligent reading from several sources on a particular topic. Here is a simple and effective guide to writing term paper. Decide on a topic or subject. Choose a topic that is accurate, interesting and specific.
A dissertation may appear frightening to you; but easy, cast your fear out because a dissertation paper is only one form of a research paper. The difference is its being lengthy, original and more substantial. Its essence lies on critical thinking, not experimental data. The heart of a dissertation consists of analysis and concepts. The challenging aspect…
A book report provides the basic details about a book, a summary of the plot, and analysis of the content. The reader then makes comments and gives opinions and impressions towards the book. The basic step of writing book reports, of course, is to read the book, not chapter-by-chapter, but as a whole first before…
Admission essays must capture not just the reader’s intellect but his affective domain as well. An admission essay must then be logical and truthful while showcasing what is best in you as a person and as a member of a community. Here is a simple and effective guide to help you write admission essay.
Introduction Computers are not exactly considered to be a modern invention. The earliest known computer was the abacus. This was invented by the Chinese in order to calculate answers. It was not until 1642 when Blaise Pascal invented the first calculator. By 1800s, Joseph Jacquard “developed a loom controlled by punched cards.” These cards…
Levi Strauss and Co. has been in the business of fashion retailing since 1853. In a report by Datamonitor (2012), the company, with employees numbering around 17,000, operates in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. During the end of its fiscal year in November 2011, Levi Strauss has earned total revenue of USD 4,651.6 million.…
Ever had a confused look on your face after a teacher returns your essay with a low grade and some “its” and “your” circled in red? Writing an essay can be a challenge because not only does your content need to be organized, but your entire essay should also be as free from writing mistakes.…
There are many things to consider in technical writing. One of the most important parts is you are not writing to impress, but you are writing to get specific results. Technical writing is unlike creative writing such as novels wherein you can play around with words and describe a single piece of event probably in…
A lot of people find it hard to write admission essays. Some say it’s because writing is not their forte; there are those who consider it pointless. But try as we might, it is still a part of the list of requirements that need to be submitted to your school of choice, so we have…
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company known for a range of iconic consumer electronic devices as well as software and online services. Apple is the first $700 billion company in the history of corporate America (Kopytoff, 2015). This momentous achievement is a result of introducing innovative products to include the iPod that has…
Deception Point is a 2001 science fiction and thriller novel by American author Dan Brown. The plot centers on a meteorite unearthed somewhere in the Arctic Circle. Samples from the extraterrestrial rock revealed traces of otherworldly gigantic insects thereby providing a concrete proof of extraterrestrial life. While these findings remained within the knowledge of top-ranking…
Sample Research Proposal: Determining the Smartphone Usage of College Students (Demo) Abstract This research proposal centers on determining the smartphone usage of college students. In order to do so, the research will adopt a quantitative research design that would use a five-point Likert questionnaire as primary research instrument. This instrument will be distributed to a…
Information remains relevant in all aspects of writing—whether a person is writing a technical paper, academic paper, or even a work of fiction—because they serve as the basis for all thoughts, ideas, messages, concepts, themes, and discussions. However, in researching for information, there should always be a conscious understanding of the scope and limitations of…
Writing tutors and teachers know for a fact that students can have a hard time coming up with an essay or research topic. Some resort to recycling overused topics while others become susceptible to discussing a new topic without depth, Writing will never commence without a topic and purpose in mind. Therefore, answering the “what”…
If you do not consider yourself as a wordsmith, chances are, you dread essays and academic papers as much as you dread seating besides your obnoxious classmate. These papers are staple requirements in the academe nonetheless. Whether you like it or not, you will have to face your fears in writing. Remember that most of…
Because essay is the most common of all academic writing assignments, its scope is far reaching. There are essentially different types of essay, each having a more specific scope and purpose. As much as possible, our essay writing tutors strive hard to help our students identify a specific type of essay they need to write.…
An essay is the most common among the slew of academic writing assignments. An essay is essentially a piece of writing intended to convey a position or an argument about a particular topic while expounding such through a series of discussions. When providing online essay help and, our essay writing tutors initially teach our students…
