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1) UN conferences have linked sustainable development to population issues, calling for reproductive health policies and family planning to promote smaller families and slower population growth.
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The document discusses the history and evolution of the concept of sustainable development from the 1972 Stockholm Conference to the current UN Sustainable Development Goals. It outlines key milestones like the 1987 Brundtland Commission, 1992 Rio Earth Summit, 2002 Johannesburg Summit, and 2015 adoption of the SDGs. Influential reports discussing planetary limits to growth like the Club of Rome's Limits to Growth in 1972 and updates in 2004 are also summarized.
This document summarizes Agenda 21, which was adopted at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. Agenda 21 is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the UN, governments, and major groups in every area in which humans impact the environment. It consists of 40 chapters divided into 4 sections dealing with social and economic dimensions of sustainable development, conservation and management of resources, strengthening the role of major groups, and means of implementation. The summary provides high-level information on the purpose, structure and content covered in Agenda 21.
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The document discusses civil society concerns regarding the upcoming UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro in June 2012. Some key points:
1) Civil society actors fear the conference focus on a "Green Economy" approach will fail to address the structural causes of crises and lead to "greenwashing" of capitalist systems.
2) They are also concerned about the lack of consideration for human rights and equity principles in the draft conference document.
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4) Several civil society events will be held
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It is recognized that, for the success of this new partnership, it is important to overcome confrontation and to foster a climate of genuine cooperation and solidarity. It is equally important to strengthen national and international policies and multinational cooperation to adapt to the new realities. Economic policies of individual countries and international economic relations both have great relevance to sustainable development. The reactivation and acceleration of development requires both a dynamic and a supportive international economic environment and determined policies at the national level. It will be frustrated in the absence of either of these requirements.
A supportive external economic environment is crucial. The development process will not gather momentum if the global economy lacks dynamism and stability and is beset with uncertainties. Neither will it gather momentum if the developing countries are weighted down by external indebtedness, if development finance is inadequate, if barriers restrict access to markets and if commodity prices and the terms of trade of developing countries remain depressed. The record of the 1980s was essentially negative on each of these counts and needs to be reversed.
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This article discusses the main lessons learned from the management of the design of the 'Water Cube' National Swimming Aquatic Centre (a landmark building for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games), including forming an international partnership, managing cultural differences and risks, dealing with intellectual property and ownership of design to establish a legacy. The article also discusses design management strategies and innovations. It was found that Beijing's lack of regulatory transparency, regional differences and a relationship-based business culture were some of the factors that made China a challenging project environment. Cultural understanding and relationship (guanxi) building were fundamental strategies in responding to these challenges. It was also found that developing a shared ownership of intellectual property and innovative design ideas may facilitate the collaboration between Western and Chinese partners. In addition, it was necessary for the foreign design and project management teams to be continuously involved in the construction stage to ensure the conversion of design into reality, construction quality and personal fulfilment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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This article discusses the main lessons learned from the management of the design of the ‘Water Cube’ National Swimming Aquatic Centre (a landmark building for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games), including forming an international partnership, managing cultural differences and risks, dealing with intellectual property and ownership of design to establish a legacy. The article also discusses design management strategies and innovations. It was found that Beijing's lack of regulatory transparency, regional differences and a relationship-based business culture were some of the factors that made China a challenging project environment. Cultural understanding and relationship (guanxi) building were fundamental strategies in responding to these challenges. It was also found that developing a shared ownership of intellectual property and innovative design ideas may facilitate the collaboration between W.
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"We shall be able to see it," replied the boy; "even if the snow falls upon it and makes it white all over we are bound to see it, because it is a thick post, and because it has the black iron cross on its top will surely stick out."
"Yes, Conrad."
Yet they did not see the signpost, and instead of going down into the valley, the children wound up wandering up into the bare rock and ice region. The big brother who made a little roof out of the shawl that his sister was wearing to keep the snow off her face; meanwhile, the sister, maintained her brother's courage simply by how much she trusted him. Meanwhile, it had been growing dark. At last they climbed into a stone cave to spend the night there. To shield themselves against the cold, they drink from the coffee their grandmother had packed for their parents. The exceedingly strong extract took effect at once and all the more powerfully as the children had never in their lives tasted coffee. Despite the dangers, Conrad, the elder of the siblings, was overwhelmed by the great canvas of nature before them. They saw a northern light wafting in the night sky, and the stars gleamed and shone and twinkled. Only an occasional shooting star traversed them.. At dawn, Konrad and Sanna set off to fi.
