Abstract
This essay looks at the ideal commitment as it was conceived by William Shakespeare and presented in the two plays "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet." At first glance commitment appears to apply only to "Romeo and Juliet," but closer observation that the "Hamlet" involves much the same personal commitment in which reciprocity has a powerful role.

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"Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet focuses on the commitment of Romeo and Juliet to one another, makes them defy familial conventions, leading them to their deaths. At first glance, Hamlet appears entirely different, with Hamlet unraveling and dealing with fratricide and incest, then trying to revenge his father's murder. In both plays, however, Shakespeare resents an ideal commitment based on personal reciprocal loyalty. In Romeo and Juliet, the Prologue reveals the situation and discloses the conventional commitment: "two households . . . from ancient grudge" (Romeo and Juliet, Prol.1 & 3). The primary commitment in Romeo and Juliet is to..."

Tags:hamlet, romeo and juliet, commitment

Abstract
Relationships are complex and can be complicated by a longing for a lasting commitment. For this reason, many have opted to simply have sex without any type of commitment (sex with no strings attached). Others hold the belief that sex is a pledge to be committed. The purpose of this discussion is to explain why sex must involve commitment.
Outline
Introduction
Sex Without Commitment
Definition of Sex From a Noncommittal Point of View and Differences Between Men and Women
Sexual Freedom
Sex with Commitment
Definition of Sex from a Committal Point of View
Adverse Affects of Noncommittal Sex
Conclusion

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"Another reason why some believe that sex should be committal is the adverse effects of noncommittal sex. They assert that there are social, physical and emotional ramifications to noncommittal sex.(Mathewes-Green) The social ramifications have to do with the stigma that is attached to people (mainly women) that engage in noncommittal and or promiscuous sexual acts. In addition, noncommittal sex can lead to unwanted pregnancies, which increase the number of individuals that are dependent upon the welfare system. (Mathewes-Green) Unwanted pregnancies also increase the number of abortions that are performed and the overall being of our society is jeopardized when unwanted children are born to mothers that are immature and not ready to parent. "

Tags:women, stigma, children, pregnancy

Abstract
This paper presents extensive research to understand divergent viewpoints of scholars on Barry M. Staw's concept of escalation of commitment and to explore how the conceptual framework for this theory has evolved. The methodology for this research is a process of literature review to ascertain conclusive parameters and components that have played an important role in the advancement of the concept and how such advancements have impacted the corporate paradigm. The paper concludes, based on the research, that escalation of commitment cannot be presented as a unitary behavior because multiple factors play their own important roles in determining the scenario of escalation of commitment and the final outcome of commitment.



Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Need for the Study
Methodology
Literature Review
The Concept of Sunk Cost
Loss Aversion and the Sunk Cost Fallacy
Conclusion

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"There have been numerous examples when business and governments across the globe kept on investing a lot of resources even after knowing that the projects for which such an investment was being undertaken doesn't have any profitable viability in terms of the expected returns as envisaged in initial. In the discipline
of game theory the sunk cost fallacy is also referred to as "Concorde Fallacy" named after the famous investment decisions which was being jointly undertaken by the British and French Government for building the supersonic airliner Concorde."

Tags:models, decision making, irrational continuation, sunk-cost dilemma, complex phenomenon

Abstract
This paper considers the reality in Canadian society, which is that it has not lived up to its commitment to equity in education. Instead, the paper argues, with reference to some traditionally disadvantaged groups in our education system, in particular visible minorities and people with disabilities, the reality is that we still have a long ways to go in fully achieving equity.

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"In 1993 the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Document stated assertively that "commitment to equity means a commitment to social justice. This means a commitment to removing barriers and biases in school policies" (Athabasca Manual 14). In 2008, a decade and a half later, Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a long-awaited apology on the part of the government of Canada for the abuses inflicted upon Aboriginal students in the residential school system over almost a century of history. While this essay will discuss the implications of the former statement, it may be..."

Tags:equal, race, gender

Abstract
This paper begins by detailing the current policy governing involuntary commitment. It then discusses the history of how the policy developed and the effect of that policy. Key issues surrounding this practice are discussed such as its implementations, the legal ramifications and sensitive social issue. The paper concludes with a discussion on the steps required to preserve the civil rights of the mentally ill.

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"Health professionals treating mentally ill patients frequently seek to commit their patients to psychiatric hospitals. When the patient will not consent to commitment, the doctor might consider involuntary commitment, often at the insistence of the patient's family. In recent decades, however, the United States Supreme Court has greatly limited the circumstances where an individual can be committed to a mental hospital against their will. Despite those rulings, the civil rights of the mentally ill remain under attack. The public often perceives those who suffer from mental illness as a danger to society and want them kept separate from the community at large (Wahl, 1995, p. 1)."

