Introduction How can a master’s degree in analytical studies help in shaping a country’s economic development? Having studied BSc Economics and Finance minor with a concentration in statistics, I am determined to pursue a master’s degree to acquire the in-depth knowledge of analytics. Besides, I am confident that the degree will contribute to a rewarding, yet goal-oriented career. By providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of big data, the program will enable me not only to fulfil my career ambitions but also to help in developing more efficient cybersecurity systems.
Urban context in a sustainable neighborhood: Goal 1: (Alleviate water shortage through construction of underground water channels (Karvonen, 2011)) Strategy 1: (Multi-prong approach by contracting different companies (Karvonen, 2011)) Action 1.1: (Every contractor shall start at a different point and they all meet at a common point (Karvonen, 2011)) Action 1.2: (Contractors are paid on a milestone basis therefore value for money (Karvonen, 2011))
Executive Summary Gun violence is a preventable social disease that has refused to go away despite the existence of strict gun ownership regulations. Every year, hundreds of thousands of victims of gun violence are either killed, disabled, or inflicted with physical injuries. The trend has continued for many decades while the current regulations only focus on deterrence and punishment. The reactionary approach that often characterizes the fight against gun violence has proven insufficient and should be complemented with rigorous and sufficiently-funded public health research.
Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing a rule which would create a standard of conduct for the broker-dealers. This rule, called Regulation Best Interest, aims at addressing the concerns over conflicts of interests for broker-dealers who provide investment advice to retail customers. Broker-dealers play a critical role in assisting Americans plan and organize their financial lives by saving and investing wisely to have financial independence in the long run. The broker-dealers advise how Americans can invest their savings wisely and get reasonable returns on the investments (Regulation Best Interest, 2018). There exists a principle-agent relationship between broker-dealers and retail customers. It is expected that the broker-dealers should work for the interests of their clients by acting in good faith. However, in most cases, they are tempted to perform for their interests rather than those of their clients. Yes, I agree with the proposal by SEC to establish Regulation Best Interest to deal with conflict of interests for broker-dealers who offer investment advice to retail customers. This rule is formulated in response to market failure resulting from externalities.
Prejudices against people of certain races or geographical origin undermine the purpose of established procedures for security checks. Subjecting individuals to such kinds of treatment results in feelings of discontent as a certain group of individuals unfairly targeted. Security checks at airports fail to uphold the equal treatment requirement as evidenced by the tighter searches directed towards travelers from less privileged countries. Pico Iyer in ‘The Terminal Check” however observes that the current state of global security has forced a shift from the privileges enjoyed by travelers from rich countries at airports. This was not always the case considering the inconveniences that people from certain races had to go through not just at airports but also in their daily activities. Often they are treated with suspicion and subjected to undignified checks. The events of 9/11, however, changed the perspectives of authorities towards security risks. Security checks at airports are now almost equal since Americans just like other travelers have to go through the same inconveniences of long and tedious checks.
With the volatile and unpredictable nature of the business world today it has become imperative to be as prepared as possible to manage potential liabilities within a company through extensive and thorough assessment and analysis of every foreseeable risk, as well as attempting to provide backup plans for any unforeseen situations at the same time. This is a complicated and diverse aspect of any company, and is especially complex in an organization such as Unilever, a globally active company with many facets to consider when creating risk management strategies and policies. This case study intends to provide a detailed overview of their current risk management techniques, the tools they utilize in implementing these strategies and what changes, if any, could be made to better improve their risk management procedures.
Ethics and Public Service The most important value in public service is ethical behavior. Ethics refers to the moral principles that govern an individual’s conduct and performance of activities. Public servants have to subscribe to the highest level of morality to earn and maintain the trust and confidence of society. As a result, various government agencies have formulated codes of ethics to guide and regulate the behavior of their employees. For instance, the department of homeland security (DHS) has incorporated a Memorandum on Ethical Behavior, which encourages workers to protect and conserve public resources. In addition, the directive requires employees to act with impartiality and avoid cases where private interests conflict with official functions. Further, the regulation challenges DHS members of staff to report waste, abuse, and fraud whenever it is detected within the department. Evidently, this government agency has taken proactive measures to integrate ethical behavior within its structures and culture.
Mediation and Moderation (what are they? How is mediation different from moderation? How were they tested in the paper?) Mediation and moderation are evaluative tools used in critiquing a theory. Variable that affect the strength between other testing points are defined as moderators. Contrarily, mediators help in strengthening this link. These items were tested using SPSS software with the authors applying different responses to identify patterns. Find the questions used in the survey. Explain the definitions of each one of the variables used in the study.
Legislative influence, whose intention is to sway government decisions, extensively impacts the trade policies of nations with extreme interests. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and interest groups exhibit some differences that come with considerable advantages as well as limitations. Lobbying can be categorized into two whereby outside lobbying influences decision-making and culminates in positive administration relations, while outside lobbying uses platforms such as the public and the media to manipulate verdicts. The United States of America has, in the recent past, experienced lobby influence in most of its critical decisions made. As a result, its relationship with countries such as China has been affected, necessitating the adoption of measures such as tariffs to address rising trade interests.
Discussion 1 Ardmore Prison is facing several ethical concerns. There is a poor relationship between the correctional officers and prisoners, which compromises the anticipated behavioral change. It is a moral expectation for correctional officers to help the inmates to reform accordingly. Duffy, however, enforces strict measures that strain the relationship between the officers and inmates. It is at least expected that the convicts will live in isolation as Duff requires; instead, the officers should develop functional interactions to enable the incarcerated individuals to appreciate the value of character modification.