The concept of work engagement. Schaufeli and Bakker review definitions of work engagement in the business context and in academia as a basis for considering the instruments assessing engagement. While the popularity of engagement in organizations conïŹrms the conceptâs practical dimension, business consultants have applied the term to a range of concepts and measures that depart from those used in scientiïŹc research. Schaufeli and Bakkerâs analysis shows that consultants use the word âengagementâ as a novel, attractive label that covers...
5 Pages
2149 Words
There is a fine line that separates cultural appropriation from appreciation. In the fashion industry, this has been a controversial issue for a while now between models and the message that they are sending, on the runway and on magazines, by wearing cultural symbols as fashion items. The media has brought this issue into the light and shown a wide variety of views that society has on this topic; however, this is not a new occurrence, this subject dates back...
5 Pages
2235 Words
An appropriate research methodology is vital in finding answers to the research question being investigated (Kumar, 2014). Direct research with LGBT prospective adoptive and foster parents and those who have already been through the process was first considered. However, as engaging this population in research is often challenging (Cossar and Neil 2010) a systematic literature review was undertaken. The literature reviewed systematically seeks to summarise and make sense of a body of research and present an analysis; this collects all...
5 Pages
2104 Words
Alcohol dependence is characterized by a strong craving for alcohol (Teague, Mackenzie, Rosenthal, p. 210). This is also known as alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder. Most would not consider Alcoholism to be a chronic disease amongst humans. After all, isnât the consumption of alcohol a personal choice? Alcoholism is not merely a chronic disease or choice. Alcoholism also affects the extended individuals surrounding the alcoholic, often ending in heartbreaking dialectical tensions. This is a chronic illness that can not only...
4 Pages
1959 Words
Introduction to Robinson Crusoe and its Themes The novel Robinson Crusoe is written by Daniel Defoe and was first published in the year 1719. It is about a man named Robinson Crusoe, from England who has a dream to explore the sea. Robinsonâs father does not agree with his dreams and wants him to live a normal middle-class lifestyle. Robinsonâs disagreement with his father caused him to run away and start adventuring into the sea. During his adventures with sailing...
4 Pages
2066 Words
Get a unique paper that meets your instructions
800+ verified writers can handle your paper.
Place an order
Although Britain remains one of the world's richest countries, there are still a significant number of people living in poverty in the UK. Their household resources are too small to allow them the standard of living that most people in the UK consider acceptable. In the UK, the country is presented with the highest rates in child poverty. By 2022, the Fiscal Studies Institute projects that more than five million children will be living in relative poverty. So, what is...
4 Pages
1969 Words
Chikamatsu Monzaemon and Kate Chopin are well known writers of their respective genre. While they are famous writers, they are also very different from one another when it comes to the tales they write about. Though there are quite a lot of differences between their most popular stories, the Love Suicides at Amijima and Desireeâs Baby have many things in common with one another, dealing with women treatment, gender role, a similar theme, and the complexity of love. Encyclopedia Britannica...
5 Pages
2191 Words
Every day, millions of people experience it. For most individuals, it is within reasonable limits and usually somewhat healthy. However, as the world continues to advance in technology and competition for school and work increases, stress levels are at an all-time high. These levels of stress can be dangerous for all people. In some cases, immense stress can be fatal causing victims to commit suicide. From school to adulthood stress is everywhere. In historical sources and research studies, stressors in...
5 Pages
2120 Words
Uber is a transportation company established in 2009. Uber provides transportation services in many countries around the world like the United States, Bratina, Paris, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Uber communicates with customers by an app that is available on both iTunes and Android phones. Of course, since it is a huge company mistake will happen. The San Francisco company faced many problems like, they have to pay taxes, the incredible risks that could happen to the drivers, and unethical behaviors...
5 Pages
2220 Words
Introduction: The American Dream in 'Death of a Salesman' The American Dream has often been linked with the long-lasting belief and philosophy of âManifest Destinyâ, which, while originally the process of civilizing the untamed West U.S. at the time, translated to an overarching ideal of seizing the opportunity for a better life than one currently held. Death of a Salesman is a tragedy that illustrates the âdeathâ of the American Dream, which can be defined as oneâs development into the...
