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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Pedagogy - Media Pedagogy, grade: 76, The Open University (School of Educational Technology), course: Technology-Enhanced Learning: Practices and Debates, language: English, abstract: This paper presents the critical reflection on technology-assisted learning. It is based on the choices practitioners make about how to apply technologies to their learners and the choices learners make about their own learning, in terms of what technologies they use, why and how. Based on three main learning activities: blog and blogging, Reading Price (2007) and, the learner experience; reflection uses concrete example to explain what allows the author to understand the choices, experiences and methods of practitioners and learners in the application of technologies to education. A brief takeaway from the discussions is that learners and practitioners have different choices in specialized technologies. Learner¿s experience is grounded on four major things: familiarity with technology, students¿ perceptions, Students expectations and efficacy and effectiveness ensures teachers realize their intentions of their course design, relative to the use of technology (approach). Based on these, recommendations were made on how courses and learning activities could be better developed. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 2,3, University of Duisburg-Essen (Anglophone), language: English, abstract: It has not been a surprise that over the last years the novel of a boy with a scar and magic abilities has inspired children and adults. People cannot stop reading the story of a young boy who goes to a wizard school named Hogwarts. But have they thought why readers are attracted to this book series And how it has influenced them in different ways These are questions, this paper tries to answer. Furthermore, the main goal will be to answer the question in what way does symbolism appear into the novel What is the meaning of the symbols in this novel These questions will be answered by both: analysing the context in which they appear and their possible meaning in the novel.The answer would be simple: Due to many stylistic and rhetorical devices, J. K. Rowling enlightens the world of the and gives us the possibility to discover it. However, a big part of this input comes from symbolism she uses as an author to catch attention in a better way. An entire generation has been influenced of how the author J. K. Rowling turns the world of a book into a living one. Therefore, it is no surprise that this piece of fantasy literature has become an important object of various studies. The novel itself can be investigated in several ways. This means Harry Potter as a fantasy novel is a masterpiece of literary and stylistic devices. It can also be approached as a good example of how an author could with use of symbolism write a good novel.In this term paper, the author would therefore like to limit the field of study to the meaning of the symbols we can find in Harry Potter. Furthermore, there will be a short definition to give an overview about what are core aspects in Heroic fantasy This should help to get an impression of what is important in this genre and how it is presented. The term paper will be structured with a theoretical framework, the analysis and a conclusion to summarise all important results and with a look in the future concerning symbolism. There are a lot of traditional symbols with different origins and meanings. In this term paper the author is describing only the most common symbols like e.g. good versus evil, magic, names and spells and other important symbols which she considers as nameable. She will be working with the hypothesis that patterns can be found in the manner of symbolism in many various ways. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,0, University of Cologne, language: English, abstract: This analysis will focus on how humans with extraordinary bodies were turned into freaks through processes that stem from a concept of normalcy. Firstly, the social construction of normalcy will be examined in combination with the societal expectation of bodies to be whole and how these expectations influenced the lives of people with unusual bodies. Moreover, the focus will be laid on the concept of Othering in order to further explain the formation of freak shows. In addition to that, Garland-Thomson¿s theory of Staring will be applied to the way that ordinary humans with extraordinary bodies were turned into freaks. The different theories are connected through the variable of normalcy. Normalcy influences the different ways that people were turned into freaks. The analysis is mainly based on the works of Rosemary Garland-Thomson, who wrote about extraordinary bodies and the theory of Staring, Robert Bogdan and Brigham A. Fordham, who closely studied freak shows, and Lennard J. Davis and his concept on normalcy. ¿Monstrosity¿, ¿Freak¿, ¿Cripple¿ were terms that used to describe humans whose bodies deviated from the norm. These people were solely reduced to the way their bodies looked and how they possibly malfunctioned. In nineteenth century America, people with unusual bodies were exhibited in so-called freak shows, in order to make profit for the owners and to amuse the audiences. The body forms the center of attention in freak shows and is deeply connected to and intertwined with the concept of normalcy that is common in society. Even though the term ¿freak¿ has a negative connotation nowadays and is not acceptable to use anymore, it used to be a set expression, which is the reason for using it in this analysis without quotation marks.