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HUMAN VALUES Values have been a central concept in the social sciences since their inception. For both Durkheim (1893, 1897) and Weber (1905), values were crucial for explaining social and personal organization and change. Values have played an important role not only in sociology, but in psychology, anthropology, and related disciplines as well. Values are…

In her essay “How I Wrote the Moth Essay—and Why”, Annie Dillard explains how she wrote the first essay “Form Holy the Firm” and tells us the reason why she decided to write it. She concludes the wisdom on writing and expresses her attitude towards the personal writing. Annie Dillard had detailed journals descripting how…

Situation Since taking over as commissioner in 1994, William Bratton has transformed NYPD into an effective deterrent of crime through a series of strategic organizational changes. Crime rate in New York has decreased by 25. 9% in just a year compared to the average national rate of 5. 4%. Now, NYPD’s results oriented strategy needs…

Just like in life, there will always be exceptional standouts. We witness this phenomenon in various forms, such as Olympic athletes, world-renowned singers, awe-inspiring sports cars, or even perfect weather. These extraordinary entities are commonly referred to as “unique.” However, it is worth pondering what sets them apart from the rest. It is their distinctive…

Sammy, from the story “A & P” by John Updike, and Dexter, from the story “Winter Dreams” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, are similar characters from two different stories. In both stories, the two men fell in love with what they pictured as the perfect woman. Each man had visions of the future they would like…

Summary In his article titled “Distance Still Matters: The Hard Reality of Global Expansion,” Pankaj Ghemawat delves into the reasons behind companies’ tendency to overestimate the profitability of foreign markets. Ghemawat examines the unsuccessful efforts of various companies, such as News Corp and Tricon Restaurants, in expanding abroad, aiming to identify common factors contributing to…

In the late 1800s, Thomas Hardy wrote a novel that is notable for its tragic portrayal, a recurring theme seen in his other works. The conclusion of the story is also tragic, reflecting Hardy’s belief in fate and drawing parallels to Greek tragedies. Interestingly, the novel mirrors the structure and themes explored by Aristotle in…

First, I will explain Robert Nozick’s objective of demonstrating his argument using the Experience Machine thought experiment. Then, I will evaluate its effectiveness by presenting arguments from both perspectives. Finally, I will demonstrate that Nozick effectively provided a compelling argument through the experiment. The purpose of the Thought Experiment is to refute hedonism and the…

Work teams as a method for doing business in organizations is becoming prevalent throughout the 1990’s. One of the applications of teams is the area of knowledge work, where the actual product is knowledge, in terms of designs, decisions, or information. Using work teams in knowledge work is difficult because the goals are often fuzzy…

Being your own boss comes with a lot of responsibility and isn’t just about taking a break whenever you want to. You have to look at the reality of what being your own boss entails, and not just focus on the glamorous thoughts of freedom. Clear objectives are the key – personal as well as…