...Fall Protection [pic] |Construction Safety and Health |U.S. Department of Labor | |Outreach Program |OSHA Office of Training and | | |Education | | |May 1996 | INTRODUCTION The purpose of this discussion is to provide basic, comprehensive information to assist you in developing effective presentations. The use of visual aids, coupled with good public speaking skills, work hand-in-hand to create effective presentations. Your speaking style and stage presence are personal talents that you can refine with much practice and experience. Each aspect of effective presentations, however, could not be detailed in this discussion. Instead, much emphasis is given to visual aids which are essential to all successful presentations. DESIGNING THE PRESENTATION There is no secret to developing an effective presentation. Establishing your objectives, planning and organizing your material, and using appropriate visual aids are the essential ingredients. The recipe for effective presentations calls for all three ingredients, and you must use them in the order in which they are presented here. By establishing your objectives...
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...store photos in a drawer or shoe box. My speech offers an alternative. Even if someone is not creative, this is an easy hobby - just about anyone can do it…and it is fun! Speaker Credibility: I was on my high school yearbook staff as editor for 2 years, and in that time I learned the true value of a photograph. From that point on, I began taking pictures of everything, but I never did anything with them. Then I discovered scrapbooking and instantly knew that was what would make a great home for my pictures. I can express my creative side and show how special my pictures are to me. Thus began my addicting hobby. A year and a half… and 3 scrapbooks later, I still engage in my hobby every day, literally. Presentational Aid: I will use transparencies to show a page from one of my scrapbooks. I will also bring...
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...Bibliography Political transparency and accountability profile ( 2011 ). (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.politicalaccountability.net/index.php?ht=a/GetDocumentAction/i/5154 Common blog, what does 3m, unitedhealth group and comcast have to do with trayvon martin?. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.commonblog.com/2012/03/29/what-does-3m-unitedhealth-group-and-comcast-have-to-do-with-trayvon-martin/ Center for Responsive Politics, (2012). 3m co expenditures. Retrieved from website: http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/expenditures.php?cycle=2012&cmte=C00084475 Center for Responsive Politics, (2012). 3m co. lobbying. Retrieved from website: http://www.opensecrets.org/lobby/clientsum.php?id=D000021800&year=2012 Public Citizen, (2011). 12 months after the effects of citizens united on elections and the integrity of the legislative process. Washington, D.C.: Public Citizen. Retrieved from http://www.citizen.org/documents/Citizens-United-20110113.pdf 3m community giving. (2013). Retrieved from http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Community-Giving/US-Home/ Economic recession and competitive advantage. (2009, December 30). Retrieved from http://ayushveda.com/blogs/business/economic-recession-and-competitive-advantage-the-3m-case/ Black, T. (2013, April 26). 3m cuts 2013 profit forecast on slowing demand. Retrieved from http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-25/3m-profit-trails-analyst-estimates-as-europe-slumps.html The National Bureau of Economic...
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...Active use of the Internet and participation in social media groups have been recognized as by the US Congress as powerful means of helping people to avoid being victimized by advance fee loan scams and other types of financial fraud. Social media is a powerful force, reaching millions of people. The user-friendly design of the major social networking groups encourages users from all age groups and skill sets to communicate and to share information. That is exactly why social media has attracted the attention of government officials and consumer advocate organizations as a tool in the fight against advance fee loan scams. Knowledge is the best protection a person has against this type of financial predator. Social media plays two very important roles in raising public awareness by helping spread loan scam knowledge far and wide. Advance fee loan scams, as recently reported by DirectLendingSolutions.com, continue to evolve, shifting their form, gathering a phony aura of legitimacy from what is in the public eye. When the government got involved in trying to help ease the foreclosure crisis, for example, advance fee loan modification scams began to proliferate. The site has been publishing people's loan scam experiences since 2007, and reading those first hand experiences clearly demonstrates that despite shifts in form and detail, the fundamental structure of an advance fee loan scam remains the same. These sorts of scams have become a financial industry scourge, moving government...