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Communications - Movies and Television, grade: 1,0, University of Tubingen (Institut für Medienwissenschaft), course: Global Media Theory, language: English, abstract: This paper discusses, on the one hand, the South Korean (hereafter Korea) OTT (over the top) video market and the struggles of foreign SVOD (subscription video on demand) services in Korea. On the other hand, it looks at the distribution of Korean media content in a global context through digital platforms. The primary example chosen is Netflix. First, I will briefly review the selected literature, then list the rationale and thesis before explaining why a political economy approach is used, and what theoretical framework is applied in the analysis. In the main section, the objects of analysis are the highly competitive Korean OTT market, and the role of Netflix in the distribution of Korean content outside of Korea. Finally, in the conclusion, I will reiterate the rationale, and state how I have argued the thesis statement. Additionally, the main findings will be summarized, and the usefulness of the selected theoretical framework evaluated.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Sociology - Gender Studies, grade: 1,0, University of Cologne (Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät), course: Comparative Perspectives on Family Demography, language: English, abstract: The aim of this paper is to illustrate the current development of the effect of COVID-19 on couples intending to start a family. The problems they face regarding marriage and childbearing during the pandemic should be elaborated and outlined. For this purpose, comparative situations of pandemical states from the past will be used as a reference. Using the assessment of current problems, future consequences of the pandemic on family formation will be sketched out. This paper seeks to examine the effect of the current pandemic as an exceptional situation on the emergence and formation of a family. This includes a brief outline of psychological health and its impact on relationship stability, fertility intentions, financial hardship, and effects on the quality of a marriage and the consequences of divorce.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject African Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 5.0, , language: English, abstract: This text discusses the merits and demerits of indigenous knowledge in the technological development of Nigeria. Indigenous knowledge is an important natural resource that can facilitate the development process of any nation in cost-effective, participatory and sustainable ways. Indigenous knowledge according to Warren has value not only for the culture in which it evolves, but also for scientists and planners striving to improve conditions in different localities but in the rural and urban areas. On the other hand there are also demerits associated with indigenous knowledge as it relates to technological development that can be injurious to the society in which it evolves. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject African Studies - Linguistics, grade: 95, , language: English, abstract: This paper deals with the questions of language, intellectual and cultural decolonization in post colonial worlds. The concern with cultural decolonization hails from different academic spheres, and as well as different geographical settings that either experienced European colonialism like in Africa, Asia or, from geographies with masses who were subjected to a forceful removal and enslavement and subsequently ferried from their indigenous homelands to Europe or America. To decolonize culture in this context primarily means, to liberate language, identity, and the intellectual constellation of the colonized communities from the colonial experience that some/many believe to have suppressed and subjugated their cultural identities.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2020 in the subject Politics - Region: Near East, Near Orient, grade: 1.3, University of Tubingen, language: English, abstract: When dealing with Saudi Arabiäs policies towards the Yemeni conflict, it is worthwhile taking the domestic level of analysis into consideration. Among the many domestic factors which might be relevant to this study, the author will focus on three dimensions: Saudi Arabiäs population, the economic dimension which also affects the Kingdom¿s foreign policy, and the regional environment in the Persian Gulf.In March 2015, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia embarked on a military intervention in neighboring Yemen. About half a year earlier, in September 2014, the Shi¿a Houthi rebels (self-declared Ansar Allah, Arabic for ¿Helpers of God¿) had seized control over Yemen¿s capital Sanäa and forced the incumbent Yemeni president Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi to flee, first to the Southern city of Aden, then in March 2015 to Saudi Arabia where he has stayed ever since (mostly). The primary goal of the Saudi-led military coalition (including the United Arab Emirates and several Yemeni militias) has been to expel the Houthi rebels from the capital Sanäa and to reinstall the internationally recognized government of Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi (without success until the time of writing).Which domestic and regional constellations can explain Saudi Arabiäs policies towards Yemen since the beginning of the war in March 2015 Instead of looking at these events from the Realist perspective (i.e. through the lens of the dominant Realism theory in International Relations), a Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) approach shall be undertaken. While Realism as a school of thought is primarily concerned with (economic and military) power and security, and may thus have certain advantages in the study of authoritarian states in general, and of the Yemen war, the FPA approach offers valuable insights into the making of the Kingdom¿s policies towards Yemen. FPA, in contrast to the strict Realist focus on the state as a monolithic category, sheds light on differences within the state and other factors, be they economic or transnational. