...search "The Innocent Man" redirects here. For a South Korean television series, see The Innocent Man (TV series). The Innocent Man | | Author(s) | John Grisham | Country | United States | Publisher | Doubleday | Publication date | October 10, 2006 | Pages | 368 | ISBN | 978-0-385-51723-2 | OCLC Number | 70251230 | The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town (2006) is a nonfiction book written by John Grisham, and his first outside the legal fiction genre. The book tells the story of Ronald 'Ron' Keith Williamson of Ada, Oklahoma, a former minor league baseball player who was wrongly convicted in 1988 for the rape and murder of Debra Sue Carter in Ada and was sentenced to death. After serving 11 years on death row, he was exonerated by DNA evidence and other material introduced by the Innocence Project and was released in 1999. Contents * 1 Synopsis * 2 Book edition * 3 References * 4 External links | Synopsis Ron Williamson has returned to his hometown of Ada, Oklahoma after multiple failed attempts to play for various minor league baseball teams, including the Fort Lauderdale Yankees and two farm teams owned by the Oakland A's. An elbow injury inhibited his chances to progress. His big dreams were not enough to overcome the odds (less than 10 percent) of making it to a big league game. His failures lead to, or aggravate, his depression and problem drinking.[1] Early in the morning of December 8, 1982, the body of Debra Sue Carter...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………………………………….....i TABLE OF AUTHORITIES ……………………………………………………………..ii QUESTION PRESENTED ……………………………………………………………….1 STATEMENT OF THE CASE …………………………………………………………...2 SUMMARY OF THE ARGUMENT …………………………………………………….6 ARGUMENT ……………………………………………………………………………..8 I. A government employee is entitled to constitutional protection under the First Amendment when the speech in question addresses matters of public concern and does not adversely affect the employer’s operations and functions …………………8 A. A government employee’s speech must contain matters of public concern in order to be protected under the First Amendment ……………………………9 B. If an employee’s speech addresses matters of public concern, the employee must show that the speech did not cause a disruption to the functionality of the workplace ……………………………………………………………………11 CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………………..15 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ………………………………………………………….15 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ……………………………………………………16 TABLE OF AUTHORITIES United States Supreme Court Case: Connick v. Myers, 461 U.S. 138 (1982) ………………………………8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 Pickering v. Board of Ed., 391 U.S. 563 (1968) …………………………...8, 9, 11, 13, 14 United States Court of Appeals Cases: Jeffries v. Harleston, 52 F.3d 9 (2nd Cir. 1995)...
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...J T’S WHISPERING WINGS DUCK LODGE Joshua T. Wooldridge Harding University TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary 3 Organizational Overview 4 New Product Description 5 SWOT Analysis 7 Market Research 9 Segmentation 11 Differentiation & Positioning 12 Stage of the Product Life Cycle 13 Market Mix 13 Budget & Financial Projection 16 Implementation 17 Evaluation/Control/Monitoring 17 References 18 EXECUTVE SUMMARY J T’S Whispering Wings Duck Lodge is in the process of establishing a unique hunting experience for the sportsman duck hunter. The lodge is a dream created from a love of the sport of duck hunting and many years of experience in hunting the area of the Mississippi Flyway. Whispering Wings is situated on 7,000 acres of some of the finest duck hunting territory in the state of Arkansas. It has rice, soy beans, corn, and milo fields abounding with flooded timberland that makes it the perfect habitat for migrating water fowl. The spacious lodge is equipped to accommodate hunters in a luxury setting with a great room, spacious kitchen, and sleeping quarters with adjoining baths. The staff is highly trained and experts in their field, whether in the kitchen, or in the blinds with the hunters. The location of the lodge is situated in the bottle neck of what is called the Mississippi Flyway. It is the triangle of the White, Arkansas...