Tags:legal, social, civil, rights

Abstract
The paper presents a statement of the problem to be considered by the proposed study as well as its purpose, importance and rationale. The paper then describes the theoretical framework that will guide the study, the research questions to be answered, and the proposed study's hypotheses and corresponding null hypotheses. A discussion of the proposed study's significance is followed by a description of the research design to be used, and an assessment of the proposed study's limitations, delimitations and assumptions. In a following chapter, the paper provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature.

Outline:
Chapter 1: Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Theoretical Framework
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Research Design
Limitations, Delimitations, and Assumptions
Chapter Summary
Chapter 2: Literature Review

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"The past several decades have witnessed a number of fundamental transformations in the American workforce, including an increased number of non-traditional workers such as contingent workers (Mayfield & Mayfield, 2007). These types of nontraditional employment arrangement can provide a number of advantages for companies because they offer more cost-effective and flexible staffing arrangements, and have been shown to improve employee morale and the retention of high quality employees who prefer nonstandard work hours (Mayfield & Mayfield). According to these authors, in spite of the increasing reliance on contingent and other nontraditional workers, there remains a dearth of research concerning relevant best practices in motivating these workers. Consequently, a number of the potential cost and performance benefits that have been associated with nontraditional work may not be realized by many companies (Mayfield & Mayfield)."

Tags:motivation, employee, morale, staffing, recruitment, workforce, job, satisfaction

Abstract
This paper discusses involuntary institutionalization on the basis of two contrasting doctrines of philosophy, utilitarianism and libertarianism. Following a brief introduction to the history of civil commitment of the mentally ill, the utility of involuntary institutionalization is contrasted with its implications from a libertarian view. Both sides of the argument are discussed thoroughly and in supporting the utilitarian viewpoint, different models of involuntary institutionalization are entertained in order to provide a system with the least amount of rights infringement.

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"The basis of most, if not all argumentation against a system supporting involuntary institutionalization stems from the ideals under which libertarianism operates. One of the foundations of libertarianism rests on a distinction between positive and negative rights. A positive right might be, for example, the right to assistance. A negative right, by the same token, would be the right to not be interfered with. Under this conception, negative rights are usually paired with positive rights, so even though we have a positive right to assist others, they have a negative right to refuse that assistance. It is only when the negative rights are waived by that person that we may exercise our positive rights to assist them. The arguments against involuntary institutionalization will be discussed on this basis."

Tags:civil, commitment, ethical, ethics, instutionalization, involuntary, libertarian, libertarianism, medical, utilitarianism, utility

Abstract
This paper examines Canadian policy regarding human rights, further questioning how committed the nation indeed is to this cause. According to the paper, Canada is a nation that appears to pride itself on its commitment to human rights principles, having a wide range of legislation that attests to this. However, closer analysis reveals that Canada is not in fact fully committed to human rights.

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"Canada is a nation that appears to pride itself on its commitment to human rights principles. Certainly it has a wide range of legislation that attests to this. However, closer analysis reveals that Canada is not in fact fully committed to human rights. In considering this question, it is necessary to be clear about terms. The term "human rights" is frequently heard, but it is necessary to be clear on what precisely this means. Human rights may be defined as rights which relate to the concepts of equality and equity (Module 1 notes). Often they are enshrined in documents, such as the Universal Declaration of Human..."

Tags:human, rights, canada

Abstract
This paper gives an in-depth discussion of Kofman and Senge's 1993 writing on community, holism, and commitment. Their outlooks are described as the keys to the development of organizations that, in turn, would be able to succeed in the present, respond positively and productively to change and succeed in the future. While they did not coin the term "learning organization", they were instrumental in providing an understanding of how such organizations evolve and remain viable. These concepts are explored in relation to 1st Health Inc.

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"... Kofman and Senge wrote about community holism and commitment as the keys to the development of organizations that in turn would be able to a succeed in the present b respond positively and productively to change c and succeed in the future. While they did not coin the term learning organization they were instrumental in providing an understanding of how such organizations evolve and remain viable. This paper a summarizes and assesses the concepts presented..."

Tags:Learning, organization

Abstract
This paper presents an in-depth analysis of the motivation factors possessed by people who make a commitment to volunteer work in order to maintain or increase their current level of involvement. The paper discusses qualitative research as a method to conduct the study.

Outline
Methodology
Sample
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Research Findings and Discussion

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"Qualitative research is an inquiry process of understanding based on distinct methodology traditions of inquiry that explore a social or human problem. Qualitative research is often associated with detailed small sets of data consistent with the methodology for this work, and the perceived findings. The inquiry process is built upon the need for personalized answers to questions previously associated with quantitative research, in this case that associated with the literature review and the more generalized samples associated with the overall levels of volunteer participation and NGO's in Malta."

Tags:charity, aid, assistance