Homer ’s poem The Odyssey depicts the tendency of people to ignore the consequences of their actions. Odysseus punished Penelope ’s suitors without thinking of consequences that he would have to endure. He did not acknowledge the consequences because that would prevent him from doing what he wants to do. Odysseus wanted to kill the suitors; they ate away at his fortune. Finding consequences for murdering the suitors would force Odysseus to realize what he is about to do is not a good idea. Odysseus
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What gets rewarded gets done A Psychological and behavioral explanation The nature of human behavior is‚ humans do things to satisfy their unmet needs in some way or the other. These needs may vary from the very basic such as hunger to reach the greater heights of life. Whatever it may be‚ when he realizes that some actions he takes lead to satisfy his needs‚ he tends to do them in a superior way‚ expecting the satisfaction of his needs in a greater manner. On the other hand‚ if a person perceives
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together and explain the unique nature of Kingdom leadership. Jesus proclaims‚ “whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant. The picture of a servant is much more than an illustration; Jesus is communicating a powerful principle regarding the kingdom of God. The implications of this servant principle are profound. Today‚ when we think of the term “servant”‚ certain stereotypes come to mind. We may think of a butler or a maid from Downton Abbey‚ or perhaps a “server” in a restaurant.
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measurability. On their background‚ only "what gets measured gets done". In the following‚ this statement is critically reviewed. E.g. are there things that can not be measured properly but need to be - and are done - as well? What is the impact from the planning of the measurement process on the measured process? How feasible is measurement? Definition In itself‚ "what gets measured gets done" is a tautology‚ as we perceive (e.g. what is done) only what we measure - understood as processing sensory
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There is some truth to the statement "what gets measured gets done" with respect to the work environment‚ discuss. I believe the maxim “what gets measured gets done” (accredited to among others‚ Peter Drucker in his 1954 book ’The Practice of Management’) does hold a semblance of truth when associated within the business world. However‚ I would argue that the sentence in itself is incomplete. Between the ‘measuring’ and ‘getting done’‚ mangers need to insert both critical analysis of the measurements
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culture‚ there are few differences in the way we live our lives today compared to thousands of years ago. The story of Penelope and the Suitors is a good example of a woman’s loyalty and respect to her husband without being asphyxiated by patriarchal community. Both Penelope and the Suitors by J.W. Waterhouse and “Penelope” by Dorothy Parker use the myth of Penelope’s suitors to show that her loyalty to Odysseus overcomes the obstacles and hardships both face through their 20 year separation. The poem
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Essay: The Odyssey Over two thousand years ago‚ great epics such as the Odyssey were written‚ illustrating human weaknesses and wickedness of the time‚ and yet‚ people today seem no different. As history unfolds‚ it is plain to see the recurrent problems over which humans continue to stumble. Comparing modern society to ancient Greek society‚ it is easy to discover more similarities than differences in specific aspects of either community. In Ancient Greece‚ the setting of the Odyssey‚ negative
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The Odyssey set 5 XV through XVIII Name: Book XV 1. What is the parting gift Helen gives Telémakhos? She gives to Telemakhos‚ but especially for his future bride‚ a woven gown knitted by her own hands. 2. What is the sign Meneláos struggles to read? An eagle killing a white goose is the sign that Zeus sends but turns to be hard to read for Menelaos. 3. How was the swineherd taken from his family as a child? He was taken as the most precious good that the Sidonian servant could have
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The Odyssey In Homer’s epic‚ The Odyssey‚ each culture treats strangers and guests with distinct differences from every other culture. One of the most hospitable cultures was that of the ancient Greeks‚ exemplified in Homer ’s The Odyssey by both gracious hosts and guests. In Greece and The Odyssey‚ not only was good hospitality etiquette expected‚ but the added pressure that if they didn’t treat their guests with respect the gods would punish them further compelled excellent manners. The Odyssey
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The Greeks define nobility as a person who would go and fight for their country‚ a person who has values of bravery‚ intelligence‚ strength and keen judgment. He must also be a person who the gods respect. In Homer’s epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ Odysseus is portrayed as noble according to mythology legend. The American Heritage dictionary defines noble as a man often of divine ancestry‚ a man who is endowed with great courage and strength who is celebrated for his bold exploits and favored by the gods
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