Cultural Background Essays (Examples)

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COVID 19 In South Africa Nigeria And Swaziland

Pages: 7 (2030 words) Sources: 6 Document Type:literature review Document #:53851517

… be hardly noticeable for the institutional participants. When an organization is working on a multinational level, there are many new entrants with diverse background. Change takes place within the firm in the form of structural change, process change, and change in hierarchy. The concepts and principles are … is the set of beliefs and social norms that the person learns at an early age and sticks to them throughout life. The cultural domain in different countries affects differently on the business dealings and entrepreneurship in the light of bureaucracy. Hofstede distinguishes four cultural dimensions, out of which collectivism versus individualism relates to the degree that society fellows would look after themselves or others. Mainly in entrepreneurship, ……

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Coelho, A. (2019). The role of informal institutions in the enforcement of rules and how to improve corporate and public governance in Brazil: Studies based on a set of corporate governance cases involving state-owned companies (Working Paper). Retrieved from SSRN website  https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3434037 

Dacin, M.T., Goodstein, J. & Scott, W.R. (2002). Institutional theory and institutional change: Introduction to the special research forum. Academy of Management Journal, 45(1), 45- 47. DOI: 10.2307/3069284

Escandon-Barbosa, D.M., Urbano, D., Hurtado-Ayala, A., Paramo, J.S. & Dominguez, A.Z. (2019). Formal institutions, informal institutions, and entrepreneurial activity: A comparative relationship between rural and urban areas in Colombia. Journal of Urban Management, 8(3), 458-471.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jum.2019.06.002 

Estrin, S. & Prevezer, M. (2010). The role of informal institutions in corporate governance: Brazil, Russia, India, and China compared. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 28, 41- 67.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10490-010-9229-1 

Kaufmann, W., Hooghiemstra, R. & Feeney, M.K. (2018). Formal institutions, informal institutions, and red tape: A comparative study. Public Administration, 96(2), 386-403. https://doi.org/10.1111/padm.12397

Meluch, A.L. (2016, August). Understanding the organizational and institutional origins of social support in a cancer support center. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://etd.ohiolink.edu/!etd.send_file?accession=kent1466944822&disposition=inline

Torniainen, T.J. & Sasstamoinen, O.J. (2007). Formal and informal institutions and their hierarchy in the regulation of the forest lease in Russia. Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research, 80(5), 489-501.  https://doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpm033 

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Declaration Of Independence

Pages: 4 (1310 words) Sources: 1 Document Type:Lesson Plan Document #:73104267

… will be able to determine the meaning and uses of terms and phrases by examining them in context and relating them to the cultural ideas of the time.
After completing the anticipatory set, a brief review, investigating Document A and B as a class, completing the guided …
1. Anticipatory Set (5 min)
2. Central Historical Question for Lesson (0 min)
3. Teacher Input-delivery of historical content (20 min)
a. Historical background (5 min)
b. Direct Instruction (15 min)
4. Guided Practice (15 min)
a. Document investigation alone and in groups
5. Lesson Assessment – ……

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Demographic Profile And Motivation Of Suicide Bombers

Pages: 5 (1591 words) Sources: 6 Document Type:Essay Document #:63328521

… who engage in suicide bombings from Palestine (one of the poorest regions of the world) come from what could be considered middle class background. They are motivated not by the dire economic situations in which they live—at least not solely—but by ideological beliefs that tend to be ……

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Bandura, A. (2018). Toward a psychology of human agency: Pathways and reflections. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 13(2), 130-136.

Chatfield, A. T., Reddick, C. G., & Brajawidagda, U. (2015, May). Tweeting propaganda, radicalization and recruitment: Islamic state supporters multi-sided twitter networks. In Proceedings of the 16th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research (pp. 239-249).

Costello, M., & Hawdon, J. (2018). Who are the online extremists among us? Sociodemographic characteristics, social networking, and online experiences of those who produce online hate materials. Violence and gender, 5(1), 55-60.

DeCook, J. R. (2018). Memes and symbolic violence:# proudboys and the use of memes for propaganda and the construction of collective identity. Learning, Media and Technology, 43(4), 485-504.

Koch, A. (2018). Trends in Anti-Fascist and Anarchist Recruitment and Mobilization. Journal for Deradicalization, (14), 1-51.

Merari, A. (2010). Driven to death. Oxford University Press.

