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Interpersonal communication is an important element in one's professional and personal life. When interpersonal communication is successful, it results in people being "connected through the mutual activity of creating meaning" (Trenholm & Jensen, 2004, p. 26). Interpersonal communication has quality when I am able to express myself and, at the same time, understand what the other person has to say. When this occurs, things get accomplished and life has meaning. In order to be effective in working with others, people need to gain knowledge about the techniques of interpersonal communication. In addition, people need to develop their interpersonal communication skills through self-observation, practice and listening to feedback. In my own self-observation, I find that the quality of my relationships is connected to my use of interpersonal communica

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The treatment of women in Afghanistan is a matter of concern that has caught the attention of people around the world. The abuse of women was especially notable during the period of Taliban rule (1996-2001). The Taliban leaders, with their extremely strict view of Islamic fundamentalism, were very oppressive in their treatment of women. During the time of the Taliban, Afghan women were denied education, jobs and medical care. They were kept in the home most of the time, and were forced to wear burqas that covered their entire faces and bodies whenever they went out in public. Furthermore, women were often abused physically if they did anything that men disapproved of. The Taliban oppression of women was especially problematic because it was part of the government's official policy. Prior to the rule of the Taliban, Afghan husbands, fathers, religious leaders, and tribal leaders frequently treated women with acts of discrimination and abuse. However, such treatment was generally

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Daniel Yergin's seminal book The Prize (2009) traces the history of the oil industry from its beginning in the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Yergin's account highlights the importance of oil and oil markets for almost every aspects of the economic and political life of Western nations. As he argues, the rise of the oil industry is intertwined with the rise and development of capitalism and modern businesses. Not just that oil gradually replaced coal as the most important fossil fuel, the oil industry is also perceived of as the engine of technological advancement and economic power in its own right. Standard Oil, for example, dominated the American oil industry for well over one hundred years, and it is, as Yergin argues, no coincidence that the top ten companies in the 2008 global ranking of the Fortune 5000 index included six oil companies. Significantly, Yergin's book highlights the importance of oil for global and national economies such as the United States and

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Background 2 Objectives 2 Brief Description of Research Trace 3 The Key Findings 3 Summary of Research Evidence Trace 4 Supply Chain Management 4 Systems Theory & Supply Chain Management 5 Supply Chains as Systems 6 Managing Supply Chain Systems 6 Benefits of Effective Supply Chain System Management 8 Implementation Issues 8 Future Research 9 Conclusion/Summary 9 References 11 LITERATURE REVIEW: SYSTEMS THEORY AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Background Making sure that they have the right product in the right place at the right time is critical for companies. If they do not have enough product for sale, they lose sales. If they have too much, they are left with excess inventory. The same is true during the manufacturing process when companies want to ensure that they have the right amount of the right materials on hand whe

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The process of evaluating statistics is difficult and sometimes misleading. In research, the use of statistics benefits the analysis of a problem. However, the interpretation of statistics is complex and because of this they can be presented in a purposefully misleading way. In the early stages of a study, during data collection, errors can occur by mistake or because of bias. During the final stage of a study errors can occur in the process of analyzing the results. The current analysis will examine a variety of statistical issues from the start of the research process to the end. Before a study even begins, bias can enter the process from the source of funding for the research. The evaluation of statistics requires attention as to the purpose of the study. It is also important to review previous research on the subject matter. An awareness of the types of questions that were asked in surveys or questionnaires that were included in the study is vital as well. How questions are aske

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Importance of Branding Introduction The concept and importance of branding is addressed in this paper. The effects of branding on customer relations are discussed. Ethical and legal issues related to the promotion of brands also are discussed. Branding: The Concept and Its Importance, Effect on Customer Relations, and Ethical and Legal Issues That Affect the Promotion of Branded Products Branding is the assignment of a name, term, sign, symbol, design, or some combination to identify a product, a product line, or a company. The goal of branding is to develop brand loyalty. Brand loyalty reflects the extent to which consumers seek a specific brand of a product as a part of their purchasing behavior, as opposed to selecting a product on the basis of cost, convenience of access., or some factor other than brand. In the absence of brand loyalty, there is little brand value (Zaichkowsky, 2010). Brand loyalty is the outcome of the effect of branding on cust

