...many speculations as to why an individual decides to partake in terrorism. This paper will examine three theoretical models that may have some utility in explaining why an individual might decide to be involved in terrorist activities. One reason why a person would involve themselves with terrorist acts is theorized by Gottredson and Hirschi's Self-control Theory, in that, those individuals with low self-control are more likely to be influenced and involved with participating in terrorist acts. A second reason why a person may chose to be involved with terrorist acts is described by Wikstrom's Situational Action Theory; that there's a situational mechanism linking person and environment to actions. In other words, an individual's perceptions of action alternatives are influenced by that person's morality and executive capabilities. A third, and final reason as to why an individual might involve themselves in terrorist activities, is Stryker's idea of Identity Theory. It explains social behavior in terms of the reciprocal relations between self and society. In other words, society affects social behavior through its influence on self. This in turn will help explain why a person would commit a terrorist act. It is important to first define exactly what is meant by the word terrorism. Once there is an understanding of the definition of terrorism, then it will be easier to understand the theories stated above as to why an individual commits terrorist acts. According to Robert...
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...completing a series of self-assessments to identify specific characteristics and to determine how those traits affect the performance of the organization. The self- assessments analyzed job satisfaction, employee engagement, and emotions. As a result of the analysis of the assessments, additional self-assessment recommendations are included to provide greater insight for the successful management and motivation of the individual employees. J. Aguilar, Rick Smith, and Janet Mills are the employees who participated in the self-assessments. The employees took the following self-assessments: How Satisfied Am I with My Job?, Am I Engaged? And How Are You Feeling Right Now? The manager identified the strengths and weaknesses of the employees based on the assessments and developed a management plan for the organization to best capitalize on the employees’ characteristics. The results of J. Aguilar assessments indicated a job satisfaction rating below the means, exhibited high engagement, and positive emotions during the assessment. Rick Smith scored higher than the means in job performance, demonstrated high engagement, and exhibited positive emotions. Janet Mills scored below the means in job satisfaction, is only moderately engaged, and expressed relatively neutral emotions during the assessment. Job Satisfaction Job satisfaction is the general attitude one holds about a job, which can dramatically affect the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization (University of Phoenix...
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...rapidly emerging trend across almost every industry and organization is the increased utilization of data. From process automation to on-demand agile reporting to robust business intelligence and analytics (BI&A), data remains the future of business. Because of this trend, BI&A has become an industry in its own right. Software companies of all sizes are developing tools that are changing the future of business archetypes. According to Gartner, Inc., “By 2020, information will be used to reinvent, digitalize or eliminate 80% of business processes and products from a decade earlier” (Forbes 2015). As BI&A continues to quickly grow, there are multiple trends, techniques, platforms and expanding technologies that impact how organizations might tackle the development of a universal BI&A platform. The current “hot” trend, increasingly on the rise is self-service analytics, which opens the use of data to more people in a real-time way. Rado Kotorov, a Chief Innovation Officer at Information Builders predicts that for 2016: “…Self-service analytics will evolve beyond just self-service for analysts. There will be self-service information for the masses delivered not through tools but through purpose-built interfaces and apps. Just as the ATM in banking evolved from a cash-dispensing machine to a full transaction and account management terminal, so too will self-service mature and spread to the masses” (PC Mag 2015). Self-service analytics is a trend that takes away much...
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...Subjects of international law According to the general theory of law, regulated the right to acquire a public relations nature of legal relations are legal relations. By such relations are called subjects of the law. Thus, the subjects of international law – is part of international relations, endowed with the norms of international law, subjective rights and obligations of the subjective. Moreover, in contrast to national law, international law, the subjective right of a subject of international legal obligation is always opposed to the subjective another subject of this relationship. The term “concept” subject of international law “has long served the property only doctrine of international law. But recently it was used in international instruments, in particular in the general (universal) conventions. For example, in art. 3 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties of 1986 refers to “international agreements to which one or more States, one or more international: the organization and one or more subjects of international law other than States and international organizations.” Throughout the long history of international law, States were the only actors in international relations. The norms of contemporary international law continue to govern mainly the relationship between states and the relations of States with international organizations and other international institutions. States – the main subjects of international law and basic real participants in international...
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...develop a viable organizational culture in institutions of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS). This paper is concerned with how strong-willed and disciplined research and education managers, scientists and teachers can contribute to the development and operationalization of strong internal value systems in NARS. Three kinds of situations, where value conflicts can arise are identified. These relate to individual identity, identifying with the group in the work place, and organizational identity in society. By learning to identify each kind of value conflict situation, individuals can learn to resolve value conflicts in a practical way by a combination of self-inquiry and introspection with shrewedness and realism. The extent to which an individual can do this, without losing either his self-respect or his self-confidence determines the level of his personal satisfaction. With such an approach, each situation of value conflict can be converted into an opportunity for both personal and organizational growth. Though, the paper is directed at NARS, it is sufficiently general to be of relevance to most research and educational institutions in India....
