“When in Rome‚ do as the Romans do” is the famous axiom of St Ambrose‚ the very famous bishop of Milan in the 4th century. He advises that people should follow the traditional customs and decency of country where they choose to live. The knowledge about culture and customs of another country bring many benefits for immigrants. They can know the positive things they should do and the negative things they must avoid. This knowledge also makes them feel more freedom in a strange country. Nowadays‚ many
Premium Sociology Milan Country
companies. Cultural relativism explains the culture-specific right and wrongs i.e. an action which is seen as ethical in one country may be considered immoral in another. Due to the moral values being relative to particular environments‚ “when in Rome‚ do as the Roman’s do” is at the heart of
Premium Ethics Business ethics Morality
Awewwwwwwaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Coolness is an admired aesthetic of attitude‚ behavior‚ comportment‚ appearance and style‚ influenced by and a product of the Zeitgeist. Because of the varied and changing connotations of cool‚ as well its subjective nature‚ the word has no single meaning. It has associations of composure and self-control (cf. the OEDdefinition) and often is used as an expression of admiration or approval. Although commonly regarded as slang‚ it is widely
Premium African American Jazz Black people
When in Rome‚ do as the romans do. In this time old adage the reader is reminded to be polite and to abide by the customs and culture of a society when they are guests there. Nowhere is this phrase more important to remember than in the business world. With the world becoming ever more interconnected‚ managers‚ when thinking about expanding their operations should always think about how their actions can negatively impact their business in that foreign market. There is no better example of a costly
Premium Retailing Wal-Mart Supermarket
What Do People Do When They Are Leading Brenda L. Williams-Capers Dr. Eddie Montgomery Lithonia Campus BUS-520 Leadership and Organizational Behavior June 2‚ 2013 Strayer University Abstract This paper will analyze the leadership style and philosophy‚ of Tony Hsieh‚ CEO of Zappos.com‚ an on-line footwear and clothing retailer that has become a gold standard for customer service and company culture. The paper will also analyze how Tony Hsieh’s leadership style aligns with the culture
Premium Organizational culture Tony Hsieh Organizational studies
Rome vs. Greece Which of the city-states do you think was the better civilization? There are many difference and similarities between these city-states. Both are the most honorable ancient cultures in Western culture. Greece and Rome had fought many battles‚ but those battles only made them stronger. Both had their own ways of life and political views as a civilization‚ and these ways varied incomparably. While Greece had many artistic achievements‚ Rome focused on creating and improving a unified
Free Ancient Rome Roman Empire Ancient Greece
The Roman Republic was once a strong civilization. The Romans were once known as the Latins who settled along the Tiber River. They were conquered by people known as the Etruscans. The Etruscans treated the Latins harshly and then the Latins revolted. The Latins took over the Etruscans and changed their name from Latin to Roman. The Romans began to gain power that lasted for over 500 years. After about 500 years later‚ a man by the name of Julius Caesar helped to conquer some of their biggest
Premium Roman Empire Ancient Rome Roman Republic
To what extent do Roman depictions of Cleopatra appear to have influenced how she has been depicted on TV and in Film? Mention the name Cleopatra‚ and most people will think of the character portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor from the 1963 classic film “Cleopatra” - but is she the true depiction of the Queen of Egypt? This essay will be looking at to what extent Roman historians have influenced the way that she has been portrayed in film and TV in the modern age. Cleopatra VII was the last queen
Premium Cleopatra VII Alexandria Ancient Rome
The Roman Empire was founded in 27 BCE‚ following the existence of the Roman Republic. At the empire’s height‚ it spanned from present-day Spain to Asia Minor‚ from Britain to North Africa. At its peak‚ this nation was widely considered to be one of the most physically dominant in the world. Why did this happen? How did Rome become arguably the world’s most powerful empire? Some say it was mainly due to factors such as the efficiency and discipline of the Roman legions‚ while others maintain that
Premium Roman Empire Ancient Rome
the twenty-first century. Contrast: IT versus random patrol of the streets: a. The police departments that utilize COMPSTAT are based on the collection of information and analysis of such information contrary to random patrol of the streets‚ which do not utilize data collection and neither it’s analyzed. b. Previously to Compstat‚ the departments had merely conducted an annual review of local Part I crime rates collected in the UCR. The purpose of this brief examination was to provide departments
Premium Police Crime Data