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"Social And Cultural Change" ( J. Weinstein ), 2002.
Analysis of the author's thesis that changes and developments of society evolve as the result of human actions.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 31.95
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Analysis of the author's thesis that changes and developments of society evolve as the result of human actions. Presents counter argument that the changes in society and culture are the result of reactions, not actions. Impact of the development of complex social systems and technology. Effect of transition from a rural society to an urban one.
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"Relation of Urbanization and the Development of the Nation State
Weinstein's thesis that "Society and culture vary over time as the result of human actions" (Weinstein, 1997, p.8) suggests that the human is ultimately responsible for the development of civilization through direct action. It seems more reasonable to argue that most of the changes and developments of society have come about as "reactions" instead of actions. Weinstein's text is the first to point out that in the nineteenth century, traditional anthropologists argued that mankind arose from nomadic savagery through village-based barbarism to true civilization only when the first cities were established.
What the text ignores is that even though the city life gave rise to writing, to the authority of the state, and to complex ..."
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Cultural Change in the Light Of Absurdity, 2002.
Explores J. Tanizaki's work, "Diary Of A Mad Old Man", on cultural change during the 1960s in Japan.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 178.95
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A paper on "Diary of a Mad Old Man" by J. Tanizaki, which discusses absurdity as it accompanies the author's notes on Japanese cultural change in the 1960s and according to what seems to be strongly Freudian themes.
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Thoreau and Cultural Change of the Sixties, 2001.
This paper discusses the works of Henry David Thoreau and the debate whether his writings were truly an influence on the 1960's cultural revolution, or if his works were misconstrued by society.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper examines the influence of Thoreau?s writings on the 1960?s Cultural Revolution. It looks at the cultural change that took place during the 60s and how his writings laid the foundation for the social system, which prevails in America today. The author also discusses the argument that Thoreau?s views were not in conformity with the cultural change of 60's, rather different generations formed own their views and presented contorted interpretations of Thoreau?s beliefs.
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"In order to gain a better understanding of Thoreau?s writings, it is important to discuss the movement and philosophy, which had a major impact on his work. Thoreau was an unknown and unpublished writer when Ralph Waldo Emerson published Nature, an essay which articulates the philosophical underpinnings of the Transcendentalist movement. This religious and social philosophy aimed at encouraging independent spiritual thinking. Most of the proponents of this movement were Unitarian ministers who dismissed the rationalist and conservative view of life. Thoreau later became an influential part of this movements and along with Emerson, he also came to be regarded as the one the greatest American thinkers and philosophers. The writings of Emerson had been an inspiration for Thoreau and his writings often illustrate the same philosophical depth. In his famous essay Nature, Emerson wrote, ?The foregoing generations beheld God and nature face to face; we, through their eyes. Why should not we also enjoy an original relation to the universe? Why should not we have poetry and philosophy of insight and not of tradition, and a religion by revelation to us, and not the history of theirs??
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Organizational Culture and Change, 2005.
A discussion of culture and change within MRI Freestanding Imagining Center.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses organizational culture and change. It discusses Handy's concept of of culture - "task culture" in that the individuals that are employed within the organization must be qualified and that the people placed in positions, must be capable of functioning within the organization. These concept of culture are discussed, specifically in relation to MRI Freestanding Imagining Center.
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"Organizational Culture and Change Culture and Climate: The MRI Freestanding Imaging Center is an entity of Middletown Medical Imaging, and it has been the organizational goal to provide a competitive service in the area that will promote customer satisfaction and return clientele of both patients and physicians. While this culture developed through the type of work that is achieved, its existence correlates with a variety of theories related to organizational management. First, within Handy's concept of culture, the MRI Freestanding Imagining Center is linked with the "task culture" in that the individuals that are employed within the organization must be qualified, (or "the right people") in order to perform the tasks that are required on a daily basis (**, 269). Additionally, these individuals are placed in a position that immediately requires them to be capable of functioning within the organization."
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"Leading in a Culture of Change", 2004.
Book report on the book, "Leading in a Culture of Change", by Michael Fullan.
765 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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The book, "Leading in a Culture of Change", by Michael Fullan discusses the essential factors that help develop effective leadership (and management) in a period and society that is dominated by cultural diversity. The writer explains that, by using the five components of effective leadership as the main core of the book?s organization, each chapter is a detailed discussion of each of these components, relating them to issues concerning leadership and management in a culturally diverse organization, especially in the workplace environment.