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...CONSUMER AWARENESS GUIDELINES Be an Alert Consumer ! Also be a Responsible Consumer !! Issued by Government of Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Department, Ezhilagam, Chennai-5. Phone: 044-28583222 / 28583422 Web: www.consumer.tn.gov.in E.mail: consumer@tn.nic.in A. WHO IS A CONSUMER? A ”consumer” is a person who buys any goods or hires any service for valuable consideration (including deferred payment). The term does not include a person who obtains goods or services for resale or for any commercial purpose. However, persons who avail goods or services exclusively for the purpose of earning their livelihood by means of self employment are considered as ‘consumers’. B. CONSUMER RIGHTS Rights 1 to 6 are directly guaranteed under the Consumer Protection Act 1986 while Rights 7&8 are implied under the Constitution of India. 1. Right to safety Right to be protected against marketing of goods which are hazardous to life and property. 2. Right to information Right to be informed about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of goods or services as the case may be, so as to protect the consumer against unfair trade practices. 3. Right to choose Right to be assured, wherever possible, access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices. 4. Right to be heard Right to be heard and to be assured that consumer’s interest will receive due consideration at appropriate fora. 5. Right to redressal Right to seek redressal against Unfair...
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...OVERVIEW OF TRANSPARENCY IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES Transparency in the government financial management surely is important to produced fairly comprehensive performance measurement system and providing insufficient disclosure of these performance information to the wider public. An informed citizenship is vital for healthy, free societies and it also support the fact that citizens have the right to access the documents and proceedings of the government to allow for effective public oversight. In other words, a healthy system of government is an open government that allows all who desire to know to find the information they are seeking. This is why the degree of transparency becomes a measurement for health and vitality in governments, leadership and business in almost countries in the world especially in the well developed countries because the public certainly wants government to be transparency Before continuing with the further discussion on the auditor general responsibility in achieving government transparency, we are going to provide an overview of transparency from different countries and their perspective towards transparency in government financial management. TRANSPARENCY IN AUSTRALIA In Australia, the government has been continuously promoting the improvement of their transparency. Based on their experience, CPA Australia stated that governments should be held to a level of integrity and transparency by their citizens at least as high as that demanded of business...
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...HIGHLIGHTS OF R.A. 7394 (CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES) • APPROVED on April 13, 1992 • Became OPERATIONAL in May 1993 with the appointment of NCAC Members by the President • SEEKS to carry out the 1987 constitutional mandate of protecting the consumer against trade malpractice and substandard or hazardous products. • It is also the government’s response to the UN Secretary General’s request that member governments adopt policy measures that will implement the minimum guidelines on consumer protection promulgated by the United Nations in April 15, 1985 Art. 2. DECLARATION OF BASIC POLICY 1. To protect the interest of the consumer. 2. To promote the general welfare. 3. To establish standards of conduct for business and Industry. OBJECTIVES of the Consumer Act: 1. Protection against hazards to health and safety. 2. Protection against deceptive, unfair and unconscionable sales acts and practices. 3. Provision of information and education to facilitate sound choice and the proper exercise of rights by the consumer. 4. Provision of adequate rights and means of redress. 5. Involvement of consumer representatives in the formula of social and economic policies. Government agencies that implement the Consumer Act: • Department of Trade and Industry • Department of Agriculture • Department of Education • Department of Health • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas • Local Government (Provincial, City or Municipal Treasurer) NATIONAL CONSUMER AFFAIRS COUNCIL, was...
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... Educated investors know that business structures are riskier and less valuable investments in companies that lack transparency in their business operations, financial statements or strategies. Corporate transparency has been an ever-growing concern between the investment sector as well as the general public due to recent accounting and corporate scandals, during 2001 and 2002 in particular. These accounting scandals have provoked regulators and investors alike to raise serious questions about the credibility of corporate financial reporting and the ethical implications impacting international economic vitality and social wellbeing. Purpose and scope: The objective of this report is to use specific cases in which transparency was obscured to demonstrate the correlation between lack of transparency and scandal and provide that increasing standards for Corporate Transparency makes business practices not only more ethical, but also more efficient. Part I of the report will present the relevance of transparency with a global snapshot of corporate transparency as it exists in present-day international markets. Part II will examine differences between standards of corporate transparency between the United States and Europe and discuss the market impact of regulations passed to increase corporate transparency. Transparency: A Global Snapshot Financial transparency is the fundamental factor driving the decision-making process for investors around the world; however, the current...
