My name is Rami, and I am a student at Montmorency College in Laval. My field of study is Social Science and Business. My program is very rich of subjects because it covers many domains such as Psychology, Management, History and even contains complementary courses like "Responsible Traveler". This glossary will contain 20 terms related to my field of studies, so you can understand some of the specific terms of this program better.
brain
noun
Human organ with a function defined as a neural process that includes various activities such as cognition, motor skills, and emotional regulation, along with the corresponding abilities that determine how well these activities are performed.
Example: That kid's brain is very well developped for his age,.
en: cerveau
business
noun
The practice of making one's living or making money by producing or buying and selling products.
Example: The business is growing fast.
en: affaires
business law
noun
The body of rules, regulations, and legal principles that govern the formation, operation, and conduct of businesses and commercial transactions.
Example: Many nations have modeled their own corporate laws on American business law.
en: droit des affaires
capitalism
noun
An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
Example: In capitalism, prices and wages are determined by supply and demand.
en: capitalisme
collective action
noun
Social action undertaken in a relatively spontaneous way by a large number of people.
Example: The community worked together to take collective action against the proposed development.
en: action collective
company
noun
A separate legal body formed by law for business or trade.
Example: My dad has the biggest socks company in the world.
en: entreprise
culture
noun
The way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.
Example: This county's culture is very special.
en: culture
demography
noun
The study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations.
Example: The demography of the city shows a growing aging population.
en: démographie
ecology
noun
The study of the system of relationships between organisms and their environment.
Example: The park is known for both its unique ecology and wildlife.
en: écologie
entrepreneur
noun
Someone who starts or owns a business.
Example: An entrepreneur works hard to make their business successful.
en: entrepreneur
history
noun
The systematic study of the past, focusing primarily on the human past.
Example: They were one of the greatest teams in history.
en: histoire
human
noun
The most common and widespread species of primate, and the only extant species of the genus Homo.
Example: Our teacher explained human history today.
en: humain
hypothesis
noun
A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example: The results of the experiment did not support his hypothesis.
en: hypothèse
management
noun
The administration, coordination, and leadership of an organization's resources—human, financial, and physical—to achieve specific goals efficiently and effectively.
Example: Effective management is crucial for the success of any organization.
en: gestion
market competition
noun
The rivalry among businesses to attract customers and gain market share through better products, services, pricing, and marketing strategies.
Example: His plan focused on open- market competition rather than government funding or control.
en: compétition du marché
money
noun
A current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; coins and banknotes collectively.
Example: I dont have enough money to buy this product.
en: argent
norms
noun
Rules and expectations by which a society guides the behaviour of its members.
Example: Wearing a mask in public has become the new norm.
en: normes
psychology
noun
The scientific study of the mind and human behavior, examining how people think, feel, act, and learn.
Example: We need to understand the psychologies of the two people involved in the incident.
en: psychologie
sociology
noun
The scientific study of society, human social behavior, and the patterns of relationships that shape our lives.
Example: She is majoring in sociology at university.
en: sociologie
validity
noun
The quality of being logically or factually sound.
Example: The Maryland Court of Appeals sustained the validity of this act.
