Facebooking - Time pass actitivity. For - It definitely is a time pass activity as it contains lots of fun activities‚ like games that are used by people on a regular basis to get out of their boredom. - Being a social networking site it is just a means of communication where people can make new friends or connect with long lost friends. - People become so addictive towards it that they spend most of their time socializing via facebook. - People meet new people; make new relationships
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The moral theory of utilitarianism consists of welfarism‚ a theory of the good‚ and consequentialism‚ a theory of the right. Utilitarianism dictates that a moral action is one whose results bring about the greatest amount of welfare for all relevant parties. Though‚ at first glance‚ utilitarianism may be appealing (Who can disagree with the claim that promoting the welfare of all members of society is the right thing to do?)‚ upon further reflection‚ it is clear that utilitarianism has a few shortcomings—namely
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The second and equally pivotal theory of mind that I will tackle is that of dualism. The key proponent of dualism was Rene Descartes‚ the reknowned French Philosopher who developed the argument of‚ “I think‚ therefore I am”. This was perhaps his best explanation in describing how the human mind is distinct and separate from the physical body. The philosopher was in search for a fact that would supersede any doubt‚ with an aim of finding the absolute certainty that would lead to knowledge. In his
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Sexual harassment has been broken down into two types‚ Quid Pro Quo and hostile environment. Quid Pro Quo means “This for that” (Broderick) It demands sex in exchange for benefits to which a person is otherwise entitled. Quid Pro Quo may also occur when a supervisor makes sexual conduct of an employee a condition for employment benefits or advancement‚ or a condition for avoiding adverse employment action. (Broderick) Quid Pro Quo is sexual propositions‚ unwanted graphic discussion of sexual acts
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How has Communism ever benefited a country? Communism the political theory‚ which has caused outbreaks‚ alters‚ and adverse impacts. Where‚ one will not understand the controversial topic of communism without understanding the basics of it. Moreover‚ Communism is the political theory derived from Karl Max‚ where all property and resources are owned by society and not a citizen itself‚ everyone is treated equally in all aspects. Thus communism is characterized by brutal totalitarian government
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personality. The neutral normative nature of utilitarianism is what makes it so applicable to authoritarians and disgusting to anyone valuing aesthetics‚ justice or basic human dignity. In tandem with a utilitarian geared social contract where a primitivist theory ascribing humans as fearful‚ selfish pleasure seekers that are willing to cede their sovereignty to a political sovereign for security is present‚ authoritarians are able to exploit the relationship. Whether a totalitarian bureaucracy or a capitalist
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Pros and Cons of Drug Testing Welfare Recipients The argument of whether those who wish to receive or are receiving welfare‚ unemployment benefits or food stamps should be drug tested. There is a popular theory believing that having recipients tested will save taxpayers money. Researching this subject revealed surprising facts and insight of both accounts. Value of Facts The main question needing asked if the drug testing costs outweigh the possible welfare program savings. My research findings
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Utilitarianism was founded by Jeremy Bentham and further defined by John Stuart Mill to fully be developed into an ethical philosophy by the nineteenth century. In Utilitarianism‚ consequences are the only thing that matters. Motives only matter if the result is happiness being maximized. Utilitarianism has a foundation based on giving the majority of people the greatest quality of happiness. In order to do so‚ actions are never dependent on self-interest or self-sacrifice‚ and impartiality
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Corporate social responsibility -pros and cons CSR which stands for corporate social responsibility which is also known as corporate citizenship‚ corporate conscience and responsible business. 2. Different organisations have framed different definitions – but in a nutshell CSR is about how companies manage the business processes to produce an overall positive impact on society. It is like giving back to the society. 3. CSR working would go beyond monetary donations to involvement in actual planning
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Stakeholders As argued by Sharma & Starik (12) a stake holder is that which is affected by the operation of an organization entirely or can affect the organization directly. The organization can be of any kind meant to realize certain goals by the society. Stake holders are tenet to the development and performance of the organization without which the organization either cease or collapse completely. As such any organization must strive to identify its stakeholders and their specific needs
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