Anonymity

The year is 2015 and professional matchmakers stand a service of the past. The stigma surrounding online dating is all but eradicated. Friends, family, and colleagues all date online. An estimated over 40 million people in the United States have tried online dating. Websites vary from free sites comparable to Plenty of Fish to subscription based sites similar to OkCupid. The free sites get their primary revenue through advertisements on the website itself and also provide a premium service for…

It is found that the larger the size of the group, the higher the level of anonymity in individuals. The increase in anonymity raises the difficulty in assessing individual performance (Liden, Wayne, Jaworski & Bennett, 2004). The second factor is the valence, or the meaningfulness of the group to the individual. It is observed that if the individual perceives the team goals to be less meaningful, he or she demonstrates a lower level of valence and the likeliness of them loafing increase (Dick,…

In a classical study conducted by Darley & Latane (1968), the researchers man focus was on bystanders’ response. What causes bystanders to remain silent and/ or speak out about what they witnessed. Using a sample of college students, researchers performed a study under the notion that they were anonymously gathering information on the college experience of students. The real goal of the study was to determine how bystanders react when put into a situation with someone needing help. The…

voice their own opinion with little interruption from the interviewee. However, I am aware of the limitations and disadvantages of interviews. Firstly, interviews are time consuming and require a great depth of preparation. Secondly, due to lack of anonymity the responses and true opinions of the respondent may be limited. However, the advantages of using this method outweighed the disadvantages and therefore resulted in the inclusion…

Man, written by Ralph Ellison, tells the story of a refined and educated black man straining to endure and prosper in an ethnically and culturally divided society which rejects him as a human being. This essay attempts to examine the invisibility, anonymity and alienation of the modern subject, especially in relation to racism, the essay servers to select several key moments in the given text and aims to analyse their significance in relation to the definition of invisibility offered in the…

There are seven steps that organizations involved with health care can take to prevent serious regulatory issues (Sigg & Fiorelli, 2002). These seven steps are implementing fraud prevention policies, designating compliance officers, training employees, communicating effectively, hiring the right employees, audit compliance, and responding to detected offenses and implementing corrective measures (Sigg & Fiorelli, 2002). The organization needs to visibly post all written policies, standard…

Sports betting is a form of gambling that has been practiced for thousands of years. This activity entails by placing a wager, also known as a bet, on the outcome or result of an event. The primary intent of sports betting is to add excitement to any sporting event. Today, betting on sports has evolved from physical bookies, to online wagering, and its latest incarnation, Bitcoin sports betting. It is the newest way to enjoy various sports that take place within the local and international…

because of the anonymity of the Internet. A person’s name and information can be hidden and is often untraceable by any general used on the Internet. In the past hateful speech has been used by individuals who do not care what people think of them, and individuals who have the gumption to step up if front of people and spew their hateful speech. Individuals who do not have the courage to stand behind their comments or accept the comments of other parties are exploiting the anonymity of the…

peaceful Anonymous protests against impurities and public evils located around the world. “On March 15, 2008, several thousand Anons marched past Scientology churches in more than a hundred cities, from London to Sydney. In keeping with the theme of anonymity, the organizers decided that all the protesters should wear versions of the same mask. After considering Batman, they settled on the Guy Fawkes mask worn in “V for Vendetta,” a dystopian movie from 2005. “It was available in every major…

In the world of management and leadership, there are more than a few books and resources available that claim to have the quick cure for management woes. Many of these books come highly recommended and many also come with the pretext of research and “empirical findings”. Most of these books however fail to effectively convey a message when they lack the clarity or simplicity needed to reach the masses. Convoluted and overly-difficult models are presented and the message is lost with useless…