The state of Michigan spends more money on jails and prisons than it does on education‚ but is this money well spent? The Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative would suggest that it is. The MPRI is a collaborative effort that draws from the commitment of community groups‚ the Michigan Department of Corrections‚ and other state agencies. Launched in 2003 and expanded statewide in 2008‚ the initiative’s mission is to equip every released offender with tools to succeed in the community. The MPRI is
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report on their CSR activities (KPMG‚ 2011). The main focus of this paper is to critically discuss corporate social responsibility initiatives of multinational corporations operating in global arena and to build around the idea that in order to stay competitive and at the same time remain as ‘responsible entity’ in the eyes of stakeholders MNCs ought to implement CSR initiatives as an integral part of their business strategies in the context of opportunities and challenges emerging markets imply. The
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examine whether companies disclosing compliance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 principles is a waste of time. Companies disclosing compliance with GRI G4 principles is not a waste of time. Sustainable development is a process that fulfils human development and protects our environment balancing social aspect‚ so called three bottom lines. In sustainability field‚ the one of leading organization Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) promotes to use the sustainability reporting as a way for organizations
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such a competitive industry as retail business‚ the failure of Sears Domestic was mainly caused by the shortage of resouces and capabilities as well as tactics definition and execution rather than strategy itself. Since Sears Domestic has a non-competitive cost structure in comparison with its key competitors (e.g. Walmart‚ Target‚ Home Depot‚ etc.) ‚ it is wiser to pursue differentiation strategy than low-cost strategy. In addition‚ Sears need more focus on customer segments to compete. Therefore‚
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The Great Lake Restoration Initiative (GLRI)‚ started in 2010‚ is an attempt toward the restoration of Great Lakes ecosystem that was devastated in the previous century. Using the resources grated by federal government‚ Great Lakes Restoration Initiative supplemented Environmental Protection Agency “to improve water quality…restore native habitat…and control invasive species” (“The Great Lakes…”). Currently‚ the GLRI program is in its second 5-year-phase‚ planned for implementation in fiscal year
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Running head: APHI HEATLHCARE INITIATIVE Access Plus Health Care Initiative Your Name Here Your University Abstract This report is a summary of all the findings of the Medical Liaison officer for the APHI board. This summary is meant to be a review of the feasibility of expanding into the California region. This report will review the history of healthcare in the region‚ the feasibility financial wise of expanding into the region‚ and finally how the government in the region
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QUESTION 1 Introduction Morath drove and initiated the Patient Safety Initiative at Children’s Hospital and Clinics by transforming mindsets and culture within the hospital. Key initiatives implemented by her included (a) Introduction of a Blameless Patient Safety Reporting System (b) Conducting Focus Groups and (c) Setting up of Patient Safety Steering Committee. Building Block 1: A supportive learning environment (key activities implemented‚ key challenges and effectiveness of endeavor)
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The Philadelphia’s Healthy Corner Store initiative was started in response to the obesity crisis. This initiative was designed to highlight bad food choices‚ and to make healthier choices with nutritious food by partnering with grocery/corner stores. Over 600 corner stores committed to promoting/selling healthy products‚ i.e. fruits/vegetables. This initiative targeted minority neighborhoods suffering from highest poverty rates which is directly linked to higher obesity rates‚ health issues (type
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CSR became a norm as per few countries’ corporate governance codes. Many other countries are also contemplating inclusion of CSR initiatives as a standard corporate governance practice. It has become a competitive necessity rather than a nicety‚ which it used to be. Companies saw the benefit. Shareholders supported the initiatives. Stakeholders appreciated the initiatives. However‚ as Adam Smith observed‚ "It is not from the benevolence of the butcher‚ the brewer‚ or the baker‚ that we expect our dinner
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Duke Saves Initiative. Duke Saves Initiative is an incentive program that is offered to our customers that allows them to make more energy efficient choices and receive rewards and bonuses for making better choices. Duke Energy Corporation Duke Energy is a Fortune 250 company that currently services over 7 million electric customers and 500‚000 gas customers in the Carolinas‚ the Midwest‚ Florida‚ Ohio and Kentucky. With over 150 years of experience in the industry Duke Saves Initiative is a way
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