...Lab B- Noise Nuisance Investigation 1.0 Introduction 2.1 Background Environmental Protection UK states that “sound is essential to our daily lives, but noise is not – noise can be defined as unwanted sound. It is a source of irritation and stress for many people and can even damage our hearing if it is loud enough. Many of us are exposed to stressful levels of noise at home and at work.” (http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk/noise/environmental-noise/noise-pollution/) Part III, Section 79(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 prescribes that noise emitted from premises can constitute a Statutory Noise Nuisance if it disturbs local residents and prevents people from enjoying their homes. The following is a list of the types of noise which may constitute a Statutory Noise Nuisance: * Television and stereo noise * DIY noise * Car repairs * Barking dogs * Burglar alarms and car alarms * Noise from licensed premises * Noise from construction sites * Factories and industrial premises * Loudspeakers in the street * Takeaways and other businesses * Noise from cockerels and other domestic foul Local authorities have a duty to manage neighbourhood noise and nuisance and a responsible for the implementation of these policies under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. According to DEFRA “The cost of noise pollution in the UK from environmental noise alone is estimated to be between £7 billion and £10 billion...
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...Prosperity without Growth (A case study for Colorful Corporations) Name: Institution: Course: Date: Introduction Issues of growth and prosperity have raised many controversies among policy makers. Growth in the economy has been associated with strong GDP levels. Nations are struggling towards achievement of economic growth. Policy makers believe that, through growth, there is prosperity, full employment, stability, and future economic sustainability. Just as humans, growth relies on ecosystems for survival. The question is whether economic growth is substantial for assuring stability and prosperity. Jackson, the author of “Prosperity without growth” has inspired this discussion. According to Jackson, policy makers have of reviewing the current trends of economies (Jackson, 2011, p. 3). The current economic growth has pushed humanity to the edges of environmental, financial and social catastrophe. Growth models have failed to deliver humanity’s major wishes that include; full employment, prosperity and stability. Economic growth is dependent on the environment. Natural resources and ecosystems upon which humans depend on are dying out as a result of economic growth. The future is at risk if economies continue to harm the environment. This paper wishes to prove that there is prosperity without growth; through environmental sustainability programs. Aim a. To identify conditions that may define a sustainable economy and how they affect CEOs of Colorful...
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...Globalization Sando Roesler Liberty University Abstract In module 4 discussion, the key concept that would be discuss will be globalization which it will be the way it has effect our environment, culture, and economic development and prosperity. Definition of Globalization Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. The effects of Globalization The process of globalization has effects on the environment, on culture, and on economic development and prosperity around the world. The effect that globalization has on our environment is that it has change our lifestyle by the way which communication has improve by the technology and social media. It has also play an important role in our culture by bringing two people together from different background that they can coupled with ideas that will impact the culture well-being. Today globalization brings new opportunities to poor nations as globalization leads to expansion of world trade and free movement of capital which increases the prosperity and wealth of developing countries of the world. It also allows the people to transfer or expand the business into foreign countries. Articles 1 The article which I would like to discuss is the psychology and globalization: Understanding a Complex Relationship. In this article, it talked about global context of our...
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...Although cultural barriers exist to the elimination of child labor in India, we believe that with community prosperity, increased infrastructure, and growth, the need for child labor will disappear. We do not feel that Bayer should directly invest in creating schools for children or water treatment facilities, as these activities are clearly outside the bounds of Bayer’s expertise. We feel that there is a natural progression in prosperous societies to move away from child labor, as has been the case for most western nations in the last century. Although Bayer had been in India for over 100 years, its cottonseed business there was quite young. Bayer acquired Proagro Seed Pvt Ltd in 2002. Even though many companies in the country considered child labor “business as usual”, Bayer had a zero-tolerance policy for it, which was underscored by its corporate mission statement. After Bayer was named in a report produced by the India Committee of the Netherlands, which was the result of an investigation on child labor in India, the company found itself in a difficult position. Roughly 6% of Indian children between the ages of 5 and 14 participated in the labor force, accounting for 20% of India’s economy. Bayer could either exit the cultivating industry in India or develop a solution to the problem. Cotton seed production was a profitable activity for both Bayer and the farmers. Eliminating child labor would be an uphill battle in that cheap labor was the only leveraging tool available...
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...Executive Summary For the last five decades the pursuit of economic growth has been the single most important policy goal across the world. The global economy is almost five times the size it was half a century ago (Tim Jackson, Published by the Sustainable Development Commission © March 2009, P1). Economic growth is supposed to deliver prosperity. Better investment return could indicate excellent corporation development, and higher incomes should mean better choices, richer lives, and an improved quality of life for us all. However, the banking crisis of 2008 forced us to confront our inability to manage the financial sustainability of the global economy and the ecological sustainability as well. In addition, led the world to the brink of financial disaster and shook the dominant economic model based on economic growth to its foundations. The aim of this report is to define sustainable economy in terms of six themes: ecology and sustainability; population and demographics; science and technology; economy; geopolitics and security; society and culture. Also, analyze the effects of issues of sustainable economy on management’s governance of the Colourful Corporation. Based on these analyses, this report will provides recommendations about future vision and strategy top management could consider for a sustainable Colourful Corporation. Based on these analyses, the following recommended visions and strategis will be given for Management to keep the Colourful Corporation’s sustainability: ...