Rogers Communications Historical BackgroundOne of the Largest an.docxdaniely50
Rogers Communications Historical Background
One of the Largest and Most Diverse Canadian Companies
Ted Rogers, who died in 2008 was the visionary behind Rogers Communications Inc.. He was considered a communications industry pioneer and a titan in Canadian business.
Mr. Rogers, known for his relentless drive, built Rogers Communications into a Canadian leader in wireless telecommunications, cable television, broadcasting, and publishing. Rogers Communications Inc. owns Canada's largest wireless telecommunications company, the country's largest cable company, the Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre (formerly the SkyDome), 52 radio stations, several television properties including five CityTV outlets, five OMNI multicultural stations, Rogers Sportsnet, the Shopping Channel and more than 70 consumer and trade magazines.
In naming him Man of the Year in 2000, Toronto Life magazine dubbed Ted Rogers "Mr. Toronto". In only a matter of months, Ted Rogers had stepped up to the plate and saved the city's beleaguered major league baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays, and, along with wife Loretta, donated $25 million to the University of Toronto (the school's largest-ever personal donation) and $10 million to Ryerson University. In May 2007, he gave another $15 million to Ryerson.
"Education can remake a country, a city, can make it ... a different place in only one generation" Mr. Rogers told Toronto Life.
In the Beginning:
Mr. Rogers, Sr.
Any history of the Rogers group of companies today must begin with a salute to Edward S. Rogers, Sr. Every time a radio is turned on in Canada, the dream of Edward S Rogers, Sr. continues to be realized. He envisioned radio as an electric pipeline, reaching into people’s homes to entertain, inform and educate.
In 1925, Mr. Rogers, Sr. invented the world’s first alternating current (AC) radio tube, which enabled radios to be powered by ordinary household current. This was a dramatic breakthrough in technology and it became the key factor in popularizing radio reception. After this invention radios became far more commonplace.
In 1931, Mr. Rogers, Sr. was awarded an experimental TV licence. He was working on radar when on May 6, 1939 he died at the young age of 38. He left a widow, Velma, and a 5 year old son, Edward. His business interests were sold. However, his son Edward (Ted Rogers) was determined to carry on the important legacy.
From Father to Son:
Ted Rogers
Ted Rogers earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in 1956. He was awarded an LL.B. in 1961 from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the bar of Ontario on April 13, 1962.
In business, Mr. Rogers has always emphasized customer service and pioneering engineering and has been involved at the start-up stage with a number of ventures in broadcasting, cable television and communications. Mr. Rogers specializes in identifying technologies that he can develop and popularize through technological innovation and marketing techni.
Rob and Dave run a 100-m race, crossing the finish line in a dead he.docxdaniely50
Rob and Dave tie in a 100m race, each taking 10 seconds to finish. Rob reaches his maximum speed in 2 seconds with a higher acceleration than Dave, who takes 3 seconds. Their accelerations and maximum speeds must be calculated to determine who would be ahead after 6 seconds.
ROBERT M. BOHMUniversity of Central FloridaandBRENDA.docxdaniely50
This document provides an overview of Emile Durkheim's sociological theories of crime and the subsequent Chicago School of sociology. It discusses Durkheim's view that modernization and the division of labor weaken social bonds and can lead to anomie, a breakdown in social norms that he believed caused social problems like crime. It then describes the Chicago School's application of ecological principles to study neighborhoods in Chicago and how researchers like Shaw and McKay found that areas experiencing social disorganization and instability had higher rates of delinquency.
RobertA multicultural city means a city whose members have a d.docxdaniely50
Robert
A multicultural city means a city whose members have a diverse cultural values and beliefs. When working in such a city, a nurse should be culturally competence in order to serve all the occupants of the city effectively. Miami for example is a multicultural city because its population involves people from different ethnic backgrounds like Latin American and Caribbean. The main benefit for practicing in such a city is that;
Multicultural city helps a nurse to learn more about different cultures and their beliefs and values concerning nursing and healthcare. This helps to expand the mind of the practitioner. For a nurse to give quality services to patients, he or she must be aware of the patient’s culture and background information. Though it may take a while before the nurse learns about the different cultures, it helps him or her become more experienced.