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...www.pwc.com/ro The Romanian Tax Pocket Book 2011 Edition TaxOnline.ro is the online solution that brings PwC professional tax services to the internet. We invite you to visit the website (www.taxonline.ro) and to enrol for a FREE 30-day trial to We invite you to visit the website (www.taxonline.ro) and to enrol for a FREE 30-day trial to our PREMIUM our PREMIUM subscription. After the expiry of the free trial period, access can be available for subscription. After the expiry of the free trial period, access can be available for the following types of the following types of subscriptions: subscriptions: STANDARD subscription - FREE STANDARD subscription - FREE TaxOnline.ro is the online solution that brings PwC professional tax services to the internet. • Daily Tax Update & Tax and Legal Alerts Daily Tax Update & Tax and Legal Alerts • Romanian, EUEU and Intl taxation regulatory section Romanian, and Intl taxation - - regulatory section Read only access to the TaxOnline Forum • Read only access to the TaxOnline Forum PREMIUM subscription Access to analysis and opinions of of our consultants on hot taxissues Access to analysis and opinions our consultants on hot tax issues Ability to a question online and receive a a response from our PwC consultants Ability to askask a question online and receive response from our PwC tax consultants FullFull participation our TaxOnline Forum participation in in our TaxOnline Forum Daily Tax Update & Tax and Legal Alerts Daily Tax...
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...! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!!!!!!!! ! ! Did Wal-Mart Wake Up? How Strategic Management Handled Wal-Mart’s Reputation [ABSTRACT] The nation’s largest private corporation and retail giant Wal-Mart has faced multiple opposition from labor unions, grassroots organizations, religious groups, and even from its own employees, impacting its corporate reputation and ultimately its bottom line. This case study will demonstrate the strategic communication Wal-Mart used for its corporate reputation management (CRM). In particular, the case describes the company’s response to criticism regarding its current business policies and practices. Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………3 1. Company History……………………………………………………..5 1.1 Wal-Mart’s Early History: 1960s to 1970s…………………………….5 1.2 Wal-Mart Expands and Goes International: 1980s to 1990s…………...6 1.3 Attack of the Advocacy Groups: 2000 to present……………………....7 1.4 Repercussions…………………………………………………………...8 2. The Issue: Employee Relations and Workers’ Rights…………………9 3. Opposition…………………………………………………………….10 3.1 Labor Union-Funded Groups…………………………………………...11 3.2 Gender Discrimination………………………………………………….12 3.3 Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price……………………………………..13 4. Wal-Mart’s Response……………………………………………………15 4.1 Response to Labor Union-Backer Groups………………………………...16 4.2 Response to Gender Discrimination Lawsuit……………………………..17 4.3 Response to Greenwald’s Film……………………………………………18 4.4 Wal-Marting Across America:...
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...! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!!!!!!!! ! ! Did Wal-Mart Wake Up? How Strategic Management Handled Wal-Mart’s Reputation [ABSTRACT] The nation’s largest private corporation and retail giant Wal-Mart has faced multiple opposition from labor unions, grassroots organizations, religious groups, and even from its own employees, impacting its corporate reputation and ultimately its bottom line. This case study will demonstrate the strategic communication Wal-Mart used for its corporate reputation management (CRM). In particular, the case describes the company’s response to criticism regarding its current business policies and practices. Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………3 1. Company History……………………………………………………..5 1.1 Wal-Mart’s Early History: 1960s to 1970s…………………………….5 1.2 Wal-Mart Expands and Goes International: 1980s to 1990s…………...6 1.3 Attack of the Advocacy Groups: 2000 to present……………………....7 1.4 Repercussions…………………………………………………………...8 2. The Issue: Employee Relations and Workers’ Rights…………………9 3. Opposition…………………………………………………………….10 3.1 Labor Union-Funded Groups…………………………………………...11 3.2 Gender Discrimination………………………………………………….12 3.3 Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price……………………………………..13 4. Wal-Mart’s Response……………………………………………………15 4.1 Response to Labor Union-Backer Groups………………………………...16 4.2 Response to Gender Discrimination Lawsuit……………………………..17 4.3 Response to Greenwald’s Film……………………………………………18 4.4 Wal-Marting Across America:...
