1 Factors determining citizenship: - Parents are citizens -Born within a county -Marriage to a citizen -Naturalization 2 History * 2.1 Polis citizenship * 2.2 Roman ideas of citizenship * 2.3 Middle Ages * 2.4 Renaissance * 2.5 Modern times 3 Different senses of citizenship -International citizenship -Commonwealth citizenship -European Union citizenship -Subnational citizenship Citizenship education * United
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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE CBO The Budget and Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2013 to 2023 Percentage of GDP 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 1940 1945 Actual Projected 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Federal Debt Held by the Public Trillions of 2005 dollars 20 18 16 14 12 10 0 2000 2004 2008 Potential GDP GDP Actual Projected Percent 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2000 Actual Projected 2012
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along the way, we’ve managed not just to live history, but create it: from drive-thru restaurants to Chicken McNuggets to college credits from Hamburger U and much more. It’s been quite the journey, and we promise this is just the beginning-we’ve got our hearts set on making more history” (McDonald’s Corporation, 2011). Almost 60 years have passed since Raymond Kroc envisioned a nationwide fast food chain, which needless to say went on to revolutionise the American restaurant industry and become
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“He died very peacefully with a smile on his face”. When David Bluefield uttered these words, he did not have hallucinogens in mind. Every day, people are told that they have a terminal illness, and from that point on, they live the rest of their life fearing their death. In order for these people to die peacefully, something must change. What must change is the treatment they receive before their lives end. There is much controversy surrounding the use of hallucinogens, not only on the street,
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Globalization Learning objectives • Explain why it is important for managers today to have a global perspective. • Explain the three components of globalization • Describe its effects on markets and production • Explain how technology and innovation in transportation have speeded up globalization • Discuss pros and cons of globalization This chapter is dedicated to introducing the student to the emergence of a new and integrated world of
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Optimal Living for Optimal Work Performance Cory T. Flanigan The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Increasing capital is the cornerstone of every business. This successful foundation is directly dictated by employees’ performance, within the company. Significant contributions from an effectively working staff will ensure the prosperity of the company’s future. It can be challenging to supply employees with the appropriate tools that are necessary to continue successful performances
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pace with workplace trends. This article provides human resource professionals with an historical perspective, data and possible solutions—for organizations and employees alike—to work/life balance. Three factors—global competition, personal lives/family values, and an aging workforce— present challenges that exacerbate work/life balance. This article offers the perspective that human resource professionals can assist their companies to capitalize on these factors by using work/life initiatives to
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1.0 Back ground of the study America and China are two major names in the business industry. Both of it have their own character and ways in handling the business. Understanding the cultural background of these two countries will help us understands the style of each countries in managing the leadership culture. Due to globalization, organizations face many changes. It is such as changes in behaviour and technology. Steffi Biester had said that “Value the differences but also discover the similarities
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com/business/ng-interactive/2015/sep/23/volkswagen-emissions-scandal-explained-diesel-cars * “Volkswagen has been cheating in emission tests by making its cars appear far less polluting than they are. The US Environmental Protection Agency discovered that 482,000 VW diesel cars on American roads were emitting up to 40 times more toxic fumes than permitted - and VW has since admitted the cheat affects 11m cars worldwide.” * “…far more harmful NOx emissions, including nitrogen dioxide, have been pumped into the air than was thought
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(products, services, and expectations) * 3) value and satisfaction * 4) exchanges and relationships * 5) markets Customer needs, wants, and demands * The most basic concept underlying marketing is that of human needs. Human needs are states of felt deprivation. They include physical needs- food, clothing, warmth safety. Social needs- for belonging and affection; and individual needs- for knowledge and self expression. * Wants – are the form human needs take as they are shaped by
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