In his book “Word on the Street,” Linguist John McWhorter attempts to debunk the myth of “pure” Standard English by pointing at the varying nature of English through slang, syntax, sound, and meanings of words over time. He claims that the...
Introduction The selection of eligible candidates for a crisis negotiation team is one of the most crucial steps in preparing for mediation in a time of crisis. Therefore, it is important for organizations to consider key factors that should be...
Companies have a tendency to capitalize on every situation or event that comes their way. In 2017, Pepsi attempted to get the most of out the Black Lives Matter movement by creating a protest-themed advert, which to the company’s regret, received...
The Book of Proverbs is one of the five wisdom literature books in the bible along with Psalms, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. The primary significance of the book is to teach wisdom to the young and the old. It...
Motivation is a necessary part of the instruction process where the teacher is supposed to influence behavior and performance of the learner. In essence, motivation arises from the interrelation between conscious and unconscious factors such as reward value of the goal,...
Over the last decade, the debate over income inequality, poverty and wealth, and socialism has increasingly heightened. Notably, the three aspects are related as they constitute the economic aspect of life. The first two entails elements that define an individual’s economic...
By selling products or services to foreign markets, a company expands its customer reach, which allows it to increase its sales and profits as well as gain brand recognition. It also reduces the risk associated with operating in one market and...
Your highest performing and tenured manager of a 20-person department unexpectedly submitted their two weeks’ notice. Your next-most tenured employee in the department has only 2 years of experience. Additionally, there is a major hospital chain in your area that seems...
The US Constitution stemmed from the debate regarding the weakness in the Articles of Confederation. It is also worth noting that the Constitution is a product of a series of compromises over various issues that emerged during the Constitutional Convention. Arguably,...
Unlike other founding documents, the Declaration of Independence is not legally binding. However, it stands out as a powerful document since it was the first formal statement by the United States people asserting their right to choose their own government. As...