...Cayman Island Civil Service College Course: Elements of Public Office Lecturer: Robert Weishan Students: Fernando Soto, Bjorna Ebanks, Tristaca Ebanks& Sharona Williams The Freedom of Information Law What is the freedom of information Law? The Freedom of information Law gives us new legal rights that entitle us to see information from Government agencies in the Cayman Islands. This piece of legislation gives us the right to ask for and be given information from public authorities. What is the purpose? To enable ordinary citizens to view or obtain information that is withheld by public authorities, thus promoting a sense of openness and accountability. As citizen, this gives us the opportunity to see what our Government is doing. It gives us the ability to view information that is connected to the making of new roads, schools, development or any important decision made that may affect the public in general. It also gives us the opportunity to see what our elected leaders are doing; this can be beneficial when making our choice for future Government candidates. Mandates of the Law Under the Cayman’s FOI Law members of the public have the right to get information from any of the following Cayman Islands public authorities: ➢ All ministers, portfolios, departments, and statutory authorities ➢ The Legislative Assembly ➢ The Governor’s Office ➢ Government companies which the government holds more than 50% shares ...
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...Margaret D. Nadauld once stated that “A woman of faith trusts God. She knows of His interest in her life. She knows that He knows her. She loves His words and drinks deeply of that living water.” These words rung true in the life of Eunice Richardson Stone Connolly’s life; the evidence of her faith led her to uncharted waters. Martha Hodes, a history professor at New York University, devised the biography of Eunice Connolly’s life from 500 old family letters. Through Eunice’s life, one thing held precedence over her life: her faith. To begin with, the problems that Eunice experienced started at a young age and lead her to an unshakable faith. Eunice’s father and mother owned a small New England farm which brought in very little money (Hodes). Luther Richardson Sr. could not supply for his family, which became the reason that the Richardson’s moved to Manchester in 1945. Nothing changed in Mr. Richardson’s actions; in fact they only got worse (Hodes). In the 1947, Mr. Richardson left his wife Lois and their seven children for a woman of a lower class. During this trying time, the family never wavered from their Congressionalist beliefs and their Puritan background (Hodes). The reason why the beliefs of the Richardson family held precedence over the rest of their daily lives had to do with their ancestors being part of the Puritan settlements (Hodes). The Richardson family held tight to their Congregationalist roots which may have some reason why when Eunice married William...
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...If there is one characteristic about Doc from the Wine to Water novel that appeals to me, it is his sensitivity to human needs. The fact that Doc became a humanitarian out of his own inspiration allows me to see what a truly compassionate human being he is. I recognize the will to help others in myself as well as in the author of the novel. Of course, his work led him all the way to Darfur and his mission was to provide clean water for those who needed it most, but to an extent, I have also always felt the urge to help others. Coming from a Hispanic family and being able to go back to my parents’ country of origin has allowed me to view poverty in its most raw form. Growing up, I have always been aware that I am “lucky” and “blessed” as my parents say, to live in the United States and that I have never had to suffer through starvation or dehydration as many have. Since I had the opportunity of visiting my family in the Dominican Republic from a very early age, I was also able to create consciousness of the real problems faced by my fellow Dominicans. My mom had always taught me that donating was a great way to help others. And I could always recall my dad telling me stories about how if a beggar came to my grandmother’s door asking for clothes she would always give up the best she had because not only did she feel sympathy for these poor souls, she also felt that they needed to be respected. I agree with my grandmother because when one donates something it should be of high quality...