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Rights Of Women Today

Pages: 5 (1465 words) Sources: 6 Document Type:Essay Document #:60907742

… still exist today. The differences that lead to some women staying in the home and other women have roles outside the home are cultural—just as they were in ancient Greece. Athens was known for its artistic and political culture. Sparta was known for its warrior culture. The … celebrity activists like Alyssa Milano continue to promote the idea of equality and the rights of women on Twitter whenever there is a cultural challenge to their views—like the recent abortion bill in Georgia. The fact is, however, that modern America is still much like ancient Greece. … modern America is still much like ancient Greece. For all the centuries and years of difference, people really have not changed that much. cultural views are still formed in one’s education and family, and there are still groups who, like the ancient Athenians, believe that the woman’s … as the notion that motherhood……

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Cauce, Ana Mari, and Melanie Domenech-Rodriguez. "Latino families: Myths and

realities." Latino children and families in the United States: Current research and future directions (2002): 3-25.

Euripides. The Trojan Women.  http://classics.mit.edu/Euripides/troj_women.html 

Fleck, Robert K., and F. Andrew Hanssen. "“Rulers ruled by women”: an economic analysis of the rise and fall of women’s rights in ancient Sparta." Economics of Governance 10, no. 3 (2009): 221-245.

Friedan, Betty. The Feminine Mystique. NY: W. W. Norton, 1963.

Lewis, Sian. The Athenian Woman: an iconographic handbook. Routledge, 2013.

Rice, Joy K. "Reconsidering research on divorce, family life cycle, and the meaning of family." Psychology of Women Quarterly 18, no. 4 (1994): 559-584.

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Diversity In The Workplace

Pages: 4 (1110 words) Sources: 5 Document Type:Essay Document #:78053044

Common Assessment
In today’s cultural workforce, gender remains an area where power disparity occurs. While other barriers are being broken down, there remains stereotypical views regarding gender roles … the integration of diverse identities, but only one has shown to have success in the workplace. When people are encouraged to use their background and cultural experiences as a “resource for learning” this benefits the organization, but when this is not the case, it “conveys mixed messages at best … the organization, but when this is not the case, it “conveys mixed messages at best about the degree to which all members and cultural identities are valued.”
One of the factors that influences the impact that diversity will have on the organization, as noted above, is the … to have that influence. A diverse population devoid of a platform is little better than a homogeneous population. However, when members of different……

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Ely, R. & Thomas, D. (2001) Cultural diversity at work: The effects of diversity perspectives on work group processes and outcomes. Administrative Science Quarterly. Vol. 46 (2) 229-273.

Hesmondhalgh, D. & Baker, S. (2015) Sex, gender and work segregation in the cultural industries. The Sociological Review. Vol. 63 (S51) 23-36.

MacLeod, A. (1992) Hegemonic relations and gender resistance: The new veiling as accommodating protect in Cairo. . Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society. Vol. 17 (3) 533-557.

Nathan, R. (no date). As others see us. No publication, in possession of the author.

Sargent, C. & Corse, S. (2013) Picture my gender(s): Using interactive media to engage students in theories of gender construction. Teaching Sociology. Vol. 41 (3) 242-256.

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Why Uber Refuses To Hire Drivers As Full Time Employees

Pages: 11 (3298 words) Sources: 10 Document Type:Research Paper Document #:74911361

...Cultural background Problem at Uber
Introduction
Uber has 22,000 employees worldwide and approximately half of its employees work inside the US. The company has nearly 1 million drivers in the US and approximately 4 million worldwide (Sainato, 2019). The problem that Uber has is that it does not consider its drivers as actual employees even though this categorization has been challenged at the federal level. Regulators have argued in the past that the company should count its drivers as employees rather than as freelancers or contractors. Drivers too have argued that they deserve the benefits, protections and compensation that regular employees receive (Rapier, 2019). However, the National Labor Relations Board's general counsel recently revealed that Uber’s drivers will continue to be classified as contractors. Though the company has viewed this as a victory for its business model, there are plenty of problems that remain as a result of this continuation of what……

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Bhuiyan, J. (2018). Uber’s sleek new product? Your safety. Retrieved from  https://www.vox.com/2018/9/6/17824294/uber-safety-product-feature s

Bond, S. (2019). Uber Received Nearly 6,000 U.S. Sexual Assault Claims In Past 2 Years. Retrieved from  https://www.npr.org/2019/12/05/785037245/uber-received-nearly-6-000-u-s-sexual-assault-claims-in-past-2-year s

Kaltner, J. (2018). Employment status of uber and lyft drivers: Unsettlingly settled.  Hastings Women's LJ, 29, 29.