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...moral obligation to others is essential when interacting with individuals or growing a successful organization as Kudler Fine Foods. Valuing and respecting individuals creates an environment in which everyone can live and work together in a more harmonious environment. Upon completing the Williams Institute Ethics Awareness Inventory self assessment, reflecting on the results and my own personal values, I believe that Kudler Fine Foods and I possess similar values and moral obligations. As a manager of Kudler Fine Foods my ability to perform my duties that coincide with my values would allow me to further the growth of the organization and create an environment that is both positive to all stakeholders at Kudler Fine Foods. According to the Williams Institute Ethics Awareness Inventory self assessment my ethical profile was said to be most closely aligned with Obligation. I have always believed that it is my obligation to do what is morally right. The assessment summarized me as believing everyone has a right to individual respect, which in most cases is true and I do believe that most people have a right to individual respect. However, when individuals fail to respect others, the right to individual respect is no longer a right. I do have a strong belief that in order to become a person of good moral character I have to do what is right for not only me but others around me. The self assessment was insightful, and I do believe that it was accurate in explaining my values. I do...
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...Kumar Budhathoki* ABSTRACT This paper mainly emphasizes on career development which is gaining much importance in recent times in order to retain skilled, competent and result oriented people in the organization. This paper invites special attention in this area of organizations. PEOPLE ARE THE SOURCES of all productive effort in organizations. Organizational effectiveness depends on the performance of people working in organizations. Better people achieve better results. As a part of human resource management, every organization should acquire and retain skilled, competent, and motivated employees, because the full potential of human resources needs to be achieved for the growth of the organization. For the purpose of retaining skilled employees, management should assist individuals to plan their careers with realistic information about career opportunities that exist within a particular organization. Career planning is a recently developed phenomenon and organizations are nowadays looking HRD in this new angle. The tremendous growth of organizations in recent times due to technological improvements and tough competition in global market necessitates the organizations not only to select the right type of staffs, but also to retain them in the organizations. The dynamic and growth oriented employees should be allowed to grow through career development programs because the high turnover of such potential staff leads to great loss in terms of cost, quality and...
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...making process that influences a right or a wrong behavior. Ethical decision making is different for all individuals. Every individual thinks differently and behaves differently in various situations. “If individuals are products of biology, life would have no higher meaning and purpose. It is personality that gives individuals meaning and purpose.” (Hellriegel, 2011). Personality differences, policies and ethical dilemmas all affect decision making when making choices in organizations. Discuss how personal differences and preference can impact organizational ethics. It is nearly impossible to treat individuals alike because of this difference in personality. Culture, child and adult experiences and family and friends shape individuals into the beings they are today. Personality may be affected by emotional stability, self esteem, attitudes and emotional intelligence. These differences in personality impact organizational ethics because individuals faced with the same situation will behave in a different manner. What may seem right for one may not be the best decision for the group. One individual could be making self-serving decisions acting only in their own best interest. Another individual could base their approach solely on the balancing interest principle and base their decision on what is good for the group. “Organizational ethics is concerned with the structures, systems, practices, and protocols necessary for a given organization, in a given context, to inspire,...
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...1. Southeast Bank: a bank with a vision Southeast Bank Limited was established in 1995 with a dream and a vision to become a pioneer banking institution of the country and contribute significantly to the growth of the national economy. The Bank was established by leading business personalities and eminent industrialists of the country with stakes in various segments of the national economy. The incumbent Chairman of the Bank is Mr. Alamgir Kabir, FCA, a professional Chartered Accountant. Mr. M. A. Kashem a member of the Board and Mr. Yussuf Abdullah Harun were past Presidents of the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI). Southeast Bank is run by a team of efficient professionals. They create and generate an environment of trust and discipline that encourages and motivates everyone in the Bank to work together for achieving the objectives of the Bank. The culture of maintaining congenial work - environment in the Bank has further enabled the staff to benchmark themselves better against management expectations. A commitment to quality and excellence in service is the hallmark of their identity. Southeast Bank takes pride for bringing women into the banking profession in a significant number for gender equality. At present, 32% of SEBL's employees are women that will rise to 45% over the next five years. 2. Organizational Overview As a service industry in the banking sector of Bangladesh, Southeast bank have a glorious organizational history...
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...organizational behaviour (OB) The study of what people think, feel, and do in and around organizations. organizations Groups of people who work interdependently toward some purpose. organizational effectiveness A broad concept represented by several perspectives, including the organization’s fit with the external environment, internal subsystems configuration for high performance, emphasis on organizational learning, and abil-ity to satisfy the needs of key stakeholders. open systems A perspective which holds that organizations depend on the external environ-ment for resources, affect that environment through their output, and consist of internal subsystems that transform inputs to outputs. Internal Subsystems Effectiveness According to the open systems perspective, an organization’s effectiveness isn’t just its fit with the external environment. Effectiveness is also how well the company internally transforms inputs into outputs. organizational efficiency The amount of outputs relative to inputs in the organization’s transformation process. structural capital Knowledge embedded in an organization’s systems and structures. relationship capital The value derived from an organization’s relationships with customers, suppliers, and others. high-performance work practices (HPWP) A perspective which holds that effective organizations incorporate several workplace practices that leverage the potential of human capital. stakeholders Individuals...