Challenges of practicing in a multicultural city
There are so many challenges of practicing in a multicultural city. Communication barrier is one of the challenges. When the practitioner and the patient cannot communicate efficiently, therefore the nurse will not be able to deliver effectively (Murcia & Lopez, 2016). Secondly, a nurse may experience culture shock in a multicultural city. This happens when nurses are confronted with very new cultural beliefs and values and then they try to compare with their own beliefs and everything looks so new. Thirdly, another challenge could be rejection by the city residents. When there is a new nurse with different cultural beliefs and values, chances are the residents might reject the nurse’s services and prefer to be served by only home nurses. This is because people feel comfortable receiving care from people who understand their cultural beliefs and values.
References
Murcia, S. E. A., & Lopez, L. (2016). The experience of nurses in care for culturally diverse families: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Revista latino-americana de enfermagem, 24.
Written assignment 2: Funding proposal
Develop a program and write a funding proposal in 2500 words. You will need to choose a public health issue from the National Health Priority Areas (or another public health issue, with agreement from the course coordinator); you can draw on the information collected in Assignment 1 if you wish. As with Assignment 1, you may choose to focus on one of these health issues in a specific population group such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For this health issue, write a funding proposal which addresses the points below. You should structure your plan using headings and subheadings. Your proposal should include the following project details:
1. Project name
2. Expected length of the project
3. Population target
· A brief description of the characteristics of your target population (e.g., CALD, Indigenous, disability, other)
4. A project summary or abstract
· Briefly outline who the program is designed for, the goals and objectives of the pro.
Robin went to work for Titans, Inc., a major banking house, as a sec.docxdaniely50
Robin went to work for Titans, Inc., a major banking house, as a security specialist. He had charge of designing and implementing all security protocols and equipment at Titan Towers for Titan’s physical security and security of their business transactions. Before starting work, Robin signed a written employment agreement. The agreement included a non-compete clause that stated as follows:
“18. NON-COMPETE - Employee agrees that for a period of two years following Employee’s term as an employee of Company, Employee shall not be employed as a security specialist for any other company in the financial service industry, anywhere in the world. Provided Employee shall comply with all terms of this provision, at the end of said two year term, Company shall pay to Employee a bonus payment of Ten Thousand (10,000) Dollars within 30 days of the end of the aforesaid two year period.
Robin worked for Titans, Inc. for a year and then left to return to his prior life as a circus acrobat. He toured the world with Hailey’s Circus for two years, doing no work at all in the financial services industry. At the end of two years from the date he left Titans, Inc., Robin returned to the US and opened his own security firm, aimed at the financial services industry. Robin also wrote to Titans, Inc. and informed them that he had lived up to his obligations under the non-compete clause in his agreement, and requested they send him the $10,000 bonus.
Titans writes back thanking Robin for abiding by his agreement.
Robin waits patiently, but after six months, his savings are running low and his new business could use an influx of cash. Robin sells his right to collect the $10,000 to Speedy, a friend from his Titans, Inc. days who has also left the company. Two weeks later, Speedy sends a letter to Titans, Inc., telling them that he has acquired the rights to the debt owed to Robin and demanding payment in ten (10) days.
A week after Robin sells the debt to Speedy, Titan’s Inc,’s accountants do an internal audit. They discover that many debts from former employees to the company, from participating in the company’s Home Down Payment Borrowing Program, had never been collected. Among these debts are $5,000 from Robin and also $5,000 from Speedy. When Titans, Inc. gets Speedy’s letter, they ignore it, believing they are now even with Robin and Speedy.
When he does not hear back from Titans, Inc., Speedy sues them for the $10,000 debt to Robin.
In the lawsuit between Speedy and Titan’s Inc., who should win and who should collect what?
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Risk Management Program Analysis Part One 1Unsatisfactory0.docxdaniely50
Risk Management Program Analysis Part One
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70.0 %Content
15.0 %Summary Description of the Type of Risk Management Plan Selected With Rationale
Not included.
A summary description of the type of risk management plan selected with rationale is somewhat incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
A summary description of the type of risk management plan selected with rationale is incorporated, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components.