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...CASE STUDY-1: CAN KNIGHTS APPAREL SATISFY ALL OF ITS STAKEHOLDERS AND SURVIVE? 1. Who are the primary stakeholders of Knights Apparel? Stakeholders mentioned in the case study include the following: • Joe Bozich, CEO of the privately held firm. • Spartanburg, SC: the city where the firm is based. • The 30 factories worldwide with which the firm has contracts. • Scott Nova, Executive Director of a consortium of 186 universities. • The United Students Against Sweatshops. • Alta Garcia, Dominican Republic: home of the firm’s model factory. • The 120 workers in the model factory. • The 1200 displaced workers in the Korean owned factory that produced products for the firm’s competitors. • The firm’s customers. • Retailers and universities that make a special effort to promote the firms products. 2. For each stakeholder group, what are their major concerns? The case study clearly identified the concern of some stakeholders for the treatment of apparel workers. Although the concerns of other stakeholders were not clearly identified, it is likely that they may have economic concerns of their own and not just that of the workers. • Stakeholders concerned about treatment of apparel workers include the following. - Joe Bosich, CEO: sought a higher purpose for the privately held firm. - Scott Nova and the universities that he represented. - The United Students Against Sweatshops. - Those customers who will to pay more so that the factory will succeed...
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...Since I was a little girl I’ve always visited my uncles clinic in the Dominican Republic, I would go and play nurse with the kids in the waiting room while I waited for my uncle to come out of work for us to eat ice cream together. Sometimes I would go on the days I had off school to candy strip, which means me going around checking on the patients to see if they needed anything, felt lonely and wanted some company or just to bring them a magazine or let them know someone cares. I’ve grown attached to the smell of the waiting room, the scream of the new born babies and the cold tools they use to hear the boom of a heart functioning. For this reason, I have grown interest into the medicine field. I believe Long Island University (LIU) is the best school to help me figure out what field of medicine I should pursue, given LIU’S wide variety of health profession majors. I will strive to be a tremendous asset to The Long Island University by devoting all my time and effort to becoming an excellent medical student. I believe that I am obligated to use my talents in a constructive manner, in a manner that benefits society. A career in medicine gives me the unique opportunity to express my many talents while benefiting those in need. I am a Bilingual American who spent five years living in the Dominican Republic, learning French and Mandarin in my previous high school. I am fluent in English, Spanish and hopefully will get better in French and Mandarin. My Multilingual background...
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...Cassondra Fiegehen Student ID: 3075725 Company: HFS Fund Administration Company – Organizational Structure All organizations need structure to exist. In order to achieve the desired goals and outcomes of the company, it is important to have a clear understanding of how responsibility is shared. Let’s take a look at the organizational structure of HFS Fund Administration Company. The organizational structure of HFS Fund Administration Company would definitely have to be a matrix structure. As a fund administration service, HFS serves a large, diverse group of stakeholders around the world. Although they use a typical functional structure for the most part, they also use a geographical structure as well. With four offices worldwide, this structure allows them to provide the best service to those in their region. But how is the structure at HFS is broken down? HFS Administration Company’s two major hubs are the Head Office in the Cayman Islands and its second biggest office in Canada. HFS also has smaller operations in Geneva and Dublin. There is one director for each of the four locations that staff is to report to. In Cayman and Canada, there are four major departments that the office is broken down into; Accounting, Investor Services, IT, and Operations. The smaller offices in Dublin and Geneva only have Accounting and Investor Services. The reason for this is quite simple; the Canadian and Cayman Island offices are the biggest and have the staff, expertise...
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...The United Nation was established to; ‘maintain international peace and security and to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats and for the suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace, and to bring about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, To develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, and to take other appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace, to achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion; and to be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends,’ (Charter of the United Nations 1994). Therefore having a UN covenant on human rights ensures that a country is working in tandem with other nations towards a common goal including a global consensus on the equal and fair treatment of people regardless of their sex or gender, race or ethnicity, age and socio economic background, thereby enhancing the possibility of world peace. Saint Lucia has come a long way in meeting UN standards for human rights. For instance, ‘Saint Lucia approved the “Use of Force Policy” and the Police Complaints Act, the Counter-Trafficking...
