Human Frailties

Author : Ronald J. Burke,Suzy Fox
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317120070

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Human Frailties by Ronald J. Burke,Suzy Fox Pdf

Every day we hear stories about the consequences of human frailties for individuals, their families and friends, and their organizations. Some of these stories are about alcohol and drug addiction and other harmful lifestyle choices, but human frailty also leads to all kinds of unethical and illegal behaviour. Individuals are convicted of bribery and corruption, price fixing, theft and fraud, sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Politicians fiddle their expenses, sports people cheat and fix matches and school and university students and teachers cheat to enhance exam results. Studies have shown that business students cheat more than others and efforts to teach ethical behaviour in business schools make little difference. The media who bring us stories of others' frailties themselves engage in unethical and illegal conduct in pursuit of an edge over their rivals. The contributions to this latest addition to Gower's Psychological and Behavioural Aspects of Risk Series place the spotlight on individuals, their behavioural choices and the consequences that follow for theirs and others' lives and careers. The conclusion is that people do have choices and options and that, whilst there are no easy or quick fixes in addressing self-limiting behaviours, successful avoidance of the worst outcomes can been achieved. This book provides guidance on the practical steps that need to be taken in order to gain a sense of proportion of what is important and of how we are doing, if we are to address our frailties and stop making unethical choices.

Author : Basant Kumar
Publisher : StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789391116200

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Of Human Frailties by Basant Kumar Pdf

About Book: Human beings are not wired for predictability of feeling nor for the conduct of selfhood. One can understand erratic response when in difficulty, but they are inconsistent and self-contradictory, even under safest and sanest of the circumstances. When life charges us with its stresses and sorrows, our devotion to righteousness and justice gets short-circuited with an alarming ease. And yet, paradoxically it is in the laboratory of loss and uncertainty that we calibrate and supercharge our virtues. The protagonist in the stories in this book poignantly float into the whirlpool of life, churning the conscience, extracting the essence of being human and humane. Though, far from being a reformer, Basant Kumar extols, a simple yet powerful deity in the Goddess of Justice that can bring some peace to individuals and collectively, to the society. In the lap of the Goddess of Justice, the self gets detached from the self and transcends into a devotee of the goddess who gives fortitude to bear the pains and tribulations that often result from being just. Goddess of Justice requires no temples and no prayer, no mass movement or numbers to impose its superiority over other deities. This is to be practiced internally without any rituals prescribed by any external entity. It is strictly a matter within the self, by the self, and for the self. About the Author: Basant Kumar holds a degree in Science from the University of Allahabad. He graduated in Civil Engineering with Honours from the University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee). He was awarded the University Silver Medal. He retired as the Additional Secretary, Government of India. Very active post-retirement, as an independent freelance consultant in the field of Civil Engineering, he is also an Arbitrator and an Arbitration Consultant. He experienced various facets of life in several fields of activities and multifarious pursuits, as an engineer, administrator, and manager in the corporate world and also on the sports field. This vast exposure left a deep and indelible imprint of the human conduct in different situations on him. He intimately observed the compulsions, fears, and ambitions that navigated people on the path that they traversed in life. The stories in this collection bring out the subtleties of choices that protagonists make driven by their inner fragilities and fortitude. Basant Kumar enjoys playing golf and celebrating the unearned gifts of Holes-in-One, twice. He was part of the winning pair at the DLF Republic Day Cup, also twice. He also won the ‘closest to pin’ contest. In the time left over after golf and professional work, in that order, he writes. This is his second book.

Author : Ronald J. Burke,Suzy Fox
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317120063

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Human Frailties by Ronald J. Burke,Suzy Fox Pdf

Every day we hear stories about the consequences of human frailties for individuals, their families and friends, and their organizations. Some of these stories are about alcohol and drug addiction and other harmful lifestyle choices, but human frailty also leads to all kinds of unethical and illegal behaviour. Individuals are convicted of bribery and corruption, price fixing, theft and fraud, sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Politicians fiddle their expenses, sports people cheat and fix matches and school and university students and teachers cheat to enhance exam results. Studies have shown that business students cheat more than others and efforts to teach ethical behaviour in business schools make little difference. The media who bring us stories of others' frailties themselves engage in unethical and illegal conduct in pursuit of an edge over their rivals. The contributions to this latest addition to Gower's Psychological and Behavioural Aspects of Risk Series place the spotlight on individuals, their behavioural choices and the consequences that follow for theirs and others' lives and careers. The conclusion is that people do have choices and options and that, whilst there are no easy or quick fixes in addressing self-limiting behaviours, successful avoidance of the worst outcomes can been achieved. This book provides guidance on the practical steps that need to be taken in order to gain a sense of proportion of what is important and of how we are doing, if we are to address our frailties and stop making unethical choices.

