Chapter 1: Sociological Stories and Key Concepts Culture: The symbolic and learned aspects of human society. Culture is not biological but‚ instead‚ is transmitted and shared via social interaction. Globalization: A social phenomenon characterized by the growing number of interconnections across the world. Rather than studying society in terms of various nation-states‚ sociologists today are concerned with multinational and global problems—especially in the face of increasing globalization. Whether
Premium Sociology Anthropology Culture
Concept‚ Sources and Type of Risk Toga B. Simatupang SE‚ MM‚ CPLHI‚ CICA‚ RFP PPAK Univ. Trisakti – Risk Management Origin of Risk • Arabic word : Risq “anything that has given to you (by GOD) and from which you draw profit” • Latin word : Riscum “unfavourable event” • French word: Risque “nothing venture nothing gained” • English word : Risk chance of negative outcome unexpected outcome chance of bad consequences hazard‚ loss‚ etc Definition of Risk “the
Premium Operational risk Risk management Risk
CHAPTER 1 The concept of ‘Postmodernism’- A Theoretical Approach It is a cliché by now to say that we live in a postmodern world‚ and it is true that the word ’postmodern’ has become one of the most used‚ and abused‚ words in the language. Still‚ it is striking that not many people can say with assurance what this term actually means and involves. Some theorists suggest that ‘postmodernism’ refers to a mood or an attitude of mind‚ others define it as a literary‚ cultural
Premium Postmodernism Modernism
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND In this study we would learn that set theories is not just a mathematical concept or a lesson that is just taught in school but a theory that is helpful in other fields. This study would also find ways in order to help our community in a way that we can use these theories to help and to maximize the use of this in other fields. Theoretically set theories has different applications.Here are few of some examples that set theories would be helpful in‚ like formulating
Premium Mathematics
series we therefore focus upon the concept of terrorism‚ looking specifically at its definition‚ classifications and key characteristics. These are the initial building blocks of knowledge we require to understand terrorism so that we are better prepared to counter its threats. Concept of Terrorism Defining Terrorism Terrorism is nothing new‚ its origins can be traced back in time for centuries but it remains a much contested concept to this day. Academic opinions remain
Premium Terrorism
Course Profile ACCTING 7019 ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS AND METHODS (M) 1. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION 1.1 COURSE DETAILS Course: ACCTING 7019 Accounting Concepts and Methods (M) Coordinating Unit: Business School‚ Faculty of the Professions Teaching Period: Semester 1 Level: Postgraduate Coursework Location/s: North Terrace Units: 3 Contact: Up to 4 hours per week Prerequisites: Not applicable Corequisites: Not applicable Incompatible: ACCTING 7000 Assumed Knowledge: Not applicable Restrictions:
Premium Financial statements Accounting software International Financial Reporting Standards
COST CLASSIFICATION CONCEPT OF COST: DEFINITION: A SACRIFICE OR GIVING UP OF RESOURCES FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FREQUENTLY MEASURED BY THE MONETARY UNITS (RUPEES‚ DOLLARS) THAT MUST BE PAID FOR GOODS AND SERVICES . ➢ EMPHASIS ON COST INFORMATION: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS PAY A LOT OF ATTENTION TO COSTS BECAUSE COST HAVE A VITAL ROLE TO PLAY IN PLANNING ‚ EVALUATING AND DECISION MAKING. FOR EXAMPLE IN PLANNING THE ROUTE AND FLIGHT SCHEDULES THE MANAGER OF AN AIR LINE MUST CONSIDER
Premium Costs Management accounting Variable cost
Norman 1 Taylor Norman Dr. Mitrik English 101.07 August 31‚ 2012 Norman_E101.07_Freire_HW1 In the essay “The “Banking” Concept of Education” Freire explains his ideas of education in the classroom. He talks about two separate forms of education called the banking concept and the problem-posing education. Freire specifically uses two terms drawn from literature praxis and alienation to describe these ways of education. I believe the way Freire used the word praxis throughout the essay he is referring
Premium Critical thinking Thought Learning
List of Concepts covered in Class each Week Fall Semester Week 3 - Chapter 2: relativism‚ cultural evolution‚ enculturation‚ acculturation‚ power distance‚ masculinity/femininity‚ tolerance for ambiguity‚ individualism/collectivism‚ high & low context cultures‚ intercultural comm. competence‚ stereotypes‚ ethnocentrism‚ stages of culture shock‚ any of the concepts covered in the Japanese communication patterns Blackboard article. Week 4 – Chapter 3: self-concept‚ self-awareness‚ self-esteem
Premium Emotion Sociology Communication
1- Consumer Behaviour. One of the most challenging concept in marketing deals with understanding why consumers behave in a certain way or do what they do (or don’t do). Two major psychological concepts are often used to explain and understand the consumer’s behaviour. The first is the so called in psychology the cognitive psychology in which the focus of the study is the mental behaviour i.e. the internal influence such as perception‚ memory‚ attention‚ attitude‚ beliefs‚ values‚ personality
Premium Psychology Marketing Cognition