A summary description of the type of risk management plan selected with rationale is present and incorporated in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
A summary description of the type of risk management plan selected with rationale is present and comprehensive. The submission further incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
15.0 %Description of Recommended Risk Management Program Administrative Steps and Processes Contrasted With the Administrative Steps and Processes in the Exemplar
Not included.
A description of recommended risk management program administrative steps and processes contrasted with the administrative steps and processes in the exemplar is somewhat incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
A description of recommended risk management program administrative steps and processes contrasted with the administrative steps and processes in the exemplar is incorporated, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components.
A description of recommended risk management program administrative steps and processes contrasted with the administrative steps and processes in the exemplar is present and incorporated in full. The submission encompasses essential details and provides appropriate support.
A description of recommended risk management program administrative steps and processes contrasted with the administrative steps and processes in the exemplar is present and comprehensive. The submission further incorporates analysis of supporting evidence insightfully and provides specific examples with relevance. Level of detail is appropriate.
15.0 %Analysis of Key Regulatory Agencies and Organizations Inclusive of Their Roles in the Risk Management Oversight Process
Not included.
An analysis of key regulatory agencies and organizations inclusive of their roles in the risk management oversight process is somewhat incorporated, but the information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise deficient.
An analysis of key regulatory agencies and organizations inclusive of their roles in the risk management oversight process is incorporated, but minimal detail or support is provided for one or more components.
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rite an essay that considers the historical relationship between.docxdaniely50
rite an essay that considers the historical relationship between humans and machines based on Tim’s Vermeer and AlphaGo, and the texts by Alfred B. Lord, Lewis Mumford, and Michel Foucault, as well as the connected lecture content.
In these movies and texts, it is often stated or implied that humans becoming more like machines is something negative because it turns us into the opposite of what we (supposedly) are. Why are machines opposed to humans? Why and how do various media turn us into machines? What are the consequences of this transformation for how we act, behave and think? That is, what happens to notions of human agency, creativity, and artistic genius when we become more like machines that we use? Finally, and in your opinion, to what degree should we be concerned if humans are becoming more like machines or if machines become more like humans? Explain your reasoning.
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Risk Management Plan Exercise 1 CIS 6208 IT.docxdaniely50
Risk Management Plan Exercise
1
CIS 6208
IT Project Management
Exercise Name
Risk Management Plan
Purpose
Development of the risk management plan template provides students with hands-on experience
in creating this key project management deliverable. Development of the template supports the
ability to evaluate and recommend project risk management processes and best practices. In
addition, effective project managers have experience in creating project documentation for all
aspects of a project effort. Completion of this exercise will provide students with an opportunity
to gain experience in developing a risk management plan based on a specific case scenario.
Description
As the assigned Project Manager at Rolls Royce in support of the Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) project, you have been asked to create a Risk Management Plan for the effort. Since the
organization is just beginning development of their project management practices, they have
asked you to create a Risk Management Plan template for use in their new Project Management
Office (PMO). They are also asking you to develop a Risk Management Plan in support of the
ERP system rollout – using your template. The following two items must be submitted for this
assignment.
1. Template – Risk Management Plan
This will be a blank template with a cover page, section headings, and section
descriptions. Students are expected to develop their own template based on online
research. Search using keywords “Project Risk Management Plan”,“Project Risk
Management Plan Template”, “Project Risk Management Plan Sample”, and “Project
Risk Management Plan Best Practices”.
2. Risk Management Plan
You will use your template to create a risk management plan in support of the course case
study using your template. Leverage details from the case scenario to develop your plan.
You are free to fill in any gaps in the case details to develop a comprehensive plan.
Check with your instructor in regard to any questions related to the case scenario.
Note: Assignments with spelling and/or grammar errors will be returned for correction and
resubmission which may result in a late penalty.
Risk Management Plan Exercise
2
Rubric
Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning
Template -
Format
Provides a
comprehensive
and adaptable
template that
may be used for
most project
types.
15 Points
Covers all key
elements
required to plan
an effective risk
management
approach that
may be used for
most project
types.
10 Points
Covers most key
elements
required to plan
an effective risk
management
approach that
may be used for
some project
types.
5 Points
Limited coverage
of key elements
required to plan
an effective risk
management
approach.