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"The first component of effective leadership, Moral Purpose, is defined by Fullan as ?[a]cting with the betterment of employees in mind? (3). This definition clearly is clearly identified with leadership, since it takes into account the responsibility of the leader not only to his subordinates and colleagues, but to his/her self as well. Indeed, Fullan categorizes moral purpose in leadership as more concerned with the ?means? with which an organization approaches its decision-making process than its ?end? or outcome (13). Indeed, leaders should center their focus not only in formulating an effective solution or decision to a problem within an organization; it is equally important for leaders to determine carefully whether the decision arrived at benefits all the members of the organization or not. In effect, the first component establishes the most important and essential factor that motivates an individual to lead?that is, having a moral purpose and philosophy to live by."
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Cultural Change in Korea in the 20th Century, 2002.
Examines the impact that Japanese and American cultures have had on Korean culture in the past century.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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Throughout the 20th century, Korea has found itself subject to strong external influences from Japan and the United States. This paper examines the evolution of Korean culture under these influences. It emphasizes the continuity of Korean nationalism and the cultural expressions of it in the face of foreign domination and partition.
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Learning Organization and Cultural Change, 2005.
Examines management innovation taking place at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
4,100 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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Learning organization is a term used to describe an organization in which individuals working together are able to expand significantly their own capacities, while at the same time strengthening and improving the culture of the organization for which they work. From technology to the increasing power of customers, the forces that have created the seismic changes in business today also serve as the foundation stones for the next generation of learning organizations. This paper identifies the path forged by a cultural change in an organization. It also looks at learning organization conceptually and then discusses some specific techniques of management innovation now being experimented by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). These include strategic planning, re-engineering, total quality management, team management, and privatization.
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"So, the agenda for change came to have a double meaning. The management call for accountability meant wage freezes and downsizing. Delegation of authority and empowerment meant pushing responsibility and work further down the hierarchical chain -- more work, longer unpaid hours and fewer people. The renewal also meant rapid change, customer orientation, restructuring, as well as re-engineering of the huge agency. In no time the stresses created by an atmosphere of change and uncertainty began to affect the Senior Management Committee in Nov. 2002, with the introduction of the most severe budget cuts by the state legislature. As in many businesses and government departments, the senior managers ran their organizations like fiefdoms. In times of plenty the aggravations of this style of management could be dealt with, but when already strained resources were faced with a potential additional 30% reduction, all reactions of self-preservation were magnified."
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Cultural Change and the 'Other', 2006.
An analysis of Bruce Knauft's "Exchanging the Past: A Rainforest World Before and After" and the defining theme of the book about vanishing cultural diversity.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses "Exchanging the Past: A Rainforest World Before and After" by Bruce Knauft, which describes his return after almost two decades to the site of his early fieldwork among the Gebusi people of Papua New Guinea. The paper explains that the defining theme of Knauft's text is how radically modernity has transformed the social and cultural lives of the Gebusi. This is admittedly a controversial issue within the field of anthropology as it is within the wider society as concern over vanishing cultural diversity is critiqued as a colonial nostalgia for a fixed and eternal 'other' that bears no reference to human realities.
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Cultural Change in Twentieth-Century Korea, 2002.
A look at cultural changes which have occured in modern day Korea.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper argues that the cultural changes associated with the political and economic upheavals in twentieth century-Korea are always marked by thrusts in two directions, one toward the future, the other toward the past and tradition.
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Cultural and Social Change, 2006.
This paper discusses the power and gender roles within the film "North Country."
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper describes how the film "North Country" (2005) portrays a series of anthropological social constructs of power, which have been analyzed through Michel Foucault's social theory on discourse. The discourse of patriarchal institutions had sexualized Josey and caused a rift between male and female workers in the mines. The paper illustrates how Josey fights against the sexual harassment and through the law, devolves the inequalities that women must face against misogynistic men.
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"The film "North Country" (2005) is based on a story of one woman's struggle to go against the sexist and patriarchal male mining community in which she works. Josey Aimes (Charlize Theron) plays a central role in how the men in her community react to her presence in the mines. Much of the plot revolves around the sexual harassment that Josey must undergo as a female in an all-male environment. Hank (Richard Jenkins)--who is Josey's father--is part of the patriarchal sexism that Josey must face, but he slowly begins to understand the error of his ways. Josey is a strong organizer for cultural and social change, as her friend Glory (Frances McDonald) helps her to realize her dream of equal rights."
