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Company's Cultural Norms
The cultural norms in an organization are the behavior patterns that are typically seen. These are learned behaviors from organizational members, formed by the values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors within the organization's culture. These shared values and beliefs guide the thoughts and behavior of the members. The Organizational Culture Inventory (OCI) that was performed for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, in Pittsburgh, where I worked as a claim processor, gave a comprehensive picture of the culture within the organization. It accurately depicted the organization's culture in terms of norms and expectations, for the 12 behavioral styles. It was demonstrated that Highmark operated in a fairly average cultural norm environment.
| 891 | Horatio in Hamlet
William Shakespeare's Hamlet is the story of a man whose faith in mankind has been destroyed. Hamlet has lost his father in a scandalous murder, and consequently his mother in the marriage that came as a result of this murder. As he works to avenge his father, Hamlet turns to his friends for comfort and advice, but out of all of the main characters in the play that Hamlet chooses to confide in, Horatio is the one who will prove to be the most loyal, level-headed, and trustworthy.
We are introduced to Horatio in the first scene of the play. The events that night at the castle show the reader how respected Horatio is, and how he approaches difficult situations in a cool, intelligent manner. He is asked by the guards to serve as witness to th
| 792 | Technology and Human Discourse
The objective of this work is to demonstrate several instances in which an expanded understanding of the universe based on applied science and technology radically altered the nature of human reality and to identify what might prove to be equally important issues, and whose resolution might change the manner in which we perceive ourselves and the universe which surrounds us. This work will describe the potential for change based on such new insights.
INTRODUCTION
James Burke in the book entitled: "The Day the Universe Changed" relates that the Europeans in the course of overrunning the country of Spain came across libraries as well as universities and other optical, mechanical and philosophical knowledge that changed the face of the academics in Europe and sparked the founding of universities based on the philosophy of Aristot
| 991 | Is Lying Excusable or Commendable?
None of us could live with a habitual truth teller; but, thank goodness, none of us has to. -- Mark Twain, "On the decay of the art of lying" (1896), p. 360
Introduction
The epigraph above suggests that no one tells the truth all of the time, but many people would probably agree that lying is morally wrong. In Tom Jones (1749), Henry Fielding refers to the Earl Anthony Ashley Cooper as being, "The elegant Lord Shaftsbury" who "objects to telling too much truth: by which it may be fairly inferred, that, in some cases, to lie is not only excusable, but commendable" (Battesin, 2000, p. 132). To determine whether this assertion holds up under careful scrutiny, this paper provides a review and discussion of when, if ever, it is excusable
| 1286 | Urban Youth: Conflict and Gangs
The objective of this work is to research and examine the conflict faced by urban youth and how the proposition of an 'Anti-Gang' can be a viable alternative to criminal behavior often associated with gangs.
STATEMENT OF THESIS
It is not violence that middle-school aged children are craving but indeed is the identity association, acceptance and the brother/sisterhood of the gang activity that draws them. The facilitation of "anti-gangs" is a viable option in lessening criminal gang activity.
INTRODUCTION
According to a report entitled: "Anti-Gang Strategy Taking Shape at Justice Department" the U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced that there is a "new national strategy to crack down on violent street gangs. The government now believes there are more t
| 1521 | Rape Myths
The act of rape is one of the most violent and demeaning crimes in society. Rape is more associated with aggression and domination than it is with sex. Not only does this act cause physical harm but it is also emotionally and psychologically damaging to the victim. "Individuals who have been raped are more depressed and anxious than non victimized. They often intrusively recall the assault and blame themselves, which can lead to poor adjustment following the rape." (Buddie A. M. and Miller A.G. 2001) Furthermore is it quite common for victims of rape to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder.
In spite of these aspects and the suffering of rape victims, the myth is often propagated in society that women initiate rape either by
| 1119 | Shift in The Last Battle of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The novel The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis is a Christian allegory about the end of humankind and the Day of Judgment. It depicts how the world will end, and how human beings will be judged at the end of Time. In The Last Battle, the character of the ape Shift is an allegorical representation of the all of the worst temptations of humankind-the lust for power, greed for riches, and the desire not to take responsibility for making decisions. Shift only acts out of self-serving motivations. He does not aspire to do what is right. Shift merely wishes to fulfill his own ambitions, like Satan's desire to gain control over humanity in the Bible. Shift will do anything to realize his objectives, even if his means and goals are immoral. Shift tem
| 1809 | Working Capital For PepsiCo
Working capital is measured by subtracting current liabilities from current assets. For PepsiCo, working capital for 2005 is $1,887 MM up from $1,080 MM in 2004 primarily due to a reduction in accounts receivables and a slight reduction in inventory (1). Accounts payable also decreased substantially (1).
Working capital measures how much in liquid assets a company has available to build its business. The number can be positive or negative, depending on how much current debt the company is carrying. In general, companies that have a lot of working capital will be more successful since they can expand
| 490 | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This paper presents an examination of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and its impact on the American public school system since its inception. The writer explores the steps leading to IDEA and then argues that IDEA is one of the most significant decisions that has been made in the history of the school system in this country. There were three sources used to complete this paper.
