...embark on careers in public service. Instead, large numbers are becoming traders, brokers and bankers. At Harvard in 2014, nearly one in five students who took a job went to finance. For economics majors, the number was closer to one in two. I can’t help wondering: Is this the best use of talent? Of course, these are intensely personal choices as young people chase their aspirations and dreams. But if a favorite student of mine comes up to me and says, “I just got an offer at this investment bank and I’m going to take it,” I want to know how should I feel about it. I will be happy for her individually, but still I wonder: Is this a good decision for society as a whole? As an economist, I look at it this way: Every profession produces both private returns — the fruits of labor that a person enjoys — and social returns — those that society enjoys. If I set up a shop on Etsy selling photographs, my private returns may be defined as the revenue I generate. The social returns are the pleasure that my photographs provide to my customers. A scene from “It’s a Wonderful Life” that presents two types of bankers. Mr. Potter, seated, played by Lionel Barrymore, pursues only personal gain, while George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, helps workers in his community buy homes. People in some professions provide a surplus of social returns. Inventors are a good example. Take the modern semiconductor. It made possible countless other inventions — nearly every piece of computing we interact...
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...Holden and Charlie In both the novels Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye and Chbosky’s the perks of being a wallflower, the main characters Holden Caulfield and Charlie are troubled teens. Although they were teenagers in different time periods they shared many similar teenage difficulties. Both novels portray a male protagonist growing up while struggling to find his identity, while loathing their lives. Thus both novels are of the coming of age genre. Both boys are socially awkward and are not able to integrate into society. In this case, Charlie is insulted by senior students of his high school, “God, that kid is such a fucking freak,” (Chbosky 145). Throughout the novel Holden and Charlie strive to become a part of society. While Charlie tries to integrate with society, it seems that Holden rejects it and wants to create a new society that suits him more. With the downs of life they find a way to cope with the failure of being accepted which leads to a self-destructive behavior. Such behavior tends to lead to the use of drugs, alcohol and violence. However similar they may seem, they also share many differences which are responsible for the differing results of their outstanding social statuses. While Holden avoids his problems, Charlie chooses to confront them and this is partially why Charlie becomes socially accepted. Despite their resembling problems, they also differ greatly in lifestyles. While Holden comes from a rich family and goes to a prestigious private school, Charlie...
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...ABSTRACT This paper is intended to provide critical responses to the weaknesses of globalization and corruption in the world that we are currently living based on the mixed economic worldview which is my personal economic worldview which threatens to undermine the stability of economic and political development on both a national and global scale, and which requires both immediate and wide-ranging policy interventions. The recent concern with corruption is attributable, not to any substantive increase in corrupt practices, but rather, to the re-framing of corruption in light of broader shifts and transformations within the global economy. The historical context of globalization covers centuries. This paper reviews the types, forms as well as the consequences of corruption. The paper also reviews the issues associated with globalization and the effect it has on the lives of various individuals. It questions the view that, under certain conditions, corruption may enhance efficiency and argues that though corruption may benefit powerful individuals it will indubitably lead to greater inefficiency and a waste of resources at a macro-economic level. Table of Contents ABSTRACT i INTRODUCTION iii BACKGROUND iv Forms of Corruption vi 1.1 Bribery vi 1.2 Theft and fraud vi 1.3 Embezzlement vi 1.4 Nepotism vi 1.5 Conflict of Interest vi 1.6 Favouritism vii Types of Corruption vii 2.1. Grand corruption vii 2.2 Political corruption vii 2.3 Corporate corruption...
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...Case Study: Siemens Bribery Scandal 1. Corruption was deeply embedded in Siemen’s business culture. They rationalized this corruption by stating that it was not illegal to initiate bribes to government officials. This was true, however not anymore, the law changed in 1999 prohibiting such acts of corruption. 2. If a manager at Siemens would have stood up and took a stand against corruption, I think that he/she would have most likely been fired for being insubordinate. The higher executives that were promoting such bribery would have wanted these managers to go along with what they were doing. The manager could have also been demoted possibly, or just plain and simple reamed out by the higher executives. 3. Siemens spent extra money to secure future business investments. This in, in turn, means that other companies, even ones that might have an advantage, lose business opportunities. The entire concept of such corruption completely disregards competition, because it simply removes it, unless other companies also engage in bribery. 4. Some economists argue that doing such practices such as bribery is the price that must be paid to perform a greater good. They support this claim by stating that it can promote efficiency and growth in countries that have pervasive and cumbersome regulations, and may also enhance welfare in countries that have preexisting political structures that distort the workings of the market mechanism. On the other hand other economists...