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Organizational Culture and Change, 2004.
This paper discusses organizational culture, the personality of the organization, and methods of managing that culture during periods of organizational change.
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that the culture of the organization, known as corporate culture, can be identified by examining the norms, plans, objectives, and social characteristics, basically everything that makes up the organization. The author defines various types of organizational culture: academy, baseball team, club, military, and fortress cultures. The paper outlines that, to manage change within the organization, the manager should work with the group, confront fear of change, consider the group's perspective, build trust, and be willing to compromise.
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"An excellent example is given in the article: The wave of mergers and acquisitions from the 80s tends to be repeating itself today. Of course, such an acquisition could have meant that there was a chance you will not find yourself in the future of the company. Of course, it wasn?t a necessity, but the stress itself caused by the problem would have certainly diminished your motivation at work, because you would have had to find serious reasons why to keep making a serious effort within a company that you would eventually leave. It seems that the effects manifested themselves not only at work, but also in the family, as well as physiologically."
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A Culture of Change, 2007.
This paper examines strategies for sustaining change in CrysTel Communications.
1,068 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses how CrysTel Communications has evolved into a culture that seeks out, rewards and promotes technological competence. The paper explains that an inherent part of this culture is a strong focus on new product introductions which places an inordinately high level of stress on marketing and sales and delivery departments. The paper shows how cultural and managerial changes are critical for the stabilizing and repair of marketing and sales and operations. The paper discusses how strategies for dealing with change must focus on re-aligning values and objectives first with the initiatives and strategies that a company is trying to achieve. The paper stresses that the modification of values of a company are at the core of any successful change program.
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"What's needed first is change from the top of the organization. The CEO must look to heal this schism in the company; neither Marketing nor Technology Development can do this. After all, Technology Development is by far stronger politically in this company and has power only to lose. So the CEO and Board of Directors must invoke the change and stress more of a participative and democratic management of Marketing. The wide variation managerial scores in both surveys also signal it may be time to replace the heads of Marketing and Sales and Delivery as they have been too consumed saving their own jobs to lead their departments. What's needed are key managers from the technology-related areas of the company to run these departments so they can bring credibility with them."
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How Camp Culture Changed "The Sound of Music", 2008.
This paper discusses the unique stylistic elements of "The Sound of Music" cinematography and genre, as well as its subject matter.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This article analyzes the success of the musical film "The Sound of Music" from its introduction in 1965 to its high popularity in modern times. The author concludes that the continued popularity of the film has been largely determined by a small and enthusiastically devout alternative audience's demands, rather than by the sustained appeal of the factors which made for its dramatic commercial success in 1965.
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"According to Rohrer's BBC News article, Joe Heaney (arts editor of the Gay Times) believes that "Maria's transformation is key to the story's enduring popularity" (Heaney, cited in Rohrer "BBC News Magazine"). Heaney adds that the film is "about someone who is a complete outsider, she has been living in a convent and is very afraid to live in the real world and yet she is able to conquer her fears" (Heany, cited in Rohrer "BBC News Magazine"). "
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Change of Cultures and Strategies in a New Company, 2002.
A look at how to deal with corporate change from the merger of two different companies.
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This paper discusses the problem of dealing with change, which occurs when a company takes over another organizational concern. The two companies are to be merged in such a manner that their cultures would not clash with each other. It is therefore important to focus on some important points such as leadership, senior management, employees, change management and strategies.
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The Change in Culture and Heritage, 2002.
An analysis of how the lives of various literary characters are shaped by forces beyond their control.
2,379 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper provides an analysis of how the lives of selected characters were affected and shaped by forces beyond their control in their social relationships, culture, lifestyle, death, race, innocence and guilt, along with sex and its uses. It also examines how human strengths and frailties are exemplified in "Mister Johnson" by Joyce Cary, "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, "Crossing the Mangrove" by Maryse Conde, "Passbook Number F.47927" by Muthoni Likimani, and "Weep Not Child" by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"In Joyce Cary's novel, Mister Johnson, there is a clear demonstration of what happens when people try to ingratiate themselves with the powers that be in an effort to further their own interests at the sacrifice of their own culture and integrity. Cary's editors note that "The 'Mister Johnson' who gives the book its title is an ebullient, dream-filled native clerk away from home and family, unknowingly at sea in a world he cannot comprehend." In his introduction, Cary says of the title character that although he didn't design him exactly after him, a clerk he met once was kept in mind when Johnson was crafted."
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