INTRODUCTION
One of the great benefits of living in America is the free education that the nation provides to its students. Whether one is poor, wealthy, Black, Mexican or White one has the same right to attend the schools in this country and do so without cost. For the average student with average or above average abilities that has always meant building a foundation for success, but until a decision called ID
| 1266 | Instructional Scaffolding
Discussion of Scaffolding
What is Instructional Scaffolding (IS)? According to Dr. Hope Hartman, "scaffolds" - the kind used in construction - are "temporary structures" provide physical support to workers while they work on jobs off the ground that would "otherwise be impossible." The scaffolds are two-pronged in their application: they give workers a place to conduct their work activities, and also help workers "reach work areas that they could not access on their own" standing on the ground level.
That having been pointed out, Hartman explains that "instructional scaffolding" is a teaching strategy that was "cleverly named for the practical resemblance it bears" to the physical scaffolds just described that are used for building and co
| 1580 | Oankali: The Trilogy Is About An Alien Species
The Xenogenesis trilogy is a one-volume novel entitled, "Lilith's Brood," in 2000 written by Octavia Butler (1989). It is composed of "Dawn," published in 1987; "Adulthood Rites," published in 1988; and "Imago," published in 1989. The trilogy is about an alien species, called Oankali, which come in three sexes, namely, male, female and the ooloi. The ooloi is a third gender that mixes and manipulates the genetic material and constitution of the male and the female. The first novel is about Lilith Iyapo, an African American woman, who is restored to life by the Oankali after a nuclear war that brings near extinction to humanity on earth. The aliens want to colonize the earth and fill it with Oankali-human creature hybrids. The second novel i
| 1255 | President Bill Clinton's Impeachment
The 42nd President of the United Sates, William Jefferson Clinton, is considered the most investigated President in U.S. history. The first scandal, Travelgate, involved the White House travel office and the firing of seven employees who were replaced by Clinton's Arkansas friends in 1993, and was followed a few months later by the Whitewater controversy (Presidential). In 1994, around the same time that Paula C. Jones publicly alleged that Clinton, while Governor of Arkansas, had sexual harassed her, Clinton began an eighteen-month affair with Monica Lewinsky, a 22 year-old White House intern (Presidential). Lewinsky's name was first included on a list of potential witnesses prepared by Jones' attorneys that was submitted to Clinton's l
| 832 | The Decameron: Uses a Historical Framework to Tell a Variety of Fictional Stories
Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron uses an historical framework in which to tell a variety of fictional stories. Boccaccio must establish the history of the plague in Florence in 1348 to create the context for the multiple fictional tales that he creates. The objectives of this piece are to entertain through storytelling and to explore the genre of stories while working within a framework of actual history. Since Boccaccio can claim that his stories are fictional, he is able to discuss a variety of topics.
The introduction carefully details the historical data about how Florence was afflicted with the plague and suffered under its wrath. However, Boccaccio makes clear in the first paragraph that a true history of the event is not his
| 1350 | Hubris - Oedipus
Oedipus like some other well-known Greek heroes was guilty of equating temporal success with godliness. Thus despite the prophecy of Apollo, Oedipus pushed himself into the very fate that was pre-ordained for him, while he was deliberately ignoring the negative tidings. He did not heed the prophecy believing that no one and nothing could destroy him, yet he himself brought destruction upon himself by his ruthless means and his arrogance. This excessive pride and arrogance is known as hubris and this was the tragic flaw of Oedipus that led to his downfall. It is because of this that Oedipus becomes spiritual blind and later becomes the cause of his
| 525 | Women are More Likely to be Clinically Depressed than Men: A Critical Review and Synthesis
Introduction
The question of whether women are more likely to be clinically depressed than are their male counterparts first requires a clinical definition of what it means to be depressed. Depression, from a clinician's viewpoint, is much more than having a bad day. It is a sustained period of a disturbance in mood, marked by profound changes in sleep, eating, and feelings of low self-worth. ("Depression in Women: Information from your family doctor, 2002, The American Family Physician) But although one should not dismiss depression as merely "the blues," one should also not negate its commonness. Depression remains one of the most frequently diagnosed mental illnesses in America today. "Depression is so prevalent that it has been re
| 1796 | Terrorism: Factors That Contribute to Religious Terrorist Groups and Their Behavior
The question of whether the terrorist attacks of September 11th could have been prevented with proper detection techniques still plagues modern law enforcement. Often, the question of terrorist profiling focuses on racial or ethnic stereotypes rather than particular sociological or psychological profiles endemic to fundamentalist or nationalist terrorists. However, law enforcement must face the fact that not all Muslims, Palestinians, or Arabs are terrorists, and thus additional factors must be necessary to create the necessary conditions to foster terrorism within a community. Why do some individuals decide to become terrorists? Do terrorists share common psychological traits? Is there a terrorist personality? Can a terrorist profile rel
| 978 | Human Resources Management and Online Recruiting
Introduction:
Human Resource departments are going to be facing new and critical challenges in the near future - when it comes to recruiting, hiring, and retaining fresh talent - even beyond what they face today. Indeed, according to a new study by Monster Worldwide, a leading global online career and recruitment service for individuals and companies, over 70% of HR recruiters surveyed believe that "worker retention is already a primary concern" (Business Wire, 2006), and 41% believe that "retention begins with hiring and onboarding" (albeit not all HR components have the strategies in place for best hiring and retention practices).