0 Points
Template -
Section
Descriptions
Provides concise
and clear
descriptions
within each
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Risks, Threats, and VulnerabilitiesScenarioFullsoft, Inc.docxdaniely50
Fullsoft, a software company, experienced a malware attack that leaked proprietary information. As a security professional reporting to Fullsoft's infrastructure team, you have been asked to prepare for a meeting to discuss the incident. Key points for discussion include: potential circumstances that allowed or could allow similar attacks; insights into risks, threats, and vulnerabilities from other organizations' incidents; anticipated outcomes of malware attacks and intellectual property exposure; and recommended countermeasures to detect vulnerabilities, respond to attacks, and prevent future incidents.
Risk, Vulnerability, and ThreatsHello Class! Please respond to.docxdaniely50
Risk, Vulnerability, and Threats
Hello Class! Please respond to
BOTH
of the following questions:
Question A
Explain the difference between a risk, vulnerability, and threat?
Question B
Each week, research a unique news story or article related to Information Security/Information Technology. Post a summary of what you learned to the discussion thread, please also provide a link to the original article. Source is your choice; however please fully cite your source.
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Rubic_Print_FormatCourse CodeClass CodeNRS-440VNNRS-440VN-OL191Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report150.0CriteriaPercentageUnsatisfactory (0.00%)Less than Satisfactory (75.00%)Satisfactory (79.00%)Good (89.00%)Excellent (100.00%)CommentsPoints EarnedContent80.0%Provided an original summary of the key messages of the IOM report, Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Any specific references should be cited.5.0%Did not attempt to provide a summary of the key messages of the IOM report, Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, or failed to cite specific references to the IOM report.Provided a skeletal summary of the key messages of the IOM report, Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Some of the specific references to the IOM report were cited or were done incorrectly.Demonstrates a moderate knowledge of the subject. Recognizes the basic ideas. Misinterprets evidence on the committee's initiative.Demonstrates good knowledge of the subject. Correctly describes the committee's initiative. Justifies some of the impacts on the Future of Nursing.Provided an original summary of the key messages of the IOM report, Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. References specific to the IOM report were properly cited.Identify the role of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative and the American Association of Retired Persons on the Future of Nursing Campaign for Action and the State Based Action Coalitions15.0%Does not demonstrate knowledge of role. Fails to identify the impact of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing.Demonstrates minimal knowledge of subject. Does not adequately visualize or justify the work of the Committee of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing.Demonstrates a moderate knowledge of the subject. Recognizes the basic ideas. Misinterprets evidence on the committee's initiative.Demonstrates good knowledge of the subject. Correctly describes the committee's initiative. Justifies some of the impacts on the Future of Nursing.Demonstrates a full and deep knowledge of subject. Develops and explains an informed position on the committee's initiative, integrates and justifies the impact on the Future of NursingIdentify the importance of the IOM FON report related to the nursing workforce15.0%Does not demonstrate knowledge of the concept or its role. Fails to identify the importance of the IOM FON report related to the nursing workforce.Demonstrates minimal knowledge of the subject. Does not adequately visualize or justify the importance of the IOM FON report related to the nursing workforce.Demonstrates a moderate knowledge of the subject. Recognizes the basic ideas. Misinterprets evidence on the importance of the IOM FON report related to the nursing workforce.Demonstrates good knowledge of the subject. Correctly describes importance of the IOM FON report related to the nursing workforce.Demonstrates a full and.
RISK RESPONSE STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF PROJECTS IN KIRINYAGA .docxdaniely50
RISK RESPONSE STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF PROJECTS IN KIRINYAGA COUNTY, KENYA
JAMES KADEGHE WARUI
D53/OL/CTY/26217/15
A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (PROJECT MANAGEMENT) OF KENYATTA UNIVERSITY Comment by user: Proposal
MAY, 2019
DECLARATION
I declare that, this proposal is my own original work and has not been presented for award of any degree in any university. No part of this proposal should be reproduced without the authority of the author and/or Kenyatta University.
Signature Date .
James Kadeghe Warui,
D53/OL/CTY/26217/15.
This research proposal has been submitted for the course examination with my approval as the University supervisor.
Signature . Date.
Dr. Lucy Ngugi,
Department of Management Science,
Kenyatta University.
