Essays Tagged: "decisions made"

A summary of the short story "The Trip to Halawa Valley" by Jay Babson

t decision. With all the characters, except for the briefly mentioned newlyweds, Schwartz shows how decisions made by a person or a couple are hard to turn back on. An example of this is Paul's parent ... , and that is the very obvious example. A few other examples are not as clear, but they do show how decisions are an important factor in life and once made are very hard to turn around. Using Paul's b ...

(2 pages) 28 0 3.0 Apr/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Turning Points in WWII

There are a countless number of decisions made during World War II that helped shape and change the course of history. There were ev ... t was an already imminent surrender of Germany.These turning points are just a few of the countless decisions made which shape history, and which make or break and empire.

(5 pages) 132 1 2.4 Apr/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

The money tril in the Government+ works cited !

t or wrong. Democracy puts the power in the hands of the people, but there is no assurance that the decisions made are moral. A democratic government can be nurtured or corrupted by Political Action C ... th Polictical Action Committees and large corporations with lots of money can sway the government's decisions. These PACs have been formed to carry the voice of the people. Such organizations include ...

(7 pages) 248 1 4.8 May/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

A Student's Reading of The Politics of Rich and Poor

f Rich and Poor: Wealth and the American Electorate in the Regan Aftermath, the consequences of the decisions made by the United States government while under the presidency of Republican Ronald Regan ...

(4 pages) 73 0 4.2 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

The Qualities of a Poor leader

s as a result of the negative influence of others. Certain qualities that define a poor leader are: decisions based on individual advancement, decisions made without listening to others, and a lack of ...

(3 pages) 112 0 4.1 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies

Explore the relationship between the various ways that decision making in organisations may be described and explained and the methodologies to support decision making.

out to illustrate the relationship between the theories and the methodologies.The REM assumes that decisions are made rationally by decision-makers in organisations. Clegg et al argues that 'individu ... g et al argues that 'individuals act as maximisers of utility or a similar measure of benefit'. The decisions made by managers are logical and the REM allows the best decision to be made. Dawson defin ...

(7 pages) 773 0 4.7 Nov/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Management Planning & Decision Making

The Subversion of Peace: America in Vietnam The American government went to great lengths to insert itself into a place it did not belong.

The Geneva accord was signed on 21 July 1954. The decisions made there determined the fate of IndoChina to this day. What was agreed upon had the pote ...

(5 pages) 47 0 5.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Teritorial Decisions Made by the US regarding the Phillipeans

The decisions made by the US regarding the Philippines were not easy ones by any means. The US had to ta ...

(1 pages) 124 3 3.1 Jan/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Predictive Validity of College Admissions Test

ica's youth is ensured by objective measures and time-tested procedures, but according to some, the decisions made by college admissions boards are anything but. Over a decade ago, fiery debates ignit ...

(5 pages) 147 0 4.8 Feb/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

this is an essay about the effects of Andrew Jacksons presidency on the United States economy and society.

ventions, expressing his views on The Bank Of The U.S., and including even common citizens in major decisions made for the future of the United States.Jackson, a strong believer of nationalism thought ... ident Jackson sought this as a way to secure nationalism because it included all people in national decisions, which in turn gave them more incentive to be interested in expressing concern and pride f ...

(2 pages) 66 0 3.7 Feb/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Presidents

Importance of EMH in the valuation and investment Internet-related stock market

different types of information are relevant to pricing an asset, including, in the case of shares, decisions made by the management of the company. As information is what is important in the pricing ...

(12 pages) 198 1 3.9 Feb/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Slavery, expansion, policy: causes of the Civil War

s of people living in both the North and the South at the time of the war, as well as the political decisions made, one can comprehend the reasons behind the war, and thus determine its inevitability. ... e of slavery was not a major cause of the war. Some argue that the war was precipitated by careless decisions made by politicians, who caused people to react with emotions that were out of proportion ...

(4 pages) 177 1 4.2 Mar/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

h irresponsible behaviour such as the elopement of Lydia with Mr Wickham, and ill-judgments and bad decisions made by Mr Bennet, Mr Darcy, Mr Bingley... The Bingley sisters are also made fun of for th ... , reserve, and caprice". The nonsense of Mrs Bennet's speech and the follies of some of Mr Bennet's decisions make the two characters irresponsible parents. Although Elizabeth laughs at her mother fre ...

(9 pages) 102 1 3.4 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Covers controversial issue of the sterilisation of women under the age of 18 with an intellectual impairment.

ed on procedures beingperformed on children without the appropriate authorisation. Involved are the decisionsmade on sterilisation within the legal system, family concerns, reasons why sterilisationis ...

(7 pages) 71 0 3.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > Australian History

Harry S. Truman.

movement begun under President Roosevelt. Truman's readiness to accept responsibility for difficult decisions made him one of the most controversial presidents. He choose to use the new atomic bomb ag ...

(5 pages) 77 0 4.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers

Mercutio is the most important character in Romeo and Juliet.

st friend and confidante, and in this role he can be very inluential to Romeo and can influence the decisions made and the directions the play takes. He uses his humour and wit to lead the other chara ...

(4 pages) 43 2 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Romeo & Juliet

How Does English Law Give Effect to the Right to Marry and Found a Family as Guaranteed by Article 12 of the European Convention on Human Rights?

lly, this article seems to give English law the power to determine and limit marriage. However, the decisions made by English courts have been challenged on many occasions, successfully and unsuccessf ... f the same biological sex. Currently, in the media spotlight there are some important up and coming decisions which may have a significant effect on English family law.On the whole English law is not ...

(7 pages) 57 0 3.5 Oct/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

An esssay on gun violence in america.

t as well. Where somebody was brought up and how they were brought up greatly effects some personal decisions made by some people. A third aspect of why our gun rate is so high is the lack of educatio ...

(4 pages) 79 0 3.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Gun and Weapon Control

"Animal Farm" and is about the relationship between him and Yassir Arafat, the Tyrant of palestine.

th their dictatorial ways. Consequently, unexpected acts of violence break out as well as unethical decisions made by the dictator. Napoleon, from Orwell's Animal Farm, and Yassir Arafat, chairman of ... yguards, Napoleon could say or do anything he wanted without a fight, such as deciding on important decisions around the farm (Orwell 68).Arafat in the same way recruited over three hundred sympathize ...

(4 pages) 34 0 3.7 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"Aristotle on Business Ethics" is a short essay on the ideas of Aristotle and how they may apply to the business ethics which we hold today.

ction with money-making. It is not unusual for such business-involved individuals to admit that the decisions made by he or she are based on benefits, especially profit. For the great philosopher, Ari ...

(4 pages) 259 0 3.7 Nov/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy