Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Baccalaureate

Dear Editor,

I am writing to express my views towards the abuse of domestic helpers in Hong Kong. Recently, more and more mistreatment cases of domestic helpers hit the headlines. It is astonishing that those helpers can be mistreated in such a violent way. Below are the reasons why the abuse of domestic helpers should be opposed.

First and foremost, any kind of abuse is illegal.

According to the law, no one can hurt the others by any cruel means, including the domestic helpers. Although most domestic helpers are foreigners, they are protected by the law. The employers who mistreat the domestic helpers break the law and should be brought to justice. How can we accept people being mistreated illegally in Hong Kong? This is why the abuse should... Continue reading "Opposing the Abuse of Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong" »

Understanding Social Influence in Groups

Social influence in groups occurs when the majority of the members influence smaller subgroups within the group to change (majority influence) and when the minority members succeed in converting the majority of group members to their position (minority influence). Asch studied conformity by measuring people's decisions when the majority of their group's members made errors judging line lengths.

Types of Conformity

When group members change their position, their conformity may result from temporary compliance to the group's pressure rather than true conversion (private acceptance). Those who do not comply may be displaying independence or deliberate defiance of the group (anticonformity). When congruence... Continue reading "Understanding Social Influence: Majority and Minority Dynamics" »

The Salvation Army Christmas Advert Analysis

A Glimpse into the Reality of Homelessness

This advert poignantly portrays the harsh realities faced by homeless individuals, particularly during the Christmas season. It delves into the circumstances that lead to their plight, introducing us to Tom, evicted by his stepfather; Arthur, an elderly man weathered by years on the streets; and Lizzy, who finds solace and safety in a subway tunnel rather than a home. The advert emphasizes that a mere £19 can provide them with a warm bed and a hot Christmas meal.

Evoking Empathy and Inspiring Action

The advert's primary objective is to raise awareness about the challenging conditions endured by homeless people year-round. By focusing on the loneliness and cold... Continue reading "The Salvation Army Christmas Advert Analysis: A Call for Empathy and Action" »

Mexico has voted for a change and got it. Andrés Manuel López Obrador won the elections by a wide margin and MORENA obtained the majority at the federal level in the chamber of deputies and senators. This practically leaves the country without counterweights, only with the judiciary as hope to exercise responsible opposition.

Although MORENA dominates the chamber of deputies, the presidency of the same indicates, according to the regulations, that the rotation of the board of directors must go in order according to the majorities, so this year it is up to the National Action Party. That has happened in recent years without fail, however, MORENA, with its overwhelming majority, intended that the current president of the Chamber of Deputies,

Fundamentals of Marketing Management

The role of the Marketing Manager involves strategic decisions regarding Market Share, focusing on the core elements of the Marketing Mix: Product, Price, Promotion, and Place.

The Evolution of Marketing Eras

• Production Era (Pre-1920s): Goods were scarce; buyers accepted what was available. (Approx. XIX Century to 1920)
• Sales Era (1920 to 1960): Increased production necessitated aggressive selling to move products out.
• Marketing Concept Era (1960 to Present): Focus shifted to satisfying customer needs and delivering value.
• Customer Relationship Era (1990 to Present): Emphasis on satisfying high customer expectations and building long-term relationships.

Strategic Decision Making

Key components of strategic decision... Continue reading "Marketing Strategy Fundamentals: Eras, Data, and Consumer Decisions" »

People

Which / That

Use "which" or "that" to talk about things. Use "where" to talk about places. They usually come after the noun they refer to.

Omit "which" or "that" if they are followed by a personal pronoun or noun.

Second Conditional

Use the second conditional to talk about:

• Imaginary situations in the present:
  Example: If I were rich, I would live in a huge house.
• Improbable events in the future:
  Example: If he left home earlier, he would never be late for work.

Was I/he/she/it

Were you/we/they

Modal Verbs for Obligation and

Relativity Law and Phenomena

The relativity law, analyzing phenomena for bodies whose speed is comparable to the speed of light

The time and the space can have a different reference system

Characteristics of Light

The light is reflected and has wave characteristics.

The measurement can be probabilistic and not precisely directs.

Measurement and Physical Magnitude

Measurement: the act of measuring as the comparison of a property or physical magnitude with another of the same class. Assigning a numerical value to the result of said measurement, and adding a unit of measurement which will give us an accurate idea of the physical magnitude that is being measured

Physical Magnitude: is the term associated with some property or characteristic measurable... Continue reading "Understanding Relativity and Measurement in Physics" »

Basketball Player Positions

1. Point Guard or 'Playmaker'
2. Shooting Guard
3. Small Forward or Forward
4. Power Forward
5. Center

Pivoting Technique

Pivoting, or turning, requires you to keep one foot (your pivot foot) stationary while you turn or spin your body around on the ball of that pivot foot. This allows you to change direction while holding the ball, following specific movement rules.

Shooting Fundamentals

For more potential power when shooting a basketball, slightly bend your knees before the shot. Your dominant hand should grip the ball with fingers spread out, using your fingertips. Your other hand should support the ball on the side.

Executing a Layup

A layup is a two-point shot attempt typically made by leaping from below the hoop, laying the ball up... Continue reading "Basketball Fundamentals: Skills, Defense & Rules" »