Malos, S., Lester, G. V., & Virick, M. (2018). Uber drivers and employment status in the gig economy: Should corporate social responsibility tip the scales?. Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, 30(4), 239-251.

North, A. (2019). It’s not just passengers being assaulted in Ubers. Drivers are at risk, too. Retrieved from  https://www.vox.com/2019/12/7/20998646/uber-safety-report-sexual-assault-lyft-case s

Rapier, G. (2019). Uber scored a major victory when the US government ruled drivers aren't employees, but not everyone is happy. Retrieved from  https://www.businessinsider.com/uber-drivers-disappointed-ruling-not-employees-2019-5 

Reingold, J. (2013). Southwest’s Herb Kelleher: Still crazy after all these years. Retrieved from  http://fortune.com/2013/01/14/southwests-herb-kelleher-still-crazy-after-all-these-years/ 

Rogers, B. (2016). Employment rights in the platform economy: Getting back to basics. Harv. L. & Pol'y Rev., 10, 479.

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Field Experience Report Observation In The Deaf Classroom

Pages: 9 (2606 words) Sources: 8 Document Type:Essay Document #:99266210


In the US, residential institutions of learning have had a long relationship with the deaf community. They are the centers where linguistic and cultural transmission takes place. The residential, educational institutions for deaf people serve learners at K-12 levels. They avail dormitories for learners who hail from … a residential school. A good number of states offer education programs that provide language services and training for the deaf, including a rich cultural environment where American Deaf learners are taught American Sign Language and English Bilingual instruction. Such settings are also referred to as deafcentric. Learners … the deaf: free communication and securing a comfortable sign language environment, a heightened social and personal interaction between the deaf people, and a cultural identity model development, a perceived readiness for life, following graduation (p. 3). Another study reveals that deaf learners who attend school with a … environments, using both the dormitory……

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Guardino, C., & Antia, S. D. (2012). Modifying the classroom environment to increase engagement and decrease disruption with students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 17(4), 518-533.

Hombo, C. M. (2003). NAEP and No Child Left Behind: Technical challenges and practical solutions. Theory into Practice, 42(1), 59-65.

Jeffries Jr., R. L. (2010). A Case Study of a Teacher Implementing Guided Reading in a Deaf Classroom. ProQuest LLC.

Malik, A. M., Rashid, M., Awan, M. Y., & Alvi, I. B. (2018). The Role of Architecture in the Identification of Obstacles and Spatial Solutions to Inclusive Education. UMT Education Review (UER), 1(2), 39-58.

Renard, M. (1999). Les sourds dans la ville: surdités et accessibilité. ARDDS (Association pour la réadaptation et la défense des devenus-sourds).

Romano, A.M. (2013). Observing a Residential School for the Deaf: Identifying Factors in Creating a Deafcentric Environment. (The Honors Program, Gallaudet University).

Staten, F. D. (2011). Examining the influence of the residential school for the deaf experience on deaf identity. (Doctor of Philosophy thesis, University of Iowa).

Van Gent, T., Goedhart, A. W., Knoors, H. E., Westenberg, P. M., & Treffers, P. D. (2012). Self-concept and ego development in deaf adolescents: a comparative study. Journal of deaf studies and deaf education, 17(3), 333-351.

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Domestic Violence Trauma

Pages: 7 (2069 words) Sources: 5 Document Type:Annotated Bibliography Document #:76636110

… Charlotte who note that domestic violence among the Latina population in the United States is a serious public health issue and cite the cross-cultural differences that exist among the mainstream American population and Latinas concerning their perceptions of what types of behaviors can be regarded as domestic … concerning their perceptions of what types of behaviors can be regarded as domestic violence. The authors point out that identifying these types of cross-cultural differences represents a timely and valuable enterprise since these issues can have an impact on the effectiveness of interventions that are designed to … domestic violence during some point in their lives, but these victims may not consider themselves as legitimate victims of domestic violence due to cultural differences, thereby making accurate estimates as well as developing appropriate and timely interventions for this population far more difficult for health care providers. … describe the implementation of innovative……

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Plumb, J. L. & Bush, K. A. (2016, April 1). Trauma-sensitive schools: An evidence-based approach. School Social Work Journal, 40(2), 37-41.

