Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that most managers live by a personal code of conduct that includes certain principles about integrity, regard for others, and keeping commitments. Most also believe they are ethical and that is precisely why, when confronted with situations that they believe compel them to bend company rules, they are decidedly torn. The rule bending discussed in this paper refers to situations where the rules may well need to be challenged, where the act does not break the law, and where there may be a greater good accomplished by doing so. The writer discusses that there are three themes that outline these demands of rule bending; performance-based judgment calls, faulty rules, and socially embedded norms. The writer concludes that executives have bent and will continue to bend company policies and rules when they feel justified. Further, the writer points out that their actions will also continue to be tempered by the downside of doing so, making those who are reluctant at risks less likely to take such actions even when the rules may deserve to be challenged. This paper includes a copy of powerpoint presentation on this subject.

Outline:
Performance-Based Judgment Calls
Faulty Rules
Socially Embedded Norms
Bending Rules for the Greater Good
Does Rule Bending Pay?
Conclusion
References
Appendix: PowerPoint Presentation

From the Paper
"Most also believe they are ethical and that is precisely why, when confronted with situations that they believe compel them to bend company rules, they are decidedly torn. While playing by the rules is the principled thing to do, and many would say the safest too, many managers also feel a responsibility to challenge the rules, because the rules are not always perfect, and fairness to other parties may demand nothing less. Making rules for proper ethical behavior may be step one in ensuring ethical conduct. But if people disregard or break the rules, then the organizational effort to establish a corporate ethic is weakened. As Enron and other more recent corporate ethical meltdowns have shown, rules alone are not sufficient to ensure ethical behavior across the organization. We are not talking about illegal acts."

Tags:conduct, principles, corporate, ethic, rules

Abstract
The paper offers a detailed description of Fort Bend County, Texas, and discusses its early history. The paper looks at Fort Bend during the Texas Revolution in 1835 and outlines the historical monuments that are particularly notable. The paper concludes by relating that today, Fort Bend is a fast growing community that continues to attract those with a pioneering spirit.

Outline:
Introduction
Physical Description
Early History
The Texas Revolution
Historical Markers
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In 1822, Stephan F. Austin established a colony of three hundred families in the area near the bend of the Brazos River. Ninety miles from the Gulf Coast, near the present-day city of Richmond, the settlers built a small cabin that was known as Fort Bend. Fifty three land grants to early settlers of Texas were in the area known as Fort Bend ("History"). The county seat is located in Richmond, site of the original "Fort Bend." Fort Bend County was officially formed in 1837. Jane Long, often referred to as the "mother of Texas" has sold a portion of her land to businessmen Robert Handy and William Lusk, who develop the town of Richmond (Wallingford). Richmond became one of the first cities that is granted a charter from the newly-formed Republic of Texas. In December 1837, the citizens of Fort Bend County elect a chief justice and county commissioners, and declare Richmond the county seat (Wallingford). Richmond is named for the city of Richmond, England (Wallingford). Today, Fort Bend County is home to the cities of Arcola, Beasley, Fairchilds, Fulshear, Katy, Kendleton, Meadows Place, Missouri City, Needville, Orchard, Pleak, Richmond, Rosenberg, Simonton, Stafford, Sugar Land, and Thompson in addition to a number of smaller towns and villages (Wallingford). The 2000 US Census places the total population of Fort Bend County at 354,452."

Tags:Gulf, Coast, Karankawa, Indians, Texas, Revolution, Richmond

Abstract
This paper discusses how in Anthony Mann's "Bend of the River", the outlaw hero, the supportive female, and the frontier setting define the film as a Western genre. In particular, the paper looks at how the setting is the important semantic unit to the arrangement of the plot and how within the two settings in Mann's film, we can see the thoughts and actions of the characters change accordingly. The paper also examines how, through an examination of the supportive female character, Laurie Baile, "Bend of the River" can be semantically and syntactically accepted into the western genre as it deals with the issue of independence versus community.

