Essays about Culture Page 99

 Environmental analysis (PESTEL, 5 forces) Political The political changes are likely to influence Whirlpool only insomuch it can affect the markets the company sells to, causing political instability that will wreak havoc in the economy. The company has already sustained, for instance, losses in South America – it can suffer more if the region experiences…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Poem “Felix Randal” is a sonnet with an Italian or Petrarchan rhyme scheme (abba, abba, ccd, ccd); although not published until 1918, it was written in 1880. The title character is known from extrinsic evidence to have been a thirty-one-year-old blacksmith named Felix Spencer, who died of pulmonary tuberculosis; Father Gerard Manley Hopkins, while…

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…

Scottish economist and philosopher, was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. The exact date of his birth is unknown, however, he was baptized on June 5, 1723. Adam Smith was the son of Adam Smith, the comptroller of the customs at Kirkcaldy, and of Margaret Douglas. He was the only child of the married couple. His…

Islam is a belief system that I think has been greatly taken out of context. Often times, in our current social climate, we see members of opposing religions like Christianity focusing on the parts of Islamic scriptures that are destructive. What many people neglect to see is that like in any religion, there are positive…

John Knowles’ classic novel, “A Separate Peace,” has resonated with generations of readers, exploring the tumultuous landscape of adolescence set against the backdrop of World War II. The novel’s rich tapestry of themes – friendship, jealousy, and the loss of innocence – make it ripe for cinematic adaptation. While the novel stands as a cornerstone…