Entrepreneurial mindset

it pointed out different things people do when they are lying. For example, looking directly into your eyes or stating facts in perfect chronological order suggesting that the lie was rehearsed. The speaker suggested that this topic relates to entrepreneurial spirit in that it helps to decipher the truth from the lies and help one make better decisions with this information. Another part of class that I enjoyed this week was working in groups on our “retriever tank” project outside. I was a nice…

The modern economic world is undergoing a paradigm shift from an industrial age that valued tangible objects and commodities, to an increasingly intellectually driven marketplace. Accordingly, human capital—the cognitive development of abilities to think creatively, generate ideas and innovate, are becoming the most valuable assets in this economy (Michanek & Breiler, 2013). The Japanese Research Institution, Nomura, describes this economic transition as pivoting from the industrial age, through…

unsustainable growth due to rising population. Despite the birth rate falling below 3 children per family by this time, the new individuals in power believed that curbing population growth would ultimately lead to greater economic prosperity. This mindset resulted in a coercive policy that was created in 1979 – a policy so powerful that it impacted the most intimate aspect of every Chinese citizen’s life. The policy states that • Each couple was allowed just one child and must apply for a…

Establishing oneself as superior over others is crucial in modern day society where the caliber of candidates for any position is highly competitive. In the essays the “Project Classroom Makeover” and “Biographies of Hegemony” by Cathy Davidson and Karen Ho, both discuss the faulty system in which hierarchies in school and elites in Wall Street place on the selection process of individuals. They discuss the heavy bias and lack of depth utilized by both systems when analyzing individuals for…

Misunderstood Minds gives us a glimpse of only a few of the millions of students in the world who may be suffering from serious learning difficulties. The challenge here lies in not only being able to distinguish and identify these disabilities, but also being able to treat them immediately with the help of some experts. At times, some parents or teachers wonder why one of their students tend to exhibit “laziness” or maybe at times they just seem to be “stupid” or even the individual himself…

Question 1 The murder of Lisa Harnum by Simon Gittany can be classified as an intimate partner homicide. The homicide was not premediated but instead a by-product of rage with a history of emotional abuse present before the murder. Question 2 Simon Gittany at the time of the murder was 37. He is an Australia citizen. He has had an unstable employment history with previous history in criminal occupations. In 1995, he was caught with a number of stolen goods and during the arrest for this crime…

(1575)The Pyncheon Curse: An Analysis of the Theme of Free Will in The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne In beginning, the central plot of The House of Seen Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne revolves around the Pyncheon family curse, which originated when Colonel Pyncheon illegally accused a landowner, Matthew Maule, of witchcraft. This curse, however, defines a complex causality for the family’s misfortunes, as they create imprisonment, poverty, and extremely hostility between family…

As the Japanese began invading China and other areas in the Pacific during World War II, Franklin Delano Roosevelt created an embargo that cut off Japan’s oil supply. The Japanese felt that a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor was the best response to Roosevelt’s embargo, as they believed that they needed oil and other resources which were cut off by the U.S. navy. In the aftermath of the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, Americans mourned the loss of their brothers and sisters while the Japanese…

Scholarship Opportunities for GMAT test takers around the world In this article, I’ll go over scholarship opportunities for GMAT test takers around the world, as well as some examples of specific school-based scholarships. You’ll get a good idea of how to find scholarships you’re eligible for and what kind of score you’ll need to have a shot at landing them. But first, what is GMAT? The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized exam designed to predict how test takers will…

DKNY KNY is a New York-based fashion house specializing in fashion goods for men and women founded in 1984 by Donna Karan. DKNY sells a more affordable fast fashion line diffusion clothe line and many labels and brands have branched off of the original DKNY label including DKNY Jeans, DKNY Active, DKNY Underwear, DKNY Juniors, DKNY Kids, DKNY Pure. DKNY Men, launched in 1992, consists of tailored suits, dress wear, formalwear, casual wear, sportswear, and shoes. The Donna Karan Beauty collection…