From the Paper
"Likewise, within the two typical settings for the Western (frontier and city), Laurie, the female counterpart, is defined as an extension of that setting. Within both the wagon train and Portland, Laurie takes a submissive role. Her actions are determined by the male characters, Emerson Cole or Glyn. Her essential strength of the female character comes from this capriciousness and acceptance of ideologies that goes with these settings. "The western thus takes place on the border between two lands, between two eras, and with a hero who remains divided between two value systems (for he combines the town's morals with the outlaw's skills)" (Altman 31). It shows through travel that the two competing American values of individualism and community that conflict so often can be found between the acceptance of the two realities, wilderness and wildness. "

Tags:Western, cowboy, Laurie

Abstract
The essay explains two theories for the worsening position of third world countries: Underdevelopment Theory and Economic Liberalism, which blames the external world economy and the social and political systems of the third world countries themselves, respectively. The essay then turns to VS Naipaul's novel and shows that the author implies support for the position of Economic Liberalism.

From the Paper
"The general philosophy of Underdevelopment is that the international economy operates systematically to sustain underdevelopment and distort the economies of the less developed economies. [Greene, F p 142] and that this system is detrimental to the poorer economies. The book does not support this position. The nation described, newly independent, was experiencing it's own economic woes directly related to internal issues "there were other traders, other foreigners; some of them had been there right through the troubles. The peace held". [p. 10]"

Tags:Structuralism, dependency, underdeveloped, countries, less, developed, LDC, industrialism, Africa, Salim

Abstract
This paper discusses how Hemingway can be considered a "man's writer who writes for men in an attempt to define men- real men, ideal men and manly men. It attempts to define Hemingway's man through an examination of some of his characters: Jake Barnes in "The Sun Also Rises Francis Macomber", Wilson in "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" and finally Robert Jordan in "For Whom the Bell Tolls". It concludes that by considering these characters, Hemingway's perception of gender seems to be strictly binary.

From the Paper
"Perhaps Hemingway sets out not to establish a code for that which he considers manly, but rather identify what society has already designated as manly. Subsequently, perhaps Hemingway has a certain amount of empathy for those of his protagonists who are ultimately foiled by these impossible standards. So what is a man supposed to be? Michael Leland describes "the story [as] familiar by now: the Hemingway hero loses some version of his maleness to the first World War, and he replaces it with a tool -- in Upper Michigan, a fishing rod or pocketknife; in Africa, a hunting rifle" - which is of course, a gross oversimplification but nevertheless a humorous take on what characteristics shape his protagonists. "

Tags:bell, eden, francis, garden, happy, macomber, rises, sex, short, stream, sun, tolls

From the Paper
"This study will provide a summary of Dinesh D'Souza's "Illiberal Education: The Politics of Race and Sex on Campus", with a major focus on Chapter 8, "Illiberal Education." The book is the author's argument against the tendency of American universities to bend their policies and practices to fit the "politically correct" pressures of minority groups. D'Souza argues that such pressure groups and university officials who bend to that pressure are destroying the very foundation on which the liberal principles of higher learning depend. He is pessimistic about any meaningful change in the near-future which would alter this "illiberal" trend.

Chapter 1, "The Victim's Revolution on Campus," the author declares that he is sympathetic to the struggle of minority students for equality and justice, being a first-generation ... "

Abstract
This paper analyzes the symbolism behind two distinct novels that deal with issues of exile, political strife and social turmoil. V.S. Naipaul's "A Bend in the River" and "The Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys utilize nature as an association and correlation to the themes in their respective novels. According to the paper, there is a sense of duality in both books, as nature can depict a tide of change in addition to a resistance by a people to maintain tradition and a way of life that is invaded by unnatural intruders.

From the Paper
"The interpretation of literary symbols in classic novels has always been imperative to understanding the full scope of an author's message. This paper will analyze the symbolism behind two distinct novels that deal with issues of exile, political strife and social turmoil. V.S. Naipaul's A Bend in the River and The Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys utilize nature in many ways as an association and correlation to the themes in their respective novels. There is a sense of duality in both books, as nature can depict a tide of change in addition to a resistance by a people to maintain tradition and a way of life that is invaded by unnatural..."