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Afghanistan, the Soviets, and the Taliban Several issues regarding Afghanistan in the aftermath of Soviet withdrawal are addressed in this brief essay. The immediate aftermath of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1988-1989 saw the fall of the regime it was defending; the elimination of a Marxist regime that had been in place since 1978 was a direct consequence of the Soviet troop withdrawal because as the Soviet troops withdrew, the regime itself proved unable to make good use of the vast assortment of military weapons and other materials left behind (Katz 1). President Najibullah remained in power until April 1992, due in part to continuation of Soviet military and economic assistance as well as mistakes made by some of the Mujahedeen and their Pakistani support

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Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes (Coon & Mitterer, 2010). Notions of modern psychology as the systematic study of the mind emerged in the nineteenth century out of the medical field. German physician Wilhelm Wundt is one of the founding figures modern psychology. He was the first to study human consciousness through experiments (Hergenhahn, 2005). Wundt understood human consciousness in terms of the German rationalist tradition (e.g. Kant). Moreover, he rejected both materialism, as well as empiricism as theoretical frameworks for the study of the human consciousness and instead emphasized the human will, which as he believed was reflected in attention and volition (Hergenhahn, 2005). As a reaction to Wundt's writing and the newly founded field of psychology, the functionalist school of psychology emerged towards the end of the nineteenth century. Functionalism emphasized practical aspects of the science of psychology. Important representatives of this school of thought are William James, John Dewey, Hermann Ebb

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The Soviet Union's Invasion of Afghanistan The Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 must be understood in the context of the Cold War between it and the United States. The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in December 1979. Its primary reason was to promote the spread of communism. The invasion occurred during the time of the Cold War in which the Soviet Union and the U.S. were in long-standing and deep conflict over the best form of government, with the U.S. promoting democracy and the Soviet Union promoting communism. The Soviet Union perceived Afghanistan as a Central Asian country in which it could advance its cause of communism. A

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Afghanistan, the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and the United States The Taliban, led by Mullah Mohammed Omar, implemented in Afghanistan an extremely conservative Islamic regime emphasizing a radically rigid interpretation of Shari'a or Islamic law (Hayes, Bruner, and Rowen 3). Led by Osama bin Laden, the terrorist organization called Al-Qaeda was a source of financial and military support for the Taliban and it is widely recognized that when the Taliban regime faced international scrutiny and condemnation for its policies during the period from 1994 forward, Osama bin Laden and his supporters provided enormous backing for the Taliban. Indeed, Hayes, et al (3) state that "the relationship between the Taliban and bin Laden was close, even familial - bin Laden fought with the Mujahed

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This paper will be concerned with the revolution that occurred in Egypt in January-February, 2011. At that time, millions of Egyptian citizens protested the dictatorial regime of the nation's President, Hosni Mubarak. The protests resulted in Mubarak stepping down from office, thereby opening the way for democratic reform in Egypt. The following paper will briefly describe the events of the Egyptian revolution and the reasons why it happened. Then, the paper will consider what two figures in American history, James Madison and John F. Kennedy, might have thought about the issue. James Madison, the fourth President of the U.S., was directly involved in the American Revolution as well as in writing the nation's Constitution and the Bill of Rights. John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth President of the United States, was known for supporting freedom movements among people from around the world. The revolution in Egypt involved demonstrations and strikes among the people in Cairo and o

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Nursing Ethics: Perioperative Nursing Data Collection Methods [Points] . Prepared questionnaires . Interviews o Interviewer asks participant questions o Elicits further comment when possible o Records ethnographic details [Speaker's notes] The data collection method to be used for this study consists of prepared questionnaires administered to participants during in-person interviews. Although the questionnaires will contain prepared questions, the interviewer will attempt to elicit further comment when possible, so that as much useful information and participant insight can be gathered as possible. During the interview, the interviewer will record ethnographic details noted that can elucidate the participant's response. For example, verbal cues such as "hmm," "uh...," "um...," and so forth when combined with body language and tone of voice that suggest an unwillingness to reveal something are useful in determining the participant's level of resistance to answering the question. Since ethics is an uncomfortable s

