...! Topic 6- Building a good society! ! Introduction to Public Policy PPL1011! Every political party contesting the present parliamentary elections issues what is known as a 'manifesto' or 'electoral programme', in which it promises a number of policy initiatives that are intended to benefit different social groups, such as businesses, the elderly, university students and many others. These 'manifestos' remind us of the essential purpose of politics and public policy, which is to help create 'the Good Society'. 'The Good Society' means different things to different people, and its meaning changes from time to time. For example, when Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom speaks of creating 'the Great Society', he has in mind a society in which people are empowered to make a success of their lives. Building 'the Good Society' requires much more than articulating an exciting vision of our collective future. It requires careful planning and decision-making, as well as effective implementation. ! ! ! The good society- a book the Swiss Family Robinson, Treasure island, Robison cruiso, political novels tell us what the idea/ good society would look like and it alerts us that it would be very difficult to realise and can be threatened by other societies.! Definition of a good society: a vision of a future society in which people enjoy; characteristics, civil and political rights, economic security and enjoy the benefits of justice, without distinctions based on age, gender...
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...Student Leaders on Journalism and New Media combines an intense academic experience with hands-on, real-world training in new media. Undergraduate students from Bangladesh will live with students from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka so that they learn more both about the United States and their regional ‘neighborhood.’ Local site visits and volunteer opportunities get students out of the classroom and into the laboratory of life. A Focus on New Media SUSI addresses all elements of modern journalism with special emphasis on new media, especially the platforms and technology that make it possible. In addition, students investigate topics such as freedom of the press, the media’s relationship to the public interest, and media business models. Are you eligible to apply? Bangladesh citizen 18—25 years of age. Not a dual citizen or permanent resident of the United States or any other country. Proficient in written and spoken English at university level. Currently enrolled university students in good standing in their second or third year of undergraduate study. Committed to returning to their Bangladesh universities. Demonstrated leadership skills. Little or...
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...benefits.There's an opportunity to split up Guard training during the summers between school years. Qualified juniors can attend Basic Training during the summer before senior year and then go on to Advanced Individual Training (AIT) after senior year. The Guard will help build mind and body, and in Basic Training challenges will be conquered to become stronger, faster, and healthier. Overcoming the physical and mental challenges will instill a growing sense of pride. Basic Training is tough going through nine weeks of intense physical and mental conditioning. People discover confidence, self-assurance, and potential for leadership. In graduating Basic Training, becoming a soldier is the revenue in the Army National Guard.The Army National Guard has a unique dual mission serving both country and community. For over 365 years the citizen-soldiers have come to the aid of their neighbors during times of need. The Guard involves helping communities during natural disasters and civil emergencies. All around the country the National Guard comes to the rescue saving lives, restoring order, and protecting property, as well as...
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...At its most basic level, the green economy is the clean energy economy, consisting primarily of four sectors: renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geothermal); green building and energy efficiency technology; energy-efficient infrastructure and transportation; and recycling and waste-to-energy. 1 The green economy is not just about the ability to produce clean energy, but also technologies that allow cleaner production processes, as well as the growing market for products which consume less energy, from fluorescent lightbulbs to organic and locally produced food. Thus, it might include products, processes, and services that reduce environmental impact or improve natural resource use. 2 Our review of 25 regional and national reports on the green economy (see Further Reading) found that though few bother to define the green economy, all agree that clean energy is its core. The reports vary in how much they emphasize environmental and/or job quality. The switch to clean energy will of course improve environmental quality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and impact sustainability by reducing energy use. However, just 16 of the reports mention transportation and infrastructure as part of the green economy, despite the key role of built form and city planning in shaping energy use. Only the reports by Apollo Alliance, Green for All, and the Center on Wisconsin Strategy focus on job quality, typically defined as well-paid jobs...
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...present day with power shifting between state and the national government. Such free-flowing shifts of power is often critically debated as some states may resist national policy that does not affect their citizens favourably. For example, people living in mountainous and extremely rural areas often blame the federal government for their economic woes as national economic policy is not flexible enough to cater for the great diversity across the country and so would prefer for more power to lie with the state. The argument against more state power however is the case of ensuring civil rights for all, as in the 1960s the national government introduced civil rights for blacks which was heavily resisted by the Southern states. A positive feature of federalism is that constant shifts allows more pragmatic policy making. If proposers of a policy feel it will not be accepted at state level it will be decided at a national level and similarly the opposers of a policy may prefer using state veto to prevent it being passed. This explains why throughout the twentieth century, federalism has constantly been evolving. The are a few varieties of federalism which helps to explain how and why federalism has evolved in American politics. From 1835 right up until the 1930s there was a period of Dual federalism, often described as ‘Layer Cake Federalism’ due to there being two distinct spheres of authority; the state and the national government. During this period there was...
