Public procurement is a widely studied topic. The scholars have mainly concentrated on the use of technology and innovation in public procurement. Another topic that has been widely researched is the challenges of public procurement and how they can be combated. On the other hand, various aspects of procurement remain widely uninvestigated. This paper reviews the way the topic of procurement has been studied and […]

What is cancer? Cancer is the name given to define diseases which result when abnormal cells divided uncontrollably and invade other cells. The lymph system and the blood assist in the transference of cancer cells from one part of the body to another. Cancer is not a single disease but a group of over 100 diseases which the above definition criteria. Most cancers are named […]

Sustainable supply chain management or SSCM is among the concepts that are currently dominating the debates regarding companies. On the wake of environmental degradation as well as social and economical shortcomings associated with supply chains organizations are being pressured to adopt sustainable strategies. Essentially the Western Australian grain suppliers serve both the Suaid Arabia and Japan. The Saudi Arabians require that their grins be added […]

Introduction On finding a friend’s phone on the bedside table, you thank your stars and transfer all the photographs into your phone. Thankfully, the phone allows for fast sharing. You then post one of the photos on Facebook.  You add a few details about the patient you are serving at the hospital. You spend the entire morning checking on the post top ensure that it […]

The Competence to act as one’s own attorney case 1 is about one Mr. L who had been charged of assault and battering a police officer. Mr. L had been referred to a psychologist to determine if he was in a position to stand trial and represent himself before a court of law. Mr. L had refused to be represented by a lawyer after deciding […]

This scenario involves two individuals working for the same firm which is a Swedish company. Anders is the South-East Asia regional manager whereas the second individual the manager of the company’s subsidiary in Vietnam. Anders is of Swedish origin whereas the Vietnam subsidiary manager is of Chinese origin. The Swedish parent company has set procurement rules stating that no greater than 30 % proportion of […]

Abstract In this study, the role of gender in political orientation was investigated.  In this regard, a sample of 1600 voters was selected randomly and questioned over their political orientation.   Of these 1600, 700 were men while the other 900 were women.  Chi square test was run to determine if the two variables, gender and political orientation, were correlated.  The data obtained showed that there […]

Abstract The US Army has to a large extent been implicated with many ethical issues. These ethical issues have tarnished the army’s image considerably. The soldiers as well as the civilian army personnel have continued to engage in unethical activities against their oaths of service. It si therefore apparent that the present measures being used to curb the unethical conduct is not working. This calls […]

It is hard to understand the birth of political struggle using the existentialist concept.  With regard to the concern of its members, politics is secondary.  This tradition has only embraced politics in one perspective if at all, a moralistic perspective.   Baldwin’s essays are strongly founded on moralism, frequently echoing, the appeal, syncopation and the rhythm of a good sermon.  The outstanding principles are inner freedom, […]

Since 2002, the demand for organic products has been on the rise. While the demand went down slightly during the global economic crisis of 2009, it immediately bounced back to its original position after the recession. In 2012, it is estimated that there was a total of $28 billion in sales. This is approximately equivalent to 4 % of the total food sales. The USDA […]