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject African Studies - Literature, grade: 2.5, University of Lagos, language: English, abstract: The phenomenon of abandoned children and parent's irresponsibility is at the epicenter of Amma Darko's construction. As a corollary to this, critics have come to review the text from standpoints within the established phenomenal domain. Similarly, the motivation here holds sway within this parameter. However, the objective here is to examine the nature of culture towards children and its attendant role in defining into existence a class order - the adults versus the children. Such class identification signals a hint of marxist structure, a society in which a powerful group dominate and oppress the powerless marginal group. Unlike other previous critiquing that has investigated this phenomenon from a Marxist lens only and moral perspectives, the uniqueness of this study rests on the fact that it draws insight from both Marxism and Cultural Criticsm in the identification of the origin of such socio-phenomenal damage using Amma Darko's Faceless. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Case Study from the year 2021 in the subject Communications - Movies and Television, grade: 2.5, University of Lagos, language: English, abstract: This research identifies with the growing film industry of Nigeria, globally referred to as Nollywood. As a distinct and third largest industry after Hollywood and Bollywood, the industry is inherently ladened with its carved underguarding genres. Of importance to this research is the genre known as ¿Epic¿. Epic here refers to a conglomeration of several cultural variables that elevates culture and promotes cultural diversities. Following this, it is the attempt of this research to shed its spot light on a particular cultural variable ¿ folklore ¿ and how it is deployed in Nollywood. To examine this, this research attempts to subject the film titled ¿Osun Sengese¿ as a case study. 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2021 in the subject Sociology - Law and Delinquency, grade: 1, National Islamic University, language: English, abstract: Adoption occurred primarily to preserve and transmit family lines or inheritance, to gain political power or to forge alliance between families. The issue highlighted in this paper is the protection of children from illegal adoption or adoptions that are done for an illegal purpose like human trafficking. Human trafficking is a major concern not only intra-country but also inter-country. The aim of this paper is to identify the problem and suggest ways to a better solution. The first topic is a brief history in which the genesis of adoption is explained, and it is discussed whether adoption is really for the welfare of the child. Furthermore, the relationship between inter-country adoption and India is explained. It is analysed, what laws provide such kind of adoptions, what is lacking in those laws, what their impact is and if the adoption is really happening in the country. Additionally, the international laws of adoption and whether they help in protecting the interest of the child are discussed. Then, the problem of child trafficking based on illegal adoption, how far the laws dealt with it, what has to be done and how to protect children from such abuses is explained. There must be a strong, stable and legitimate inter-country adoption infrastructure. Adoption can only maintain a principled and enforceable line against child selling and child trafficking when effective systems of enforceable regulation are in place that effectively prevent adoption systems from becoming markets for children. The refusal or failure of the domestic and inter-country adoption systems to put those needed regulations into place speaks volumes regarding the ethics of the domestic and inter-country adoption. Inter-country adoption is a conditional good; inter-country adoption as child trafficking is an evil. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject African Studies - Literature, grade: 2.5, University of Lagos, language: English, abstract: Cultural Criticism and Feminism are literary theories that have been employed in the critical analysis here in the generation of meaning in Mariama Bâ's So Long a Letter. In exploring this investigation, the argument here is hinged on the fact that to properly ascertain the depth of female subjugation in such a traditional society, a researcher must, as a necessity, employ also, the tropes of Cultural Criticism. The rationale behind this proves that through the lens of cultural criticism, the text can be better appreciated through the traditional theory of feminism. 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Document from the year 2020 in the subject Pedagogy - Job Education, Further Education, , language: English, abstract: This study will discuss the entrepreneurial choices between University undergraduate students and their proactive personality relations. How do the undergraduate students of the University of Oman have business intentions Do entrepreneurship and proactive personality between university students have a good relationship Is there a different gender, year, and college status of undergraduate University students Both the developed and emerging countries have a universal interest in unemployment. The unemployment rate has risen worldwide, particularly with the recent global collapse. Different global approaches and plans to combat unemployment have been implemented. Entrepreneurship is among the most selected alternatives to unemployment, as the enterprise is increasingly regarded as a major driver of prosperity, creativity, and job creation. But the growth of entrepreneurship and transforming people's attitude towards business is a challenge in virtually all countries.