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...What is international business? What are the primary reasons that companies engage in international business? International business consists of all commercial transactions (private or governmental) such as sales, investment, and transportation that take place between two or more countries. Companies` primary reason to engage in international business is to make profit, however government may not be motivated by profit. Firms engage in international business for three main reasons; expanding sales, acquiring resources, and reducing risk. 1- There are more potential consumers in the world than found in any single country, so the companies might try to increase their sales by reaching international markets. 2- Producers and distributers seek out products, services, resources and components from foreign countries sometime because domestic supplies are inadequate or they might want to gain competitive advantage, so they want to cut costs by acquiring special resources. 3- Reducing risk. Operating in countries with different business cycles can minimize swings in sales and profits; they might go international for defensive reasons. 2. Why should domestic managers have an understanding of globalization and international business? What are the current views regarding the future of globalization? Studying international business is important because 1- most companies either are international or compete with international companies. 2- Modes of operations may differ from those used ...
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...ASSIGNMENT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS SUBMITTED BY:- SREESARAN R 13MBA0097 HISTORY Halliburton Company is an American multinational corporation founded in 1919 and currently one of the world's largest oil field services companies with operations in more than 80 countries. It owns hundreds of subsidiaries, affiliates, branches, brands, and divisions worldwide and employs over 100,000 people. The company has dual headquarters located in Houston and in Dubai, where Chairman and CEO David Lesar works and resides to focus the company’s Eastern Hemisphere Growth. The company adheres to the corporate governance code for American listed companies from 1950s. Halliburton's major business segment is the Energy Services Group (ESG). ESG provides technical products and services for petroleum and natural gas exploration and production. Halliburton's former subsidiary, KBR, is a major construction company of refineries, oil fields, pipelines, and chemical plants. Halliburton announced on April 5, 2007 that it had sold the division and severed its corporate relationship with KBR, which had been its contracting, engineering and construction unit as a part of the company for 44 years. Halliburton comprises 13 product service lines (PSLs). The PSLs operate in two divisions: Drilling and Evaluation, and Completion and Production. Our Consulting and Project Management PSL works across both divisions and is the spearhead of our integrated-services...
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...III) Articles of Confed a) Confederation b) Specific Terms c) General Results d) Shays Rebellion IV) Constitution a) 4 key debates B) Specific terms of the articles (about the national govt.) • Unicameral legislature • No power to tax • No power to raise army • No executive branch (could make laws but not enforce them) • No judicial branch • Unanimous vote needed to change Articles C) General results of the Articles • Weak and incomplete national govt. • Economic chaos o States fund the war by borrowing money from federal govt. o Govt. wants the money back o Economy dries up and leads to a “trade war” with competing interest o States taxes their own citizens since they can’t borrow money o People (mostly farmers) lose their possessions and property since they can’t pay taxes o Damages the economy even more since farm family is out of work • No sufficient national defense o Enemy 1 the British o French and the Spanish also potential threats o Native Indian tribes also potential threat • States are left largely on their own (13 separate states, no unity) D) Shay’s Rebellion 4 Key debates 1. Representation of the states (large population vs. small population) o States might be equal but not for individuals o Creates a Bicameral Legislation (2 houses) 1. Senate 2. House of reps (representation based on population) which is known as “the great compromise” o Defensive compromise; better at not getting stuff done than getting stuff done. 2. Slavery...
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...In the mid to late 1900s, Black women were heavily involved in the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the Black Power Movement. These two movements, which spanned from the 1950s to the late 1970s, displayed the constant battle Black people had to fight against their local and national government. As Black women all across the country gained positions of leadership, whether they organized boycotts protesting racial discrimination or led a group of individuals fighting against police brutality, they frequently encountered sexism and racism from both white men and black men. Within the public and private sector of the Civil Rights Movements and the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, black women often had to adopt the strategy of performing...
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...In May 2003, the United States began the daunting task of nation building in Iraq by rebuilding the Iraqi infrastructure and reformulating its political institutions. The military's role in modern stability operations, though seemingly new, fits into a preexisting American foreign policy formula. However, the military sees stability operations through contemporary ethical lenses. Since each case depends upon current ethical understanding about what the military should or should not do, past examples of stability operations do not necessarily provide fitting frameworks for modern efforts. This article focuses on ethical abstractions as well as the ways national and social views of how "right" and "wrong" translate into political and military application, and it examines examples of stability operations and the ethical challenges and implications such efforts raise.1 Morality in Post-war Operations Even though moral rhetoric often permeates stability operations, international stability and perceived strategic interests have overridden moral obligations as determinants for American military commitments. A study of the ethical implications of conducting stability operations today bridges a historiographic gap in the understanding of morality in warfare. Scholars have often alluded to the prevalence of the just war tradition in (Western) military thought.2 However, the Just War model is insufficient when discussing stability operations because it only describes jus ad bellum (rationale...
