...argued to focus on the threat for human beings and the Earth due to running ecological system of earth and the main reason behind this is human activity. Our current international economy and financial sectors need some changes like switching to low carbon products and services etc. Currently 3 to 4 oC climate is now a minimum or acceptable level for healthy and safe human life. -International Climate Conference (2009). To keep the climate of the earth in the acceptable limit levels requires difficult transitions and implication of such transition could arise many challenges for the financial sector. Switching from the goods and services which could harm the climate and human life of the earth needs large investment by the financial sector. Socially responsible investing is a term used by...
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...and conversations held with various college students and the resulting inferences made. This summary will recap the situation; formulate conclusions, and present recommendations for actions to be taken to remedy the obstacles that are evident. Summary of the Situation "Personal Responsibility" has effectively made progress for college students to succeed. Our research shows that with taking full ownership in personal responsibility, college students have a higher rate of succeeding. It is essential in taking responsibility and setting goals to make sure you succeed at the end. The information that I gathered really helps you to take a look at how personal responsibility and ownership work hand in hand. I believe that life is a learning experience and being able to recognize our own strengths and weaknesses can help us become better individuals in anything we choose to do, whether it is positive abilities and skills that can help achieve our goals or negative personal areas that need improvement. Knowing yourself and what you can do, can help you recognize and overcome your weaknesses. about being accountable for our actions and being conscious of the impact your actions have on others, our communities, and the environment. By taking an active participation in resolving some of the issues, we as individuals should all strive to set good examples by applying and adhering to socially responsible practices, such as improving the quality of lives for individuals and their families...
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...“open markets” which pose opportunities to the Company. This especially holds true as New Belgium tries to expand its operations, specifically in the Northeast. How can Belgium leverage its resources which requires longer distances? The Company strives for environment responsibilities which it has successfully built into the brand. What alternatives are out there to decrease the use of resources such as fossil fuels during expansion, and stay true to their brand? New Belgium efforts to maintain its humble “authentic feel” may be lost. Lastly, the obvious, the Company’s main product is beer (by nature, alcohol abuse), and social responsibilities come into the play. In what ways can the Company advocate more to this responsibility? In summary, the New Belgium Brewing Company needs to focus on all aspects internal,...
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...Toms Shoes- Case Study ------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary……………………………………………………....3 2. Situation Analysis .....................................................................................4 3. Analysis of case issues using marketing theory 3.1. The trends in the marketing environment …………………….. 5 3.2. Creating value for customers.......................................................6 3.3. Fitting in with the changing marketing environment...................7 4. Conclusion...........………………………………………………………....8 5. References………………………………………………………………...9 1. Executive Summary In the era of globalization and highly competitive business world, it is the goals and desire of every company to take a good portion of market share for their products in the market place. People in different geographic locations are more connected ever than before with advancement of internet and air travels. Online blogs, YouTube and social networking web sites have changed new socio culture across demographics especially in younger generations. Consequently, consumers are also becoming well informed about the brand and products, value conscious and their purchase decision are made beyond the quality of product and its face value alone. The aim of this study is to analyse the key concepts of Toms Shoes Company marketing strategies and important factors that influence the success of this relatively new shoes...
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...Health & religion as social determinants of health: (Summary) In 1946 the WHO (world Health Organisation) introduced a new public health paradigm which concentrated on health as being holistic approach explaining the complete state off wellness is to be “Physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually” healthy. There have been many literature articulated by sociologist regarding the aspect off religion and spirituality influence or effect on health of individuals lives. Spirituality often described being more fluid, eclectic and individualised than religion in which religion is often highlighted as structural and formal and embedded in tradition and doctrine. However there are differing perspectives and one may be religious but not spiritual and vice versa. Case study: positive impact of religious & spiritual practices. One case study undertaken in one Sydney hospital revealed that approximately 80% of interviewees claimed rituals can help when they are sick due to support, strength, relaxation and guidance it offers the human being. Cases of societal tension based on religion, spirituality and health: Although there are many positive aspects accompanying religion/spirituality with health, there have been cases of societal tension. Such events include: • The avoidance of immunisation of children from parents with fundamental religion and philosophical background. Within contemporary society there have been great emphasis on minoring...
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...------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary……………………………………………………....3 2. Situation Analysis .....................................................................................4 3. Analysis of case issues using marketing theory 3.1. The trends in the marketing environment …………………….. 5 3.2. Creating value for customers.......................................................6 3.3. Fitting in with the changing marketing environment...................7 4. Conclusion...........………………………………………………………....8 5. References………………………………………………………………...9 1. Executive Summary In the era of globalization and highly competitive business world, it is the goals and desire of every company to take a good portion of market share for their products in the market place. People in different geographic locations are more connected ever than before with advancement of internet and air travels. Online blogs, YouTube and social networking web sites have changed new socio culture across demographics especially in younger generations. Consequently, consumers are also becoming well informed about the brand and products, value conscious and their purchase decision are made beyond the quality of product and its face value alone. The aim of this study is to analyse the key concepts of Toms Shoes Company marketing strategies and important factors that influence the success of this relatively new shoes company under current market environment...