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject Didactics - English - History of Literature, Eras, grade: 2.5, University of Lagos, language: English, abstract: Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot occupies a reverend domain in literary history for reasons critics are quick to mention when the need arises. From its first premiere in 1953 to this current day, the text is still being highly reputed. The intention here is to attempt an investigation for such hallowed disposition in the oeuvre of literature through the application of New-Historicism and Reader-response criticsms. The research motivation stems from the interest in noting how Beckett is able to encode the prevailing manners of the Modernist literary era. Beyond this, the objective of generating subjective meaning through text-reader transaction adds to the sympathy of this study in that, it is the intention here to present the features that qualify the text as an Absurdist play. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Pedagogy - Media Pedagogy, grade: 74, The Open University (School of Educational Technology), course: Technology-Enhanced Learning: Practices and Debates, language: English, abstract: This module paper attempts to evaluate how learners own technology enhanced learning. It begins with a critical review of McCarthy¿s ¿Learning in the Café: pilot testing the collaborative application for education in Facebook¿ and Thorpe¿s ¿Effective online interaction: mapping course design to bridge from research to practice¿. The fact that Facebook has different features that promote student interactions, it was no surprise that 92 % agreed that Café encourages their interaction with their peers. The importance of this interaction was confirmed by Thorpe (2008) who recommends a range of activities that promote both group and individual participation as well as compulsory student participation for effective interaction. 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2019 in the subject Pedagogy - Media Pedagogy, grade: 80, The Open University (School of Educational Technology), course: Openness and Innovation in e-Learning, language: English, abstract: This report presents, analyzes and critically discusses learning analytics on the extent to which it supports learning. It will introduce the learning analytics and provide its background to the current research and development in e-learning, explaining how they relate to, and differ from, other uses of data in education. The report shall also describe in details the implications associated with the use of learning analytics in the context of international training organizations and the recommendable success load map. In the same context, a justification on how the most important features of learning analytics support learning will be provided, setting out the key benefits and risks. Finally, two examples illustrating the use of learning analytics will be evaluated against how they enhances learning in relevant contexts. As far as resourcing will be given account, the continuous use and innovation in learning analytics is recommended.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2019 in the subject Pedagogy - Media Pedagogy, grade: 76, The Open University (School of Educational Technology), course: Openness and Innovation in e-Learning, language: English, abstract: This short report is intended for the management team of a traditional Rwandan university, which has recently heard about open education and wants to develop a strategy on it. As the management team has little experience in open education, a briefing documentation about open education was given for their consideration. Although this is not a fully costed business proposal, it makes recommendations for open pathways, suggests a strategy for OER production, suggests engagement with other initiatives, and proposes a cautious approach or any mixture deemed appropriate. The report provides an overview of the domain, listing referenced searches in the academic domain as well as current researches and developments in the domain. It presents various proposals on the production, use and publication of Open Educational Resources (OER) and provides guidelines for the practice of learning and teaching in order to improve the quality of the student experience, to improve the provision of learning opportunities for all and to improve pedagogical practices. It also recognizes that the use, creation and publication of OER should be consistent with the university's mission and overall goals. Finally, the report highlights the main benefits for the University of adopting an open education policy, suggests a strategy for the production of OER, engagement with other initiatives, propose a cautious approach or constitute a mixture deemed appropriate. It outlines the main associated risks, proposes strategies to overcome them, and exposes the required technologies, including new roles and responsibilities to apply this new policy in academic institutions. It just provides hands-on experience, guidance and recommendations for the university to consider while developing an open education policy strategy.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Politics - Topic: International development, grade: 75.00% 1st Class w. Distinction, Savitribai Phule Pune University, formerly University of Pune (Centre for Development Studies and Activities (CDSA), Pune, India), course: M.A. Development Planning and Administration, language: English, abstract: India accounts for 19% of all maternal deaths globally. Maternal mortality is thus one of the most serious public health issues facing India today. During the period 1990-2009, Maharashträs Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) dropped from around 216 to 104, making it a 52% decrease in 19 years. The MMR in Maharashtra is the third lowest in the country. In 2009 Maharashtra became one of the three states (along with Tamil Nadu and Kerala) in India to have achieved the Millennium Development Goal of an MMR of 109 by the year 2015. This remarkable drop in the MMR deserves to be studied in order to identify the reasons for its occurrence and to see whether it can be replicated in the rest of the country.