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- 13771: Aids 4
- ... seen as a disease of gay males in this country. This was a result of the fact that gay males in this culture in the days before AIDS had an average of 200 to 400 new sexual contacts per year. This figure was much higher than common practice among heterosexual (straight) men or women. In addition, it turned out that rectal sex was a particularly effective way to transmit the disease ... The danger of contracting AIDS is so real now that it has massively affected the behavior of both gay and straight people who formerly had elected to lead an active sexual life that included numerous new sexual contacts. Abstinence The safest option regarding AIDS and sex is total abstinence from all sexual contact. For those who prefer to indulge in sexual contact, this is often far too great a sacrifice. But ... and the other remains seronegative even after many months of safe sex with the diseased person. It is particularly encouraging to note that, due to education programs among San Francisco gay males, the incidence of new cases of AIDS infection among that high-risk group has dropped massively. Between practice of safe sex and a significant reduction in the number of casual sexual contacts, the spread of AIDS is being ...
- 13772: Unemployment
- ... do not find them immediately. While looking for work they are counted as unemployed. The amount of frictional unemployment depends on the frequency with which workers change jobs and the time it takes to find new ones. Job changes occur often in the United States. A January 1983 survey showed that more than 25 percent of all workers had been with their current employers one year or less. About a quarter ... from an imbalance between the kinds of workers wanted by employers and the kinds of workers looking for jobs. The imbalances may be caused by inadequacy in skills, location, or personal characteristics. Technological developments, necessitate new skills in many industries, leaving those workers who have outdated skills without a job. A plant in a declining industry may close down or move to another area, throwing out of work those employees who ... wage or the rate agreed on with the union. On the other hand, even highly trained workers can be unemployed. This happened in the United States in the early 1970s, when the large numbers of new graduates with doctoral degrees in physics and mathematics exceeded the number of jobs available in those fields. If employers practice illegal job discrimination against any group because of sex, race, religion, age, or national ...
- 13773: Internationalization of Accounting Standards for Consolidation - Japan: A Case Study
- ... they exist, and what problems they pose. It is worth noting that no one nation has a set of accounting rules which appears to have such clear merits that they deserve adoption by the whole world. No one country can claim to have a uniquely correct set of rules. The United States has the longest history of standard setting. It has the largest standard setting organization which is characterized by high ... s shareholders' ownership interest should be reflected. There are many more detailed controversies in US accounting for consolidations, but this illustrates how even the US, with the most developed set of accounting standards in the world can have disputes about the most fundamental aspects of consolidation (Beckman, 1995). However, because the US has been the first to conceptualize accounting for consolidations, our form has come to be accepted by the international ... provided if the standard is incompatible with the culture of the country. The Japanese began to use consolidated financial statements at least half a century later than many of the other industrialized countries of the world. Responding to external pressure they reluctantly adopted the accounting practices applicable to consolidated reporting employed in the United States and have made a determined effort to adapt them to their own business environment (McKinnon, ...
- 13774: Increasing Shareholder Wealth
- ... time and payroll records. In 1996, the FLSA covers more than 110 million workers. 1958 The largest nationwide ILGWU strike in union history occurs, with 100,000 union members walking out of factories. They win new concessions, including more holidays and higher wages. 1960s-1980s This three-decade period is marked by rapid globalization which hits the garment industry. In the 1960s, faced with increased unionization, higher wages, and better benefits ... Needletrades, Industrial & Textile Employees (UNITE). Since its transformation, UNITE has initiated numerous campaigns to bring attention to sweatshops and garment industry working conditions. September 12, 1995 DOL Secretary Robert Reich calls a Retail Summit in New York to address the issue of sweatshops. He calls on some of the biggest manufacturers and retailers to help wipe-out sweatshops. The summit results in part in a "Statement of Principles," which is presented ... line is assembled by illegal child laborers. At a congressional hearing, she speaks out against the practice of using sweatshop labor. May 23, 1996 The Department of Labor launches an investigation into Seo Fashions in New York City, which had failed to pay its workers for several weeks, and was manufacturing "Kathie Lee" clothing. May 24, 1996 Frank Gifford, Kathie Lee Gifford's husband, visits the Garment District Justice Center ...