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...Corruption is a social disease that entails social justice that plagues many developing countries today. Corruption is just as multifaceted concept as there are societies and economic and political systems that embraces from the broad concept of corruption to the narrow legal concept of bribery. Corruption is the abuse of public office for private gain and the abuse of public power for private benefit. A well known definition of corruption is the one of the World Bank which considers it is the abuse of public office for personal gain. “Corruption has been broadly defined as the misuse of public office for private gain and the abuse of entrusted power” (Vargas-Hernández, 2011, p. 270). This paper will identify the root causes of how corruption starts? Corruption takes place when an individual tries to gain personal gain through an unfair advantage of someone else's condition, status or position. It occurs when a product, accommodation or activity's reality is altered in a manner in which another person is endangered or cheated. Corruption is a symptom of other fundamental causes (Xin & Thomas, 2004, p. 297).Widespread corruption is a symptom of inefficient administration. Corruption starts, firstly, when a country or state allocate scarce benefits to individuals and firms predicated on strict licit criteria, rather than on need. In such cases, bribes clear the licit hurdle. Secondly, Low pay and inadequate monitoring of their performance. In such cases, bribes...
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...and are operating in fragile areas where babies born in conflict zones used to die so they developed a portable inflatable incubator for babies where there were no hospitals. Then when Ebola struck in west Africa it was another highlight for Oxfam with the help of clear maps with real time data helped many NGO’s to react quickly and with Vodafone’s backpack technology to provide communication made it even easier to discover and react on areas where there are people in need. So in the past decade technology has played a vital role in helping Oxfam and many NGO’s in making their working easier, efficient and effective. 2) Oxfam is basically a service organization which is helping the poor and the needy all around the world, but they also offer some products like T-shirts and caps online through which they earn money and donate it to the poor. But our main concern that i will talk about is the service side. That has tech increased or decreased the productivity for Oxfam or not? The answer is yes by overhauling the above examples we see that technology has played a crucial role in the workings of Oxfam and many other non-for profit organizations. When crisis occur through Vodafone’s technology and their crystal clear maps help Oxfam to respond quickly and efficiently....
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...with a degree in human service. After reading and learning about the facts of Family of Woodstock, I became very interested in the working for the organization as I would like to take part of the people helping the young adults by providing my knowledge and skills. It is very difficult to prepare an organization as well as to understand the needs of the people. A person has to have the heart to be able to help others in need; otherwise that person will not be able to fully assist others. Family of Woodstock began as the founders found several factors that led them to create such an awesome organization. The people in need are the people that inspired the founders to open the organization. The founders had to learn and understand why so many teens and young adults had decided to run away or to escape the confines of the world they had been living in. Listening to their reasons and to understand why is what helped them plan an organization that would be able to assist them fully. The founders saw how people slept on benches, on parking lots, hitchhiking, and even seeking out food and clothing. These are some of the reasons that led the founders to provide them with a shelter and other assistance needed such as clothes and food. Once the organization was established, they were able to specialize to meet many of the needs of the people in their community. After reviewing how the organization was established and how it has worked in a 40 year period, it is clearly...
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...I'm sure throughout life's existence many people have made mistakes, it is inevitable to not ever do so. There's been many moments in life where I've stood before an obstacle and didn't get it right the first try. Sometimes you would have to think it through, or seek assistance from others, And sometimes the answers right in front of you, and you've been looking in all the wrong places. Depending on the options you've chosen, determines the outcome it'll bring. One thing you should never forget to do, is if you're aware that you cant handle the situation alone, seek help from another. A person that you feel comfortable in helping you with the situation. As many, I've made the mistake of not reminding myself of seeking the help i needed. so in other words, it was something i wish i had remembered more of , when i was younger. As a kid, the age of 14, in middle school, i thought like every other hot-headed student, with the thought of being the toughest,the strongest, fastest, and smartest. i saw everything as a competition, always thinking of how to be better then someone, leaving out the similarities in which we would've related too, and focusing on how to be different, but in a spiteful way. At the time , i wasn't aware of the many possibilities i would've had if I'd just put my big ego aside and work with others. Filled with foolish pride and immaturity, i put myself in the position of a foot soldier, in other words, a follower. It took many lessons to be...
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...belief will have a great impact on my career as a psychologist and how it will affect my everyday life once I start my career and the people I will help in the near future. I will also mention the theology of creation and God’s involvement. As it states in Genesis 1:26 (KJV), Then God Said, “let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creping things that creeps on the earth.”” EXAMPLE 1 In this world we live in, we have choices to accept certain religions and worldviews to accept and live our lives and represent that specific religion. As a Christian and a future psychologist/counselor I have to be very mindful of my representation of God and what he expects from me and how I interact with people within my career. As it states in Proverbs 13:10 (KJV), by insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom, and in chapter 15:22 (KJV) it states, Without Counsel Plans fail, but with many advisers they succeeded. I have to believe that God created man in his image in my career choice because Instead of just doing secular counseling I can always convert to pastoral counseling which can include theological techniques. With counseling you have to be as God and to help oneself. As it states in John 5:30 (KJV), by myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself...
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... Jennifer’s health problems are obviously manifestations of her unresolved issues and the amount of stress that she is under; this is what is known as general adaption syndrome (GAS). Her headaches, backaches, and indigestion could be signs that she is currently in the alarm stage of GAS. This is how her body is dealing with the sudden changes in her life, and if she remains in a prolonged stressful state her body will begin to shutdown. It is a good sign that she is not experiences any depression or fatigue. These symptoms would indicate that she is in the exhaustion stage of GAS, which could lead to more severe medical implications. It is hard to say whether Jennifer took a more passive or active approach to her stress. She sought the help of a medical professional about her headaches, backaches, and indigestion, but that is all we are told. It is assumed this is as...