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 40 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Bachelor Thesis from the year 2017 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 2,0, RWTH Aachen University (Institut für Anglistik, Amerikanistik und Romanistik der RWTH Aachen), language: English, abstract: The goal of the paper is to identify features relating to homosexual identity, based on a characterization of Williams¿s female characters. Among other studies, Tennessee Williams¿s work has commonly been researched from a gay study perspective by literary scholars and queer theorists. The motive for that was mostly Williams¿s own homosexuality and the stigma that surrounded the issue around the time he published his most famous pieces. He has written plays which explicitly involve the topic of homosexuality, as the eminent Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, but most of his work does not embrace homosexuality precisely. Nevertheless, on the grounds that literary studies is fairly limitless, for literature provides many different fields for analyses, it is possible to involve literary pieces into the field of gay studies, even though it initially does not specify the matter. The arguably most interesting element in Tennessee Williams¿s drama are his characters, many of whom seem to share similar characteristics as struggling individuals. Analyzing the fictional characters with regard to gay writing could help find a possible pattern, draw conclusions about the influence of Williams¿s personality, and thus, support the assumption that homosexuality is integrated in his plays. Gender is also fundamental for an approach based on sexuality. Taking that into consideration, below, the focus will be on Williams¿s female characters, especially on the protagonists Laura Wingfield from The Glass Menagerie and Blanche DuBois from A Streetcar Named Desire. These women are not necessarily gay themselves; in the plays, there is no clear evidence about them being sexually or romantically attracted to the same sex. Instead, sexuality is a broad concept with more meanings attached to it, which will further be discussed in the third chapter. 40 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject Cultural Studies - European Studies, grade: 1,00, European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), course: Building Identities, language: English, abstract: In the course of this paper, the used methods of constructing reality by both movements will be analysed and compared to each other, pointing out possible differences (in their realisation). Further, this text will then portrait the different political messages each movement is trying to convey, specifying the underlying ideological frameworks. Moreover, the question of this paper should be answered: What is the reason for choosing similar methods of constructing reality, if both movements try to convey an individual message. Concluding, this paper will try to assess the gathered insights and try to embed the issue in the macro-social discourse of national identity and the strengthening of far-right movements in Germany. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2017 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Leadership, grade: 80, University of South Wales (Business School), course: Leadership and Management Theories, language: English, abstract: This paper attempts to evaluate the application of leadership and management theories to a contemporary organisation.The study criticizes different research data that focus on the transformational leadership theories, characteristics and strategies as they are adopted by different organizations, including the contemporary firms. According to researches, both the transformative management and transitional leadership are evidenced in different organizations as innovative approaches for an efficient management system. Although the contemporary organizations seem to be in a more democratic world, the classical management theories are still paramount and seen as the basis for the today¿s innovative contemporary approach. The complexity and dynamic nature of today¿s business environments bring necessity on the consideration of strategic management that allows managers to position their firms accordingly. This study focused on the application of different management and leadership theories and their outcomes in today¿s organizations, especially Home Business Network Ltd, which is a giant and national leading educational and business consulting company in Rwanda. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2018 in the subject Communications - Intercultural Communication, Al-Baath University, language: English, abstract: This research discusses the discrepancies between the Arab and the Western societies concerning their sensitivity to certain topics; among which religious, political and social topics are the most prominent. First, Arab and Western societies have different attitudes towards religion. Criticism of religion and highly-esteemed religious figures is a taboo in the Arab world. References that give offence to God, messengers, holy figures or religious beliefs are probably omitted or rendered with some kind of euphemism that takes into consideration the anticipated reaction of the Arab reader to such an offence. In addition to religious issues, sexual references are still a taboo in the Arab world. Concepts related to sexual intercourses, genitals, women's breasts and gay relationships are usually euphemized or deleted in English-Arabic translation. Similarly, the impact of swear words which imply sexual references varies among cultures. They are more a taboo in the Arab world than they are in the Western world. In this research, we shall see, through the many given examples, how the instances pertaining to all these cultural taboos¿religious and social¿are mostly either euphemized or emitted when rendered into Arabic. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: International development, grade: 75%, University of Sussex, course: Environment, Development and Policy (MA), language: English, abstract: This paper examines the Sicomines Agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It analyses how 'Resource-for-Infrastructure' agreements highlight the limitations of the 'Corporate Social Responsibility' theory in providing an alternative conception of market capitalism. