Abstract
This paper briefly reviews the choices made by a character in Virgil's Aeneid - specifically, the Trojan king Priam. The writer discusses that as becomes apparent, Priam makes two choices - the first to not kill Sinon, the second to interpret the death of Laocoon as a warning from the gods that the Trojan horse should be permitted inside Troy - that lead to the sacking of his city and to his own demise.

From the Paper
"All human affairs are, of course, about choice. Virgil's 'Aeneid', the classic telling of the founding of Rome by the Trojan prince Aeneas, is a great human drama that revolves, in large measure, around the choices human beings make - either by themselves or with the prodding of the Gods. This paper, in perhaps an unconventional departure, will focus upon the choices made by Priam in the final hours of his kingdom. Specifically, this paper will focus upon two choices made by the Trojan king that sealed his fate - and the fate of his city."

Tags:virgil, aeneid, choices

Abstract
This paper discusses the concepts covered in this book as they apply to individual and organizational leadership. It explains that Kidder's concepts presented in the book apply to just about every aspect of life, but especially to individual and organizational leadership. The author encourages self-reflection when making tough choices, thereby developing basic values and a core sense of right versus wrong, which are sound tools for any leader.

From the Paper
"Kidder's arguments in this book are bound with ethics and ethical choices. He believes the best choices, even the toughest ones, are based in ethics, rather than strict "right versus wrong," or management principles. Kidder outlines four pairs of problems, and that for any given ethical dilemma; one of the pairs will be dominant. They are: truth versus loyalty, the individual versus community, short-term versus long-term, and justice versus mercy (Kidder, 1995, pg. 18). One must analyze all facets of the problem, and often, more than one, or even all, of the pairs must be considered in analysis and successful completion of the problem. The author notes, "merely to analyze a dilemma - even to fit it into the above paradigms - is not to resolve it. Resolution requires us to choose which side is the nearest right for the circumstances. And that requires some principles for decision-making" (Kidder, 1995, pg. 23). That is another important aspect of Kidder's basic premise, that decision-making must be based on principles. If it is not, it is not only not effective, but it can be damaging to the individual and/or the organization."

Tags:leadership, challenge, choice

Abstract
In the three stories presented: "Good Country People", "Hills Like White Elephants" and "The Storm", there's a clear parallel that exists. In each event that occurs as the main plot of each story, we are presented with a question that in most cases would probably be handled the same way even in today's age. Each story presents a struggle, a choice to be made, a path to take for characters that wouldn't be so unlike those paths taken today. This paper attempts to bring those choices to light and, with examples, denote the similarities of choices made today.

Abstract
This paper explains that the author believes that the two most basic areas needed to develop his or her "best self" are religious faith and making ethical and moral choices instead of leaving everything in life to chance. The author points out that the concept of choice, as one of the elements needed in the quest to live his or her "best self" comes from philosophers, such as Socrates, and modern day leaders, such as President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The paper stresses that, to make a good life, a person must give back to society; therefore, volunteering is a vital part of the "best life".

Table of Contents:
Choice
Religion

From the Paper
"Because we are gifted by higher powers with the ability to choose, we are provided with a vehicle by which we can make choices that help us live to be our best selves. One example of this in action in my own life is my decision to further my education. Being my best self includes becoming more educated so that I can use that education to help my community and society as a whole. I believe that through education we will be able to improve the path we are currently on and avoid many pitfalls in the future. Choosing education is one place where I am exercising my ability to make choices so that I can work to help others who may not be as fortunate as I am. "

Tags:powers, volunteering, education, society, spiritual

Abstract
This paper provides a definition of this program and explains that it was designed to improve current academic performance as well as set the stage for students to attend postsecondary institutions and succeed there. It explains that the research on the effectiveness of the program in general has shown mixed results. There are other influences operating on Upward Bound students and some of these are explored in terms of occupational choices. It looks at the background of the Upward Bound program, achievements of the program, and social influences on participants, along with research on occupational choice-making.

Introduction
Background
Upward-Bound Students
Achievements and Orientations
Social Influences and Occupational Choice-Making
References

From the Paper
"The story of Upward Bound begins with the War on Poverty and legislation signed by Lyndon Johnson in 1964. The Economic Opportunity Act established an office of Economic Opportunity and special Programs for Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds (often known as the TRIO programs). The first TRIO program was actually Upward Bound, followed by Talent Search. These were followed by Student Support Services program and Educational Opportunity Centers. Following that, The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program was established in 1986, with the final piece of the program being the Upward Bound Math/Science Program, administered with the rest of the Upward Bound programs (McElroy and Armesto, 1998). Eligibility for participation in these programs was established firmly by the reauthorization of the HEA in 1980 and emphasized two concepts. First, students were anticipated to be the first in their families to pursue higher education. Second, the student's previous performance was considered in allowing for admission. Wolanin (1996) noted that the first-generation-college criterion was particularly important because it included non-financial barriers to college access. In other words, it was not an eligibility criteria based solely on financial qualifications, but on the status of the individual's family and the history of that family, which could have been impacted by many factors."

Tags:college, job, career, motivation

Abstract
The paper evaluates the theories related to women's lifestyle choices in the modern world. The paper discusses how women possess the choice to work outside the home, to bear children and to balance these objectives as they seek to satisfy a lifestyle that is best suited for their own personal needs. The paper explains how in this context, women possess their own options and must act upon them whenever possible.

From the Paper
"In modern society, there are a number of key issues that are commonly raised after women bear children, as they possess many choices after this life-changing event has taken place. For instance, it is a woman's prerogative to return to her place of employment, or she might consider remaining in the household as a stay-at-home mother. Regardless of her choice, it is critical that she is given the right to make such a decision from her own free will, regardless of her external environment. There are a number of theories that have evolved with regards to these circumstances and they reflect the ever-changing conditions of the modern world and the importance of a woman's ability to make decisions independently at all times. The following discussion will evaluate relevant research related to the ability to make choices regarding life circumstances after childbirth."

Tags:women, workplace, childbirth

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In this article the author highlights the factors that affect the choices made by people , mainly older, who have less and less leisure time on their hands. He admonishes how they choose convenience foods over healthier alternatives. The paper concludes that producers and regulators should be better educated and informed about the nature of consumers' food choice processes in order that costly errors can be reduced.

From the Paper
"A supposed need arises when there is incongruity between a desired state and an actual state. Some might call this hunger, but hunger is not the only need that food satisfies and depleted food reserves in the body is not the only way in which the desired and actual state may diverge. Dissatisfaction with an existing product, resulting from a gap between expectations and reality, may cause a gap between the actual and desired state."

Tags:quality, food, poisoning, fruits, vegetables, nutrients, hunger, economic, influences

Abstract
This paper reviews the R.M. Kidder book "How Good People Make Tough Choices". The paper asks whether Kidder's four paradigms solve any of America's health care problems, especially insurance and other costs.

From the Paper
"There seems to be a struggle in America among health care providers who work to prevent disease or cure it. Some focus on making the ill well. Other health care providers see their priority as the bottom line. The health care problem in..."

Tags:health care, paradigms, insurance, HMOs, ability to pay, costs, pharmaceutical companies

Abstract
This is a paper or speech on "Man is an architect of his own fate". Man makes the choices that determine what will happen in his life. Circumstances may bring sadness to one's life, but man can determine what the circumstance does to one's life for either the positive or negative.

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This review will discuss the book How Good People make Tough Choices by Rushworth Kidder, and seek to understand how ethical theory plays into the idea of media and communication. By understanding these ethical devices, in Rushworth's book, we can see how she successfully creates a strong foundation within her book for ethical decision-making in this spectrum.