Basically the local government is an intermediary channelling the framework of government into each individual community in order to create a beneficial outcome. ... Without the role of local government, communities are extremely vulnerable to failure as no authority is available to provide guidance for the correct distribution of resources in development. This can lead to long term market failure. ... Ultimately local governments are used as a catalyst by the private sector and government, as they are supplied with the capital to distribute correctly into the community, creating more rapid, p...

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I wanted nothing more than success but I was unable to form any of the habits essential to acquire that goal we all want me to reach. ... I dreaded going to work but even more so I hated my classes. ... That forced me to stop taking classes but I hoped to one-day restart on the pathway towards success. ... These schools were much more selective, however, I remained persistent to my belief that failure is superior to giving no attempt at all. ... Although the previously stated goals are directly beneficial to me, they will also have a positive impact on those near me and to society as a whole....

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The narrow-definition limits the stakeholder to those "groups that are vital to the survival and success of the corporation (Rodewald 32). ... In a capitalistic society, corporations who go out of their way to help out the community function more like a part of socialist economy then a capitalistic economy (Friedman 158). ... Helping out society and contributing to its success seems so noble and so attractive that it feels like an easy decision. ... That has been proven by the success of capitalism and the failure of socialism. ... Milton Friedman believes in the free market system and the...

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The work force today is more diverse than ever and is rapidly becoming even more diversified as time passes. ... Understanding of what listening entails might be beneficial. ... Listening one-on-one is somewhat different than listening to a speaker as part of a group. ... Listening as a member of a group or audience is some different than listening one-on-one. ... Inadequate communication leads to the failure of a management. ...

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They struggle at centralizing their opposition and have not seen considerable success. ... However, as the Civil War continues to engulf Syria, the United Nations is struggling to support more than 9 million displaced people. 0 Lebanon, a considerably small country in the Middle East, is taking significantly more Syrian refugees than any other country. ... In order for the aiding of refugees to continue, the United States has an obligation to accept more Syrians into its borders. ... Failure to address the allocation of humanitarian aid received by Syria threatens the success that has been m...

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In order to fully understand the limitations of Khrushchev's efforts it is beneficial to look at his major reforms in agriculture, industry and his administrative reorganizations. ... Moreover, Khrushchev's inability to foresee consequences led to confusion and eventually failure. ... Khrushchev's lack of foresight caused him to overlook the fact that local officials would put more emphasis on local needs rather than the central. ... His vision was flawed, but on encountering opposition he became more and more determined to find the right route to cornucopia. ... It is clear th...

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The way one markets one's business will determine one's level of success or failure. ... Managing a business involves a lot more than just having the interest of being one's own boss. ... It takes more than an idea to construct and control a continuing business. ... Nightclub enjoyment is more of a foundation than easy day-by-day process (NightclubBiz.com). ... Of course, to develop this beneficial market, it is not as easy as just opening a room, and playing music. ...

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Scientist Wilmut states that "[t]he success rate is so low that you would do better to breed naturally. [One] would get far more offspring" (Wilmut 69) What will happen to human clones that are not generated correctly? ... For instance, a person who is suffering from a kidney disease could get a clone of their particular organ, in which the clone organ will work better and longer than a transplant organ. The procedure of cloning could also have other medical breakthroughs such as producing ways to prevent heart failure, Down's syndrome, diabetes, and other incurable diseases. ... Eve...

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Starving for Acceptance In today's society, where physical characteristics are used to measure beauty and success, people are willing to push their bodies to extremes to achieve physical perfection. As an overweight woman, I may be considered a failure of society's beauty test. ... Although the disorders are less common among young people who are Asian and black, there is evidence that blacks are more likely to develop bulimia than anorexia. ... These medications are beneficial because they treat the psychological symptoms (?... The most frequent cause of death in anorexics is s...

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"This in contrast to Intrepreneurs who according to a strategic management journal in 1990 (Strategic Management Journal, Vol 2, P49) take more estimated and measured risks, meaning every effort is made to minimise and even remove them completely before they have to be taken. ... Whereas the entrepreneur may have more personal financial loss but is able to pick himself up and start again without his reputation being affected as much. ... Branson likes to see his companies as part of the Virgin family rather than a hierarchy. ... Branson believes that this way is more beneficial as it helps ...

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A team exists whenever two or more people work together to accomplish a task or achieve a common goal. ... Work teams should be structured to maximize member and team proficiency and success in task related assignments and coordinate and integrate each member's efforts with those of the other team members. ... It has to become a constructive opportunity rather than something to be endured. ... Conflict between groups and teams in organizations is not only inevitable, but it also can be beneficial. ... Focusing on intentions places more emphasis on the underlying interests of the parties i...

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Yet, some people have a harder time adjusting to school than other people and may feel that success is impossible. ... By doing this, the students have ample time to complete and review their material more than once, allowing them to make the necessary changes, which will result in a better grade. They should not procrastinate; if a student starts an assignment earlier than he or she thinks he or she needs to, he or she will have time for any unexpected problems that may surface, for example, computer failure or personal illness. ... The student must manage his or her time effectively; to achi...

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As a candidate for the Senate, Kennedy promised voters that he would do more for Massachusetts than Lodge had done. ... Kennedy's first year in office brought him considerable success in new legislation. ... In April 1961 more than 1000 Cuban exiles made an amphibious landing in Cuba at a place called the Bay of Pigs. ... The results of the conference made it clear that Khrushchev had construed Kennedy's failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion as a sign of weakness. ... Amongst other problems President Kennedy faced, none was more serious than the Cuban Missile Crisis. ...

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The literal meaning of sacrifice, in most instances, juxtaposes the consequences of its perpetrations, ultimately establishing beneficial results. ... The moral decision pertaining to blatant human sacrifice creates a double-standard in mythological theory: on one hand it is nothing more than the sacrifice of a victim as a means to satisfy the vengeance of the gods; but on the other hand it is a violent sacrilege resulting in the murder of another human. ... And because Agamemnon is blinded by his determination for his Army's success, he commits the sacrifice fervently. ... Failure to obs...

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There are many that feel organized sports can be very beneficial. ... A child's failure in competition helps them learn to win gracefully and lose with honor. ... It also causes youth to view others as obstacles to their personal success. ... Many at risk youth have no familial structure or models of success in their life. ... These same at risk youth may identify with Mike Tyson better than Michael Jordan. ...

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I will also discuss the importance conflict management plays in the overall success of group processes. ... Those with high status tend to have more power or ability to influence others within the group. ... Some people are leaders because of their personalities, but leadership involves much more than this. ... One member of our group is known for his dominating style of leadership but when in a different situation or dilemma he was able to adapt to a more effective style. ... In this case, a conflict can be managed to make it more constructive and less destructive thus making the re...

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In understanding what corporate governance is about, it would be beneficial to look into the past to observe the introduction and development and of corporate governance practices. ... This was in reaction to the financial scandals and corporate failures following the effects of the economic crisis. ... Although this may be true, the main motivation however should be the success that most companies would enjoy when reaping the fruit of adhering to a good corporate governance practices. As stated in the Horwarth 2002 Corporate Governance report, "An entity is much more likely to achieve its s...

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More directly, it arose out of the profound social and economic changes of the early nineteenth century. ... Proposed cures for this sickness included more democracy and a redirection of economic policy. ... Westerners clamored for more and cheaper land and for relief from creditors, speculators, and bankers (above all, the hated Second Bank of the United States). ... Under the Jacksonians, government-sponsored internal improvements generally fell into disfavor, on the grounds that they were unnecessary expansions of centralized power, beneficial mainly to men with connections. ... More ...

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