Bureau of Labor Statistics. Create a 1,100 word analysis addressing the following: Identify one theory that appeals to you the most from the leadership theories discussed in your team and in the text. Research two local companies: one in which the leadership seems to exemplify this leadership theory, and one that seems to be in direct contrast. Analyze how each leadership style might affect the respective company's performance and alignment to values. Discuss which leadership style to which you are most aligned. Discuss how you would practice this leadership style in your current work environment. If you are not currently employed, discuss how you would practice this style of leadership in a future job you might like to hold.

Assignment 2 UAE economy according to the Global Competitiveness Index

  Briefly outline Porter’s views on what gives nations a competitive advantage and also the microeconomic foundations of prosperity. 2. Performance of the UAE economy according to the Global Competitiveness Index. (approximately 900 words) (40%) Evaluate the performance of the UAE economy according to the following 3 pillars included in the Global Competitiveness Index: • Pillar 2 Infrastructure • Pillar 3 Macroeconomic environment • Pillar 5 Higher education and training 3. Comparison of UAE economy with the economies of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. (approximately 400 words) (15%) Using the above mentioned pillars compare the global competitiveness of the UAE to the above mentioned countries. 4. Recommendations (approximately 250 words) (10%) Suggest some measures to increase the competitiveness of the UAE economy in terms of the above three pillars. 5. Conclusion (approximately 250 words) (15%) Present a summary of the second and third points discussed above.  

Assignment 3

Read Gilbert Ryle's criticism of Descartes' type of dualism

    Read Gilbert Ryle's criticism of Descartes' type of dualism, which he calls ?the official doctrine?: Gilbert Ryle: Descartes' Myth 3. Bearing this criticism in mind, read Raymond Smullyan's short story An Unfortunate Dualist 4. Respond to the following questions: 4.1 What makes the character in Smullyan's story a dualist, i.e. someone who agrees with Descartes's theory? 4.2. Would, according to Descartes's dualism, be possible to destroy one's soul by taking a drug? 4.3. Do you personally believe that such a drug is possible in principle? Assuming you believe it possible, would you take it? Would you regard it as immoral? 4.4 Do you think it is possible for someone to function as before without having a soul? Would it would be possible, according to Descartes? 4.5 Is destroying one's soul tantamount to suicide? Is there anything in Scriptures forbidding the use of such a drug? 4.6 Would you love your partner less if you knew they took such a drug? 4.7. The intention of the author (Smullyan) was to demonstrate that something is wrong with dualism. Do you think he succeeded? Do you think there is anything wrong with dualism?