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The focus of this report is to analyze how the activities and ethical behavior of RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland), a leading global financial group, affect different stakeholders within the organization. The group operates globally with over 140,000 employees in 30 countries and over 2000 sites. Its subsidiaries, including NatWest, Lombard, First Active, Direct Line,…

Intro: One of the most highly debated topics involving schools evolves around prayer in school. Both sides of the argument are very passionate about their stance and there have been many legal challenges to include or exclude prayer in school. Background: Before the 1960’s there was very little resistance to teaching religious principles, bible reading,…

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) stands out in its location with its huge, layered rectangular layered contemporary façade.  Its walls reflect the sunny climate of the place with its beige paint and behind this façade is a lower wide building housing the extensive collection of the museum.  The museum is actually separate…

 The Middle East, Jerusalem and ReligionThe Symbol of JerusalemThe city of Jerusalem holds religious significance for the Jews, the Christians and the Muslims. In Jewish and Christian literature, Jerusalem is the symbol of the capital of the Messiah. Jerusalem has been sacred to the Jews as the site of the Solomon’s Temple and the Second…

The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain is a spectacular story which takes place about twenty years after Jesus ascended into Heaven. It tells of how a young man named Basil was adopted by a rich merchant. But, when the rich merchant died, Basils cousin stole Basils inheritance; and made him a slave. After a…

1. Theophilus Lover of God, a Christian, probably a Roman, to whom Lukededicated both his Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Nothing beyond this isknown of him. From the fact that Luke applies to him the title “mostexcellent”, the same title Paul uses in addressing Felix and Festus, it hasbeen concluded that Theophilus was…

Why Did Henry VIII Break With Rome? Henry VIII, the influential king of the English monarchy during the Tudor period, initially enjoyed sports like jousting. However, a leg injury limited his mobility and led to indulgence in food, wealth, entertainment, and luxury. Despite his comfortable lifestyle, something troubled Henry enough to challenge the authority of…

What happens after death has been a debated and documented topic dating back to shortly after the death of Jesus Christ. It is basically impossible to get certain evidence to back up beliefs. We are forced to rely on religious material and theologians to paint a picture for us. Even then it is hard to…

Abstract American International Group (AIG) had grown to become a large and well respected insurance company throughout the world. But, this was short lived when AIG collapsed in 2008 and resulted in the government having to bail them out to stay “afloat” during the financial crisis during the years 2008 and 2009. They had a…

Introduction A grown-up Gretel meets the witch in the forest and gropes in more darkness thereafter! Who is that witch, is she her future tense? Is her cry is the precursor of her own? A reality strikes the inner chord and the mind sways away, and it forces Gretel to introspect; to delve deep in…