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Tutorial Essay on Expectancy Theory

In five pages Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is defined and then applied to a small company case study. Four sources are...

Theories of Anthropology

In a paper consisting of seven pages Emile Durkheim's functionalism, Julian Steward's cultural anthropology, and Franz Boas's psyc...

Contemporary Evolution Theory

separate newspapers, "I dont believe there is any real contradiction between the theory of evolution and the creation of the world...

Political Theory and Trade Policy

In eight pages this paper discusses trade agreements such as NAFTA and such political theories as Marxism, mercantilism, and liber...

Theories of the Egyptian Pyramids

vaults for the pharaohs" ("World" PG). It goes on to say that the pyramids have square bases and four triangular faces and further...

Grounded Theory Applied to Sexual Abuse

Grounded theory is driven by observation and analysis of data collected in the natural environment of the subject. Morrow and S...

Gabon and Economic Theory

In nine pages Gabon, Africa is examined in terms of its economic background with applications of Keynesian and Monetarist theories...

The Motivational Theory of Clayton Alderfer

a modicum of knowledge about Maslows theory of motivation. Maslow thought that man is motivated primarily by need. He framed the...

Edwin Sutherland's Theory of Criminology

Edwin Sutherland in the 1930s broke from tradition when he posited that criminal behavior is not genetically controlled, but is a ...

Cognitive Dissonance Theory and Departmental Reorganization

In three pages the cognitive dissonance theory of Festinger is applied to the opposition to a directive that demands departmental ...

Astronomical Theory and the Existance of Planets in Other Solar Systems

This two page paper reports on what is considered the first reasonable theory (presented in 1992) supporting the contention that p...

Heliocentric Theory Controversy

In nine pages this paper examines 16th and 17 century controversies over the heliocentric theory developed by Kepler, Copernicus, ...

Light Theory of Isaac Newton II

In five pages this paper considers Isaac Newton's failed light theory and how it has not withstood the test of time or diminished ...

Quantitative Literacy and the Mathematical Knot Theory

In five pages this paper discusses how quantitative literacy can be illustrated by the knot theory of mathematics. Seven sources ...

Viktor Frankl's Theories and Meaning in Macbeth and King Lear by William Shakespeare

In six pages this paper examines how life's meaning and human suffering's relationship is represented by these William Shakespeare...

Analyzing the Theory of Rational Choice

In five pages this research paper applies the rational choice theory to the social sciences and discusses basic points along with ...

Choice Ethics and the Theories of Immanuel Kant

In five pages this paper examines the theories of Immanuel Kant as they relate to morality and making choices based upon ethical c...

Overview of Important Sociological Theories

In eight pages sociological theories by Becker, Marx, and Weber are discussed in terms of how they relate to issues including soci...

Distribution and Value Economic Theories

In 1776 Adam Smith defined capitalism in The Wealth of Nations. His theory became the theoretical basis of the United States econ...

Social Theory and Michael Moore's 1989 Documentary Roger and Me

In five pages this paper applies symbolic interactionism and conflict social theories to Michael Moore's documentary of onetime Ge...

Mental Illness and Social Theory

In five pages this paper discusses mentally ill individuals in a consideration of social perceptions and their impact upon treatme...

Social Theory in the Modern Era

In five pages this paper examines the modern era and how social theory has evolved. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography....

Acquisison of Language and B.F. Skinner's Operant Behavioral Theory

In a paper consisting of five pages B.F. Skinner's major arguments regarding verbal behavior are examined in terms of their implic...

A Review of Max Weber's Construction of Social Theory

views, and also goes on to suggest that his seemingly tenuous perspective on the application of science to social theory is based ...

Social Theory and Self Awareness

In fourteen pages this paper discusses psychosocial theory in a consideration of self awareness with group dynamics and nonverbal ...

Divorce and Contemporary Social Theory

In ten pages this paper examines divorce and the implications of several important social theories relevant to this issue. Seven ...

Childs' Theories of the Urban Revolution

This 7 page paper compares Childs' theories of urban revolution to those of other authors. In particular, the writer discusses the...

Using Sociological Theory to Explain Urban Problems

environmental settings, produce specific social behaviors in people, and can either sustain behavioral problems, or mitigate them....

Theory of Technological Determinism

In eleven pages this paper examines technological determinism in this consideration of 3 articles which contain supporting argumen...

Carl G. Hempel and Clifford Geertz on Social Theory

In five pages the social theories of Hempel and Geertz are contrasted and compared. Six sources are cited in the bibliography....