A sizeable part of policy studies focuses on incremental changes in established policies. Nevertheless‚ it is equally important to acknowledge the reality of drastic policy changes as well as the induction of new policies into a jurisdiction. The analysis of policy innovation and diffusion is important in explaining policy introduction and the non-incremental aspect of policy change. This paper is my response to the literature by Frances Stokes Berry and William D. Berry titled “Innovation and Diffusion
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THE EFFECT OF DIVIDEND POLICY ON THE MARKET PRICE OF SHARES IN NIGERIA: CASE STUDY OF FIFTEEN QUOTED COMPANIES By Dr. J. J. Adefila Department of Accountancy‚ University of Maiduguri‚ Dr. J. A. Oladipo and J.O Adeoti‚ Both of the Department of Business Administration‚ University of Ilorin ABSTRACT The issue of how much a company should pay its stockholders‚ as dividend is one that has been of concern to managers for a long time. The optimal dividend policy of a firm may be defined as the best
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------------------------------------------------- Economic policy Economic policy refers to the actions that governments take in the economic field. It covers the systems for setting interest rates and government budget as well as the labor market‚ national ownership‚ and many other areas of government interventions into the economy. Such policies are often influenced by international institutions like the International Monetary Fund or World Bank as well as political beliefs and the consequent policies of parties. -------------------------------------------------
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Are New Anti-Bullying Laws Really Working? “Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life‚ but define yourself” (Field). These words‚ quoted from British anti-bullying activist Tim Field‚ provide great advice for children who may be victims or potential targets for bullies. The State Government is trying to answer the plea for justice and prevention of the rising epidemic of schoolyard bullies; actions which have been linked to
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A PROJECT REPORT ON HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES AT FRONTLINE COMPLOGIC SOLUTIONS‚ HYDERABAD SUBMITTED BY LAVANYA CHOPPADANDI. 030-07-0127. PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TO [pic] OSMANIA UNIVERSITY‚ HYDERABAD 500007. ST.ANN’S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (P.G. CENTRE). (Affiliated to Osmania University). MEHDIPATNAM‚ HYDERABAD-500028. (2007-2009). DECLARATION I‚ Ms. Lavanya Choppadandi
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anti-discrimination laws Lingyi Fan Net Id: lxf160830 Fin 6308 -Regulation of business and Financial Markets Professor: University of Texas in Dallas Richardson‚ Texas Date:2017/4/15 Introduction Since ancient times‚ human rights has always been a topic of common concern around the world‚ some vulnerable groups have been treated unfairly because of age‚ race‚ sex‚ sexual orientation‚ religious‚ disability and other types of discrimination. However‚ what is relieved‚ a great number of
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Exim policy‚ 1985 and onwards Accordingly the export-import policies (Exim policy were announced by the government first in 1985 and then in 1988 for three year period. Again the exim policy was revised in 1990. All these policies made necessary for provision for extension of import liberalisation measures. All these policies made necessary provision for import of capital goods and raw materials for industrialisation of REP (Registered Exporters Policy) licenses‚ liberal import of
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CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The dividend policy is one of the core elements of modern corporate financial management. A reasonable dividend policy will help the company in the capital markets and establish a good corporate image for the company’s long-term development and create favorable conditions for the listed company’s financial decision-making‚ dividend policy has a positive significance. Appropriate dividend
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for the same. It is rightly said that ’Nothing is constant except change.’ As the information‚ policies and benefits described here are subject to changes‚ I acknowledge that revisions to the handbook may occur over a period of time. I understand that revised information may supercede‚ modify or eliminate existing policies and only the management has the right to make any changes to the policies in this handbook. Furthermore‚ I acknowledge that this HR Manual is neither a contract of employment
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Airline Policy & Strategy Assessment 1 Academic Year 2012-2013 Formulating Analysing & Researching Policy The first assessment for this module asks you to deconstruct a piece of tourism policy. It draws directly on the research paradigm outlined by Fidgeon & Ritchie (2005). In addition it develops the self-directed activities you have been recommended to undertake in your study pack together with our work in lectures and tutorials. As a consequence you should be familiar with
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