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...Philip English and the Salem Witch Trials Philip English came to Salem in 1670. He married Mary Hollingsworth and had two daughters. Between the times he arrived and when the accusations of witchcraft began in 1692 he had become fairly wealthy and was an active member of the town. It can be said that the Salem witch trials were a result of differences between town members in regards to wealth, religious beliefs, politics, and plain jealousy. Two prominent families, the Putnam’s and the Porters, were at odds over the control of Salem. The eldest daughter of the Putnam family, Ann Putnam Jr. had accused sixty two people of afflicting her. It would seem that most accusers were in some way linked to the Putnam family. Philip English and his...
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...Hand Test Professor Edwin E. Wagner, Ph. D. Dr. Wagner was born in 1930 in Philadelphia, PA and is a widower and has two sons. He has authored over 200 publications in Psychology including manuals, reviews, monographs, books and journal articles. He received his B.A. Psychology, summa cum laude in 1956 and his Masters in Psychology in the year 1957. He had his Ph. D in Psychology in 1959. Dr. Wagner’s academic appointments include Instructor at Pennsylvania State University and Temple University. He was also a Professor Emeritus at University of Akron and Dean at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology. He received professional honors from: ABPP (Clinical and Counseling), ABAP (American Board Assessment Psychology) Fellow, and Society for Personality Assessment Fellow, APA Division 12. Not only that he has academic appointments but he also practiced privately in Akron, Ohio and in Huntsville, Alabama (assessment of pain patients for Alabama Pain Center and Counseling). He has a license in Counseling Psychology in the State of South Carolina. PURPOSE OF THE TEST The purpose of Hand Test is to elicit life-role responses which are common. This operational definition is a circumcised view of personality; it should also be considered exhaustive in regard to the multidimensional possibilities of personality assessment. The test usually uncovers the action tendencies that are near to the motor system and thus readily expressed in behavior. Therefore, fantasy life...
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...[pic] LinkedIn: The Future By: Katarina Begonja Table of Contents Executive Summary...............................................1 Case Facts..............................................................2,3 Case Analysis.........................................................4,5,6 Recommendations.................................................7 Work Cited...............................................................8 Executive Summary Future of LinkedIn. Becoming more like Facebook. Despite being widely recognized as the undisputed champion of the professional networking industry, LinkedIn has made several recent changes to become more like the competition, most notably, Facebook. In an effort to attract daily users, LinkedIn has added many new features, such as, notifications and photo/video sharing. All of these features have long been available on Facebook. In addition to aiming for a similar user experience, LinkedIn also appears to be following in the footsteps of Facebook in regards to generating revenue. As users increasingly access these social networks via their mobile phone, LinkedIn has revamped their mobile app to include advertising. 1 Case Facts: -Updated version of their mobile app was launched in April. For the first time, it will have ads on the app, to generate revenue for LinkedIn. The CEO recognizes the task...
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...Facebook user... "People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them." Facebook SWOT analysis Strengths 1. Integration with websites and applications. To enrich user experience and engage more users to use Facebook, the social network has launched many features that would allow closer integration with other websites and producers of applications that run via Facebook. Easy integration and use of applications results in competitive advantage over other social networking websites that struggle to provide the same level of service. 2. More than a billion active monthly users. For a social network to grow, it must have users. The more users the Facebook has, the more socially connecting it is. With one billion active monthly users, Facebook is able to connect people not only locally but globally as well. 3. Excellent user experience. Facebook has an easy to use interface, is integrated with many website, can connect people through PC or mobile devices, is translated into more than 70 languages and has many more additional features that lack other social networks. 4. Understanding of user’s needs and behavior. Except Google, no other business has so many data collected on what users like, dislike, needs and how the users behave online. With so much...
