A theoretical view of cultural dimensions Introduction The cultural dimension is a critical factor in determining human beings’ co-existence in Society. Culture indicates how human beings relate to one another and how they interact and change ideas. Culture are features that define a particular and group of people, language, belief, customs, social activities, and style of dressing (Kim,2017). Culture differs across all communities and societies, and it is common to find a community’s culture being another community’s taboo that is punishable wrongdoing. Therefore in this research paper will be focusing on how culture affects different activities in different dimensions in Society. Definition of Hofestede᾿s cultural dimensions In defining cultural aspects in the line of hofestede᾿s, the following scholars conducted studies in an attempt to define the term. Concerning Maslow’s theory of the hierarchy of human need Welzel, (2013) linked the cultural dimension to the human mind. When human beings feel insecure and freedom deprived, they tend to give security a priority. When they feel more secure, they put all their efforts in search of democracy because freedom will help them…

Article Summaries and Analysis Article 1 In the article Comparing Stewardship Across Faith-Based Organizations, Schneider (2012) details a comparative study of 81 faith communities and faith-based organizations in the United States and their findings, which revealed that systems were generalizable across localities and religions although they emerged from religious cultures that were adapted to fit the U.S. system. According to the research, most faith-based organizations acted and operated based on the values and beliefs of the supporting faith or religion such as “justice” “and charity” (Schneider, 2012, 518); however, this was not a prerequisite for faith groups to offer support. Sometimes, organizations relied on networks between of individuals and organizations within the faith community and among nonprofits that guide the individual organizations. Still, an evolving culture within the founding faith community shaped stewardship strategies for faith-based organizations. Various religions (Evangelicals, Jews, Catholics, Mainline Protestants, Quakers, and African American Christians) organized stewardship in three ways: congregational, institutionalized, and network. The article is important in public administration because it helps understand stewardship of faith-based organizations and leadership principles and approaches common to…

 positive impacts of religion on economic behaviors The social science of the United States has raised the issue of the impact of religion in society. After the Cold war, religions like Catholic and Islam led to the rise of the right-wing parties that would advocate for the rights of the individuals. However, in recent years, there has been controversy about the role of religion economic behaviour. America is categorized as one of the industrialized countries in which weekly service attendance is high. The authors of the book “American Grace” state that the religion has, in one way, led to the unity of the Americans and on the other hand, divided Americans. The book discusses the religious changes that occurred in America and the impact they brought on the economic behavior of the population (Putman 2-6). The essay will discuss the changes and the positive and negative effects on the United States. Some of the positive impacts of religion on economic behaviors are stated below. Consumption and Saving Based on the fact that America is a religious nation, as mentioned by…

Internal Control Internal control is broadly defined as a process, affected by an entity’s board of trustees, management, and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in the following categories. Effectiveness and efficiency of operations.. In Tomorrows’ people company the management is compost of the following. Chief executive he or she is responsible for running the charity, the company’s strategy, funding of the company and performance. The person holding this position works with volunteer economists to analyze the works that charities do and provide in-depth understanding of that building and resulting impact. The director of development servant is leading the development for fundraising for bidding and progress corporate partnership and communication and media. Consulting role with charity and advising on development issues.PR and communication engagement with the corporate sector. Focusing on raising the then profile of Tomorrows’ people to ensure that audiences engage with and are supportive of the charity’s mission and vision. The business director Scotland and north of England, including Liverpool and Newcastle .His role includes UK National lead on matters relating to…

The Effects of Gender Roles and Stereotypes in Society Abstract Gender roles refer to values, behaviors, and attitudes societies view and sanctify as appropriate for males and females. On the other hand, stereotypes are overgeneralized beliefs about a given group of people in society. The overgeneralized beliefs constitute expectations which people may have about individuals belonging to a particular social group. Gender roles and stereotypes have multiple effects on society. The origin of stereotypes is best explained by the social role theory. This study utilizes secondary sources to justify the role that gender roles and stereotypes play in society. The work will also investigate the origin of stereotypes based on the social role theory. Social theory will also be used to understand how stereotypes and gender roles are propagated in society and the effects of the same. The work will eventually conclude by giving a general overview of major ideas discussed in the paper. Introduction Gender roles refer to values, behaviors, and attitudes societies perceive and sanctify as appropriate for males and females (Godsil et al., 2016). Traditionally, gender roles…

