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    THEORY OF ETHICS

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    definition of ethics but we can describe the concept according to people orientation and perspective. Explain comprehensively the categories of the theory of Ethics viz a viz the sources of Public Ethics. There are four categories in theory: ABSOLUTIST THEORIES‚ RELATIVIST THEORIES‚ UTILITARIAN THEORIES‚ DEONTOLOGICAL THEORIES. First is the Absolutist theory it is an ethical view that particular actions are intrinsically right or wrong. Example for that is stealing we might considered it always as an

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    Motivational Theorys

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    informal report that will identify and compare a number of different motivational theorists and I will also identify one theorist that I would feel suitable to our managers Motivational Theorys Maslows Theory (Google Images) Maslows Theory is based on the belief that we are motivated by needs and the theory states we must satisfy basic needs in order to concentrate on the higher priorities. And only when the basic needs are met can we move on to the next steps 1. Pysiological – All individuals

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    Cell theory

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    cell theory is a scientific theory that describes the properties of cells‚ which are the basic unit of structure in all organisms and also the basic unit of reproduction. The initial development of the theory‚ during the mid-17th century‚ was made possible by advances in microscopy; the study of cells is called cell biology. Cell theory is one of the foundations of biology.The observations of Hooke‚ Leeuwenhoek‚ Schleiden‚ Schwann‚ Virchow‚ and others led to the development of the cell theory. The

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    Criminal Theories

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    its effects on Society Task 3 P3 – Describe two theories of criminal behaviour and the factors that contribute to them Why does crime happen? For P3‚ learners should describe two theories of criminal behaviour from the following: 1. Biological Genetic Determinism Biological Determinism 2. Sociological Functionalism Marxism Labeling theory The Chicago School Sociological Determination 3. Psychological Psychoanalytical theory Social Learning theory You also need to explain how causal factors contribute

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    Developmental Theory

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    Summary of the Contributions and Shortcomings Of Piaget’s Theory. This essay will be summarising the contributions and shortcomings of the Cognitive-Developmental theory and firstly explore the background and key concept’s of Piaget’s work behind child development. Secondly Piaget’s ideas about cognitive change and the four stages of development from birth which are the sensorimotor stage‚ the pre-operational stage‚ the concrete operational stage and the formal operational stage and how this

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    Theories of Aging

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    Theories of aging The disengagement and the activity theory were the two major theories that outlined successful aging in the early 1960s.The disengagement theory was created by Cumming and Henry and the activity theory was developed by Robert J. Havighurst both in 1961 however these theory’s are very different. The disengagement theory of aging states that people are more likely to withdraw from life as they get older because of their decrease in physical‚ intellectual‚ emotional and social

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    Selling Theory

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    Selling Theory 1. “AIDAS” Theory: Where A stands for Attention I stand for Interest D stand for Desire A stand for Action S stand for Satisfaction 2. Right set of circumstances: This theory is similar to that of situation response theory. I.e. salesperson must secure attention‚ gain interest‚ present and get desired response. It depends upon the skills the salesperson utilizes to a set of circumstances for predictable response. Sales personnel try to apply this theory; although they

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    Theories and Pratice

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    Theory and practice in human services Theory and practice in human services Neil Thompson Open University Press Buckingham . Philadelphia Open University Press Celtic Court 22 Ballmoor Buckingham MK18 1XW e-mail: enquiries@openup.co.uk world wide web: http://www.openup.co.uk and 325 Chestnut Street Philadelphia‚ PA 19106‚ USA First published in 1995 as Theory and Practice in Health and Social Welfare Reprinted in 1995‚ 1996 and 1998 First published in this edition 2000 Copyright # Neil

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    Ethical Theory

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    Essay I Ethical Theory Thesis: To begin‚ I believe that it would be permissible to shove the fat man off the railing to save the lives of five individuals that would have otherwise been struck by the trolley. I will use John Stuart Mill’s teleological theory of Act Utilitarianism to prove my case. I will also explain why I disagree with Kant’s Formula of Humanity. Background: The theory that we are focusing on for this particular case is called the normative theory of ethics. This theory asks what we

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    Victimization Theories.

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    There are five major theories of victimization. These theories discuss how victims and victimization are major focuses in the study of crime. They all share many of the same assumptions and strengths dealing with crime and its victims. The five major theories are Victim precipitation‚ Lifestyle‚ Equivalent group hypothesis‚ Proximity hypothesis‚ and Routine activities. Victim Precipitation assumes that "victims provoke criminals" and that "victims trigger criminal acts by their provocative behavior"

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