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...personality disorder are at increased risk to engage in violence. There is a higher rate of individuals with antisocial personality disorder in correctional and forensic mental health setting than in the general population (Davison, & Janca, 2012). Antisocial personality disorder is very common among incarcerated offenders. A systematic review of 62 studies found that among 13,844 prisoners, 47% of males and 21% of females were diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (De Brito, & Hodgins, 2009). One study found that patients who were diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder were more likely to be criminally active. The study acknowledged that subject who did not suffer from antisocial disorder were criminally active, but they differed from those with antisocial personality disorder. The individuals with antisocial personality disorder presented more criminally active, and were more likely to commit multiple types of crimes (Fridell, Hesse, Jæger, & Kühlhorn, 2008). According to Davison and Janca (2012) data from the National Survey of Psychiatric Morbidity in Prisoners in England and Wales was used to examine the relationships between different personality disorder subtype scores and lifetime offences. The study found adult antisocial personality disorder scores were associated with most offences, especially those involving obstruction of justice, firearms, robbery and blackmail, fraud, burglary and theft. Another study examined personality disorders and their features in two...
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...Blackboard. From time to time, optional reading materials will also be posted. Course Description and Objectives: This course is completed as a cohort group with MBA 902 Competing in a Global Market II: Analysis and Implementation of Strategy and is taken with the approval of the program Director. A key objective is to provide students with insights into the influences and interactions that society, law, government, and personal values have on the daily and long-term decisions of management. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we will closely examine the legal and ethical environment of business using a wide variety of materials ranging from the textbook to news reports. In this respect, we will attempt to construct a framework wherein socially responsible business decisions can be made, integrating your current knowledge and experience with content in business strategy, global perspectives, and ethical/legal dimensions, necessary to succeed in the global business arena. Stated differently, you will address the following: • Social responsibilities, legal and ethical duties of business • Forces within and without business which impact management tasks, business operations and stakeholder expectations • Analytical skills, critical...
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...SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE The article is about the charity program organized by Ambank. This is part of Corporate Social Responsibility program hosted by Ambank that served 178 less fortunate children and senior citizens from six homes. The recipients aged between one and 17, and 50 to 80 were given a RM200 shopping voucher, ‘duit raya’, souvenirs, educational trip and dinner sponsored by Ambank. Senior general manager of Ambank also involved in this program and expressed how pleased they are to contribute to less fortunate society. Ambank are planning for more generous program like this throughout Malaysia in realizing its CSR’s initiatives in upholding development by focusing on reaching out the society in line with its effort to help community and contribute to the society. RELATE WITH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Corporate Governance outlines the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the chapter of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. CSR is about corporate entities acting as good corporate citizens. CSR has a range of meaning and one of the views is on Societal Perspective. This view holds that companies have responsibilities beyond just obeying the law and paying their taxes, because their activities have an overall impact on society. A commitment to CSR recognizes that companies should be accountable not only for their financial performance, but also for their impact on society. The definition used by Business for social Responsibility, a non-profit...
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...true-false questions, short answer-questions, essay questions, or a mix of question types. | Expansion of Proposition: Standardized Final Test for Grade 1 - 10 | Status Quo: *Existing standardized test –College Scholastic Aptitude Test, National Achievement Test, National Career Assessment Examination, Regional Secondary Assessment Test*Dropout rates – According to Department of Education Research & Statistics Division Fact and Figures : Dropout rates since 2007 are gradually rising, which ranged from 7.45% in S.Y. 2007-2008 to 7.82% in S.Y. 2011-2012 – “negative performance indicator “ Educational Assistant Secretary Lorna Dino*Basic Education Reform Agenda (BESRA)Five Key Reform Thrusts:1) Continuous school improvement facilitated by active involvement of stakeholders thru school-based management 2) Better learning outcomes achieved by improved standards 3) Learning outcome enhancement thru national learning strategies. 4) Improved impact on outcomes KRT 1-4 A set of predetermined metrics expressed in specific performance indicators and requires policy actions that must be developed to gauge whether the desired improvements in policies and standards are taking place. Conclusory Objective: BESRA aims to establish conditions that will make possible the attainment of universal...
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...VERBAL COMMUNICATION Definition Effective verbal or spoken communication is dependant on a number of factors and cannot be fully isolated from other important interpersonal skills such as non-verbal communication, listening skills and clarification. Clarity of speech, remaining calm and focused, being polite and following some basic rules of etiquette will all aid the process of verbal communication. See our page: Effective Speaking for more information. Skills required: Opening Communication In many interpersonal encounters, the first few minutes are extremely important as first impressions have a significant impact on the success of further communication. Everyone has expectations and norms as to how initial meetings should proceed and people tend to behave according to these expectations. If these expectations are mismatched, communication will not be effective or run smoothly, and some form of negotiation will be needed if relations are to continue. At a first meeting, formalities and appropriate greetings are usually expected: such formalities could include a handshake, an introduction to yourself, eye contact and discussion around a neutral subject such as the weather or your journey may be useful. A friendly disposition and smiling face are much more likely to encourage communication than a blank face, inattention or disinterested reception. Reinforcement The use of encouraging words alongside non-verbal gestures such as head nods, a warm facial expression and...
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