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...! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!!!!!!!! ! ! Did Wal-Mart Wake Up? How Strategic Management Handled Wal-Mart’s Reputation [ABSTRACT] The nation’s largest private corporation and retail giant Wal-Mart has faced multiple opposition from labor unions, grassroots organizations, religious groups, and even from its own employees, impacting its corporate reputation and ultimately its bottom line. This case study will demonstrate the strategic communication Wal-Mart used for its corporate reputation management (CRM). In particular, the case describes the company’s response to criticism regarding its current business policies and practices. Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………3 1. Company History……………………………………………………..5 1.1 Wal-Mart’s Early History: 1960s to 1970s…………………………….5 1.2 Wal-Mart Expands and Goes International: 1980s to 1990s…………...6 1.3 Attack of the Advocacy Groups: 2000 to present……………………....7 1.4 Repercussions…………………………………………………………...8 2. The Issue: Employee Relations and Workers’ Rights…………………9 3. Opposition…………………………………………………………….10 3.1 Labor Union-Funded Groups…………………………………………...11 3.2 Gender Discrimination………………………………………………….12 3.3 Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price……………………………………..13 4. Wal-Mart’s Response……………………………………………………15 4.1 Response to Labor Union-Backer Groups………………………………...16 4.2 Response to Gender Discrimination Lawsuit……………………………..17 4.3 Response to Greenwald’s Film……………………………………………18 4.4 Wal-Marting Across America:...
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...STRATEGIC HR MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY Case Aetna: Investing in Diversity Case By Wayne Cascio, Ph.D. PROJECT TEAM Author: Wayne Cascio, Ph.D. SHRM project contributor: Nancy A. Woolever, SPHR Copy editing: Katya Scanlan, copy editor Design: Blair Wright, senior graphic designer © 2009 Society for Human Resource Management. Wayne Cascio, Ph.D. Development of this case was made possible by a grant from the Society for Human Resource Management and the National Academy of Human Resources. All of the characters in the case are fictitious. Information presented was current as of the time the case was written. Any errors are solely the author’s. Note to HR faculty and instructors: SHRM cases and modules are intended for use in HR classrooms at universities. Teaching notes are included with each. While our current intent is to make the materials available without charge, we reserve the right to impose charges should we deem it necessary to support the program. However, currently, these resources are available free of charge to all. Please duplicate only the number of copies needed, one for each student in the class. For more information, please contact: SHRM Academic Initiatives 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA Phone: +1-800-283-7476 Fax: +1-703-535-6432 Web: www.shrm.org/education/hreducation 09-0365 Aetna: Investing in Diversity INTRODUCTION Raymond Marcos, chief diversity officer at Aetna, is preparing to make a presentation ...
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...Building Value through through Values,Valor & Vision Valor & OSIM INTERNATIONAL LTD Annual Report 2012 Calligraphy: An art form that requires careful thought, strength, character, patience, philosophy and point of view. An apt representation of what drives OSIM forward. Sales $ +$48 million 602 Profit before tax $ +17% million 115 87 million EBITDA $ +13% 126 Profit after tax $ +26% million million For year ended 31 December Sales Profit EBITDA Before tax After tax Net cash flow from operating activities Per share (cents) Basic earnings Net assets value At year end Cash & cash equivalents and fixed income investments Shareholders funds Net cash and fixed income investments Returns on shareholders funds Profit before tax Profit after tax Shareholders value Dividend per share (cents) Special dividend per share (cents) 2012 $602m $126m $115m $87m $103m 12 26 $235m $196m $93m 59% 44% 4 2 2011 $554m $112m $98m $69m $99m 10 22 $205m $165m $71m 59% 42% 3 – Growth +$48m +13% +17% +26% +20% +18% +33% 03 FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO LETTER Creating successful strokes with vision “I am pleased to present a record set of results for the third consecutive year. Profit before tax is at a high of $115 million. I would like to thank my team for the wonderful achievement despite a tough economic environment. I expect that this growth will continue to be driven by market leadership, continuous innovation and productive execution.” ...
