Henri Fayol was an engineer from France, who lived between 1841 and 1925 (though born in Istanbul, he was a French citizen throughout his adult life). Fayol quickly gained experience at managing people - especially teams of people who were working together to complete a particular project. Fayol … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
Parenthood: Its Meaning and Importance
What is the meaning of parenthood? Parenthood comes from the Latin for 'to give birth'. So, parenthood is a quality that is attached to any being, especially a human being, that has given birth to offspring. More specifically, parenthood means caring for offspring and looking after them. Good … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Importance of Communication
Communication comes from the Latin word for 'to share'. From this, we get the word communication. So, communication is a kind of sharing. Communication refers to the act of is sharing information, i.e., sharing of thoughts, words, ideas and more. Communication is a two way process. It can be … [Read more...]
The fascinating origins of Mother’s Day
Introduction: We might think of Mother's Day as a modern phenomenon. However, celebrations of mothers and motherhood actually go back many years. Ancient Greece and Rome. Over two millennia ago, the Ancient Greeks used to participate in an annual celebration of the goddess Rhea - a mother … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph E-Waste Recycling
E-waste (or Electronic waste) recycling is something that we should all be concentrating more on. But, what is e waste recycling? Below, you will find an in depth explanation. What is e-waste? The e in e-waste stands for electronic. Thus, e waste means electronic waste: electronic products that … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Co-operative Society
A co-operative society is a society where everybody works together. The etymology of the word co-operative demonstrates this. Co means together, whilst operative comes from the Latin word for to work. Co-operation can happen in both formal and informal ways in a society. Laws may be laid down to … [Read more...]
Top 5 Ways to Conserve Energy
Conserving energy means, quite simply, using less energy. It can also be taken to mean using the energy we have more wisely. We should all try and conserve energy as much as we can, for the good of the planet. Below, you will find 5 top tips for doing so. Top 5 ways to conserve energy. 1. Use … [Read more...]
Parenting: Importance of Parenting in a Child’s Life
Parenting means taking care of offspring. Good parenthood means being a parent who takes good care of their offspring. Good parents can also be called responsible parents. A parent is anyone who has offspring (and this definition includes step parents and so on as well as biological parents). The … [Read more...]
Major Causes of Poverty (Economic, Social, Geographical and Environmental Causes)
Poverty is the state wherein people are denied their fundamental necessities of life. This is a sorry state of affair, especially in a modern age of globalization. Poverty is a grave socio-economic setback for most nations, even in the present century. A well-planned approach is required to … [Read more...]
Air Pollution: Meaning, Causes, Effects, Solution
Air pollution is everywhere and it is growing every day! Living in fresh and clean air is the right of every human being, but unfortunately, getting the same has become so difficult today! Let’s find out what exactly air pollution is and how it can be prevented. Air Pollution: Meaning Let us … [Read more...]
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