Question 1: Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of functionalist explanations as applied to the study of contemporary society. Support your response with details and examples from studies conducted in the Caribbean on stratification. Functionalism is a consensus perspective that sees society as based on shared values into which members are socialized. It sees society as like an organism‚ each part performing functions to maintain the system as a whole. For example‚ religion‚ the education system
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They have opened nine (9) branches throughout Trinidad and Tobago and have successfully become the premier Credit Union in both product and service type and delivery. They have gone beyond what is generally expected of a credit union‚ so much so that their main competitors are now banks‚ as opposed to other credit
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‘a mental disorder is any clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome’. It is also assumed to be the manifestation of a behavioral‚ psychological or biological dysfunction in the individual. The Ministry of Health of Trinidad and Tobago has affirmed that there are 10‚617 registered patients suffering from some form of mental disorder. Mental disorders can be categorized into organic brain disorders‚ mood and anxiety disorders‚ personality disorders and psychotic disorders. Organic
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Background of Corporate Social Responsibility 1 Section Name Goes Here 1 1.1 Evolution of csr: A Short History “We believe that the leading global companies of 2020 will be those that provide goods and services and reach new customers in ways that address the world’s major challenges—including poverty‚ climate change‚ resource depletion‚ globalization‚ and demographic shifts.” Niall Fitzgerald‚ former ceo & Chairman‚ Unilever Debates over the concept of csr span from the 1930s to
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GRAPHIC ARTIST OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO By Janielle Williams For Professional Studies CODE OF CONDUCT WHO WE ARE? People who demonstrate a creative flare for design‚ layout and presentation. People who pride themselves on demonstrating team spirit‚ respect‚ integrity and a purpose for aesthetics. People who build relationships on doing what is right RESPONSIBILITIES TO OUR EMPLOYEES/CLIENTS 1. Working cohesively with one another to bring about the desired result. 2
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Bibliography: The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. (2014). Fighting Chikungunya. Retrieved on February 18‚ 2015‚ From: http://www.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2014-10-22/fighting-chikungunya Jamaican Gleaner Dr. Rebecca Tortello. (2007). Jamaica Folk Customs and Beliefs. Retrieved on February
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resource practices to give them that competitive edge. This proposal seeks to address that challenge and highlight a few recommendations to enhance retention strategies and the expected benefits to be derived. Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Atlantic)‚ a liquefied natural gas (LNG) operating company located in south Trinidad‚ will be used as an example in this proposal. Atlantic has developed Human Resource (HR) strategies to achieve one of its strategic goals‚ which is the capability
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Read the case Debating The Merits of Globalizations and in your groups‚ let’s discuss the case study questions below: 1. Do you think globalization and MNE activity are creating problems for the world? What kinds of problems can you identify? What are the unintended consequences of international business? If all commercial decisions had an obvious and indisputable social benefit and a benign environmental impact‚ business leadership would be a great deal easier – and a lot less interesting. Niall
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Designating English as the Official Language of the United States Carolyn Davis May 23‚ 2011 Designating English as the official language of the United States English should be the official language of the United States because it is the original language of the United States. Everyone that lives in or moves to the United States should have to learn English as a primary or secondary language. Also‚ I am not saying that it should be the only language spoken in the United States‚ It should
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characteristic. Racism maintains that race is actually a biological categorisation of humans‚ despite tens of thousands of years of humans of varying skin colours reproducing biologically mixed offspring. Eric Williams‚ the first Prime Minister of Trindad and Tobago‚ popularly referenced to as The Father of the Caribbean Nation‚ identifies racism in the context of African-American slavery. The enslavement of people of
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