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- 5101: Clausewitz And The Nature Of W
- ... merit of their invention can seldom substantiate the talent of the commander who adopts them."*2 Most real events are driven by incomprehensible forces like chance, emotion, bureaucratic irrationalities, and intraorganizational politics, and a great many "strategic" decisions are made unconsciously, often long before the outbreak of hostilities. If pressed, Clausewitz would have placed war-making closer to the domain of the arts, but neither definition was really satisfactory. Instead ... corresponds well to our actual experience. For example, which of the following provides a better metaphor for the outcome of the war with Iraq? 1. Finishing a long, grueling, dangerous engineering project. 2. Completing a great painting or symphony. 3. "Winning" an argument with one's spouse. Writing in German, Clausewitz used the word Politik, and his most famous phrase has been variously translated as "War is a continuation of `policy ...
- 5102: Cuba- A Bright Future
- ... last bastion of Communism in an increasingly democratic and capitalistic world. This is increasingly untrue, and can no longer be considered a fact. It is true, however that in the past Cuba has gone to great lengths to make itself isolated, this was simply a tactic to ensure that their unique society was not diluted by any outsider influence, especially American. The result of this political behaviour has often meant nothing ... from all over, but specifically ones from Communist China and many of the surrounding islands. Economy: Throughout the fifties, Cuba was gaining a booming economy. Many American company's built factories there and employed a great deal of the population. Also, tourism was also on the rise as a large number of Americans flocked to the island every year due to it’s close proximity to the states. After Castro took ...
- 5103: Cultural Anthropology
- ... results of her work have helped instructors, who train Andersen consultants working in 66 countries, be better teachers,” (Laabs 25). McDougall is the first onsite anthropologist employed by Arthur Andersen and continues to be a great resource for the corporation. McDougall used an “anthropological methodology” by listening in on classroom sessions and conducting interviews. From the information that she gathered she noticed that “people from certain cultures are used to two ... more desirable I feel. I know that other cultures do not view obesity in this manner. For example I am sure that a person in South Africa who is overweight is considered to be of great status. I just hope that one day nobody will be looked at or judged on their weight. Comparison: I really enjoyed the anthropologist’s point of view on the obesity issue. The only thing that ...
- 5104: Business Cycle
- ... factor. It is a term used in economics to designate changes in the economy. Timing of the business cycle is not predictable, but its phases seem to be. Many economists site four phases—prosperity, liquidation, depression, and recovery. During a period of prosperity, a rise in production leads to increases in employment, wages, and profits. Obstacles then begin to obstruct further expansion. Production costs can increase, helping create a rise in ... causing price declines. Manufacturers begin to diminish; workers are laid off. Such factors lead to a period of liquidation, and money is hoarded, not invested. Production cutbacks and factory shutdowns occur. Unemployment becomes widespread. A depression is in progress. Recovery may be initiated by a reawakening in consumer demand or government action to stimulate the economy. Prices rise more rapidly than costs. Employment increases, and people buy more. Investment expands. A ...
- 5105: Borderline Personality Disorde
- ... are intense but stormy with marked shifts of feelings. The person may manipulate others and often has difficulty with trusting others. There is also emotional instability with marked and frequent shifts to an empty lonely depression or to irritability and anxiety. The person may show inappropriate and intense anger or rage with temper tantrums and resentment, and a loss of control or fear of loss of control over angry feelings. There is a feeling that one is flawed, defective, damaged or bad in some way, with a tendency to go to extremes in feeling, thinking, or behavior. The depression that accompanies this disorder can cause much suffering and lead to serious suicide attempts. Borderline Personality Disorder is a common disorder, and it is estimated that 10-15% of the population has it. It is ...
- 5106: Being A Radio DJ
- ... call up different radio stations in their area asking if there are any open positions, but if that fails, then asking if they do know of any stations that are hiring new talents is a great thing to do. As for a college degree, it is not necessary, but to make a greater salary than just minimum wage, it is best to have a college education, one specifically in the music ... together, one realizes that the job of a disc jockey is very fun, but also a ton of work. So in all, if one finds that they have a love for music that is so great that they want to enter the broadcasting field, have knowledge about using studio equipment, can work various hours, and has a personality fit for being on-air, then being a radio broadcasting disc jockey just ...
- 5107: Hawthorne Effects On Factory W
- ... the importance of the social relationships of the operating workers that will affect the production of the factory. Despite using wealth of materials to improve the performance of the workers, I must also put a great emphasis in handling the social relationships among the workers. The third phrase of Hawthorne experiments was the observation studies. Bank wiring observation room was established to observe a group working under more or less normal ... Knowing why the employees act in the manner they do and motivate them via psychology, social and other factors are one of my priority in managing the operating employees. In short, Hawthorne experiments put a great emphasis in indicate the importance of human relation’s movement, which would be very useful for me in managing the factory operating employees. Reference: 1, Miss Su notes (week 2 lesson 3) 2,Modern business ...
- 5108: Gender Roles 2
- ... have lipstick of the fall, or how to know if he likes you, or what your favorite BACKSTREET BOY likes and dislikes, then maybe the rate of abortions, teen pregnancies, STD s, obesity, eating disorders, depression, date rape, kidnappings and domestic violence would decrease. Whether they like it or not, society has a responsibility. They deem what is acceptable, it is time they deem what is right! There are some positive ... go through that is dangerous. When there is no support system there fore the child, they will go through psychological problems and often look towards food or vigorous activity and suffer from eating disorders and depression and some commit suicide. All because they weren t able to play the role their parents molded for them. This essay isn t to be taken personally, or applied to everyone s life. I, in ...
- 5109: Gender 3
- ... strength. Women, along with those mentioned use other methods to conceal age - hair colouring, younger dress and plastic surgery (Men also use some of these methods, however the pressure to stay young is not so great as is with females). In business men and women are most suitable when they embrace aging gracefully, for with this show of age comes the image of wisdom, greater expertise and experience. 6.0 In Conversation: Women generally, more than men, move their heads a great deal when they talk, as if they are looking for an approving response from others; such as a nod accompanied with a smile, back. It is noticeable that female impersonators exaggerate head movement to appear ...
- 5110: Fordism And Scientific Managem
- ... from precision in job design, clear division of responsibilities and tight policing of implementation (Taylor, 1911). Taylorism and Fordism were consistent with notions of the organisation as a military machine first developed by Frederick the Great of Prussia, and later refined by Henri Fayol . (Taplin, 1995, p.430) Scientific Management encouraged firms to improve efficiency by analysing individual processes of industrial production and then recreating them to produce maximum output from ... common themes yet also display some significant differences. They both encourage looking at the fastest way work can be completed and impose strict guidelines upon employees and their job descriptions. This has led to a great deal of dissatisfaction among employees in production lines with alienation and monotony of workers that encouraged a high turnover of employees at organisations that imposed these techniques. Henry Ford developed much of his conceptions upon ...
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