Key Concepts in Social History and Economics
Luddism
An English movement against the new industrial system, which manifested in spontaneous and violent actions, including the destruction of instruments of production considered responsible for unemployment.
International Workers’ Association (IWA)
Abbreviation for the International Workers’ Association, a workers’ organization based in London, also known as the First International. It formed sections or federations in several countries and was led by a Central Committee. It advocated for the emancipation
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Employee Assessment
Employee assessment is the process of evaluating an individual’s quality, quantity of work, and the efficiency with which they carry out activities, roles, and responsibilities within their position. This evaluation process can be challenging for two main reasons:
- It involves subjective judgment and is not free of bias.
- Friction may arise between the appraiser and appraisee.
Despite these challenges, the assessment process offers significant positive aspects:
- Provides crucial information
Defining Moments in Modern Drama
T.S. Eliot’s Revival of Poetic Drama
T.S. Eliot played a significant role in reviving Poetic Drama in the 20th century. At a time when realism and prose dominated theatre, Eliot argued that poetic expression could offer a deeper insight into spiritual and psychological truths. His critical essays, particularly Poetry and Drama, stressed the importance of verse in conveying the inner life of characters and enhancing the theatrical experience.
Eliot’s own plays, such as Murder in the Cathedral (1935)
Read MoreRomeo and Juliet Balcony Scene Dialogue
ROMEO
What light through yonder window breaks?
Who, outside of the gloved hand, dares to caress his face?
JULIET
(talking to herself about Romeo)
Alas!
O Romeo, Romeo!
Why are you Romeo?
Deny your father and refuse your name.
And if you will, swear that you love me, and I’ll no longer be a Capulet.
ROMEO
Shall I continue listening, or shall I speak?
JULIET
Only your name is my enemy.
You are yourself, though not a Montague.
What’s Montague?
It is not a hand, nor a foot, nor an arm, nor a face, nor any
Optimizing Human Resources: Behavior, Roles, and Staffing Strategies
Understanding Human Needs in Organizations
Human needs are fundamental to understanding employee motivation and behavior. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs provides a framework:
- Physiological Needs: Basic requirements like hunger and thirst.
- Safety Needs: Emotional stability, economic security, and a safe environment (e.g., having a home).
- Social Needs: Belonging and acceptance within a social group (love, friendship, communication, community).
- Esteem Needs: Feeling accepted and recognized by others for one’
Of Mice and Men: A Literary Analysis of Friendship and Fate
Plot Summary: Of Mice and Men Narrative
Key Characters and Core Conflict
This book narrates the story of two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small. George is intelligent and resourceful, while his companion, Lennie, is mentally handicapped but possesses immense physical strength. Sent by an employment agency, the two men arrive at a ranch in California.
They spend their first night near the ranch because their bus driver dropped them off too far, and George wanted to rest. Upon reaching the
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The Roman Army
The Romans, skilled in peacetime organization, demonstrated equal prowess in times of war. Their quest for expansion and conquest typically involved conflicts, both internal and external. The Romans were well-prepared for war and maintained highly organized armies.
Organization of the Roman Army
From the second century BC, the army became permanent, and its commanders professionalized.
Composition
- The highest tactical unit of the Roman army was the legion (approximately 6,000 men).
- Each
Understanding Crude Oil and Managing Spills
Understanding Crude Oil: Formation and Characteristics
Oil is a natural liquid fuel, comprising a complex mixture of hydrocarbons. Its composition is highly variable from one reservoir to another. It is an oily, blackish-brown liquid, less dense than water and insoluble in it.
Oil is a fossil fuel, formed from the processing by the action of certain bacteria on large masses of plankton. This process took place in the absence of air and under layers of sediment in marine basins near the coast. Because
Read MoreEssential Concepts in Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning
Data Analytics Life Cycle in Big Data
Discovery
Goal: Understand the problem and define objectives. Identify business challenges, determine project scope and potential value, and assess available resources (data, tools, skills). Understand data sources and feasibility.
Example: A retail company wants to improve sales forecasting using big data analytics.
Data Preparation
Goal: Collect, clean, and organize the data. Gather data from various sources (structured, semi-structured, unstructured). Clean and
Francoist Spain: Legal Framework and Repressive Apparatus
Francoist Spain: Legal and Institutional Framework
The Francoist regime established a unique legal and institutional framework, often referred to as its “constitution.” Public servants were obliged to swear allegiance to its principles, and ex officio members of the National Movement automatically became civil and military officials.
Key Fundamental Laws
The Organic Law of the State (1967)
This was the most important political source of the Franco regime, consolidating earlier fundamental laws. It firmly
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