Author : Phil Pine
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780768927917

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Master The SAT - 2010 by Phil Pine Pdf

For students, this updated guide teaches test-taking strategies and tests all the skills needed to do well on the SAT. For parents, there is a 24-page Parent's Guide that provides information on financial aid and scholarships.

Author : Fabrice Jotterand,Marcello Ienca
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000901863

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The Routledge Handbook of the Ethics of Human Enhancement by Fabrice Jotterand,Marcello Ienca Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of the Ethics of Human Enhancement provides readers with a philosophically rich and scientifically grounded analysis of human enhancement and its ethical implications. A landmark in the academic literature, the volume covers human enhancement in genetic engineering, neuroscience, synthetic biology, regenerative medicine, bioengineering, and many other fields. The Handbook includes a diverse and multifaceted collection of 30 chapters—all appearing here in print for the first time— that reveal the fundamental ethical challenges related to human enhancement. The chapters have been written by internationally recognized leaders in the field and are organized into seven parts: Historical Background and Key Concepts Human Enhancement and Human Nature Physical Enhancement Cognitive Enhancement Mood Enhancement and Moral Enhancement Human Enhancement and Medicine Legal, Social, and Political Implications The depth and topical range of the Handbook makes it an essential resource for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in a broad variety of disciplinary areas. Furthermore, it is an authoritative reference for basic scientists, philosophers, engineers, physicians, lawyers, and other professionals who work on the topic of human enhancement.

Author : Ronald J. Burke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317031178

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The Fulfilling Workplace by Ronald J. Burke Pdf

It is very easy for organizations to ignore or overlook the impact of social and commercial change-of increased pressure to deliver profit (above all else) and of transformation in the ways in which we are now working-on the mental health and, consequently, the performance of their employees. And yet there is plenty of evidence that in many workplaces, performance is down, stress is up and professional employees are struggling to balance their home and work lives. This collection, while looking at individuals, places the spotlight on organizational initiatives to support the development of attitudes, values, character and behaviors in employees. The aim of these initiatives is to increase our resilience to those experiences and events which impact on performance. There is a particular focus on managerial and professional jobs where employee discretion and commitment are critical. The Fulfilling Workplace extends the themes developed in early titles in the Psychological and Behavioral Aspects of Risk Series deeper into organizations; to explore the organization's role in coming to grips both with human frailties and toxic workplaces-both destructive to individual and organizational health.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on expenditures in the executive departments
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110706665

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Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1952 (Bureau of Internal Revenue), Hearings ... on H.Res. 494 ... Jan. 18, 21, 22, and 23, 1952 ... by United States. Congress. House. Committee on expenditures in the executive departments Pdf

Author : Joseph John Fox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Society of Friends
ISBN : BSB:BSB10449055

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The Society of Friends; an Enquiry Into the Causes of Its Weakness as a Church by Joseph John Fox Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030991251

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Cane Creek Water Supply Reservoir Permit by Anonim Pdf

Author : Diane Saks
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780595376490

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Love, Honor, and Cherish Until Marriage Do Us Part by Diane Saks Pdf

Love, Honor, and Cherish Until Marriage Do Us Part is the long awaited follow-up to So You Want To Be A Rock n' Roll Bride. It's for teens, young adults and anyone who loves stars. What the admiration of her favorite males star says about her. Preparing to travel in the social circles that lead to hanging out with her cherished star. Introducing techniques to help teenage girls and young adult women get over the heartbreak of a favorite male star marriage. Tips on getting show business careers, nonshow business careers, and how to write a job resume. Plenty of entertaining stories about celebrities.

Author : Muhsin J. al-Musawi
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780231519465

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The Islamic Context of The Thousand and One Nights by Muhsin J. al-Musawi Pdf

In this fascinating study, Muhsin J. al-Musawi shows how deeply Islamic heritage and culture is embedded in the tales of The Thousand and One Nights (known to many as the Arabian Nights) and how this integration invites readers to make an Islamic milieu. Conservative Islam dismisses The Thousand and One Nights as facile popular literature, and liberal views disregard the rich Islamic context of the text. Approaching the text with a fresh and unbiased eye, al-Musawi reads the tales against Islamic schools of thought and theology and recovers persuasive historical evidence to reveal the cultural and religious struggle over Islam that drives the book's narrative tension and binds its seemingly fragmented stories. Written by a number of authors over a stretch of centuries, The Thousand and One Nights depicts a burgeoning, urban Islamic culture in all its variety and complexity. As al-Musawi demonstrates, the tales document their own places and periods of production, reflecting the Islamic individual's growing exposure to a number of entertainments and temptations and their conflict with the obligations of faith. Aimed at a diverse audience, these stories follow a narrative arc that begins with corruption and ends with redemption, conforming to a paradigm that concurs with the sociological and religious concerns of Islam and the Islamic state. By emphasizing Islam in his analysis of these entertaining and instructional tales, al-Musawi not only illuminates the work's consistent equation between art and life, but he also sheds light on its underlying narrative power. His study offers a brilliant portrait of medieval Islam as well, especially its social, political, and economic institutions and its unique practices of storytelling.