Tags:book, report, review

Abstract
In most Western cultures, for both males and females, adolescence is a time of intense questioning. It is a developmental stage often characterized by acts of rebellion and defiance of parental dictates and values. However, the relatively uncritical acceptance of this struggle is particular to Western culture, and there is often less tolerance of this in other ethnic contexts. This paper analyzes the movie "Bend it Like Beckham" (2002); specifically the character of Jess, a Sikh girl living in London. Her parents expect obedience while English culture dictates rebellion is essential for children to develop an autonomous identity from their family. This paper also looks at an additional source of conflict that arises from Jess' passion and talent in the male dominated sport of football (soccer). As her mother strives to prepare her for marriage, Jess only wants to play football. But Jess' conflict extends even to English society which suggests that girls use sexuality as a means of rebellion. This paper shows how, despite all of the conflict, Jess actually defines conventional Western norms of femininity in her football prowess, as well as her parent's notions of decorous and obedient feminine behavior.

From the Paper
"Culturally, soccer is a central part of English life. For many young men, becoming like the cultural sports icon David Beckham, or at least aspiring to football prowess is an important part of their personal development. Football is an integrated part of the environment, the ritual of going to games, and participating in games. Jess embraces this ideal, despite her gender and despite the fact that this sport is not indigenous to her East Asian culture. She also finds romance with a non-Indian man. True, Jess cannot 'be' like Beckham in terms of her social and physical ideal exactly, but she can mimic his excellence on the field."

Tags:adolescent, values, culture, identity, conflict, femininity

Abstract
This paper analyzes the symbolism behind two distinct novels that deal with issues of exile, political strife and social turmoil - V.S. Naipaul's "A Bend in the River" and "The Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys. The paper explains how both books utilize nature in many ways as an association and correlation to the themes in their respective novels. The paper also looks at how there is a sense of duality in both books, as nature can depict a tide of change in addition to a resistance by a people to maintain tradition and a way of life that is invaded by unnatural intruders. The paper also discusses how the interpretation of literary symbols in classic novels has always been imperative to understanding the full scope of an author's message. Additionally, the paper shows that both Naipual and Rhys utilize nature to formulate strong symbolic meanings and associate them to the domination of European culture and the notion that colonization fragments Africa from its way of life.

From the Paper
"Naipaul's main character Salim in A Bend in the River takes a ritual journey through Africa which is loaded with numerous metaphors and 'coming of age' events. Salim's realization of the neurosis during colonization and the indigenous social conflict is especially realized when he travels outside of Africa. In his education, he encounters a great deal of realities that shape his perception of Westernization and he quickly begins to realize the pending abomination that is to result from Western influence in his homeland. To further indicate this importance, Naipaul utilizes water to paint a picture of stillness and change. This duality extends to the natural resources that surround the river, similar to the journey of Conrad in The Heart of Darkness. The contrast here is not the personal battle against Africa, Salim is more cognizant of his native surroundings and understands the futility and destruction that will be realized with the synthesis of two conflicting ideologies."

Tags:duality, nature, political, strife, social, turmoil, homeland, water

Abstract
This paper examines how William Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night" can be seen as comedic social commentary on love and marriage amidst the backdrop of a renaissance ducal court, such as those that predominated in northern Italy. It discusses how the play, about a young woman who disguises herself as her brother in order to gain favor with the court results in confusion and how by using Viola as a plot device, Shakespeare calls into question traditional conceptualizations of romance, as well as gender relations and the significance of titles. It shows how Shakespeare has a lot of fun playing with this mixed-identity, gender-bending premise. It outline the plot of the play and provides an analysis of the main characters.

From the Paper
"Malvolio is self-involved; full of "self-love," as Olivia noted in Act I; he believes himself to be irresistible to a young woman like Olivia, despite the fact that he is an old servant. Maria, Olivia's servant, decides to play a trick on him by forging a mock-love letter from Olivia. Before he reads the letter, he entertains a fantasy about being married to Olivia, and getting to strut around Sir Toby and Sir Andrew, due to his imagined rise in station. Malvolio's thinking out loud gets him in trouble; the party decide that Malvolio is being a perfect "turkeycock," which is a good image to describe Malvolio's pride. Maria and Feste, the canny court fool of Olivia, continue to torment Malvolio through the play, as the old servant is somewhat of a running joke who is unable to match wits with Feste."

Tags:gender, court, olivia