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...California Department of Education Reposted September 17, 2010 Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve California Department of Education Reposted September 17, 2010 Publishing Information When the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve was adopted by the California State Board of Education on January 12, 2005, the members of the State Board were the following: Ruth Green, President; Glee Johnson, Vice President; Ruth Bloom, Don Fisher, Ricky Gill, Reed Hastings, Joe Nuñez, Bonnie Reiss, Suzanne Tacheny, and Johnathan Williams. This publication was edited by Sheila Bruton and Faye Ong, working in cooperation with Dianne Wilson-Graham, Consultant, Professional Development and Curriculum Support Division. It was prepared for printing by the staff of CDE Press: the cover and interior design were created and prepared by Paul Lee; typesetting was done by Jeannette Reyes. It was published by the Department, 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-5901, and was distributed under the provisions of the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section 11096. © 2006 by the California Department of Education All rights reserved ISBN 978-0-8011-1605-6 Acknowledgments The following educators were appointed by Jack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, to assist in the development of the Physical Education Model Content...
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...CPMR Research Report 5 Changing Local Government A Review of the Local Government Modernisation Programme Richard Boyle, Peter C. Humphreys, Orla O’Donnell, Joanna O’Riordan, Virpi Timonen CPMR 1 CPMR Research Report 5 Changing Local Government A Review of the Local Government Modernisation Programme Richard Boyle Peter C. Humphreys Orla O’Donnell Joanna O’Riordan Virpi Timonen 2 First published in 2003 by the Institute of Public Administration 57-61 Lansdowne Road Dublin 4 Ireland in association with The Committee for Public Management Research www.ipa.ie © 2003 with the Institute of Public Administration. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN 1 902448 98 7 ISSN 1393-9424 Cover design by Butler Claffey, Dún Laoghaire Typeset by the Institute of Public Administration Printed by Future Print, Dublin 3 CONTENTS Executive Summary 7 Part 1: Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 SETTING THE SCENE FOR THE STUDY Introduction Focus of report Study background and terms of reference Study approach and methodology Report structure 18 18 18 19 ...
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...Assignment Submittal Cover Sheet Barry University School of Adult and Continuing Education Course & term | ADM 568 Changing Environment of Administration | Title: | Social Responsibility Report - University of Miami | Submitted by: | | Date of Submission: | July 23, 2015 | CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: By including this cover sheet I certify that I am the author of this submittal and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas, or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course. I have read the ACE Academic Dishonesty Policy regarding cheating and plagiarism and understand its consequences and penalties. Abstract This social responsibility report will look at several areas of importance for the University of Miami. We will examine the stakeholders along with the social, environmental and ethical performances of its operations. We will discuss how each of these areas is linked to each other and how the performance in each area impacts the University, its stakeholders and the surrounding community. Lastly, we will review the economic impact on the University of Miami. Introduction The University of Miami is an internationally recognized and renowned private...
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...|glasgow College | |Assestment1 | |International HRM | | | | | |3/21/2011 | | | CONTENTS Terms of references 3 Methods of investigation 3 Findings 3 Conclusions 17 Recommendations 17 Reference 18 Bibliography 18 Words: 3517 1.0 Terms of reference In order to complete International HRM unit task, a formal report has been requested. The task is to carry out an investigation and undertake a role of Management Consultant...
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...several laws that require school house building to follow numerous codes ensuring the safety of all the children and adults that utilize the building all year long. In 2014 Reed Prep will undergo an enormous remodel and 60,000 square foot addition. The original building was constructed in 1910. There are several mold areas in the cafeteria, asbestos in the ceilings, and lots of toxic exposures to the children from the old lead paint that was used in the original structure. While getting these issues addressed we have an opportunity to go above and beyond the minimum law requirements for school structures. Through out our country “LEED certified” buildings are popping up, our remodel and addition should follow suit. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. There are several items on our school repair plans that can benefit from by making small environmental changings to our architecture plan. The skylights in the hallways can be made from recycled plastic bottles. The metal beams can be retrieved from old cars, the concrete parking lot can be made up of porous materials. Finally the classrooms can be designed with large windows so that...
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