The Launch of Sputnik: Soviet Superiority and the Space Race

 O: October 4th, 1957.  The U.S.S.R.’s former Premier, Nikita Khrushchev, sat at a dinner party amongst his guests as he anxiously awaited the results for the attempted launch of Sputnik.  At nearly 11 pm, Khrushchev left the room to take a call and returned several minutes later with an excited expression plastered on his … Read more

Coke Studio Pakistan’s Corporate Peace Initiative: A Case Study

 Step 1: problem Definition The Cola Cola case observe explains how beginning and functioning of Cole studio has progressed Pakistan’s reputation within the international on the subject of peace. Karen A. Collier, the author of the object A Case have a look at on corporate Peace: The Coca-Cola business enterprise: Coke Studio Pakistan defines … Read more

The Latino Mortality Advantage: Unraveling the Hispanic Paradox

 The Latino Mortality Advantage, or the Hispanic Paradox as it is more commonly referred to, is the scientific finding that Latinos in the United States live longer than non-Latino whites (Borrell). A study conducted by researcher Noreen Goldman found that in 2014, Latinos had a three year advantage in life expectancy at birth over … Read more

The Importance of Organisational Structure: A Look at Tesco’s History and Structure

 Introduction       Tesco, which is a multinational grocery and common merchandise retailer in United Kingdom. It is the third-largest retailer in the world. It has stores in seven countries across Asia and Europe and is the grocery market leader in the UK, Ireland, Hungary and Thailand. Tesco was founded in 1919, the founder, Jack … Read more

Magical Realism in ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ and ‘Midnight’s Children’

 Garcia Márquez’s  “One Hundred Years of Solitude” and “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie’s are challenging books that stray away from the norms within society through a deep-rooted connection with magical realism. Magical realism brings both stories to life enticing the reader to conceptualize and see beyond the normalities through a realm of different possibilities. … Read more

How Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’ music video challenged racial, gender & class stereotypes

 In 1987, Michael Jackson released an 18-minute music video “Bad”, which was directed by Martin Scorsese and replenished Jackson’s collection of short films. At that time, “mass pop music culture did not have a vast space for queer black performers”, but Michael Jackson has already gained the worldwide recognition, “pushed through racial barriers” and … Read more

Ben & Jerry’s Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility: Philanthropy, Risk Management, and Creating Shared Value

 1. The three levels of CSR are corporate philanthropy, risk management, and value creation. Corporate philanthropy is the lowest and oldest level of CSR and consists of donations and volunteering. Ben & Jerry’s is a company that successfully manages this type of CSR, mainly through the employees-led Ben & Jerry’s Foundation created in 1985 … Read more

Your Genes and Acne: Exploring the Connection

 Your Genes and Acne If you struggle with acne, you have probably not only looked for a solution but also for an explanation for its appearance. You have likely heard about all kinds of possible causes for your break outs, including your lifestyle, your diet and your skin care routine. But did you know … Read more

Alice’s Identity Crisis: The Role of Victorian Manners in Wonderland

 Alice lives in a Victorian society that is known for its great emphasis on social conformity. Coming from an upper-middle-class, Alice has great confidence in her identity, which represents the Victorian virtue of good manners. The tension of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland arises when Alice’s fixed perspective of the real world encounters the illogical … Read more