4 Pages
2010 Words
For decades, illegal smuggling of drugs has been a severe problem in England and Wales prisons. According to Alex (2018), approximately 40% of incarcerated individuals test positive for drugs. Prisoners who use drugs suffer from mental and physical health complications, and their likelihood of recovering are minimal. Also, addicted prisoners pose a severe threat to the society since on release they often commit crimes to fund their habits. In a nutshell, the core purpose of the prisons is to reduce...
4 Pages
1950 Words
After World War One, many war heroes returned to an unrecognizable society that had majorly changed both materialistically and emotionally since they left. These men came back as outcasts to a society that evolved without them despite their sacrifice of fighting for its survival. âIn Soldierâs Homeâ and âHills Like White Elephantsâ Hemingway reveals how soldiersâ inability to communicate with others leads to feelings of meaninglessness. After such a terrifying and deadly war the soldiers came back heavily changed while...
5 Pages
2113 Words
Introduction The death of a child under any circumstances is tragic and provokes strong emotions. Children are at the highest risk of homicide in their first year of life, four times higher than other age groups. The notion of child homicide will be explored covering the nature of violence committed and the prevalence of this phenomenon. Risk factors including age, gender and possible reasoning parents kill their own children will be scrutinised. Macro and micro level sociology contextual and situational...
4 Pages
1961 Words
The treatment of women is different in all countries. It is important to pay attention to and recognize the differences in the way that women are treated compared to the way that men are treated. In the United States, there is a lot of controversy around the thought that women should be treated equally and the idea that women can work just as hard as men. It is these thoughts and these identities that women are given that make them...
5 Pages
2059 Words
INTRODUCTION This report will discuss the impact of fake news on education. The definition of fake news and each impact will be stated. After research has been conducted and stated, a conclusion will be included at the end of the report to state what the findings were. WHAT IS FAKE NEWS? Fake news is made-up news, manipulated to look like credible journalistic reports that are designed to deceive us. The internet has become the primary and primary sources of news...
5 Pages
2128 Words
Introduction Any damage occur in the central or peripheral nervous system due to toxins or artificial poisons called neurotoxicity, these poisons can stop or delay the action of nerves system in transmitting signal to different nerves in different body organs. There are to many substances that affect the nervous system and cause problems like insecticides, pesticides, mercury, lead, phenol, formaldehyde, chlorine, although there is naturally toxins in brain that cause toxicity like oxygen radicals that cause disorders in movement, autonomic...
4 Pages
1959 Words
The spread of corona virus across globe made education come to a standstill the stirring spoon was online teaching and learning. Online learning got a spotlight in corona crisis. The journey from classroom to web room was indeed not planned and anticipated but became a sudden need of the hour. At such times the research; study on wide aspects of online learning became a priority for Researchers and academicians. This paper intends to bring forward the role of online learning...
5 Pages
2091 Words
Substance Abuse can also be called drug abuse. This can be defined as usage harmful substances. The individual either uses a significant amount of the substance or uses harmful methods to ingest the substance. These substances are usually heroin, cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes and other tobacco products. In todayâs society many adolescences fall prey to substance abuse. A teenager who suffers with substance abuse would have frequent changes in behaviour such as failure to attend school, a decrease in their...
5 Pages
2113 Words
Introduction: Advertising and Marketing are effective techniques to promote brands, services, goods and ideas. We can find advertising in every form, from watching a movie, watching videos on YouTube, billboards (the infamous Times Square in New York), and even advertisements cover a section of newspapers and magazines. In short, we can say that today the world is under the influence of advertisements and almost everything is considered to be guided by advertisements. We all are bombarded by the advertisements popping...
5 Pages
2167 Words
A. Introduction Arthur Miller was a playwright, essay and book 1915-2005. He was from America. Miller was born with the name Arthur Asher Miller on October 17, 1915 and died on February 10, 2005. Known as author Arthur Miller and his famous works are The Crucibal and Death of Salesman. In addition to being famous for his works, he was also increasingly famous for getting a husband from Marilyn Monroe in 1956 to 1961. Literature is the study of a...