These pivotal retention and hiring matters are coming into play at this time because of several factors; o
| 3690 | Form Over Content in the Film Mystic River (2004)
The content of the movie Mystic River (2004), directed by Clint Eastwood, demands the form, but in a unique, creative way that is far more interesting and fresh than the typical form of the average "whodunit" murder mystery. The formalistic elements of Mystic River are in fact very non-tr5aditional, in terms of containing not just the typical beginning; middle, and end elements of a "whodunit" murder mystery. Instead, Mystic River begins with Dave being picked up by child molesters posing as city officials while his friends Sean and Jimmy watch helplessly. This opening scene sets the stage for all the rest that follow, as East
| 511 | Gender Play: A Great Achievement in Analysis of the Social Constructs of Gender Among Elementary School Students
Gender Play is a book that deals with a common theme throughout sociological literature in an attempt to create a new perspective of gender as it relates to children. Barrie Thorne, a professor of sociology at the University of Southern California who is well known for her involvement in gender studies, observed elementary school children in several schools in America during the 1970s and 1980s, taking notes on how gender appears to affect the culture of the students and the way they interact with each other. Intended to be read by educators and parents, Thorne combines school observations in the classroom and on the playground with her own recollections of childhood, stories shared by college-age students about their childhoods, and empi
| 1711 | The Internet and Its Influence on Society
Most people will agree that the Internet has had a tremendous impact upon society. But does the Internet have a positive or negative influence on society? This is a question that has sparked much debate. Many people believe that the Internet is negatively influencing society by increasing pornography, fraud, and other negative elements. Some say that, because the Internet is not regulated, it contributes to crime and decreases the safety of human beings. However, despite these negative aspects, the Internet has opened up many new doors of opportunity for people, improving the way we live, work, and play. In addition, the Internet has become a critical path for research. For these reasons, and many others, many people believe that the positi
| 2718 | Mental Health Field
This paper presents a detailed examination of the mental health field using one case study for exploration. The writer discusses the health setting environment, the client's background, symptoms and issues. The writer than presents findings about what the diagnosis may be. There were sources used to complete this paper.
For many years, people who had mental health issues were locked away in institutions and spent their lives within the confines of that setting. There was little hope of ever having a normal life let alone a productive one and family members accepted the fact that their family member was substandard. Today that belief has been has been destroyed and millions of people with mental illness are contributing positively to society while enjoying their life. The changes that have taken place within the fiel
| 1568 | Femme Fatale: Provide Possibilities for the Genre In Color
The phrase "film noir" was first used to describe genre of black and white films first made during the 1940s and 1950s. The basic characteristics of these films were dark themes played out by weak male characters and female characters out to deceive them. The universe was depicted as essentially cynical. These films particularly lent themselves to the filmmaker in an artistic frame of mind, who could use shades of black and whit
| 348 | Gender Play
Whereas sex is a biological term that denotes male or female in terms of their reproductive organs, gender is learned through socialization. Genderization begins in infancy when adults say baby boys are handsome and tough while they call baby girls angelic and beautiful. Unlike our reproductive organs, gender is not something we have. We learn to construct it and enact or perform it by choosing to wear clothing associated with masculinity or femininity, for example, moving about in certain ways, and pursuing interests and goals that society has deemed appropriate to our specific gender. By the time girls and boys start school, the socialization process is well underway, and children are actively constructing gender (Khasan & Tiumeneva,
| 1487 | Shades of African-American Women's Experiences in Novels and Film-"Beloved" versus "The Color Purple"
Both Alice Walker's novel The Color Purple and Toni Morrison's tale of Beloved chronicle stories of African-American women's experiences of triumph and suffering over oppression and discrimination. But while Walker and Morrison share a common literary heritage in the tradition of African-American women's writing, their works deviate substantially, in the fiction's narrative constructs, literary devices, and in the work's cultural and critical receptions after publication. Walker's novel was embraced as a popular feminist classic because of its account of Celie, a physically and sexually abused young woman, who found liberation through her relationship with Shug Avery, a feisty gin-joint singer. Morrison's novel about a mother who was hau
| 2525 | Les Miserables: An Analysis of Six Crucial Songs in the Musical
This is a song in Act I sung by the entire company of singers, all of whom are in the persona of factory workers. This early song sets the scene of the misery and poverty of the majority of the French populace. It helps explain why revolution occurs later on in the piece: "it's a struggle, it's a war," say the actors of their daily existence. "What it is to be living!" However, unlike the triumphant company songs that follow later, the bitter workers are merely resigned to their lot, without much hope of changing their circumstances. At the end of the piece, the audience is introduced to Fantine, and learns that she has a child. The occasional cruelty of the embittered poor is highlighted as the other workers taunt her and accuse her of
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