on 16 April 2013 a proposal for a directive enhancing the transparency of certain large companies on social and environmental matters. This Directive amends the Accounting Directives (Fourth and Seventh Accounting Directives on Annual and Consolidated Accounts‚ 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC‚ respectively). The objective is to increase EU companies’ transparency and performance on environmental and social matters‚ and‚ therefore‚ to contribute effectively to long-term economic growth and employment. Companies
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its social context. (p. 287) “The socioautobiography follows the tradition of C. Wright Mills‚ a sociologist who emphasized the influence of society on the individual. He argued that personal troubles are typically rooted in larger social forces—that is public issues.” (p. 287) The socioautobiography invites you to consider‚ in the tradition of C. Wright Mills‚ how social influences have shaped you. As you contemplate your socioautobiography‚ you might ask‚ What were the social forces
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Critically evaluate the extent to which social and environmental reports provide useful information to stakeholders. During the period of recent twenty years‚ majority of the companies are increasingly publishing Social and Environmental Report (SER) to represent their concerns among society and environment (Deegan and Unerman‚ 2011). SER is a concept adopted by corporations to integrate social and environmental aspects in the business and to interact with the stakeholders on a voluntary basis (Soloman
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music has been around for several centuries and has a very important meaning in the lives of many. It would be safe to assume that Baroque music is going to be around for a long time and have an enormous impact on the lives of many people. Social & Cultural Factors Baroque music has a large role in American Culture. Many people can often be seen taking part in activities associated with Baroque music. This is partly because people of most ages can be involved and families are brought together
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legacy of resistance and unfair occupation. Economic ambitions‚ cultural diffusion‚ and rigid social structures help analyze the reasoning behind the imperial powers’ actions during this era. These nations were not only driven by the desire for economic growth‚ but also by social hierarchy. They believed their higher status justified their actions and allowed them to treat people with disrespect. These economic‚ cultural‚ and social forces played a major role in the lasting impacts of imperialism. In
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Kyle McPherson 11/2/2010 Journal 4: Music as a social force Music has proven itself to be the ultimate way to express ones feelings while at the same time allow one a viable escape from reality. In my own experience‚ I have found that when I am feeling distressed or lonely‚ music helps stabilize my mood‚ when I am feeling great‚ music helps me concentrate on tasks‚ and allows my mind a break from potentially stressful situations. Historically‚ music has been used to help support movements for
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Demographic on AIDS/HIV Rhonda Speakman HCS 490 January 21‚ 2013 Jennifer Pharr Demographic on AIDS/HIV A number of people that affect our healthcare in the United States are pediatric patients‚ recurring sickness and individuals needing continuous medical care. However‚ none of the above health concerns indicated in the list includes patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome/ Human Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS/HIV). AIDS/HIV has affected millions in the United States.
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Summary: Population Demographics The world is having a demographic shift that will restructure societies‚ economies and markets in the future. According to United Nations forecasts‚ the world population will either stabilize or peak around 2050 (Rob Norton‚ 2010). For the past centuries‚ the population was at an ever-accelerating rate. However the population will stop increasing because of decreasing birth rates as nations advance economically. The world’s population‚ especially in developed countries
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QUESTION 1: An important macro-environmental force on companies is the social/cultural environment‚ particularly in international markets. Imagine that you are to offer a seminar on the social/cultural environment of Vietnam to foreign businessmen and marketers. Discuss at least three elements of the cultural environment that foreign businessmen should be aware of when doing business in Vietnam. Use specific examples referring to real-life businesses‚ brands‚ marketing activities‚ etc. to support
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What trends in the environmental forces (social‚ economic‚ technological‚ competitive and regulatory) work for and work against the karaoke business in your country? Social: Generation Y and younger generation is more expressive of their feelings and emotions compared to older generations‚ due to education and new ways of communication (Internet). This is especially true in Asian context as society is becoming more liberal. This would work for karaoke business as more people will seek a more expressive
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