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has an abundance of natural resources, containing over 80 million hectares of arable land, and access to over 1,100 minerals and metals. However, in 2013, the United Nations Development Programme¿s (UNDP) Human Development Index (HDI) ranked the DRC 187th out of 188 states, with a score of 0.304 HDI. Therefore, due to its abundance of resources, the DRC has the potential to become a prominent driver of African growth, but currently remains one of the world¿s poorest states. Amongst other factors, the DRC¿s abundance of natural resources has played a central role in its continued economic and political insecurity. Like many resource-rich developing states, Western and Chinese multinational companies have intervened in the state¿s extractive mining sectors. Although resource-based growth has led to a number of successes, their interventions, in some cases, have not led to positive economic trends for developing states. This is commonly referred to as the resource curse for developing states that are resource-rich. Today, in light of the economic, social and environmental controversies caused from natural resource mining in the developing world, mining companies, and their associated banks, provide Resource-for-Infrastructure (RFI) agreements. 36 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject Social Studies (General), , language: English, abstract: This paper is about the Indigenous marriage practice among bench people. Ethiopia is a country where there are lots of nations and nationalityies live together. Ethiopia is a country with a population of over 86 ethnic groups. The Bench ethnic group was formerly known as the Gimira people, especially before 1983 E C, and in the previous system, the name (Gimira) was used in various regimes.Based on this, some of bench elite claim that the ethnic group originated in Israel, citing the Gimira, the lost tribes from the House of Israel, as having disappeared from Israel and their where about in the world unknown, according to a Google search engine. They say it can be found, see, for example, a website.As expected, the Bench ethnic group is currently divided into three main ethnic groups, the Mer, Bench, and Shey Bench, with the same language, culture, tradition, and psychology, and lives in a similar way in terms of appearance and colour, but it has many ethnic groups, numerous genealogies, and other identities. In terms of language, all the people speak called Benc¿ non. In English what we call mouth of Bench. Culturally, the details described in this article are to be applied to most of the Heritage culture, experience and tradition must do for most of them. This article deals with one of the most recognizable figure of bench people which make them unique from other is called marriages - ceremonies. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject Sociology - Consumption and Advertising, grade: 1,3, University of Trier, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this term paper is to analyze the portrayal of women in print advertisement over the last sixty years to represent changes in the depiction of females over this period. This topic is of interest since mass media plays an important role in our society today and it can be considered as one of the major agents of socialization. Consequently, gender stereotypes presented in advertisement influence the way we think men and women shall be. However, since the role of women has changed dramatically over the last decades due to feminist movements, it will be of interest if these social changes have been depicted in advertisement as well. In particular, it is assumed that the portrayal of women in advertisement has been shifting from an overt, traditional stereotypical portrayal of women as housewives or highly dependent on men to a slightly more subtle stereotypical portrayal of women as decorative, sexy, and using facial expressions and body positions to demonstrate subordination and weakness. To prove this hypothesis this term paper will first compare past studies focusing on the stereotypical depiction of females in advertisement. For this purpose two studies were considered most important: These were Courtney and Lockeretz quantitative print magazine analysis covering the year 1970, and Erving Goffman¿s selective print magazine analysis published in 1979. Furthermore, there are many relating and follow-up studies that are based on the coding schemes used in these two analyses which provide the possibility to show changes over time. Afterwards, the second part will be more practical, examining portrayals of women in example print advertisements. To be able to provide a consecutive and meaningful depiction of the changes, advertisements of two companies from different years were chose to be analyzed. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Case Study from the year 2021 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 68%, Coventry University (Engineering Business Management), language: English, abstract: This paper demonstrates and analyses the current state of the material and information flow across the supply chain at ThyssenKrupp. The objective of the prepared VSM is to identify causes of waste and reduce them in order to improve the production processes and meet the customer demands. Potential sectors of improvement are identified as Kaizen bursts. By developing and implementing of a desired future state map with a more efficient overall production system, ThyssenKrupp can sustainability improve the productivity and remain competitive. The improvements are focused on takt time, change over time and inventory levels, which leads to a reduction of the lead time.The automotive industry is one of the largest and competitive sectors in Germany. It offers great opportunities for the application of lean tools to eliminate waste, improve operational processes and gain competitive advantages. ThyssenKrupp are a key supplier in the automotive industry and utilise Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to highlight and reduce non-value-added activities in their manufacturing operation. 