Conglomerate

asking for help when needed and can independent while being dependent on others. However, the concept of leadership is much more complex than society realizes. Leadership is much more than just qualities or an individual’s actions, leadership has a conglomerate of dimensions and structure that can be complex. One significant theory of leadership is the path-goal theory. The path goal theory,…

Sarah Ryan, the vice president of marketing for Portland Drake Beverages or PDB, has been tasked with the job of identifying which market their new product Crescent, should be advertised as. Promotion of a product is vital to its success in the effect that if not properly marketed, they will not reach their target audience and therefore miss the majority of their consumer base. Crescent’s 80 milligrams of caffeine immediately leads consumers to believe it is an energy drink, but being made…

Corporate strategy is only as effective as the research and analysis of the organization’s market in which they operate (Parnell, 2014). In fact, financial performance, mergers and acquisitions, human resource management, and allocation of resources are all integral parts of the corporate level strategy (Bradley, 2016). Another important aspect is identification of the organization’s corporate profile. Do they operate in a single industry? Do they operate in a related or unrelated industry?…

Paul advises God’s followers to live worthy lives in Christ (4:1). “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” Ephesians 4:1-6 are the first verses following the preceding half of the book. Similar to how one would plan to write an essay or dissertation, Paul uses the first verses of the second half to operate as a mock thesis statement for the rest of the book. In this short excerpt, Paul highlights the principle of…

United States would effectively become a tyrant, a king, in such a circumstance. Since each state had its own representatives, and had harbored its own viewpoints with regard to certain aspects of government of the country as a whole, a single, conglomerate government would position the country in a configuration which would restrict individual freedom and privileges. As written in The Address and Reasons of Dissent of the Minority of the Convention of Pennsylvania to their Constituents, on…

What do Livy and Polybius pinpoint as the causes of the Second Punic War? Why should historians treat their interpretations with caution? The Second Punic War of 218-201BC demonstrated a challenge for Rome to prove its power against Carthage, and to finally establish itself as the greatest and most powerful city-state of the Mediterranean. The accounts of Roman historian Livy and Greek historian Polybius allow events surrounding the Second Punic War to be analyzed and explained in terms of…

In his article, Joseph Stiglitz discusses economic inequality (the vast distinction in various measures of economic well-being among individuals) as an effect of economic practices aimed at wealth creation and circles causes, effects and solutions toward government policies. He however, highlights the concept of rent seeking which is explained as when people take advantage of their power and resources to build a business niche, monopolize industries and make economic progress at the expense of…

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – A Great Company Background of the Company The origins of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. go back to the year 1839. Oliver Chace laid down the foundation for The Valley Falls Company in Valley Falls, Rhode Island, a textile manufacturing company. A merger with the Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company occurred in 1929, creating a new company entitled “Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates”. This company then merged with the Hathaway Manufacturing Company, becoming Berkshire…

Colin Cowherd, a radio show host known for his commentary on sports and scandals, discusses the fragility of reputation in a race sensitive, contemporary society in his essay, “The Saddest Superhero.” Using Marxist theory to analyze Cowherd, I seek to answer if dominant social structures restrain racism, or perpetuate discrimination through ignorance? The discussion and consideration of how racism is approached in contemporary society will reveal Marxist principles of dominant ideologies within…

South Korea is a prosperous, booming presidential republic located in Eastern Asia, boasting a population of more than fifty million. Known for its lush rolling and hosting one of the world’s largest cities, South Korea has become an extremely successful country due to gaining independence and assistance from fellow countries. As South Korea promotes freedom for its people, the United States of America has been valuable, much needed supporter. Not only has the U.S. helped South Korea through a…