5 Pages
2216 Words
This essay will look at how people smuggling and illegal immigration have evolved through time and how and what policymakers have and should do as a response. People smuggling is the act of assisting individuals to cross international borders without official authorization in return for compensation that is either financial or material (Hidalgo, 2016). This essay will look to examine why this is considered an international crime, the reasons behind the motives of both migrants and people smugglers as well...
5 Pages
2221 Words
Postmodern studies focus on the issues of an individual than on a group or community. But in an era which tries to establish ' Personal is Political' (1970 Carol Hanisch), individual problems become social and cultural issue. Barsa by Khadeeja Mumtaz is a novel that focuses on Sabitha and Rasheed who leave their homeland Kerala to work in the holy city of Mecca. It portrays the cultural ambivalence faced by Sabitha who is not a Muslim by birth, but converted...
5 Pages
2156 Words
Most know that bullies bully because of insecurityâ but why? The narrators of The Things They Carried, The Color Of Water, The Woman Warrior, and This Boy's Life use cruelty as a way to create personas that are accepted and stereotypical in society. Domination and inhumanity are used as coping mechanisms to develop a sense of security and identity when one feels powerless. Having control over another people fabricates internal power and respect, allowing oneself to avoid being an outcast....
5 Pages
2241 Words
There has always been an issue with equal rights whether youâre tall, short, skinny or chubby as long as youâre a woman you will always encounter a man who will always feel superior to a woman. Even though women have rights nowadays, there are still few of them who are still suffering from equal rights all over the place. In âHills like White Elephantsâ by Ernest Hemingway, you can imagine one day waking up and knowing that you and your...
5 Pages
2091 Words
The aim of this paper is to compare and contrast the various viewpoints of Christian deontology and utilitarian physician with regards to euthanasia. Euthanasia involves termination of the life of an individual to relieve them from their suffering due to terminal illness. The act of euthanasia as sparked a lot of debate among philosophers who have deontological and utilitarian perceptions. Deontological ethics justifies whether an action is right or wrong with regards to the moral code of the action. On...
5 Pages
2232 Words
Introduction The use of hate and violence can often result in unfortunate events for those involved, leading to strong emotions, uncontrollable behavior, and other actions motivated by negativity. Hate speech can also lead to violent and criminal acts, as discussed by the following articles in this paper. However, the restrictions that are often imposed on hateful rhetoric or actions can walk a fine line between protecting individualsâ rights and protecting the free expression of thoughts and opinions. Understanding the fine...
4 Pages
2032 Words
âReligion is like a pair of shoes⊠Find one that fits you, but don't make me wear your shoes.â (George Carlin, Good Reads). America is known for the First Amendment, which guarantees everyone their freedom of religion. Since the ratification of the Constitution, immigrants have flocked to the United States to escape discrimination from their home country, and to practice their religion without fear of punishment or retaliation. A large population of these immigrants have been, and still are, Muslims....
4 Pages
2042 Words
The English word secular drives from the Latin word âsaeculumâ, meaning âthe present ageâ, âthis worldâ of change as opposed to the eternal âreligious world.â It is defined as âthe liberation of man from religious and metaphysical tutelage the turning of his attention away from other worlds and towards this one.â Religion stands for the Spiritual values of life and for the relation of the human personality to the divine. Secularism is a principle that involve two basic propositions. The...
5 Pages
2207 Words
Introduction Social work advocacy aims to influence policies, practices and laws that affect all people in a specific class or group (Dalrymple & Boylan, 2013). This is a comprehensive analysis paper for creating a proposal for a social advocacy action plan to authorize grants for training and support services for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimerâs disease or a related dementia. Discussed will be the needs and concerns of Alzheimer's caregivers and the policies affecting them. Also discussed will...
5 Pages
2204 Words
Within the field of Developmental Psychology, genetics and the surrounding environment play an outsized role in factors like personality traits, emotion and language. One of the longest debates in Western intellectual history concerns the relative influence of genetic and environmental factors on human behavioural differences, also known as the nature vs nurture debate. The argument questions the extent to which acquired behaviours are a product of either inherited or acquired influences. Nature is argued to be influenced by genetic predispositions...
4 Pages
1983 Words