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Document from the year 2021 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 63%, Coventry University (Engineering Business Management), language: English, abstract: The objective of this paper is to introduce the concept of lean and agile manufacturing based on Ford Motor Company, generally known as Ford. It shows techniques, the need, the impacts and the benefits of lean manufacturing and agile strategy on automotive manufacturers. Furthermore, this paper discusses the effectiveness on lean and agile paradigms. It is structured into five consecutive chapters. After the introduction, chapter two highlights the incentive for Ford to adapt lean and agile manufacturing. The supporting literature of lean and agile manufacturing is discussed in chapter three. Chapter four describes the impact and benefits for Ford through the adaption of lean and agile strategies. Further, the effectiveness of these concepts and the readiness for unpredictable changing environments are evaluated. The conclusion in chapter five summarises the results of this paper. In order to response to continuously changing environments efficient and effective concepts are required. The overall performance of manufacturing organisations depends on the level of adaption and implementation of these concepts. Automotive manufacturer, such as Ford Motor Company face strong competition in global economies. Based on the success of Toyota and to ensure its marketplace, Ford Motor Company adopted lean and agile manufacturing. Lean operations target the elimination of waste (non-value-added activities) while supporting value-added activities to provide a quality product. In fast-moving societies with continuously changing market/customer needs and requirements Ford Motor Company implemented agile strategies to respond quickly and adequately to changes. The successful utilisation of lean management tools and agile strategies impacts the performance of Ford Motor Company.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 74, University of South Wales (Business School), course: Management Project, language: English, abstract: This paper is concerned with the development of a bid proposal for a company, which was looking for a consultant to conduct a scoping study that determines the necessary requirements for development and implementation of a B2B mobile application. This reflective portfolio focuses on how the process of completing my dissertation that included the above brief main steps will assist me to apply this knowledge to my business¿ future operations as well identify how this learning process expanded my thinking and developed my skills as a future business leader. The portfolio consists of five major chapters: an introductory chapter presents the project, discusses the learning goals and expectations as well as the learning methodologies applied throughout the course. While the second chapter discusses the potential of identifying clear business requirements, the third chapter indicates how I was able to apply my ethical principles and values in identifying the client specific aim and objectives as well as how these objectives reflect corporate social responsibility. In the fourth chapter, you will read the importance of a Gantt chart and lastly, my learning from experience will be reflected in the fifth chapter. The management project module builds on the research methodology skills and requirements of critical debate, explored in the previous modules, to enable students to better understand project management and consulting skills and to demonstrate how critical these skills are in a business context to ensure rigorous decision-making. The course also aims to enable an evidence-based approach to problem-solving within an organization, focusing on the ability of participants to manage complex projects in various dynamic business environments in entrepreneurial contexts, leadership and management of change.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1,0, University of Frankfurt (Main) (Finanzen), language: English, abstract: This paper aims to explain the countercyclical behavior of the equity risk premium and the stock return volatility by introducing an external habit formation feature in the standard representative-agent consumption-based asset pricing model, in form of the so called ¿catching up with the Joneses¿ preferences. These preferences imply that the relative risk aversion of the agents in the economy is constant over time and varies across the agents, which generates an endogenous wealth process, that in turn creates a countercyclical behavior in the risk premium and the conditional stock return volatility. As the agents with lower risk aversion distribute a greater fraction of their wealth to risky assets, their wealth decreases relatively more in reaction to cyclical downturns, shifting the aggregate wealth towards more risk averse individuals. These more risk averse agents, however, demand a higher compensation for risk, leading to an increase of the aggregate equity risk premium in response to a fall in stock prices. One of the most studied topics in modern economics are the market mechanisms that lead to the determination of asset prices in an economy. The empirical research indicates that there is a link between the historically observed asset prices and macroeconomic developments. One of the most important observations are the countercyclical behavior of the equity risk premium and the stock return volatility, implying that the excess return of common stocks over the risk-free rate during business cycle troughs is significantly higher than during expansions. 20 pp. Englisch.