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...Services Introduction With every occupation barriers are encountered and the human services occupations are no different. There are many different areas in the human services occupations such as funding, services, planning and empowerment where barriers can and are encountered. Where funding and services are in the forefront and often looked at when changes are made, empowerment is placed on a back burner and sometimes even forgotten completely. Empowerment is an important part of the human services profession and therefore the barriers that affect empowerment associated with human services need to be looked at and addressed. Barriers Within human services empowerment is a key aspect of helping individuals seeking help. Human services professionals work with individuals in need of help that the individual is unable to achieve on his or her own. Where human service professionals have an array of information and guidance available to him or her, clients that seek out assistance from human services professionals do not. This is where empowerment begins to take shape and where human services individuals start encountering barriers in the attempts of empowerment. Barriers become present in many different shapes and forms when empowerment is concerned. One of the biggest barriers that a human service professional encounters in regards to empowerment is resistance. When human services professionals begin helping individuals the human service professional works on the individual’s self-esteem...
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...support services are you aware of in your local community? * Mental support services * Children support services * Family support services * Indigenous support services 2. Have you ever been involved with a family support network of any kind? If so, what organisation? 3. On a scale of 1-10 how effective do you think support networks in general are and give reasons? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. If you have used or will use in the future, what type of support network do you think will help you best? * Online help * Face-to-face help * Phone help * Written help 5. If your family needed assistance would you reach out to a support network? Why/why not? 6. Identify 3 support networks that assist families in your local area. 7. What would be one barrier stopping you from seeking help from a family support network? * Lack of confidence * Guilt of cause * Insecurity * Personal issues 8. If you needed family support, what would you look for in a support network? 9. At what stage in point would you think about contacting a family support service? * Death of an individual * Financial assistance * Constant fighting * Cause of family member moving out/divorce 10. If you had to reach out to a support network that assists families, name which one it would be and why. Thank you for...
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...Helping and How to do it Rebecca Harshman BSHS305 Rachel Ritchie For this paper in particular we will be discussing the things problems that are faced by human services clients. In contrast, we will also discuss the coping skills that are offered to them to help them address the problems that they face. I think one of the first things that the clients can face is even finding the services within their community to help them with the issues that they are facing. Whether the issue is that the only places near them do not accept their insurance or there is no place local to them. Sometimes there are places that will accept people with low-income and no insurance but it is dependent on whether or not they have received any government funding or community aid to assist with the mental health needs of those local to them. As budgets change, this too can change and cause some to lose the help that they have finally had the strength to try and get. Other issues that could be occurring could be related to the stigma that is often associated with a large number of mental health issues, this might even keep some from seeking much needed assistance. Many people think that people with mental health issues, whether it is depression, bipolar, anxiety, or even Attention Deficit Disorder, claim that these individuals are just lazy and trying to avoid doing what people should be doing, they do not understand that these individuals sometimes struggle just to make it through what...
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...Reward System New Employee reward system, Effective immediately Hello everybody. As the new manager on board I would like to set some new goals for all of us. I have evaluated each one of our employees and asked they give me an idea of what their basic needs are. With this helpful information from all of you I have created this new system to help all of us to be more productive. I feel that I have a plan that will make all of us happy and satisfied with our positions at the end of the day. Our goal is to help others to the best of our ability. Unfortunately we cannot do that if we are not able to work at our full potential. The plan I have set in place is not going to change everything over night but it will help change things as long as everybody is on board. I strongly believe in an open door policy with in a organization. Without this there is no way to know where the cracks are to be able to fix them. I ask that any time you have a concern to please come and talk to me and I will address it. I will also be coming up with a quarterly incentive program. I hope this program will motivate the employees to help bring our organization together as a whole. • Meeting basic needs I would like each supervisor to collect ideas from each employee to see what the basic needs are that are currently not being met. Once this is done I would like each department as a group to come up with and idea on how to financially meet these needs. The group with the best...
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...Prisons-Reentry One very important function of the corrections system is to assist inmates that are up for release from federal prison. Assistance is given by connecting these individuals to outside organizations for assistance. These organizations help to reduce recidivism rates. “The BOP contracts with residential reentry centers (RRCs), also known as halfway houses, to provide assistance to inmates who are nearing release. RRCs provide a safe, structured, supervised environment, as well as employment counseling, job placement, financial management assistance, and other programs and services. RRCs help inmates gradually rebuild their ties to the community and facilitate supervising ex-offenders' activities during this readjustment phase.” There are basically five general services provided by (RRCs.) (1) Accountability- Daily counts are conducted to all residence. A resident is only authorized to leave by sign out procedures, and only approved activities are accepted. These are for recreation, counseling, looking for employment and working. These approved activities are constantly monitored by RRC staff members. Individual’s that return to their RRC facility may be given a random drug/alcohol test. (2) RRC staff members help residence locate employment opportunities in their local communities. ” offenders are expected to be employed 40 hours/week within 15 calendar days after their arrival at the RRC.” (3) Residence are required to pay a fee that defrays the cost of their...
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