Uncovering GlaxoSmithKlines Shareholder Value with Analyzing the Risks of Good vs. Bad Pharma

 Executive Summary This report considers GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in the context of the pharmaceutical industry. The report aims to consider the risks associated with GSKs product development and sales with regard to their shareholder value. Shareholder value is difficult to measure as different shareholders find value in different areas (Froud, Johal, Lever and Williams 2006, … Read more

Sustainable Supply of Neodymium, Essential for Green Energy Infrastructure

 1. Introduction As the global population approaches 8 billion people and the climate becomes increasingly unpredictable, the careful management of the Earth’s finite resources becomes more important than ever. The widespread use of nonrenewable carbon as an energy resource has lead to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Continued consumption will also … Read more

Inigo Jones – Plagiarism of Palladian Architectural Principles

 English Renaissance Architectural Plagiarism Inigo Jones was born July 15, 1573, in London, England and died June 21, 1652, in London. In those seventy-nine years, he became a painter, architect, and designer, and is known for building the foundation of the “English classical tradition of architecture” (Summerson). Before he was employed for painting, architecture, … Read more

Exploring Björks Innovative Combination of Classical &Techno Music

 Internationally acclaimed Iceland singer, songwriter, DJ, actress and activist Björk, has restlessly written music since her childhood by pushing the boundaries of sound and classical composition. She has been referred to as the ‘Queen of Pop’ (Damaschke, 2015) through her forever expanding experimentation and collaborations, bringing about a uniqueness and beauty in her musical … Read more

The Power of Bismarcks Diplomacy and the Outbreak of WWI

 Bismarck was extremely careful of his external policies as they played an important role for Germany since they were surrounded by their enemies and could face a war on two fronts since France was also extremely bitter with them after the Franco-Prussian war. Therefore Bismarck’s policies were all based on the concept of french … Read more

Understanding David Foster Wallaces This is Water Speech Through Depression Analysis

 On the 21st of May 2005, David Foster Wallace gave a commencement speech at Kenyon College titled This is Water (Farnam Street Blog, n.d). The speech is motivational in nature, attempting to encourage the audience to be more empathetic in their day-to-day lives. Following a 20-year battle with clinical depression, David Foster Wallace committed … Read more

How English Language Revolutionized Our Technological World: Exploring the Impact Globalization, Language Standards, and Technology Had on English

 There are historical traces of the revolutionary impacts the English language has had on the development and transformations of the modern day technological world. Globalization was not only a mechanism for this intense transfer of technology and information but also was a key reason for its rapid spread and development. Globalization allows for people … Read more

Inspiring African Americans Fight for Fairness in American Football: Charles Follis, William Henry Lewis, and More.

 Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X, Jackie Robison, and Jesse Owens are all inspiring African Americans who fought for rights and equality for their race. The struggle for black rights in the United States was carried into all aspects of American culture, especially sports. Racism in American football was prominent in the early stages … Read more

Exploring the Power of Free Will and Moral Decision Making in Film, Per Bible and Oswalt’s Theological Criticism

 Free will is the power of acting without the limitation of necessity or fate. The Bible says that God chooses to tolerate those who misuse their free will to harm others, but God will not do so indefinitely. (Psalms 37:10) The films “Inside Out” and “Bruce Almighty” show that free will exists through Oswalt’s … Read more

How Private Companies Interests Triggered South Americas Worst War: The Chaco War

 How Bolivia's and Paraguay's private companies' interests contributed to Chaco war outbreak Introduction According to studies, Chaco war is considered as the worst and bloodiest conflicts ever witnessed in South America. The three-year war was fought during the worst moments in time whereby the world was struggling to manage ongoing economic depressions that were … Read more

How to Manage Change in an Organisation to Improving Success: Understanding Systems Theory and Change Interventions

 Change can break or create success within an organisation, depending on how the organisation incorporates it into their processes and systems. However, having the ability to change to keep up with an environment is key for survival for any organisation (Hodges & Gill, 2015). Change within an organisation is a process of systems that … Read more

Trades Impact on Global Economic Growth

 Immersed in the globalization era, the world has experienced important changes. There has been a significant increase in the number of traded products and materials, a higher degree of foreign direct investment, a faster diffusion of knowledge and information through communication technologies, free movement of financial capitals and so on. Referring specifically to trends … Read more