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Nursing Ethics: Perioperative Nursing Data Collection Methods [Points] . Prepared questionnaires . Interviews o Interviewer asks participant questions o Elicits further comment when possible o Records ethnographic details [Speaker's notes] The data collection method to be used for this study consists of prepared questionnaires administered to participants during in-person interviews. Although the questionnaires will contain prepared questions, the interviewer will attempt to elicit further comment when possible, so that as much useful information and participant insight can be gathered as possible. During the interview, the interviewer will record ethnographic details noted that can elucidate the participant's response. For example, verbal cues such as "hmm," "uh...," "um...," and so forth when combined with body language and tone of voice that suggest an unwillingness to reveal something are useful in determining the participant's level of resistance to answering the question. Since ethics is an uncomfortable s

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This paper will be concerned with the revolution that occurred in Egypt in January-February, 2011. At that time, millions of Egyptian citizens protested the dictatorial regime of the nation's President, Hosni Mubarak. The protests resulted in Mubarak stepping down from office, thereby opening the way for democratic reform in Egypt. The following paper will briefly describe the events of the Egyptian revolution and the reasons why it happened. Then, the paper will consider what two figures in American history, James Madison and John F. Kennedy, might have thought about the issue. James Madison, the fourth President of the U.S., was directly involved in the American Revolution as well as in writing the nation's Constitution and the Bill of Rights. John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth President of the United States, was known for supporting freedom movements among people from around the world. The revolution in Egypt involved demonstrations and strikes among the people in Cairo and o

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Who Killed the Electric Car? Who Killed the Electric Car? by Chris Paine is a poignant look at the auto industry, the government, the oil companies and their manipulation of consumers through a case study of the destruction of the EV1. The EV1 was the first completely electric car from a major auto manufacturer. The technology was cutting edge: saving money on fuel and saving the environment from pollutants. In spite of the technology, lower cost, and the celebrity support, the EV1 was pulled off the market and destroyed. This documentary explores the ideas behi

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The organizing framework selected is the person-centered model, which is based on the synergy model and which also includes the concepts of health, environment, and nursing. McCormack and McVance (2006, p. 472) describe the model as having four constructs-prerequisites, or nurse attributes necessary to provide person-centered care; the care environment, an environment that provides the context for care; person-centered processes in which care is delivered through a variety of activities; and the outcomes that are to be expected from delivering person-centered care. All of these relate to the patient's health and wellbeing. The mission statement is to teach students the theory and practice of nursing from a holistic, reflective perspective that incorporates teaching, service, scholastic research, and holistic ethics enabling them

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Styles is a feature in Microsoft Word 2007 that allows the user to create documents in a logical, easy-to-read format. It automatically changes the font size and appearance for titles, headings, subheadings and paragraphs throughout the document. Styles gives a consistent look to a document and makes it more interesting to read (Format your document with styles, 2011). In addition, it is very convenient to use. Different styles can be selected by simply picking

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Immigration Experience in America 1. Three immigrant groups that came to America and made a contribution here are the Africans, who came as slaves; the English, who came as colonizers; and the Jews, who came to escape Russian anti-Semitism and give their children a better education ("Main Jewish immigration history America north-east"). Each of these three groups came for some reason, made a unique contribution, and realized their dreams. The Africans largely came because as slaves they were compelled to. Slavery in any part of the world has historically been a social position of little opportunity and few or no rights, and the African-American slaves held a similar position here. There was, however, a greater measure of racial hatred and oppression associated with African-American slaves than with slaves in many other societies. The slaves contributed to the plantation economy of the South, which was dependent on slave labor, and then as they were freed and eventu

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Scarlet Street The stars in Fritz Lang's Scarlet Street are pivotal to the success of the film. Edward G. Robinson as mild-mannered cashier Christopher Cross, Joan Bennett as the beautiful Kitty March whom he falls in love with, and Dan Duryea as her scheming and abusive boyfriend Johnny Prince each bring their character across the silver screen vividly in a way that makes the story come to life. The contribution of each of these actors to the film is unique and irreplaceable. Edward G. Robinson plays the timid henpecked husband who falls in love with the much younger Kitty in a performance that shows remarkable range. Robinson's age and lack of physical attractiveness are overcome to a certain extent by his appealing naivete and charm, and as Gelgud points out, "You almost forget that Robinson can't be sexy, and that's precisely the thing his character would like Kitt

