Almost all the top companies in the world outsource their work. So what does outsourcing mean and how does it benefit a company? Here’s more on outsourcing. Introduction Outsourcing is when a company hires another company to perform certain functions so that it is able to focus on its core activities. Wikipedia defines it as […]
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Hearts and Hands (by O Henry)
O. Henry is the pen name of the American writer William Sydney Porter, known for infusing wit, gentle humour, and surprise endings in his short stories. “Hearts and Hands” is not an exception. About the Story “Hearts and Hands” by O. Henry is a story told during the course of a train journey to Denver. […]
My Greatest Olympic Prize By Jesse Owens
“My Greatest Olympic Prize” (by By Jesse Owens) is a true story; its an autobiographical account of Jesse Owens’ experience of true friendship at the Berlin Olympics 1936 where he won four gold medals. Summary During the 1936 Olympics, Jesse Owens walked away with four gold medals. However, Adolf Hitler was pretty confident that Luz […]
A Horse and Two Goats by R K Narayan
R. K. Narayan in his short story “A Horse and Two Goats” uses humour to touch upon several important social issues. The story is set in a fictional village in Tamil Nadu named Kritam where the protagonist of the story, Muni, lives. Most of the houses in the village are made of bamboo thatch, straw […]
After Blenheim by Robert Southey
After Blenheim by Robert Southey is an anti-war poem (opposed to war) that offers deep insights on war and its consequences. Written in the form of a ballad, the poem is centered around one of the major battles of eighteenth century – the Battle of Blenheim in which the allied forces (coalition of forces including […]
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt
Abou Ben Adhem by Leigh Hunt: Summary, analysis, Notes. Introduction Through the poem Abou Ben Adhem, Leigh Hunt conveys the message that more than loving god, we all must love mankind more; such an act pleases the lord even more. Loving our fellowmen is an act that is appreciated by God. This is a narrative […]
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (Daffodils) by William Wordsworth
“I wandered lonely as a Cloud” (also known as Daffodils) by William Wordsworth: Analysis and notes. Introduction William Wordsworth is a well-known poet who loved nature and believed in nature’s healing power. William Wordsworth’s lyrical poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (also commonly known as ‘Daffodils’ or ‘The Daffodils’) celebrates the beauty of nature […]
Chief Seattle’s Speech (1854): Summary, review, analysis
Chief Seattle’s Speech – Treasure Trove of short Stories. Also find ICSE project/assignment questions on Chief Seattle’s Speech. Introduction Globally, forest cover continues to decline at an alarming rate as deforestation continues playing havoc with the climate. American novelist and poet, Henry Cuyler Bunner, is able to foresee the impending destruction and makes an ardent […]
Public Expenditure (Economics): Principles and Importance
Public Expenditure is an important concept in Economics. Lets take a closer look at its causes and important principles. What is Public Expenditure? Public expenditure is the expenditure incurred by the central, state and local governments to satisfy the common wants of people such as education, health, administration, defence, infrastructure (roads, trains) etc. Most of […]
MS Paint for students
Microsoft Paint, also commonly referred to as ‘MS Paint’ is a computer program that lets you do basic graphics and painting. You can use it to draw, colour and edit pictures. You can also import pictures from an external digital camera. Although it looks like a basic tool (as compared to applications like Photoshop), it […]
MARKETING & SOCIETY: Notes, Essays
The marketing and Society module has helped me understand that Marketing is no longer only about using the Marketing Mix via the 4Ps, but also about being innovative and adopting new strategies. It’s about presenting a more coherent message to the audience in a consistent manner, considering that there are several ways to reach out […]
Business Ethics & Sustainability (Notes, Assignments, Case Studies)
Business Ethics / Professional Ethics and CSR (MBA notes, assignments, case studies) Ethics are moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity. An ethical issue is a problem or a situation that requires a person or an organization to choose between two alternatives that must be evaluated as ethical) or […]
Basic Communication Model
Communication can be viewed as a process, and you can identify and improve the skills you need to be more successful. Here we take a look at the basic communication model. Several variations on this process model exist, but these eight steps provide a practical overview: The sender has an idea. Whether a communication effort […]
ICSE Class / Grade 9: Syllabus, lessons, exercises, question papers and practice tests
ICSE Class / Grade 9: Syllabus, lessons, exercises, question papers and practice tests. Mathematics Number System – Rational and Irrational Numbers Profit, Loss and Discount Compound Interest Algebraic Identities – Expansions Factorization Changing the Subject of a Formula Linear Equations in One Variable Simultaneous Linear Equations Indices Logarithms Triangles Mid Point and Intercept Theorems Similarity […]
Venn diagram for kids
What is a Venn diagram A Venn diagram shows the relationship between two different hings in a visual way. A Venn diagrams sorts data into two or three circles which overlap in the middle. Each circle follows a certain rule, the things mentioned in the overlapping part (the intersection) follow both rules. Venn diagram for […]
Importance of culture in international business
Learn about the importance of culture in International Business. In the book Management Across Cultures: Challenges and Strategies, the author uses a grasshopper to explain how it is seen in different cultures. Academic questions Management (MBA) question on the importance of culture in International business: Question: “Global marketers must study and understand the sociocultural environment […]
Decision Making Process
Decision Making process involves various steps such as: Identify your goal Consider the consequences, why you need to take the decision Gather information about the various factors impacted by the decision, talk to the various stakeholders Do a comparison (pros and cons) of all the options Make the decision. Evaluate the decision, incorporate learning in […]
Financial Accounting: Notes, assignment questions and answers
Financial accounting involves producing financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows) for external stakeholders such as investors, regulators, and creditors. Accounting can be categorized as financial accounting and management accounting. These are two more common types of accounting. Other types of accounting may include tax accounting, cost accounting, and project accounting, among […]
What is a micro-market
Micro-Market in Retail A micro market is an unmanned retail space where individuals can purchase food and beverages. Micro markets can include a wide variety of fresh and healthy items that are restocked regularly. They are popular additions to employee break rooms, where they can be custom-fit to the size and shape of the area […]
Elections in India (History / Social Studies)
Elections in India: Notes, questions and answers. In a democratic form of government, people choose representatives to form the government. This process of electing a leader is known as an election. The Election Commission announces the elections in India and also conducts the elections. The party that wins the maximum seats in the elections forms […]
