Kant’s Philosophy: Metaphysics, Experience, and A Priori Knowledge
Science
Kant set out to discover if metaphysics was possible as a science. He had already discovered it as a science. Kant himself could not doubt that this was reliable knowledge, but he was trying to save it because he knew what it was. He intended to identify elements to compare scientific knowledge with metaphysics, in such a way that if it was fulfilled, it would be considered as such. According to Kant, the basic element that makes knowledge scientific is a priori: necessity and universality.
Read MoreHuman Resource Management: Strategies for Business Success
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Human resource management (HRM) is the strategic approach to the effective management of an organization’s workers so that they help the business gain a competitive advantage.
HRM Purpose and Roles:
- Planning the workforce needs of the business
- Recruiting and selecting staff using a variety of techniques
- Appraising, training, and developing staff at every stage of their careers
- Preparing contracts of employment
- Involving all managers in the development of their staff
- Improving
Financial Management: Key Concepts and Cycle Analysis
Financial Management: Key Concepts
Tasks of Financial Administration
- Planning: Planning for the future of the company.
- Control: Monitoring and managing financial performance.
- Asset Management: Managing new investments, applications, and resources.
- Liability Management: Fundraising and managing debt.
Key Financial Decisions
- Investment Decisions: Evaluating the profitability of agreements.
- Financing Decisions: Balancing resources and contractor obligations.
- Dividend Decisions: Optimizing yields for the company.
Key Sociological Concepts and Citations
Key Sociological Terms and Citations
Week 2: Futurism and Social Actors
- Futurism:
- Social Actors:
“For a generation often accused of being passive and totally preoccupied with their own selves, their digital devices and social media, young people are ready to show that there is another side to their life trajectories—that they are future-makers.” (Spyrou, 2020, p. 3)
Week 3: Colonialism, Biopolitics
- Settler Colonialism: When people from a place of imperial power move to a region and displace those indigenous
Understanding Foreign Exchange Risk Exposure: Types and Examples
Types of Foreign Exchange Risk Exposure
- Types of foreign exchange risk exposure
Transaction Risk
Transaction Risk is the risk of an exchange rate changing between the transaction date and the subsequent settlement date. Thus, it is the gain or loss arising on conversion.
This type of risk is primarily associated with imports and exports. If a company exports goods on credit, then it has a figure for debtors in its accounts. The amount it will finally receive depends on the foreign exchange movement
Read MoreKey Concepts in Ancient and Modern Philosophy
As Aristotle pointed out, happiness is an ambiguous concept about which everyone has different opinions.
Maieutics
Maieutics is a pedagogical method based on the idea that the truth is latent in the mind of every human being due to innate reason but has to be “given birth” by answering intelligently proposed questions.
Callicles
Callicles was an ancient Athenian political philosopher best remembered for his role in Plato’s dialogue Gorgias. Callicles is depicted as a young student of the sophist Gorgias.
Read MoreOrigin of Life and Biological Evolution
The Origin of Life
Spontaneous Generation: It was previously thought that living things arose from decaying organic matter, and any small demonstrations against that idea were rejected.
Pasteur’s Demonstration: Louis Pasteur demonstrated the falsehood of the traditional beliefs. His experiments showed that air contains organisms that break down organic matter, concluding: Every living thing comes from another living being.
Biological Evolution: The Origin of Biodiversity
Biological evolution is the
Read MoreHuman Relations in the Workplace: Insights & Analysis
Interviews with Workers
Objective
To learn more about employees, listen to their opinions and suggestions.
Methodology
Interviews were conducted with a questionnaire administered to workers in various sectors of the assembly line. Subsequently, they were allowed to speak freely.
Results
- A latent organization was formed by informal and natural groups.
- Production levels were controlled by informal groups, penalizing those who exceeded them.
- Workers were dissatisfied with the system of material incentives.
Technology’s Impact on Daily Life and the Future
Technology’s Impact on Daily Life
Technology is becoming essential in everyday life for Millennials, but the question is: will technology make our lives easier over time? Technology includes many objects, not only gadgets we use every day. Nevertheless, many people confuse this concept.
Since the Industrial Revolution in 1760, we have been creating not only electric but also mechanical devices. And although many are not known or are no longer used, they are important for the history of technology.
Read MoreUnderstanding Employee Compensation and Payroll Concepts
Understanding Employee Compensation
Contributions are considered accruals, which are amounts received by the worker for various reasons, independent of salary and not listed under social security.
Pay and Base Salary
Pay encompasses all the worker’s economic earnings in cash or in kind.
The base salary of the worker is fixed by a unit of time or work.
Pay Supplements
Pay supplements are added to the basic wage and are set according to various circumstances.
- Personal Accessories: These are based on personal