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...UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ______________________________________________________________________________ COURSE CODE : BKAF3083 COURSE : ACCOUNTING THEORY AND PRACTICE PRE-REQUISITE : BKAF3073 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING IV |Lecturer |Group |Room |Ext. |e-mail | |DR. DHIAA SHAMKI |C & F |3.07 |3740 |dhiaashamki@uum.edu.my | 1.0 SYNOPSIS This course is an advanced level course focusing on financial accounting theory; and as such, it differs from other accounting courses learnt previously. It is designed to further enhance students’ understanding of the concepts and issues in accounting theory and practices. This course involves the study of the practical and theoretical issues involved in the development, implementation and changes in accounting theories and regulatory framework. As this course will be seminal-like, this course will provide students with some generic skills required in the accounting profession such as team working, interaction, leadership, follower-ship, critical and creative thinking skills, decision making skills, analytical skills, communication skills as well as professional demeanor. 2.0 OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, students are expected: 2.1 to understand...
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...Razafimahasolo Tiana Herilanto Princy Topics: The Role of Employee HR Attributions in the Relationship between High-Performance Work Systems and Employee Outcomes The environment in the workplace may affect the health, happiness, and social well-being of employees and their performance while working. Summary: In this journal paper written by Van De Voorde K. and Beijer S. focuses on the human resource (HR) attributions, the signaling impact of enacted High-performance work systems (HPWS) on HR well-being and HR performance attributions, and how these influence happiness and the health related outcomes. Furthermore, HR well-being attributions were linked with larger amounts of duty and lower levels of workplace stress. The findings of the study highlight the importance of taking into account how employees attach meaning to enact HPWS in order to forecast employee outcomes. Firstly, the article talks about the association between HPWS and employee HR attributions. The level of coverage of HPWS practices in a work unit is positively associated with HR well-being attribution. It is mentioned that HPWS is a group of HR practices that intended to improve the performance of employee and enterprise by upgrading the quality of employees through training, motivation and opportunity to participate. HPWS express the five human resource activities that area selectivity in hiring, employee development and career opportunities, rewards, performance evaluation, and participation and communication...
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...Week 2 - Article Review Professor Pat Williams Dawn Zmecek HRM599: Benefits DeVry University Date: 7/20/14 Article Summary The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) provides a wide variety of information and assistance for HR professionals. The website for SHRM provides a variety of articles related to HR topics, such as benefits. One such current article, “Midyear Check on Health Plan Compliance,” provides an overview of changes and legal requirements that will take effect on or before January 1, 2015. The article reminds HR professionals that now is a good time to “take stock” and review what has been completed and what still needs done in order to be in compliance with any changes. The primary focus of the article covers new rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). HIPAA changes include Privacy and Security, and Health Plan ID Numbers, some of which require updates as early as September 23, 2014. The ACA has a total of 8 compliance requirements that need to be met by 2015. Requirements include the following: Employee Mandate, Reporting, Waiting Periods, Payment of Premiums for Individual Coverage, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Cost-Sharing Limits, Excepted Benefits, and COBRA and Health Insurance Exchanges. Other developments mentioned in the article include Same-Sex Marriage, Subrogation/Third-Party Reimbursement, and Health FSA Carryforwards. An important aspect of this article...
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...MGT/431 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing the changing role of HR management in response to trends in globalization, technology, diversity, e-business, and ethics. Use at least five references from the reading assignment, Internet articles, Electronic Reserve Readings articles, or HR journal articles to support your paper Format your report according to APA standards GLOBALIZATION The globalization of Human Resource is characterized and challenged by increasing levels of decentralization. Most international and domestic organizations address this challenge by maintaining one primary Human Resource department with independent regional departments. The primary HR department (particularly in international organizations) faces the challenge of consistency across all locations and offices. The top three challenges include: 1. Variations in social, political, and economic circumstances. 2. Different locations/offices have their own way of doing things and are resistant to change. 3. The perceived value of the HR function varies across locations/offices TECHNOLOGY The increasing complexity of the Human Resource role has prompted managers to find modern solutions to new challenges. Software vendors have stepped up to the plate with software that will streamline information, saving countless hours HR workers previously spent compiling information. New software programs allow employees to have access to personal information...
