BP2014 Essay Issue Q12. How far‚ in your society‚ should unpopular views be open for discussion? In May 2013‚ Singapore’s media regulator‚ the Media Development Authority (MDA)‚ introduce a new licensing framework regulating online news sites operating in Singapore. The move came as a surprise to many and elicited a wide array of responses. The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC)‚ an industry association formed by eBay‚ Facebook‚ Google and Yahoo‚ argued that the new regulatory framework creates business
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when any idea for a new law is written down. It’s called a bill. Once it is written down‚ it is read in the House that it is starting from. Then the Second Reading takes place. This is where the Bill is given a second look and the parliamentarians debate the idea behind the bill. They consider questions such as‚ “Is the idea behind the bill good?” “Does it meet people’s needs?” “Who will be affected by this bill?” If the House likes the idea of the bill and a majority votes for it‚ it goes through
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another delegate or to the chair. Moderated caucus It is a formal debate on a particular sub topic suggested by the delegate. The total time and each delegates time has to be specified by the delegate who has proposed the topic. For example- Total time= 10 minutes Each delegates time= 1minutes If the topic is passed by 2/3rd of the committee the delegate who proposed the topic speaks first. Un moderated caucus It is an informal debate for making the working paper and resolution. In this case also‚
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The sides are identified with labels like conservative/liberal‚ Republican/Democrat‚ white/black‚ and religious/secular. These labels sometimes simplify complicated issues and prevent us from reaching a compromise‚ but these types of arguments and debates are also used to determine how power is distributed and problems solved in our communities. While we may not have the individual power needed to solve a community dilemma‚ we do have the power to write and argue and convince others of our views in
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and act on criticism‚ believes in healthy debate and‚ once an agreement is reached‚ works towards it as a team member‚ irrespective of his or her personal stand. I also believe that we must play different roles in different work groups. While pursuing my bachelor’s degree‚ we worked in student groups and this allowed each of us to contribute as per our strengths and‚ at the same time‚ help others overcome their weaknesses. Our group studies involved debates and discussions‚ which were very beneficial;
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a. Do you think it is a good idea on the part of any management to award employees with merit issues? Why or why not? Discuss and debate. What factors should management consider in your opinion? Substantiate with many relevant organisational examples. ( Discussion on how to motivate employees at the workplace should be seen as it has become a challenge for employers today. Some Employers do give ESOP‚ Profit sharing‚ Scanlon plan‚ Annual Bonus‚ Gain sharing and Merit plans. Give relevant
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There are many debates about which is the main factor individuals or teams win in sports‚ the strong body or mental attitudes. Someone assert that only the fittest and strongest athletes can win. But others argue that the success in sports because of their mental attitudes. This essay will discuss both sides in the debates.. There are some reasons for some people to believe that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can attain success in sports. First of all‚ in terms of physical factor
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leanna 11 December 2008 2Y Abortion has been a controversial topic in the U.S. for a long time. There are people always debating whether it is right or wrong. There are many different “truths” in this topic‚ for religion‚ a person’s upbringing‚ and personal experience come into play. I personally do not know what is true and what is not because of what I have been told all my life about how abortion is bad. The importance of this topic to me and the many versions of the truth and my life depending
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You Just Don’t Understand: Women and Men in Conversation (1990)‚ Talking from 9 to 5 (1994)‚ and The Argument Culture: Moving from Debate to Dialogue (1998). Throughout her career‚ Tannen has focused on how men and women have different conversational habits and assumptions‚ whether they talk on the job or at home. THE ARGUMENT CULTURE Balance. Debate. Listening to both sides. Who could question these noble American traditions? Yet today‚ these principles have been distorted. Without
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definitive action. World Environment Day is celebrated in many ways. Street rallies‚ parades‚ street plays create awareness about world environment. In many cities contests like poster contests‚ essay contests‚ poetry contests‚ slogan contests and debates are held to celebrate this event further. The main objective always is to get the people involved with the environment. Some cities have art exhibitions with art made from recycled materials. Banners are put all across the street promoting the message
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