Author : Jeanne M. Plas
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1996-04-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781452248233

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Person-Centered Leadership by Jeanne M. Plas Pdf

From the Business Community... "Person-Centered Leadership builds on that foundation of caring for every individual in the organization and takes it to the next level. It features engaging ′people first/team result′ anecdotes from a variety of American companies and straightforward ′how-tos′ for becoming the kind of leader (not just business) that people love to work for and be associated with. We′ll use it as a discussion for one of our upcoming staff get-togethers." --Michael A. Fisher, Premier Manufacturing Support Services "Dr. Plas′s book provides insights into aspects of human behavior that enhance effective management skills. She affirms that respecting employees as individuals with unique talents and needs within the workplace creates a productive atmosphere that results in happier people and higher profits. This book is now required reading for everyone in our firm who manages people. I totally agree with Dr. Plas′s conclusions about competent leadership and its positive impact on all aspects of the individual and the company." --Bill W. Shoptaw, Shoptaw-James, Inc. From the Academic Community.. "I found particularly interesting the insightful comment that past teamwork and TQM efforts are flawed because they have not rewarded individuals. This suggests a new form of team with individual recognition and elaborated roles for members. The key ideas of related individualism, authenticity, and acceptance of strength and weakness provide guidelines for transforming organizations. There are three chapter-long case studies and a number of shorter examples that add much interest to the book. I would recommend the reader to look at the ′person-centered principles′ that accompany the three chapter-long cases in the second part of the book and the ′actions, hints, and cautions′ sections in the boxes in Chapter 13. I found the ideas to be well presented and insightful and the case studies to be rich and interesting. I think the practical suggestions in the final chapter will be helpful to managers who try to apply the book′s recommendations for change." --Joseph Seltzer, Department of Management, La Salle University Why hasn′t TQM (total quality management) worked as well in the U.S. as it has elsewhere? In the United States, employees seem to prefer recognition of individual achievement over recognition of the work team. Could the American cultural emphasis on the individual be a crucial factor? This engagingly written textbook demonstrates that the recent participatory management failures are the result of a lack of appreciation for the cultural role of rugged individualism. Offering an alternative, person-centered leadership, which puts the individual at the very center of the management approach, author Jeanne M. Plas demonstrates effective, psychology-based, person-centered management techniques using contemporary examples--many of them drawn from her research and consulting work with successful U.S. businesses and CEOs. Topics include: A historical overview of the relationship of the individual to the corporation. The response of new leaders to the problem of rapid technological and social change that outpaces the development of cultural attitudes. Illustrations of a variety of person-centered leadership approaches that fit different companies and different managerial styles. Specific strategies that leaders and managers can use to bring out the best in themselves, their associates, and their organizations.

Author : Moses Mendelssohn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789400704183

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Morning Hours by Moses Mendelssohn Pdf

The last work published by Moses Mendelssohn during his lifetime, Morning Hours (1785) is also the most sustained presentation of his mature epistemological and metaphysical views, all elaborated in the service of presenting proofs for the existence of God. But Morning Hours is much more than a theoretical treatise. It also plays a central role in the drama of the Pantheismusstreit, Mendelssohn's "dispute" with F. H. Jacobi over the nature and scope of Lessing's attitude toward Spinoza and "pantheism". As the latest salvo in a war of texts with Jacobi, Morning Hours is also Mendelssohn's attempt to set the record straight regarding his beloved Lessing in this connection, not least by demonstrating the absence of any practical (i.e., religious or moral) difference between theism and a "purified pantheism".

Author : Jonathan Herring
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Criminal law
ISBN : 9780198811817

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Criminal Law by Jonathan Herring Pdf

Jonathan Herring's unique and bestselling approach of separating out the doctrinal and theoretical aspects of the law, alongside expertly selected extracts, makes this book enduringly popular with students and teachers.

Author : Ralph Griffiths,George Edward Griffiths
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1804
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CHI:79231522

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Monthly Review; Or, New Literary Journal by Ralph Griffiths,George Edward Griffiths Pdf