A social issue (also called a social problem or a social situation) is an issue that relates to society’s perception of a person’s personal life. Different cultures have different perceptions and what may be "normal" behavior in one society may be a significant social issue in another society. Social issues are distinguished from economic issues. Some issues have both social and economic aspects‚ such as immigration. There are also issues that don’t fall into either category‚ such as wars. Thomas
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Financial Contingency Planning: Sources of Funding in Hawai ’i Corrections System The increasing population in prisons has called authorities to consider parole because this program reduces caseloads for the parole staff as with small amount of cases‚ it reduces the time utilized on nonviolent criminals and alternately spent more on the offenders with high public safety risk. In addition‚ the parole calls for state to provide staff with appropriate equipment and mandate that enables faster procedures
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Home | Sitemap | Questions‚ Comments ------------------------------------------------- Social and political movements in the Philippines Collection ------------------------------------------------- History ------------------------------------------------- Content ------------------------------------------------- Administrative information ------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION -------------------------------------------------
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Assignment on the Legal issues for business startup By ABC Date There could be number of legal issues that could create a hurdle at the start of a business. Therefore‚ every issue or legal fear could be dealt properly in order to execute the starting process of the company in an efficient manner. The fears or a business might face issues related to operation and structure that could have legal implications. The primary things for starting business are the name chosen for the business should
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Organizational Issues Oswualdo Ramirez ETH/316 February 29‚ 2012 Fernando Chavez Organizational Issues Either at home or at work‚ ethical issues will always arise; issues between family and friends‚ employers and employees. But when you bring your work home‚ standards and principles‚ honesty and integrity may be questioned and are likely to cause feuds between relationships. After viewing a short‚ independent film named Lawyers‚ where a man and woman in a relationship‚ both lawyers‚ discuss
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Contemporary Issues in Finance You are a research assistant to the Board of the FTSE100 listed company. Write a report for your Board of Directors outlining the current trends in seasoned equity issues. Explain what financing options (particularly seasoned equity issuance) the company has if it wishes to undertake the purchase of a rival. There have been changes in the last 20 years or so in the way British listed companies issued equity‚ and there was only one method which was used until
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Environmental issues are harmful effects of human activitity on the biophysical environment. Environmentalism‚ a socialand environmental movement that started in the 1960s‚ addresses environmental issues through advocacy‚ education and activism. The carbon dioxide equivalent of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere has already exceeded 400 parts per million (NOAA) (with total "long-term" GHG exceeding 455 parts per million). (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report) This level is considered
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Emerging Issues Paper In today’s society emerging issues in multiculturalism are affecting people in new ways. Professionals in the health care industry are facing new challenges and are realizing the changes they need to make to continue to help those in need. Individuals are changing as well and becoming uniquely multicultural themselves. These issues affect society and how culturally diverse groups interact but still allow them to live together and share each others experiences. Counseling
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Legal Issue: Respecting the privacy of user posted information Likelihood: Moderate Impact: High Ease of fix: Moderate Description Implementing communication methods such as video or instant messaging presents several legal implications and there are various areas to consider when looking at the legalities of communication methods. Some of the main aspects to take in to consideration involve respecting the privacy of user posted information and be aware of not disclosing personal or confidential
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