Essays on Selection

Attention was described by William James (1890, cited in Eysenck & Keane, 2000, p.130) as “the taking ownership of the head, in clear and graphic form, of one out of what seem several simultaneously possible objects or trains of thought. Focalization, concentration of consciousness is of its essence.” This definition emphasizes how attention is a…

Is genuine altruism present in nature? Darwin proposed that natural selection drives evolution in nature. While animals typically prioritize their own survival and reproductive fitness by acquiring traits, the notion of organisms behaving selflessly to benefit another member’s fitness sparks controversy. The idea that individuals would sacrifice themselves for the success of others is perplexing,…

Regula Benedicti, also known as The Rule of Saint Benedict, is a book of principles written by St. Benedict of Nursia specifically for monks living in a communal setting under the authority of an abbot. The fortitude of this rule can be summed up in the motto of the Benedictine Confederation: ora et labora, which…

One evidence of evolution is the process of selection, most specifically artificial selection. According to Allan Tobin and Jennie Dushek, (2005), in their book, ‘Asking about Life’, Artificial Evolution is a process wherein breeding is done intentionally to capture a desirable trait. It is a term described by Charles Darwin to be the contrast of…

It assumes utmost importance in the current scenario of global purchasing. Every Organization especially manufacturing organizations need to have a Supplier evaluation matrix or model in place. This paper tries to bring in a typical Supplier Evaluation Framework, which blends with company’s basic values, and help in establishing a Strategic sourcing policy. It also outlines…

Intake Officer As a juvenile intake officer your requirements for the job are, a bachelor’s degree in a field related to criminal justice, psychology or social work. In other cases, candidates may be able to start out in other positions in the juvenile detention system with only a high school diploma, often gaining the necessary…

People and money are the two key resources for an organization. ‘Human beings are the lifeblood of any enterprise. They are the company’s most vital asset’ (Plumbley, 1976). Recruitment and selection have been the important human resource functions of an organization which are been thought of matching process between applicants and enterprises. Selection process begins…

The roots of the Aditya Birla Group dates back to the 19th century in the picturesque town of pilani set Rajasthan desert. It was here that Seth Shiv Narayan Birla started trading in cotton, laying the foundation for the House of Birlas. Through India’s arduous times of the 1850s, the Birla business expanded rapidly. In…

Throughout history, humans have always sought ways to predict the gender of their unborn child. Ancient wisdom suggests that specific signs may indicate a baby’s gender, such as craving sweets or having a slower heart rate for girls, and consuming salty foods, an active baby, or carrying low for boys. However, scientific progress has made…

Securities Litigation was a consolidated shareholder securities class action lawsuit filed in the United States District COUrt for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On October 8, 2009, the judge granted defendants’ motion to dismiss, and the clerk of court entered judgment dismissing the consolidated lawsuit. No appeal was taken from the final judgment and the…