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...553). During this time, Booker T. Washington “won recognition as the most influential black leader of the day” (page 553). He became the “leading spokesperson for racial accommodation, urging blacks to focus on economic improvement and self-reliance, as opposed to political and civil rights” (page 553). He preached a philosophy of self-help, racial solidarity, and accommodation. He urged blacks to accept discrimination for the time being and to elevate themselves through hard work and material prosperity. He strongly believed in education of the crafts, farming skills, industrial skills, and the concentrate on the virtues of patience, thrift, and enterprise. He believed that this would lead to the respect of whites and the possibility of African Americans being fully accepted as citizens and integrated into all areas of society. He felt that the best way for blacks to stabilize their future was to make themselves an indispensable faction of society by providing a necessity. Scholar and activist, W.E.B Du Bois “created a significant alternative of Washington’s leadership” (page 553). He argued that “black people would always feel tension between an African American heritage and their desire to assimilate as Americans” (pages 553-554). He felt that Washington’s strategy would only serve to perpetuate white oppression. He argued for the right to vote, civic equality, and higher education and...
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...In his article “The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty” Daron Acemoglu (2012) brings to our attention that presently in our world, there is a very steep fall in income per capita. Daron explains to us that many nations, today and in the past, operate under extractive political institutions. This essentially harms a nation for any potential economic growth that could come about in the future. The reason I say this is due to the fact that extractive political institutions do not create a fair opportunity for a nation to show off their abilities to prosper in the economy. Extractive political institutions are created to give the power to very few people, who in turn design, maintain, and benefit from these extractive institutions. An example of how extractive institutions were created was given to us by Daren. In this example, he tells us about Juan Diaz de Solis. Juan is a Spaniard and was responsible for putting together a crew of 70 mean to colonize the southern tip of South America in 1516. When Juan and his men had arrived to Argentina and Uruguay, they had a clear model they wanted to accomplish. This model was to find gold and silver and to capture and make slaves out of the Indians. However, the Indians who occupied the area were very small in size making it hard to capture and enslave them. Another downfall about these Indians they tried enslaving was they did not have a hierarchy set up, which essentially would make it difficult to make them work. The Spaniards...
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...supremacy of the world. Caught in between this superpower struggle was the European continent. As the European continent was divided between the superpowers there were many events that occurred that had an impact on the Europe of today. I believe the three most significant events affecting the development of Europe during the Cold War and helping to shape the European continent, was the United States implementation of the Marshall Plan, the signing of the Washington Treaty of 1949 and the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1950. Each one of these events would lead to further expansion on the initial premise of each program or policy further enhancing the security or prosperity of the European continent. After the War, "with Western Europe on the verge of not only economic ruin but also political and social upheaval, the region's weary governments were forced into dependence on the United States." Most of the items needed to rebuild Western Europe could only come from the one country virtually unscathed during the war, the United States. But at this time because of the devastation across Europe the European nations could not purchase the raw materials. The United States...
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...studies and researches in relation to globalization so to shed light essential in comprehension. The impact of globalization is a motion that is endless. The supporters argue that globalization has brought economic prosperity in the world in many ways while opponents associate most of the adverse effects with globalization. This paper will outline the impact of globalization in the context with the international business. The information will be useful as it will highlight the issues that are closely related to globalization and identify the existing gaps. A valid conclusion will be drawn with the recommendation that should be considered in future researches as far as international business is concerned. Technology and policies will be referenced in the explanation of how financial flows, foreign direct investment and the international trade liberalization have evolved. The discussion will therefore be based on how the changes that have been brought by globalization have influenced international business in various ways. Trade The world trade is on rapid expansion when compared to the gross domestic product. This has been manifested over the past two decades when the globalization was rampant. However while the impact of globalization was meant to bring more economic prosperity by increasing the competition of the products in the global market, the effect is not uniform. This therefore means that the benefits that are associated with the expansion of trade in the world are not...
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...Executive Summary: + The economic prosperity that Canadians enjoy is dependent, largely in part, in getting Canadian goods to global markets via marine shipping. From coast to coast to coast, Canada’s economic growth is intrinsically linked to the marine shipping industry. + Marine shipping is increasing because the demand for trade with Canada is growing. However, Canadians and the country’s economic growth demand a safe and sustainable marine shipping industry. + Polling shows that Canadians are equally aware of the importance of marine shipping to our economy and that environmental concerns cannot be ignored, especially along our coastlines. + Canadians expect improvement by all marine shipping stakeholders — from governments to industry...
