What is UCR? Does it draw a complete picture of crime in US? What purpose does the NCVS serve?  The UCR or the Uniform Crime Reporting program that was conceived in year 1929 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police has played a critical role in supporting law enforcement agencies with establishing control over […]
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Five Sources of power for the leaders: Creating the right influence on followers The intricate link between power and leadership can be understood from the fact that people tend to follow those who hold the reins. People appreciate power and everyone wants to have it. Everyone wants to exercise control over the others and
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In what ways did Enron’s bankers, auditors, and attorneys contribute to Enron’s demise? Enron is dead. The good news is that it has left behind lessons that will be remembered for long. Several factors contributed to the death of Enron. We have discussed its corporate culture and how the weak cultural fabric could not save it from untimely
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What was the role of the corporate culture of Enron in giving rise to the century’s worst financial scandal? How it shaped the disaster that gave birth to the SOX? At the turn of the 21st century, the biggest scandal rocked the financial world. The Enron scandal turned out to be one of the worst cases
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Strict Liability Cases in tort and criminal law Strict liability or liability without fault does not require someone to prove that there was an intent behind the act. It can be proved only by showing that the act has been committed and there is no need to prove mens rea or intent. As per
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Progressive era: Evolution of the American Government and Economy The progressive era holds its own important place in the history of United States. The era saw some major changes happening that led US on a new course. Some of these changes were related to governance. However, the changes that  happened in the era led US into
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Role of Sender, Message, Channel and Receiver in Persuasive Communication Communication begins from the source. It is the person who sends the message. However, just sending the message does not mean audience will feel persuaded to act. It depends on how the source is going to be perceived by the receiver or the target audience.
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CONTENTS: Components of Culture: Discussion based on Schein’s Model The importance of culture has been highlighted repeatedly by researchers and scholars. In terms of organization and organizational behavior, culture has acquired a special value. In the 21st century, the focus has shifted towards things like organizational culture and human resources. The relevance of organizational culture
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How does Supreme Court select its cases for hearing? The US Supreme Court chooses its cases selectively. While more than 7000 cases are brought before it for review each year, the court only chooses and decides less than 100 that it considers important. The court is under no obligation to hear each of the cases
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Roe V Wade 1973 (Landmark Supreme Court Case) Roe V Wade marked a turning point not just in the US legal history but also in the history of women’s rights. The court’s ruling in the case shaped the discussion on abortion, giving it a new direction. However, it did not mark the end of the discussion but
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