Handbook of Political Science‚ Abakaliki: Department of Political Science‚ Ebonyi State University‚ 2009. CHAPTER 2 The Study of Politics: Logic‚ Approaches and Methods Nkwachukwu Orji Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of the methodological issues relating to the study of politics. The chapter will examine the logic‚ approaches and methods that underpin the study of politics. It will explain the relationship between logic‚ approaches and methods in political science
Free Sociology Social sciences Scientific method
3 HEALTHY HABITS THAT REDUCE STRESS There are many ways for teens to reduce stress. Some things you may already do help you manage stress. In the following paragraphs it will explain 3 ways to reduce stress that are simple and easy. These habits are: owning a pet‚ laughing at least once a day‚ and keeping a journal/diary. How owning a pet reduces stress: Pets can improve your mood; if something bad happens to you then they can cheer you up. It is pretty much virtually impossible to stay
Premium Laughter Immune system Dog
Internal Assignment Organizational Behaviour Case Study TOYOTA’S TEAM CULTURE Many companies proudly promote their team culture. At Toyota‚ the promotion seems sincere. Team work is one of Toyota’s core values‚ along with trust‚ continuous improvement‚ long term thinking‚ standardization‚ innovation and problem solving. The firm’s value statement says the following “To ensure the success of our company‚ each team member has the responsibility to work together‚ and communicate honestly‚ share
Premium Problem solving Sociology Culture
Organizational behavior is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals‚ groups and structures have on behavior within an organization for the purpose of applying such knowledge towards improving an organization’s effectiveness. Organizational behavior as a trait has taught lots of things which will be very useful throughout my personal and professional career. The study of Paradigm shift made me learn to come out of the old work practices followed and work on the newer and more
Premium Motivation Behavior Human behavior
Status Consumption According to Mason (1981)‚ significant levels of status consumption exist in all communities in the world. This consumption behaviour contributes significantly in shaping consumer preferences for many products. Eastman‚ Goldsmith‚ and Flynn (1999) define status consumption as “the motivational process by which individuals strive to improve their social standing through the conspicuous consumption of consumer products that confer and symbolize status both for the individual and
Premium Brand Branding Brand management
having a conducive working environment. When it comes to an individual’s way of thinking or understanding about something or someone‚ it is agreeable to say that the younger generation are strongly opinionated. The principles or the standards of behaviour that the younger generation deters from individuals. They are either carefree or think that they are always in the right. The younger generation believe that playing fair in the working world would benefit them and the organisation as well. The morale
Premium Hotel The Guest Albert Camus
E4-4 (Multiple-Step and Single-Step) Two accountants for the firm of Allen and Wright are arguing about the merits of presenting an income statement in a multiple-step versus a single-step format. The discussion involves the following 2012 information related to Webster Company ($000 omitted). Administrative expense Officers’ salaries $4‚900 Depreciation of office furniture and equipment 3‚960 Cost of goods sold 63‚570 Rent
Premium Revenue Income statement Income
Step by step instructions for Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Required materials: 1 plastic knife 1 plastic plate 1 bag of wheat bread 1 jar of peanut butter 1 jar of jelly I am going to explain the step-by-step instructions for making peanut butter and jelly sandwich. First‚ you should grab a bag of wheat bread and remove the wire tied around the bag. Second‚ grab a plastic plate and put it on a flat surface. Third‚ take out two slices of bread from the out of the wheat bread bag and place them
Premium Bread Butter Milk
Principles and Practice of Marketing‚ 4th ed.‚ London: The McGraw-Hill Companies‚ Inc. Lancaster‚ Geoff & Reynolds‚ Paul (2005) Management of Marketing‚ Great Britain: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann. Neal‚ C.‚ Quester‚ P. & Hawkins‚ D. (1999) Consumer Behaviour: Implications for Marketing Strategy‚ 2nd ed.‚ Singapore: The McGraw-Hill Companies‚ Inc. Pecotich‚ A. & Shultz‚ C. (1998) Marketing and Consumer Behavior in East and South-East Asia‚ Australia: The McGraw-Hill Companies‚ Inc. Rice‚ C. (1997) Understanding
Premium Decision making Decision theory Decision making software
AIR POLLUTION AND HOW TO REDUCE IT Today the world has become highly industrialized and modernized‚ which makes human life much easier and more comfortable. In spite of the advantages‚ the development of industry does have a lot of disadvantages‚ especially air pollution. All over the world‚ air pollution is increasing at an alarming pace and at the same time‚ it has a serious effect on the earth and human health‚ so more and more people are concerned about it. As a result‚ measures are
Premium Air pollution Atmosphere Pollution