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    RA 9165. A. Public Information Office  1. Serve as the official spokesperson in behalf of the organization - Prepare and issue official statements of the Agency on sensitive matters as approved by DG‚ PDEA - Act as focal person for information and communication - Be prepared to act as principal resource speaker‚ in the absence of and as approved by DG‚ PDEA  2. Regulate out-bound information for public consumption - Determine the scope of information to be revealed to the public - Supervise

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    Ethics Essay Josh moore ETH/316 March 05‚ 2011 Larry Lowery Ethics Essay The choices we make in our everyday life all have to do with our ethics. In this paper the topic will discuss the similarities and differences between virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics. In order to understand the similarities‚ and differences of virtue theory‚ utilitarianism‚ and deontological ethics we must first define them. Virtue theory is defined as a moral excellence. It is a positive trait

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    Science Study Notes Getting Your Act Together Cell Theory Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life. In multicellular organisms different cells perform different functions. Different types of cells work together so that the organism functions as a co-ordinated whole Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms A multicellular organism is made up of many cells A unicellular organism only has one cell Plant Cell Animal Cell Basic Requirements

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    Similarities and Differences of Virtue Theory‚ Utilitarianism‚ and Deontological Ethic Abstract When looking into the similarities and differences of theory and ethics‚ they become intertwined used in our everyday life. In this paper‚ the discussion of similarities and differences of virtue theory alongside utilitarianism and deontology will describe how each theory addresses ethics and morality. Moreover‚ a quick look into personal experience will provide an explanation of the relationship between

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    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Structure 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7 21.8 21.9 Learning Outcome Introduction Ethics: Meaning and Relevance Evolution of Ethical Concerns in Administration Context of Ethics and its Significance for Public Administration Issue of Ethics: Foci and Concerns Pertinence of a Code of Administrative Ethics Nature of Work Ethics Towards New Dimensions of Ethics Obstacles to Ethical Accountability 21.10 Future Perspective 21.11 Conclusion 21.12 Key Concepts 21.13 References

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    interpretation‚ including rules of interpretation. The five (5) main rules of statutory interpretation are: 1. The Context Rule When the context rule is used to interpret an act it is understood with reference to the words which are in immediate connection to it. This can be expressed by the Latin maximum “noscitur a sociis” which means “a word may be known by the company it keeps” when translated. The context rule is a more accurate way of interpreting a statute because in each rule we tend to find out

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    1.0 Introduction The rule of law is fundamental in any society where human rights are to be protected. The word rule comes from “règle” and law from “lagu” roughly translating to “supremacy of law”.1It is a mechanism for safeguarding human rights by guaranteeing them legally and at the same time providing a means for redressal where violations occur. The most important application of the rule of law is the principle that government authority is legitimately exercised in accordance with established

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    Part E The rules of statutory interpretation Introduction In this part we will explore the number of rules developed by the courts to assist with the interpretation of a statute. These are: • the literal rule • the golden rule • the mischief rule • the purposive approach. These rules each take different approaches to interpretation of a statute. Some judges prefer one rule‚ while other judges prefer another. Some judges also feel that their role is to fill the gaps and ambiguities in the

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    Ethics in Business BUS670: Legal Environment Instructor: Leah Westerman November 25‚ 2013 Introduction Ethics means different things to different people‚ but basically it is all about being wrong and right. In business making ethical decisions should always be considered first‚ as well as the law. Culture is important within any company. It involves your perception of attitudes‚ values‚ and standards of conduct within a business. Ethical situations arise every day in business

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    Utilitarianism‚ Kantian Ethics‚ Natural Rights Theories‚ and Religious Ethics A “utilitarian” argument‚ in the strict sense‚ is one what alleges that we ought to do something because it will produce more total happiness than doing anything else would. Act utilitarianism (AU) is the moral theory that holds that the morally right action‚ the act that we have a moral duty to do‚ is the one that will (probably) maximize “utility” (happiness‚ welfare‚ well-being). AU is not to be confused with egoism

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