Fact Sheet York University is one of the most excellent universities in Canada, with a student population of approximately 55,000 on winter and fall semesters, and about 30,000 on summer semesters. It offers a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate courses. With the highest population of students and staff being Canadians, the university is characterized by the following cultural elements. Individualism versus collectivism Canada is a highly individualistic community, and so is York University. Here, people are more self-centered and prefer to function independently rather than as a group. For example, at York University, people are more concerned with themselves and their close family members, and hardly are they worried about belonging and taking care of a larger social group. Masculinity versus femininity Canada is a moderately masculine and feminine community. Canadians are more determined to have great success, but they also value having a balance between work and life. At York University, the majority of the students are determined to get the best grades, and staffs are determined to be highly ranked. However, they also create time to…
how exercise is good for your health and fertility We’ve all heard it countless times how exercise is good for your health and fertility. Still, the statistics are damning. A survey from Britain showed that those who did not exercise have 44% less sperm count than those who do. There is no need to wait for this decline in fertility because there are simple workouts that you can do. Jogging, hiking, or swimming are great workouts for your cardiovascular system. An increase in blood flow not only boosts your fertility, but it also helps your erections. A study by Society for Reproduction and Fertility followed some sedentary men who were asked to jog for 30 minutes for 3-6 days each week. After six months, the men who jogged had a significant increase in sperm count than those who didn’t. Competition is another way to boost your sperm count and quality. It also helps boost your testosterone levels as you strive to become more aggressive. Join competitive sports even if it is on an amateur level just for fun. Also, ensure…
activities that are related with running a company Introduction The activities that are related with running a company, such as leading, controlling, organizing monitoring and planning is basically the meaning of business management. Coordination of all this activities is done in a business in order to achieve specific objectives (Welford, 2010). Other factors such as money, machines and materials are rolled out as necessity for production. Various people are involved in business management, a good example is the managers and directors who make vital decision and oversee an enterprise (Nelson, 2008). Quality and experience of this board of management is of importance because it through them that the company’s current and future worth is determined. Business is an entity that is involved in the provision of goods and services to the consumers. This entity can be a firm, agency or enterprise. A company can be classified under the following: financial business; these are enterprises that generate profits through investment and management of capital like banks. Agricultural and mining business is the type of activity that produces raw materials such as…
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Disease ALS is short for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a type of degenerative disease. This disease mostly affects the brain and spinal cord. The condition is referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the basketball player who was diagnosed with this disease in the 1930s (Rymore). Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a type of motor neuron disease. It is a group of progressive neurological disorders that cause nerve dysfunction that controls the movements of the muscles. This results in muscle weakness and changes in body function. In subsequent stages, the nerves that control breathing are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which can be fatal. The nerves controlling speech, swallowing, and movement of the limb are mostly affected. Therefore, ALS is characterized by stiffness of muscles, twitching of muscles leading to difficulty in walking due to the weakness in the legs, feet as well as ankles, trouble during swallowing, and sometimes inappropriate crying and laughing. In the case of the causes of ALS, researchers are continuing to study them,…
Ethical Issues in Organizations A better part of the 20th and the 21st century has been marked by quite a several unethical issues, from corporate scandals of bribery, fraud, and negligence to corruption cases, even in-state organizations (Constantinescu & Kapteyn (2020, p.4). Companies and State institutions seemingly acting out of some sense of self-interest and self-preservation at the expense of the common good. While there might not be a conventional way to define ethics, there is a need for sound and decent decision-making processes to be involved by those in management (Constantinescu & Kapteyn (2020, p.4). The impact of unethical boardroom decisions on individual lives needs to be brought to question, and the culprits called to answer. Nonetheless, the first step is in identifying areas vulnerable to unethical behavior in the various sectors. Therefore, this paper seeks to discuss the different ethical issues and their ramifications while grounding its arguments on documentary evidence on the social, economic impact of unethical behavior, their legal implications, and ways to do away with them (Treviño, Weaver and Reynolds 2006, p. 951). …