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...authorities in formulating a common agenda. China wants to be rich and thus powerful. It certainly follows a clear-cut strategy already in place for over 30 years. This helps increase its prestige and power. Its performance in the field of “new” international agenda items (direct human, environment, etc.) lags behind its economic might. China will continue to be the manufacturing plant of the industrial world for many years. Investment in China will be driven primarily by the creation of local infrastructure focused on trade for export markets, whilst Chinese capital markets will still remain inchoate for many years. India wants to be powerful and hence enjoy global prestige. Its competitive edge resides in low labor costs (wages) in certain sectors (textiles, outsourcing, information technology). It has no coherent project of prosperity. Investment will continue to flow from companies wishing to reduce their labor and other production costs by “offshoring” their plant, call-center or web-center operations. Investment will be strong in areas of value-added products, such as chemicals, software and other IT-related industries, but on an insufficient scale to make it boom across all socioeconomic structures. Moreover, capital markets will remain incipient when compared to international counterparts. Russia wants power, prosperity and prestige, but it is uncertain on how to get it. Sometimes it talks and behaves as a superpower. The population of scientists...
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... Individuals choice does have an impact on the decision making process however ultimately when an unethical decision is chosen and partaken up on it is always comes down to pressures from ones work environment. Even the most ethical oriented business or managers vision will inevitably adjust and bends due to unpleasant and stressfull circumstances. For example, one of the most ethical individuals may change how or why they do something if they are pressed for time, or if they are overwhelmed, or overly un happy. (Stealing may become borrowing because at that moment the believe they will return it.)Aspects of a managers work environment that will be discussed which can lead to unethical decisions include Economic prosperity, Technological and competitors. Economic prosperity refers to a thriving condition, especially in financial terms in which the overall business has access to a sufficient supply of resources and is generating enough income to maintain such a supply. Most Management decisions are catered towards building or maintaining large income flows in order to sustain or allow for business expansion. As a result Unethical decisions may result as unethical choices may offer certain shortcuts towards income gains that ethical choices may not provide (Awasthi Vidya 2008). For many businesses a popular way to fulfil profit maximisation is to partake upon expense minimisation schemes, as consequences many businesses choose partake on unethical activities such as outsourcing...
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...To: Dr. Walker From: Kyle Jeske Date: 9/7/2015 Subject: Reasons for Optimism After listening to Mr. Gorman speak to our class, I left feeling optimistic about the future. I was encouraged not only for my own future but the future for our nation’s prosperity. At the heart of the American Dream is the desire for the American People to be successful and never stand still in terms of their nation’s development. Going into Mr. Gorman’s speech, I had assumed it was going to mainly regard KeyBank and KeyCorp’s overall business strategy and what makes them different from their competitors. Instead Mr. Gorman focuses more on how KeyCorp is operating in this volatile market cycle we are going through and how they are preparing for a raise in the federal interest rate. Even when discussing these economic events, he remained very optimistic and focused on the positives of each scenario and how KeyCorp would be resilient. The past couple of weeks have seen major sell offs in the global equity market. They can be related to China downgrading their economic growth forecasts, slower than expected growth in Europe and Japan, minimal inflation here in the United States, and overall high valuations and many companies that might fuel a downward correction. Even with all of these reasons to have concern about our overall economy, Mr. Gorman remained very optimistic and explained that the fundamentals of our economy were very solid. He touched on how America’s Natural resources could bring...
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...Since the dawn of time, men have enslaved each other based on race, war, and “money.” Enslavement was a way to show superiority over peoples, demonstrate expert war strategies and tactics, or to pay off some sort of debt or ensure the economic prosperity of a group of people. In the centuries succeeding the Columbian discovery of the New World, major world powers began the race to imperialism. Because of this contest to colonize the New World, extensive trade networks were formed across the known world. Goods from the Africans went to the British colonies, and goods from the colonies went to the mainland to later be distributed across the globe. The goods traded varied from bourbon and rum to guns and bows and arrows to the item people wanted most: slaves. Between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, nearly 10 million to 20 million Africans were enslaved and...
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...In 2008 Canada faced an economic downturn, which resulted in a recession. Canadians had been enjoying a lucrative economy in the year’s previous and certain business sectors were thriving. In late 2007 cracks in the economy started to appear and, soon after, the recession had hit the country full bore. During this devastating time, the Canadian government developed an Economic Action Plan to counter the effects of the recession. This action plan had first been started in 2006, but was implemented during 2008 to spark the lagging economy. This was done by increasing government spending throughout the country and, specifically, in places in Canada that were suffering the most. There are many facets to the Economic Action Plan, but the overall goal was to get the economy back on track. The main elements to the action plan are jobs, growth and prosperity for Canadians. The first topic in the action plan is Connecting Canadians with Available Jobs: this portion of the action plan makes sure that Canadians find the jobs they need in order to keep working and contributing to the economy. The government of Canada has ensured this will happen through several different methods and some examples are: • Creating the Canada Job Grant • Creating and encouraging opportunities for apprentices • Providing support to groups which are underrepresented in the job market (examples: Aboriginals, newcomers, youth) • Promoting education in high demand fields • Providing scholarships for post-secondary...
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