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...Locker−Kienzler: Business and Administrative Communication, Eighth Edition III. Basic Business Messages 10. Informative and Positive Messages © The McGraw−Hill Companies, 2008 C H A P T E R 10 Informative and Positive Messages Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you will know: 1 When to use common business media. 2 How to use the chosen channel effectively. 3 How to write letters and memos. 4 How to compose some of the common varieties of informative and positive messages. Locker−Kienzler: Business and Administrative Communication, Eighth Edition III. Basic Business Messages 10. Informative and Positive Messages © The McGraw−Hill Companies, 2008 IN THE NEWS All in a Day’s (Communication) Work im Donald, CEO and president of Starbucks, He is also known for visiting his stores, where he knows the value of informative and positive dons the green apron, goes behind the counter, and talks messages. His days are full of them. On the with employees. When he is in Seattle, he visits about day of his Fortune magazine interview, around 20 Starbucks a week; when he is traveling, about 10 a day. 6 AM he left a voice mail for Although you probably don’t 100 regional managers, wrote want his e-mail load, you might personal thank-you notes to “He gets 200–250 emails daily and appreciate his meeting time lim25 employees, and signed 500 responds personally to 75% of them.” its. He books meetings for an birthday cards. He will sign hour...
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...improving public schools. Photo by: Susan Zox How To Use This Guide This guide can be used either with a DVD of the two-hour documentary, POISONED WATERS, or with the special DVD clip reel of program excerpts. The guide is broken into several sections. On pages 1 and 22, you’ll find a description of the main elements of the program. Pages 2-21 set out ten topics for discussion, selected to highlight important issues in protecting our waters. For example, stormwater runoff, agricultural pollution, new chemical contaminants, how grass-roots action can force a Superfund cleanup or control development. Each topic is covered by a two-page write-up and suggested questions. A matching video segment illustrates the issue. Select a topic and read the summary. Watch the matching segment on the DVD of excerpts. If you have a DVD of the full program or a special DVD that contains additional Puget segments, the DVD is chaptered to make it easy for you to locate each video segment. After reading the topic write-up and viewing the matching video clip, you can then read and discuss the related questions with your group. We hope the discussion and this program generate new ideas for...
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...CASE: GS-66 DATE: 06/05/09 CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.: COLLABORATING ON NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION On November 13, 2007, more than 100 employees of Cisco Systems, Inc. assembled in classic Cisco fashion: they dialed in from multiple locations around the world for an important meeting. The purpose of the gathering was to get the green light from senior management to manufacture a new high-end router that would make the giant networking company more competitive in an age of surging Internet traffic.1 The project’s code name, Viking, said it all. The router for broadband service providers would break ground in power and speed, reminiscent of the Norse warriors and explorers of Europe during the eighth to eleventh centuries. The meeting represented a culmination of several years of development work by a cross-functional, global team of Cisco specialists in engineering, manufacturing, marketing and other areas. Just months earlier, in mid-2007, Cisco overhauled the project by sharply boosting the router’s speed and capacity. This would allow the company to leapfrog competitors and offer a low-cost, powerful new router platform for the next 10 to 15 years. That day in November, the Viking team was seeking an “execution commit” from senior management in manufacturing. If it got the go-ahead, Cisco would be ready to commit the resources to launch the new product. But the Cisco team knew it faced many challenges. The Viking project would be one of the company’s most complex...