If 20 million people were infected by a virus that caused anxiety, impulsivity, aggression, sleep problems, depression, respiratory and heart problems, vulnerability to substance abuse, antisocial and criminal behavior, . . . and school failure, we would consider it an urgent public health crisis. Yet, in the United States alone, there are more than 20 million abused, neglected and traumatized children vulnerable to these problems. Our society has yet to recognize this epidemic, let alone develop an immunization strategy.

Smith, T. J. & Holmes, C. M. (2018, January 1). Assessment and treatment of brain injury in women impacted by intimate partner violence and post-traumatic stress disorder. The Professional Counselor, 8(1), 1-4.

In 1981, the U.S. Congress declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, marking a celebratory hallmark for advocates and survivors nationwide (National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, 2012). Since this time, similar social and legislative initiatives have increased overall awareness of gender inequality, thus influencing a decline in women\\\\\\'s risk for intimate partner violence (IPV; Powers & Kaukinen, 2012). Recent initiatives, such as a national briefing focused on brain injury and domestic violence hosted by the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, continue to call increased attention to the various intersections and implications of this national public health epidemic (Brain Injury Association of America, 2017). Unfortunately, despite various social advocacy movements, IPV remains an underrepresented problem in the United States (Chapman & Monk, 2015). As a result, IPV and related mental and physical health consequences continue to exist at alarmingly high rates (Chapman & Monk, 2015).

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Bass Pro Management

Pages: 7 (2070 words) Sources: 7 Document Type:Capstone Project Document #:46716922

… areas where the company comes into barriers in terms of performance and looks at what factors may be causing the issue—whether they are cultural, personnel-related, customer-related, product-related, or motivation-related. The managers will gauge capacity needs on the number of customers who come through in any given part ……

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Babin, B. J., & Attaway, J. S. (2000). Atmospheric affect as a tool for creating value and gaining share of customer. Journal of Business research, 49(2), 91-99.

Bass Pro Shops Employee Reviews. (2017). For manager. Retrieved from  https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Bass-Pro-Shops/reviews?fjobtitle=Manager&fcountry=ALL 

De Vries, M.F.K., 1998. Charisma in action: The transformational abilities of Virgin's Richard Branson and ABB's Percy Barnevik. Organizational Dynamics, 26(3), pp.7-21.

Klein, H. J., & Polin, B. (2012). Are organizations on board with best practices onboarding. The Oxford handbook of organizational socialization, 267-287.

Life at Bass Pro Shops. (2018). Careers. Retrieved from https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/careers-life

Orpen, C. (1997). The effects of formal mentoring on employee work motivation, organizational commitment and job performance. The Learning Organization, 4(2), 53-60.

Randolph Thomas, H., & Horman, M. J. (2006). Fundamental principles of workforce management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(1), 97-104.

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Nike S Colin Kaepernick Ad Campaign

Pages: 7 (2187 words) Sources: 6 Document Type:Research Paper Document #:13776078

… analysis, and financial analysis before addressing the strategic issue. Alternatives are also discussed along with a recommendation and an implementation plan. Before beginning, background information on Nike is provided here below.
Company Vision/Mission
Nike’s Vision is to “to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.” Its ……

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About Nike. (2020). Retrieved from  https://about.nike.com/ 

Bartash, J. (2020). Apple’s Covid-19 warning. Retrieved from  https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-much-will-covid-19-hurt-the-us-economy-its-anyones-guess-right-now-2020-02-12 

Delventhal, S. (2019). Nike facing challenging dynamics. Retrieved from  https://www.investopedia.com/news/nike-facing-challenging-dynamics-goldman-sachs/ 

Freberg, K., Graham, K., McGaughey, K., & Freberg, L. A. (2011). Who are the social media influencers? A study of public perceptions of personality. Public Relations Review, 37(1), 90-92.

Neikirk, T. (2019). Nike sales are again way up. Retrieved from  https://hillreporter.com/nike-sales-are-again-way-up-following-conservative-boycott-40033 

Nusser, S., Mahle, I., & Pätzmann, J. U. (2015). How Social Commerce Communication can support Brand Loyalty: An Analysis of Nike‘s Efforts in Facebook Community Management. Markenbrand, (4/2015), 48-57.

Oyedele, A. (2018). Nike surges. Retrieved from  https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/nike-earnings-q4-2018-2018-6-1027328545 

Storey, G. (2019). Nike and the importance of meaningful brand values. Retrieved from  https://polpeo.com/nike-and-the-importance-of-meaningful-brand-values/

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