Explain the Augustinian Theodicy (25) A Philosophical theodicy demonstrates that God‚ being omnipotent‚ omniscient and omnibenevolent‚ has good reasons for occasionally allowing the continued existence of evil and suffering. It also demonstrates that the existence of evil and suffering provides greater benefits than the benefits of removing evil . St Augustine‚ 354 – 430 AD‚ based his arguments on the Bible; especially the accounts of the Creation and the Fall in Genesis. His influential theodicy
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Explain the effects of grievances on: a.) Employees b.) Management c.) Work Explain the effects of grievances on: a.) Employees b.) Management c.) Work Following are the effects of grievances on each of the above mentioned parties: Employees Fustration Frustrated" employees represent a real lost opportunity for organizations. From a motivational perspective‚ organizational leaders have these employees where they want them. But when it comes to ensuring that they are as productive
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Capital Budgeting Derwin Brown FIN/486 12/15/2014 Rosa Welton‚ Instructor Capital Budgeting Considering the information for the Proposal concerning the building of the new factory‚ the incremental cash flows are needed for the NPV analysis. The incremental cash flows are sales of $3 million a year which equals an increase in gross margin by $150‚000 given a 5% gross margin and initial on investment of $10 million which is the cost of building the new factory. The savage
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Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Q1 - Explain the Function of assessment in learning and development The assessment cycle continues until all aspects of the qualification have been achieved by the learner:- Initial assessment – Prior knowledge of the subject to determine teaching style. Assessment planning – agree what types and methods of assessments are to take place Assessment Activity – what methods‚ e.g. observational/ assignments/ questioning Assessment decisions
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techniques are positive reinforcement‚ negative reinforcement and punishment. Behaviourism has been criticised in the way it under-estimates the complexity of human behaviour. Many studies used animals which are hard to generalise to humans and it cannot explain for example the speed in which we pick up language. There must be biological factors involved. At placement I have seen this approach to discipline as when a child does something positive and good the class teacher will give the children a sticker
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Explain Benthams Utiliarianism (30 marks) The theory of utilitarianism was put forward entierly by Jeremy Bentham‚ who wrote about Ethics and Politics. He was a social reformer keen to improve the lives of the working class. Many of the improvements made in the treatments of criminals in the 18th and 19th centuries were the results of Benthems ethics. Bentham believed that which is good is that which equals the greatest sum of pleasure and the least sum of pain. (Hedonism)
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zodiac are also associated with one of the four elements‚ being earth‚ fire‚ water‚ and air. The word zodiac itself means the circle of animals. The zodiac myths correspond with living beings‚ whether it be animals or humans. The twelve signs explain how all the groups of stars found their way into the heavens. Born on December fifth‚ is the constellation of the Sagittarius. It represents the god Chiron‚ the son of Poseidon. It means the archer. The constellation symbolizes a centaur‚ a creature
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Discuss some of the different perspectives on motivation‚ and explain which perspective you find most compelling‚ and why. Using the perspective you found most compelling‚ describe how managers might utilize that perspective to motivate workers where you work or an organization with which you are familiar. Motivation has been studied and analyzed and thus many theories address its role in the organizational structure. The main perspective on motivation or the willingness to perform are lumped in
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Explain the concept of ‘models’ and discuss the various types of models. Use appropriate examples. A model is a pattern‚ plan‚ representation‚ or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object‚ system‚ or concept. A model can come in many shapes‚ sizes‚ and styles. It is important to emphasize that a model is not the real world but merely a human construct to help us better understand real world systems. In general all models have an information input‚ an information processor
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Briefly explain the meaning of‚ and reasons for‚ strict liability. For strict liability offences it can be said that the prosecution does not have to prove the existence of mens rea for one or more of the elements of the actus reus of the offence. It is often said that no mens rea is needed for strict liability offences. This is probably an over simplification. A more complete answer would be that the prosecution does not have to prove the existence of mens rea for one or more of the elements of
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