Biography Writing Rubric Mastering Grammar: One or two mistakes, sentences structure is varied throughout, all tenses are correct, for the most part. Spelling: No spelling mistakes Word choice/Vocabulary: Very little repetition in word choice. Obvious use of Sophisticated word choice. Structure: Very organized, easy to follow, logical progression of the “story.” Each idea/action/important event has its own paragraph. Voice:Writer’s voice is obvious, you can “hear” them speak while you read the work. Humor is used when appropriate, and the overall fee; is genuine to the reader. The author’s personality is evident. Connection to curricular competencyPersonal awareness & responsibility: Writer makes obvious and thoughtful connections to the competency. Ideas and events are connected to personal awareness, showing the reader how these events/people/ideas have helped shape who they are; their beliefs, values, ideas, etc.[unique_solution]Biography Writing RubricMastering Grammar: One or two mistakes, sentences structure is varied throughout, all tenses are correct, for the most part. Spelling: No spelling mistakes Word choice/Vocabulary: Very little repetition in word choice. Obvious use of Sophisticated word choice. Structure: Very organized, easy…
Book Review on Stephanie M.H. Camp’s Closer to Freedom DIRECTIONS: To complete this assignment, you must fully read Stephanie M.H. Camp’s Closer to Freedom: Enslaved Women and Everyday Resistance in the Plantation South. After you read, you will need to write a book review summarizing the book and connecting it to the material we have discussed in class. The book review must do the following in order to earn the full points: Clearly explain the central argument (thesis) that the author is making. Explain how the author proves her argument, including specific details from the book. In other words, summarize the book. Identify the book’s contribution(s) to historical literature and our understanding of slavery in the nineteenth century. Explain what sources the author uses to prove her argument. Tie the book and its argument to what we have discussed in class. How does the book reinforce, challenge, and/or expand upon what you have learned in class about slavery in the nineteenth century?[unique_solution] Your book review must be 3 to 5 pages in length, 12-point…
Writing is learning Introduction Writing has been playing an essential role in our lives since we learned how to read and write. This essay r, hence, emphasizes on how writing has influenced a person and how it has managed to change his or her life as a way of learning.The invention of quills and inks allowed people to record in scrolls of parchments. Advancements in technology have propelled people to digitize their writing rather than penning them down When a writer picks up his or her writing material, they put down their emotions, thoughts, and experiences into books, articles, or blogs, which millions of people read(Irmscher, W. F. (1979).. These writings in one way or the other has become one of the most influential tools of people and their lives. For example, had it not been for writing, people would not have known about religion, history, or literature. Through writing, people can give advice or take advice on how to handle a business successfully( Emig, J. (1977).. Research done by past scientists has helped present ones to find cures for…
Strategic Management for Volkswagen Group Introduction The Volkswagen Group is among the world’s paramount automobile or motorcar manufacturers and the substantial carmaker in Europe comprising of twelve brands which help in ensuring that mobility is environmentally safe, efficient and friendly. Its main objective and goal involves providing attractive, captivating and environmentally safe vehicles which can match the increasingly tough and competitive market in addition to setting world standards in the respective class. In this paper, we shall identify, analyze and evaluate the strategic planning and management approach of the company which is vital in ensuring the projected goals are met. Human resource managers have been pressurized after their management capability of their corporations being overly questioned hence the need to analyze their strategic approaches and formation process (Freeman, 2010 p.20-56). Task 1 Chart Showing Volkswagen’s Key Action Areas 1.0 Strategic Capability of Volkswagen Group 1.11.1 Analytic Presentation of Core Competencies As defined by Prahalad, a core competency refers to a specific factor considered as central by an organization to the way the firm or its employees work. It fulfills three…
Performance table Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points PHI-413V PHI-413V-O500 Worldview Analysis and Personal Inventory 100.0 Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less Than Satisfactory (65.00%) Satisfactory (75.00%) Good (85.00%) Excellent (100.00%) Comments Points Earned Content 90.0% Christian Perspective of Spirituality and Ethics in Contrast to Postmodern Relativism 30.0% Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is incomplete or insufficient. Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is unclear. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials. Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear. Explanation is not supported by topic study materials. Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the perspective of postmodern relativism is clear and detailed. Explanation is supported by topic study materials. Explanation of the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics in contrast to the…