Gift and Aids Gift and Aids allow those people who are subject to UK income tax to complete a simple, short declaration that they are a UK taxpayer. Any cash donations that the taxpayers make to the charity of making a statement are taken as being made after deduction of income tax at the basic rate, the charity group can reclaim the basic rate income tax paid on the gift from HMRC UK tax and payment authorities. For a basic rate the company employees, this adds approximately 25% to the value of any gift made under Gift and Aid. Higher rate taxpayers can claim income tax relief, above and beyond the amount requested directly by the charities. According to the tomorrows  people organization, the rate of the relief for higher rate taxpayers in 2011 is usually 20%, the difference between the basic rate (20%) and the higher rate (40%) of income tax, although recipients of dividend income (taxed at 10% and 32.5%) can can achieve a higher rate of tax relief (22.5%).    

Consumer Behavior Introduction Consumer behavior is the investigation of people, gatherings, or associations and the procedures they use to choose, secure, utilize, and dispose items, products, encounters, or thoughts to fulfill needs and the effects that these processes have on the buyer and society. It mixes components from brain research, human science, social humanities, showcasing and financial matters (Solomon et al, 2012). It endeavors to comprehend the choice making procedures of purchasers, both exclusively and in gatherings, for example, how feelings influence purchasing conduct. It considers qualities of individual consumer’s, for example, demographics and behavioral variables trying to comprehend individuals’ needs. It likewise tries to survey impacts on the purchaser from gatherings, for example, family, companions, games, reference gatherings, and society by and large. Understanding consumer behavior gives the marketer an opportunity to see the effects of demographical variables on consumer preferences (Solomon et al, 202).  Marketers apply this knowledge to segment customers when marketing their services and products. The consumer’s responses vary depending on the product and individual background such as lifestyle (Schiffman et al, 2009). For instance, when…

THE SWIMMER BY JOHN CHEEVER It was one of those midsummer Sundays when everyone sits around saying, “I drank too much last night.” You might have heard it whispered by the parishioners leaving church, heard it from the lips of the priest himself, struggling with his cassock in the vestiarium, heard it from the golf links and the tennis courts, heard it from the wildlife preserve where the leader of the Audubon group was suffering from a terrible hangover. “I drank too much,” said Donald Westerhazy. “We all drank too much,” said Lucinda Merrill. “It must have been the wine,” said Helen Westerhazy. “I drank too much of that claret.”   This was at the edge of the Westerhazys’ pool. The pool, fed by an artesian well with a high iron content, was a pale shade of green. It was a fine day. In the west there was a massive stand of cumulus cloud so like a city seen from a distance—from the bow of an approaching ship—that it might have had a name. Lisbon. Hackensack. The sun was hot.…

Co-Education In Louisa May Allcott’s “ Little Men”             Several works by Louisa May Alcott has had various educational implications. Her novels like; little men, little women, and Jo’s boys have expressed her ideas on the issues affecting the society like co-education, equal opportunities to learning to both genders. Borrowing strongly from her transcendental ideals, her works have often deviated from popular notions about education. Her foundations in the American transcendental movement began as a result of her father Bronson Alcott. Her father was a poet, a teacher, and a transcendental mystic. Alcott’s story about Plumfield was inspired by her father’s ideas of education. Most readers are enlightened on the Utopian educational model displayed at Plumfield academy. The purpose of this paper is to analyze Alcott’s ideas of co-education with regards to the advantages and effects as portrayed in her book, “Little men”. In the book, “little men’, Plumfield was a a co-educational institution run by Father Bhaer and Mother Bhaer.  The academy had 14 learners comprising of both boys and girls. It is notable that most kids in this…

 Disability, culture, and identity Introduction In the world we live, different groups of people have the different cultures that they are identified with. These cultures involve norms that stipulate peoples’ behavior that is governed by that culture. A society is made of different kinds of people, some disabled and others no-disabled. Both people are identified differently based on their individual status in society. This assay will majorly illustrate culture, identity, and Disability. Disability generally involves either physical or mental impairment that has long term effects on an individual affecting their ability to do normal daily activities (Cortiella, 2014). Disability and identity will also be discussed, and this will show how gender, for example, affects Disability and identity and also disability culture. Discussion Different cultures view people with Disabilities differently, and this also influences their identity in a given society. Disability is generally described into two broad models which are medical model and social model. The medical model, explains the problem that is making the person disabled and social model on the other side explains that people are disabled by social…