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...Transparency and IT Governance James Anthony Quilty Keller Graduate School of Management May 16, 2010 SE592ON_A – IT Governance MAY10 – Sec A Professor William Uminowicz Transparency and IT Governance I. Table of Contents…………………………………………………………2 II. Why Transparency?.…...………………………………………………...3 III. Transparencies relation to IT Governance..……………………………3 IV. COBIT Framework Provides for Internal Audit and Corrective Action……………………………………………………………………..4 V. Summary..………………………………………………………………...4 VI. References………………………………………………………………...5 II. Why Transparency? Due to many of the scandals that have arisen in recent years; Enron, AOL Time Warner, Adelphia Communications and other corporations according to Forbes (2002, Patsuris). Due to these scandals, the United States government stepped in and started making regulatory changes such as disclosure requirements and better detailed reporting of off-balance sheet financing. If any of these reports are found to be purposely misreported then penalties to the executives will be ensued. This why it is important for transparency to be a part of the IT governance. So, Sarbanes_Oxley (Sox) was adopted for all companies to comply with a standard (2007, Hermalin & Weisbach). III. Transparencies relation to IT Governance Transparency within the IT Governance creates a standard where everyone involved can participate on any given project and obtain a higher level of competency. Transparency can...
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...Price Transparency Has The Time Come?? Price transparency works when all the parties involved in the transaction know the pricing behind the products being bought and sold. In regards to medical field; this would be the pricing of medical services. Historically, there has been a great deal of secrecy that often surrounds pricing. A number of initiatives in the late 20th century attempted to combat this by making information about prices more available. When price transparency is working well it benefits sellers and buyers. It protects the people from unfair or questionable pricing and helping buyers understand how pricing works, and the real value of things they buy. The big question remains, is the medical field ready for this? Several factors are involved in price transparency beyond the basic disclosure of pricing. This includes knowledge about the availability of a product, as this can influence value, and the location of a product, which can also impact the overall price. Using this system buyers can compare options offered by several sellers, picking the seller with the best price, location and availability. Likewise, sellers can keep up with the market, the can stay aware of the going rate, and see how their competitors are pricing their products. One of the most challenging things amongst hospitals and most health systems across the Country is proving the information that patients, payers and employers need in order to make educated purchasing decisions. Some...
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...M., MBL (NLSIU), M.Phil. (Law)Academic Associate – IIM Ahmedabad International Conference on Transparency & Accountability in Governance : Issues & Challenges ICTAG – 2012 October 13-14, 2012 2. 2. Outline of the presentation :-1. Introduction Outline2. Research Methodology3. Transparency – An Overview4. Some Initiatives on Transparency5. Issues & Challenges6. Concluding Remarks7. Video on Integrity Pact8. Q & A (c) K L Gupta 3. 3. (c) K L Gupta 4. 4. Governance:-“Governance is the manner in which power is exercised in the management of a country’s economic and social resources for development….……Good governance is synonymous with sound development management.” - World Bank (1992) (c) K L Gupta 5. 5. (c) K L Gupta 6. 6. Governance Good Governance (c) K L Gupta 7. 7. GovernanceGood Governance Journey of (c) K L Gupta Governance 8. 8. Good Governance:-Good governance means- ruling justly,- enforcing laws and- contracts fairly,- respecting human rights, property rights, and- fighting corruption…….. - Paul O’Neil, Treasury Secretary of US (2002) (c) K L Gupta 9. 9. Good Governance – Major Characteristics*:-1. Participation2. Rule of Law3. Transparency4. Responsiveness5. Equity & Inclusiveness6. Effectiveness7. Efficiency8. Accountability9. Strategic Vision10.Consensus Orientation*Source :- V K Parigi & Others, “Ushering Transparency for Good Governance”, available athttp://www.cgg.gov.in/workingpapers/Ushering_in_Transparency...
