Essays on Favours

Introduction

The impact of religion in the country’s politics and development occurs where there is no separation between the State and Religion. In the Western countries, as they went through a period of modernization, they grew a line of distinction between the State and Religion. However, it has been different in the developing countries. As time has continued, there has been a merger of the State and the country’s dominant religion in controlling the politics of a country. In this paper we shall analyze the impact that Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism has had on the politics of certain less developed countries.

Effect of Islam on political development

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This refers to uninvited or unsolicited physical, verbal or other conduct, express and/or implied, that makes demands for sexual favours in lieu of some detriment and/or in exchange for some benefit. To prove a quid pro quo harassment, a victim must demonstrate express/implied sexual advances; the fact that such advances were unwelcome; and the perpetrator used and/or threatened to retaliate if their advances were rejected. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (2010), unwelcome sexual advances and other conduct in violation of 29 C.F.R. § 1604.11(a) occur when: Rejection of or submission to such conduct by a victim comprises a basis for ...

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One of the challenges faced by supervisors is the management and practice of ethical decision making. An organization presents itself with several ethical dilemmas. Most ethical decision making frameworks have three factors impacting decision making. Ethical dilemma may be presented by the conduct of an individual or an organization in general, the systems used for judgement or ethical reasoning and the manner in which an ethical issue is perceived (Husted & Allen, 2008).

Ethical dilemma

Supervisors often face situations of ethical dilemma when they are operating in a cross cultural environment. This dilemma is highly impacted by collectivism and individualism. The clash against ...

Introduction

Right from the time the Second World War has ended in the early 1940s, the United States (US) has dominated the world scene. The role of US on the global scene has further improved after the end of the cold war with the erstwhile USSR getting dissolved. It has been considered a beacon of values that are cherished by the country’s founding fathers like liberty, democracy, and secularism. Guiding the country all these days is the country’s political system and politicians. The country’s political system has always put the interests of the citizens at the top and ...

ID Number Sexual Harassment Case: Lois E. Jenson v. Eveleth Taconite Co

Introduction

In spite of widespread publicity pertaining to the dangers of sexual harassment, countless surveys present that businesses in the United States are yet to respond to the issue. Furthermore, news reports suggest that sexual harassment has reached the highest levels of the organization management. Despite businesses having the knowledge of sexual harassment existence, managers and higher officials tend to feel uncertain on how to go about it and what to do when such situation arises. Accordingly, the risk of employer accountability continues to dominate in the ...

Introduction

Cases of mental illness in many communities has been on the rise in an alarming rate. Requirements and needs in life in different aspects has led to depression and drug abuse disrupting a person's thinking, mood, daily functioning and relationship with others (Hurley & others, 1999). Individuals of different ages are susceptible to this problem if proper care and conducive life conditions are not available to ensure mental stability and comfort to help avoid things such as drug abuse that lead to mental instability in an individual. However, this condition can be cured through varying treatment plans depending with place and ...

Reverse discrimination is defined as showing favour to the minority group in a particular setting. This is considered rather ironical as discrimination is usually shown to the minority group. Despite its negative implications, reverse discrimination has become common especially in the work place. There are various reasons for its wide use the main one being taking affirmative action on the minority group. Organisations usually introduce certain tactics to enhance performance as well as instilling discipline in the work place. Even though this strategy boosts the morale of the minority group, it demoralizes the majority who may in turn decide to ...

Abstract

For many years, Kudler Fine Foods has been ranked as one of the best firms in hotel sector. The historic and current success of Kudler Fine Foods has been achieved despite the various challenges it faces. This includes the challenges faced by the Human Resource Management department. This paper describes the strategies employed by Kudler Fine Foods to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain a competitive edge within the market. In addition, this paper deeply explains the problem experienced in the Human Resource department and the viable solution to it. It further identifies how the function of Human Resource is manipulated ...

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Stereotyping in the Workplace Introduction

Stereotyping is a way by which people try to simplify their complex environment and respond quickly to circumstances. Cardwell defines stereotype as a fixed, over generalised belief about a particular group or class of people (McLeod, 2008). In other words, it is a human tendency to group a set of people similar in certain characteristics, ignoring their distinctness and generalising their attributes and behavioural patterns. Stereotyping is a common phenomenon in workplace. People interact with a lot of people during work. They may or may not have the time to analyse the personality of each and everyone. Thus, resorting to ...

Introduction

In life, it is important in life to have a code of ethics. It acts as a guide or compass to remind one of what they stand for and what the priorities are in life. When a person has a personal code of ethics it shows he aims to be a better person and even a better employee at the workplace. Many companies have instituted a code of ethics which they expect their employees to comply with. In different professions if a professional violates any of the codes of ethics they will face suspension or their practicing certificate will be taken away from them. In my life, ...