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...Business Masters Business Administration MG545, Human Capital Instructor: Holly Tapper, J.D., M.B.A October 13, 2012 Introduction The article, “The new metrics: how to develop your own workforce scorecard” clearly identifies an organizations need for a workforce scorecard. The article itemizes the process to create a workforce scorecard which is the measurement of intangible assets, specifically, human capital within an organization. The author was clear and concise in the presentation of the related concepts. Managerial Style of the Author My impression of the author’s presentation throughout the article was that he was easily understood. The author was very clear in introducing the reasons for the needs of scorecards. The author began the article by identifying the key reasons that scorecards are needed within an organization. He explained that scorecards contribute to the accuracy of a company’s Human Resource operational and cost efficient matters. The author goes on to clarify HR metrics and its importance on the execution of a business’s strategic goals as well as the CEO’s decision making. Strengths Throughout the article the author was clear. I felt that the author’s main strength was the way that he organized the article. The brief explanation of what a scorecard is and its functions gives the reader insight on the entire HR concept. He follows the explanation with a sample of an employee scorecard. I felt that this put the reader into perspective. The reader...
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...with a product or service (Khonat, 2013). However, marketing is much more than just the traditional role of being charged with advertising and promotional plans. Today’s marketing operations require cross-functional and diverse teams to produce results (Scott, 2013). Scott (2013) goes on to explain that marketing must work with all areas of the business; for example, with sales and IT for customer relations, and with R&D and manufacturing with regards to new product development and innovation. The Marketing Manager. I believe that the role of marketing Manager would be a challenging and exciting position. In the article, The Role of the Marketing Manager, it states that the position can be either diverse or focused, depending on the size of the organization and number of employees in the marketing department. The article points out key roles of the manager within the marketing department as conducting market research, developing the...
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...There are many responsibilities of HR Professionals and conducting a job analysis is one of those responsibilities. Since a job analysis is not typically performed on a daily basis, it is key for HR Professionals to take their time with the process. From reading articles and personally going through the job analysis process, it is a very critical and important procedure that if not taken seriously can affect the business. For example, not knowing what credentials are needed to perform certain tasks could lead to a negative outcome like negligence depending upon the actual position. One of the main reasons for conducting a job analysis is to be able to defend and validate the selection process in a court of law. No organization wants to be sued and performing a job analysis properly can assist in minimizing legal obstacles. Tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities should be fully explored when conducting a job analysis. Conducting a job analysis at first glance seems to be an easy process; however HR Professionals have to be careful not to rush through the process. Taking time to go through the job analysis process is vital because in identifying the responsibilities for the job it is also the framework for the selection of the right talent for the organization. Each of the articles discusses how important conducting a job analysis is and the importance of truly defining the skills required to do the job. In considering the skills, the articles also points out how being forward...
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...Effective HR Measurement Techniques Article Case Study ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Introduction As the significance of human resource increases in the world of business, so does also the need to ensure and certify its effective management. This is why organizations strive fiercely in the war for talent. A great pull of productive employees will acquire a great competitive advantage for the organization. Most of the companies today were engaged to investing amount of money, time, effort and other resources just to have a good advertisement and recruitment strategies to attract the best and suitable candidates. Yet when it comes to actually assessing which job candidates or applicants are likely to perform and do the job well and effectively that can make the most important contributions to the organization, it’s the time for the management to do the necessary assessments and effective measurement techniques to apply in the instance. In order to make a good selection, the hr people should consider on what particular measurement techniques and tools to be used because it is a cost to the organization it is very substantial to select and do effective assessments to guide selection decisions. There are enormous selection techniques and different types of formal assessments used by the companies of today. The first step in developing or selecting on what particular assessment method to use for...
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