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Aorist: Tense vs. Aspect Biblical Greek conveys an amazing depth of understanding because of its vast, nuanced vocabulary and its use of verb tenses that add implicit meaning to a text. It is precisely because every word and every tense in Greek has such meaning that disputes over how they are translated are inevitable. One such controversy is the one over whether aorist is a tense or an aspect. Tenses denote where an action is positioned in the context of time; present tense refers to something that is happening now, while past tense has already occurred. The aorist as a tense refers to a past action that occurred at an unspecified time ("Greek Verbs Quick Reference"). The aorist tense denotes an effective/successful one-time action, and "It is analogous to a snapshot which captures an action at [a] specific point in time" ("Greek Verbs Quick Reference"). The aorist has been identified by Stan Porter, however, as an aspect rather than a tense-a kind of action that has

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Fashion, Culture, and Dance as Empowerment Fashion and dance are double edged swords in terms of female empowerment. On one hand, the ability to express ones' self outwardly can be liberating; however, these expressions are often used for others to form snap judgments based on stereotypes. These outlets help to form a person's identity, but also serve to express that identity, that may be in flux, outwardly. Girls are under constant pressure

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Rough Draft William Shakespeare's play tells the tragic story of Hamlet whose uncle, Claudius, kills King Hamlet, and then marries his mother, Queen Gertrude. Throughout the play, Shakespeare continually highlights justice and suggests that strong morals are important in Denmark. For instance, when Marcellus and Horatio see the ghost, they fear that its presence is a bad sign. Claudius's and Gertrude's moral voids are also rendered the cause of Denmark's ills. Claudius is a rash character with high political ambitions who will do anything to achieve greater rank within the Danish community. In seeking revenge on his uncle, Hamlet is thoughtful and reflective. Unlike Claudius who is obsessed with power, Hamlet is perpetually concerned with the concepts of honesty and justice. Claudius and Hamlet undeniably share more than genetics.. Claudius kills King Hamlet before the play begins, tries to kill Hamlet when he ships him to England and, later, by poisoning the blade of L

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Google Analytics Companies are reliant on their Web sites more than at any time in the past, yet once a Web site is up and running, companies-particularly smaller companies with fewer resources than large organizations-may not take the time or know how to investigate how well their Web site is working for them. Google has sought to address this problem by developing suite of tools that help marketing professionals analyze how Web sites are being accessed and used. This suite of tools, called Google Analytics, is available at no cost. The challenge for Web site owners is determining which types of information to collect, and how to use that information. There is, for example, the challenge of determining how many "hits" a Web site receives; that is, how ma

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The movie Parenthood centers around the Buckman family. In this film the Buckman family has a number of dysfunctional interactions that stem from a rejection of how the parents were raised by their own father. Because this family is dysfunctional however, they actually are a rather typical American family. Although the parents wish to distance themselves from the previous generation's style of child-rearing, their determination leads them astray. This film reminds the audience that relationship patterns persist. The story focuses on the characters Gil and Karen Buckman, who are parents of three struggling to cope with generational differences and their own shortcomings. Their oldest son, Kevin, is neurotic because he has been fussed over his entire life. Because of this he requires therapy. The film incorporates m

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This paper is a consideration of whether or not astrology, once an important tool in many major religious rites and governmental functions, is a science. Though it remains a popular diversion, attracts serious study, claims the belief of many, and helps sell newspapers when little else will, scientists contend that it does not meet the criteria of being a provable, testable system of knowledge. Its continuing mainstream popularity is the result of a very human need to find meaning in life and connections to the natural world. For a variety of reasons, astrology is unlikely to disappear, despite the fact that it cannot be classified as a science. This paper examines the problems with its claim and the reasons why, despite this rejection, it continues to capture the human imagination. Philip C. Plait (2002) reports, "The basic premise of astrology is simple: the arrangement of the stars and planets at the time of our birth affects our lives. There is no evidence to show tha

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