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...Soldiers who work for him. A toxic leader may lack integrity and not always do what is legally and morally right, especially when no is watching. A toxic leader is anyone who abuses his power over his seniors, peers and subordinates. Some of the traits of toxic leader are 1). Does not lead with example Toxic is someone...
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...August 18, 2013 Employee Portfolio: Management Plan Performance in an organization is important to the running of a successful business. Three employees at Riordan Manufacturing were given the Pearson Prentice Hall Self-Assessment to evaluate their skills, abilities, and interests. All three employees scored a 65 when asked how satisfied they are with their job. This low number may indicate that they have a negative genetic predisposition towards life. Not surprisingly, each employee hit the median range of 35 when asked if they were engaged in their job. When a person scores high in this range, it usually means that they are more satisfied with their job and the commitment to their job. Emotions that people experience have an influence on his or her behavior in an organization. In general, people and organizations benefit from positive emotions. Both positive and negative emotions can be contagious. Displaying positive emotions around others can put them in a good mood, while displaying negative emotions around others can put others in a bad mood (Robbins, 2008). Due to scoring on the lower side of being satisfied with their jobs and the median range with their engagement, it is possible that these three employees could represent a negative impact on the performance of the organization. All three employees have a high emotional intelligence which affects self-awareness, self-management, self-motivation, empathy, and social skills (Robbins, 2008). Only employee A scored...
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...Examine the impact of an organization's business ethics on the performance of the organization. Explain how poor business ethics could adversely affect a business. Use examples. Ethics is the field of study that is used to prescribe morally acceptable behaviors, and including a wide range of moral and ethical principles, providing methods and guidance for the distinguish between right and wrong. "Ethics is important for managers involved with Management Control Systems (MCS) because ethical principles can provide a useful guide for defining how employees should behave." [Management control-related ethical issues and analysis] It is important for an organization to have good ethics as unethical behaviors are costly not only to the individuals involved but also the organization, market and the society.' People learns from history,' each time a serious unethical issue arises, the government creates extra laws and standards for the governing of organizations, however these extra enforcements mechanisms "are incomplete, imperfect, and expensive, and have the typical drawbacks of rigid action controls." [Management control-related ethical issues and analysis] Business ethical issues arise because in most cases ethical actions may not generate the best outcome for an organization, "ethical individuals sometimes must make actions that are not in their own self-interest or their organizations owners' best interest." [Management control-related ethical issues and analysis] There are...
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...Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professionals Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professionals Public Law and Private Law The law is a set of rules and regulations that are formulated by an authority and are applicable to a given community. According to Pozgar (2012), “the law is rooted in tradition, culture, customs, and beliefs” (p. 180). The primary difference between these two laws is based on who the act affects. If the action affects the society as a whole, then it is a public law but if the act only affects an individual or groups of persons, then it is a private law. Various Sources of Common Law Common law is regulated by customs and existing general principles (Shalhope, 2004). Common law can be derived from previous judicial decisions, statutory law, and administrative law (Pozgar, 2012). The common law that applies to the U.S. has its source in England. The law originated from the King’s court during the early middle ages. The common law has its root in the moral law. The U.S. has most of its common laws originate from the Ten Commandments. Res Judicata and Stare Decisis The Res Judicata principle states that once you file a case, you can not file a subsequent case (Morton, 2014). In the case where a plaintiff prosecutes a defendant for negligence and ends up getting a fair judgment may be barred by the principle from suing the same defendant for another action. According to Pozgar (2012), the Stare Decisis...
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...made by government, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to create, protect, and enforce the rights of consumers who buy products or services. This may also be identified as consumerism, or the organized efforts of individuals, groups, and organizations to protect the rights of consumers (Pride102). Consumer protection was brought upon through several medians, but is primarily attributed to background legislation. The first major federal law to affect the marketing environment was the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, which prohibited contracts, combinations, and conspiracies to restrain trade, in an attempt to discourage monopolies (Pride 73). Many federal laws regarding consumer protection have since followed, such as the Wheeler-Lea Act of 1936 and the FTC Act of 1914. Such legislation is generally the work of the Federal Trade Commission, which was created in the aforementioned FTC Act of 1914, and is considered the primary consumer protection agency at the federal level. By the 1950’s the consumerism movement had a substantial following and consumers began pushing for legal protection against malicious business practices. Two of the most well known and significant consumer activists are Ralph Nader and the late John F. Kennedy. Mr. Nader has had a tremendous effect on car safety through the publication of his book Unsafe at Any Speed. President JFK was also a key consumer activist and created The Consumer Bill of Rights. Many corporations and businesses...
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