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...Edexcel AS Politics Edexcel AS Politics ExamBuster 2009 Introduction to Unit 1- People and Politics Understanding the Examination and Exam Technique Choosing your questions In this unit you are presented with four questions. They are of equal value and each question covers one of the four sections of the specification. These are: Democracy and political participation Party policies and ideas Elections Pressure groups There is no significance to the order in which questions appear. Each question is divided into three sections (a), (b) and (c). When choosing which questions to do, the following principles are recommended: It is almost certain that you will be better off choosing your strongest question to do first. You should choose questions on the basis of how well you can answer the section (c) part. The (c) part carries 25 of the 40 marks available for the whole answer. Do not choose a question simply because you can do part (a) especially well. The (a) question is only worth 5 marks. It would be illogical to choose your strongest (a) part if you cannot do well on section (c). If you cannot decide between several (c) parts, i.e. you can do more than one equally well, make your choice on the basis of part (b) which carries 10 marks. But remember, it is the (c) parts that will determine most what your overall mark will be. So, when you first look at the exam paper, look at the (c) sections first. Assessment Objectives Each question is divided into three sections,...
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...(2011-2012) Mini Country Report Thematic Report 2011 under Specific Contract for the Integration of INNO Policy TrendChart with ERAWATCH (2011-2012) December 2011 Author: Marina Ranga, Stanford University Table of Contents Preface ii Executive Summary iii 1. Innovation policy trends 1 1.1 Trends and key challenges for innovation policy 1 1.2 Innovation governance 7 1.3 Recent changes in the innovation policy mix 12 1.4 Internationalisation of innovation policies 15 1.5 Evidence on effectiveness of innovation policy 16 2. Innovation policy budgets – an overview 19 2.1 Trends in funding of innovation measures 19 2.2 Departmental and implementing agency budgets for innovation policies 2 1 2.3 Future challenges for funding of innovation policy 22 3. Thematic report: Demand-side innovation policies 23 3.1 Trends in the use of demand-side innovation policies 24 3.2 Governance challenges 30 3.3 Recent demand-side innovation policy measures 3 1 3.3.1 Sectoral specificities 3 1 3.3.2 Good practice case 3 1 Appendix A : Plan to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of RDI expenditure (Summary of provisions) 32 Appendix B : Recommendations of World Bank’s Functional Review for the reform of the Romanian RDI system 34 Appendix C : Research and innovation policy measures for Romania 35 Appendix D : References 37 Mini Country Report/Romania ...
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...ADVOCACY ADVERTISING I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 II. SITUATION ANALYSIS 4 A. Industry Study: 4 1. Composition/Size/Market Segments 4 Small and Medium Scale Enterprises 4 Microenterprises 5 2. Current Situation 6 a) Microenterprises 7 b) Small Scale Businesses 7 c) Medium-Sized Businesses 7 3. Similar Campaigns 8 a) “Made In” vs. “Product Of” vs. “Owned by” (Australia & South Africa) 8 b) Buy Philippine Made Movement, Inc. 9 c) Seal of Excellence 9 d) Action Plan 10 4. Market Study 10 a) Colonial Mentality 10 b) Products Consumed 11 B. Definition of Issues 13 1. Philippine Made 13 2. Patronization of Philippine Made Products 15 3. Perceptions on Campaigns for Philippine Made 16 C. Position of Advocate 18 1. Mission and Vision: 18 2. Resources: 18 3. Competition: 19 4. SWOT Matrix: 19 5. TOWS 20 III. DEFINITION 22 A. Identification of Target Market 22 1. Primary: Youth 22 2. Secondary: Yuppie 24 B. Target Publics 24 C. Recipients 24 D. Product 25 IV. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 25 A. Short term 25 B. Medium term 25 C. Long term 25 V. MARKETING MIX 25 A. Market Targeting 25 1. Size of the New Market 25 2. Demographic Characteristics 26 3. Psychographic Characteristics 26 4. Behavioral Characteristics 27 Primary Research Data 28 B. Product 30 C. Sales and Distribution Program (Please...
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