Essays about Culture Page 97

The Buddha’s most dedicated followers were grouped into a sangha, distinguished by their shaved heads and robes crafted from unsewn orange fabric. These early Buddhist monks, also known as bhikkus, traveled from location to location, only establishing themselves in communities during the rainy season when journeying was challenging. Theravadan monks and nuns rely on offerings…

The cases of Heavens Gate and the Branch Davidians exemplify Stanley Milgram’s theories on individuals’ responses to authority. Marshall Applewhite, also known as “Do,” established Heavens Gate and convinced 39 people that he had terminal cancer. He persuaded them that by dying with him, a spaceship in the comet “Hale-Bop’s” tail would transport them to…

In 1947, a radio debate on the existence of God took place between two renowned philosophers: Fr. Frederick Copleston S.J. and Bertrand Russell. This debate is historically significant in the field of radio broadcasting. Copleston, who later became principal of Heythrop College, was a Jesuit priest and supported the value of the Cosmological argument for…

Based on what you read in this chapter, summarize in one page or less how you would explain Enron’s ethical meltdown. After reading chapter 14, my knowledge of ethics has significantly increased. The first paragraph of the chapter points out that ethics is not theoretical; instead it greases the wheels that make the business work….

One possible ethical issue involved with genetic testing would be that it leads to early intervention in the pregnancy. Once the mother finds out if their child has a deadly disease or some other undesired trait, this may lead them to want to abort their child. Ethically speaking, many people don’t find abortions morally right…

The Mbaino tribe in Things Fall Apart practice many traditions that the Western culture would deem superstitious. The Western religion allows for the Christian ideals to prove many of the native traditions superfluous when infiltrating the native’s land during colonization. This disassembling of traditions is introduced by Christianity’s unshakeable stance that native deities have no…

Euthanasia refers to the intentional act of ending the life of a seriously ill person to alleviate their suffering. It can be categorized into various types, including voluntary, non-voluntary, involuntary, active, and passive euthanasia. Voluntary euthanasia occurs when an individual clearly expresses their wish to die and seeks help from someone else. Non-voluntary euthanasia involves…

This article discusses how corporations should take to be responsible for more than merely net income maximization. The writer goes into the treatment of how downsizing a company violates the psychological and societal contracts in the employer-employee relationship. The writer seems to back up the thought that employees should hold a since of security in…

As companies expand into new markets due to globalization, cultural challenges are inevitable. Different cultures have unique values, laws, regulations, attitudes, and ethics. Communication styles, business practices, and etiquette differ greatly across cultures. Even a seemingly harmless hand gesture can have completely different interpretations in various countries. Due to cultural differences, organizations must be cautious…

Executive summary Virgin Australia is a well known Industry Airline all through the world. In this report I will explain about an analysis of Virgin’s present position and to focus the conduct of the industry regarding whether it is performing above or beneath desire. On the foundation of this analysis, suggestions are suggested to help…