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...Daniel Holback Walden University Appropriate Use of Transparency in Organizations Organizational Transparency Transparency in economic terms refers to the degree of openness regarding information about the nature of transactions, terms of contractual agreements, the degree of financial interest, fiduciary obligation, the level of risk and degree of understanding of both nature and terms of business dealings. Organizational transparency gives employees an unfiltered insight into a company’s operations and future. It’s giving employees a voice. Silver (2005) states that In an age when nothing can be hidden for long, everything depends on trust and transparency (Silver, 2005). He also said that stakeholders were demanding that organizations become more transparent—which he defined as honesty and accuracy—not only “in the numbers they release but also in how they’re run” (p. 16). However, transparency also requires trust. Being transparent requires a willingness to be vulnerable because you can’t ensure how people will use the information you share. Therefore, organizations must also trust their stakeholders in order to risk being transparent. Appropriate Levels Healthy organizational culture is vital when it comes to the workplace according to Northouse (2013). According to Watschke (2015) using social media to drive organizational transparency helps build trust with stakeholders. He informs how social media dynamics may be forcing organizations to take another look at...
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...Part 5: Organizational Culture ~Transparency: How Leaders Create a Culture of Candor I find that I can identify and agree with Patrick Heraty’s summary of this subject as today’s organizations seemingly desire to become more candid, open and accessible and they encourage and often demand that their leaders practice and give credence to such transparency. While there are advantages and disadvantages to organizations becoming more transparent, I am of the belief that the advantages of an open organizational culture can far outweigh the disadvantages of non-transparency as perhaps an understanding can be gained either individually or collectively that can aid in facilitating a healthier work atmosphere which can be subsequently beneficial to the employees as well as the employer. As mentioned by Heraty, transparency also promotes healthier communications. Heraty implies that whistleblowers experience less retaliation as a result of their speaking out regarding injustices or illegalities which may occur in the work place. I have come to witness that this may be true in as much as the organization is truly committed to transparency genuinely. Should the efforts of the organization (as was the case with myself), be somewhat disingenuous regarding transparency then whistleblowers will find themselves in a rather precarious position. I appreciate the efforts of companies like Whole Foods who even go so far as to make the salaries of their employees a matter of openness. I think...
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...to believe there is no correlation between the cost and quality of care provided at a health care facility. By definition, the word transparency means openness. When speaking in reference to our health care system, I would have to say this would not be a word that comes to mind. As a matter of fact, there is not much information in regards to the health care system that can be easily available with the flip of a page or click of a mouse. A serious commitment to transparency would mean that healthcare officials would strive to provide the necessary information about the costs, types of care, among many other aspects incorporated within a facility. As far as I can see, there is not much transparency throughout the health care system of today. As far as in the past years, transparency was also minimal; there was little to no information given at all pertaining to health related factors as cost, description, among many other things. It seemed hard to even get a flat out price on a minimally invasive procedure. Furthermore, in the past years, patients had solely relied on a third party such as a health insurer to be responsible for the purchasing of services. Therefore, there was little fuss made in the past as far transparency goes. Patients had no other choice in the matter. However, as of today, it seems there is a larger demand for transparency. Many feel it is time for a change in this area. Most information delivered so that there could be a fair cost analysis and a meaningful...
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...or not-for-profit must have some sort of system which keeps it running. Let’s take for example, our school. The University of San Carlos is known to have a lot of students and is well known for its technologically advanced facilities that cater to the needs of the student body. In our recent brainstorming and prior discussions in school, we’ve come up with the terms, corporate transparency and efficient allocation of resources. We thought this would be a great and somewhat interesting issue particularly on the part of the students since we would benefit the most from what the university has to offer. First, let’s define corporate transparency. Corporate transparency is the availability of all relevant information to stakeholders and end-users. So, this leads us to the most important question yet to be answered. Is corporate transparency present in the University of San Carlos? How does it affect the system of resource allocation? The study is conducted in the University of San Carlos. Interviews with different levels of employees were made to get a broader view of the university’s transparency and its effects on resource allocation. It would also be of much help to us to be well- informed of what is going on inside the school because we are directly affected by it. Top management is responsible for the final say in all decisions affecting the school and this is often accompanied by miscommunication and misinterpretation of information when it goes down to the middle and...
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