- 13775: U.S Monetary Policy in 1995
- ... Unemployment and layoffs aren't the only thing to worry about according to Mr. Greenwald. The automobile industry and the housing markets are both getting hit in the pocket books. Paul Speigel, owner of a New York car dealership explains his woes by saying '"We're doing our best to keep up the volume by discounting, working on our customers, but the Fed's rate hikes have dampened the ability of many Chevrolet customers to buy that new vehicle."' John Tuccillo, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors states that the market (for new housing) "fell apart as mortgage rates rose above 9% last fall (1994), and still have not yet recovered." (Greenwald, Time, May 1, 1995. p81) Another outspoken, and cynical opponent to the Fed's monetary ...
- 13776: Attention Deficit Disorder ( Add)
- ... that females, who so not attract as much attention as the male. But the disorder is equally common within both sexes of adults. Dr. Christopher Green (Director of the Child development Unit at Sydney's new Children's Hospital) believes that u to 10 percent of children are mildly affected by ADD and 2 percent have a severe form of it. Although an ADD child is friendly and talkative, they have ... http://members.aol.com/addcentre/index.htm www.med.monash.edu.au/psychmed/teach.htm Krongold center, Monash University (Clayton campus) Wellington Road, Clayton. Vic,Australia 3168 Bram,L(ed.)Dickey(ed.), 1996, Funk & Wagnall New Encyclopedia (vol 13), Funk & Wagnalls Corporation, USA. Bolt, A, 1999, "Are we creating a generation of Stepford children?" Sunday Magazine, July 11, p. 8-11 Davison, G, Neale, J, 1990, Abnormal Psychology (Fifth Edition), John Wiley & Sons, New York.
- 13777: The Essence of Empowerment
- The Essence of Empowerment Empowerment is certainly not a new idea within the business arena. In fact, its concept has been around since the 1960's when American car manufactures suddenly realized that they were losing their butts to the Japanese producers. An extensive and ... buzzword." Within my scope of discussions are topics which include effective implementation, the role of the organization, and incentives to achieve and sustain actuation. Employee empowerment, in its most basic definition, is effective delegation. The new twist that upper management has been trying desperately to achieve, is to involve the lowest level of employees in the decision-making process while making them responsible for the results of their decisions. There have been many documented examples of anxiety, mistrust and complacency in employees when this wave of "new-and-improved, successful management strategies" have been suddenly thrown upon them. Change of any kind will usually inspire resistance, especially when you are talking about extracting power from management to place in the hands ...
- 13778: Corporate Development During the Industrial Revolution
- ... With one upward stride after another he organized the Standard Oil Company, which was the nucleus of the great trust that was formed. Rockefeller showed little mercy. He believed primitive savagery prevailed in the jungle world of business, where only the fittest survived. He persued the policy of "ruin or rule." Rockefeller's oil monopoly did turn out a superior product at a relatively cheap price. Rockefeller belived in ruthless business ... to the top. The success of the Standard Oil Company and U.S. Steel company was credited to the fact that their owners ran them with great authority. In this very competetive time period, many new businesses were being formed and it took talented businessmen to get ahead and keep the companies running and make the fortunes that were made during this period. BIBLIOGRAPHY Conlin, Joseph R. History of the U ...
- 13779: Comparing Japan and American Food Markets
- ... agricultural imports come from the United States. However, there is sometimes a mixed reception in Japan regarding products from the United States. Japanese, on one hand, wish to do things "American" ever since the Second World War. But, on the other hand, U.S. products are perceived as less sophisticated than Japanese and European food products, in product formulation or packaging. Also, U.S. products are considered not as safe as ... an openness to foreign products and a strong interest in things international. All types of international cuisine can be found in Japan. Many varieties of tropical and imported fruits, such as Florida grapefruit, California cherries, New Zealand kiwifruit, and Hawaiian papayas are readily available in supermarkets and department stores, as are imported alcoholic beverages ranging from Kentucky bourbon and Chinese beer to Russian vodka and California sake. Japanese food consumption is ...
- 13780: Careers in Investment Banking
- ... risk career that at times is very rewarding financially, investment banking could be the career. Investment banking has been around since stocks have been issued and bonds sold, but the field demanded little, if any new jobs before the 1980's. This was due to the low complexity of the financial markets. Since then, investment banking jobs have been significantly growing due to the availability of complex securities and high-yield ... to make financial plans for the future. This shows the growing need for investment bankers in the securities industry. Investment bankers serve a major part in shaping our nation's economy as well as the world's. This is done by devising financial plans and putting them into effect. The process of doing this is very time consuming but doesn't seem a bit boring. Investment bankers also spend a lot ...
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