DEDICATION
This work is dedicated to my family for giving me a chance to pursue an education. I also wish to dedicate this proposal to my colleagues for the encouragement and support they gave me towards the completion of this work
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am thankful to God for the good health and strength He installed upon me to pursue this project. I wish to most sincerely thank my entire family for their overwhelming support throughout this process, they have always been a source of inspiration from whom I get my strength. I also appreciate my friends and colleagues who shared this journey with me and encouraged me in this journey. Comment by user: Need to acknowledge supervisor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATIONii
DEDICATIONiii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTiv
LIST OF TABLESvii
LIST OF FIGURESviii
OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF TERMSix
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMSx
ABSTRACTxi
CHAPTER ONE1 put chapter and its heading on same line
INTRODUCTION1
1.1Background of the Study1
1.1.1 Project Performance2
1.1.2 Risk Response Strategies3
1.1.3 Projects in Kirinyaga County5
1.2 Statement of the Problem5
1.3 Objectives of the Study6
1.3.1 General Objective of the Study6
1.3.1 Specific Objectives of the Study6
1.4 Research Questions7
1.5 Significance of the Study7
1.6 Scope of the Study8
1.7 Limitation of the Study8
1.8 Organization of the Study9
CHAPTER TWO10 put chapter and its heading on same line
LITERATURE REVIEW10
2.1 Introduction10
2.2 Theoretical Review10
2.2.1 Enterprise Risk Management Model10
2.2.2 Expectancy Theory11
2.2.3 Network Theory12
2.3 Empirical Literature Review12
2.3.1 Risk Avoidance and Project Performance13
2.3.2 Risk Acceptance and Project Performance14
2.3.3 Risk Monitoring and Project Performance15
2.3.4 Risk Mitigation and Project Performance16
2.3.5 Risk Transfer and Project Performance17
2.4 Summary of Literature Review and Research Gaps19
2.5 Conceptual Framework23
CHAPTER THREE24 put chapter and its heading on same line
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY24
3.1 Introduction24
3.2 Research Design24
3.3 Target Population24
3.4 Data Collection Instruments25
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RTE Cereal Industry Table of Barriers to Entry”Sept 18, 2017.docxdaniely50
RTE Cereal Industry Table of “Barriers to Entry”
Sept 18, 2017 Kyu Ho Lee
BADM 449
Entry Barrier
Level
Evidence
Page
Economies of Scale
High
-“Because of economies resulting from feeding a single packaging line from multiple production lines, an RTE cereal plant was estimated to require a capacity of 75 million pounds per year to achieve minimum efficient scale”
-“major firms continually introduced new products, either through creation of a new brand or by the extension of an existing one…Brand extensions were generally considered more likely to succeed than new brands…economies of scale in advertising, and were technologically simpler to develop…”
-Pg. 3
-Pg. 5-6
Experience
Curve
Advantages
High
-“Since the production process was relatively similar for all cereals and the main source of scale economies was in bagging, a single plant could produce many brands of cereal”
-Pg. 3
Intended
Excess
Capacity
Moderate
-“General Mills announced it planned to cut $175 million out of its trade promotions and couponing budget, and simultaneously to reduce prices on its biggest brands…by an average of 11 percent.”
-Pg. 11
Reputation
High
-“Big Three had restrained competition among themselves by achieving effective unwritten agreements to limit in-pack premiums”
-Pg. 2
Product Differentiation
High
-“most advertising intensive of all industries, with an advertising/sales ratio as high as %18.5…”
-Pg. 5
Capital Requirements
High
-“a plant of this capacity that combined production and packaging together in one plant employed about 12t employees and required a capital investment in excess of $100 million”
-Pg. 3
High Switching Costs of Buyers
Low
-“neither coupons nor other forms of trade promotions were believed to stimulate total cereal demand very dramatically. Rather, these competitive tactics led primarily to stockpiling and brand-switching by the most fickle consumers”
-Pg. 5
Access
To
Distribution Channels
High
-“As the number of RTE cereal brands expanded, prime shelf space became even more important. Securing shelf space for a new brand required payment to grocers…While large cereal firms were not exempt from this policy, they had more flexibility than new entrants in shuffling their allocation of space among brands...”
-Pg. 4
Favorable Access to Raw Materials and to Markets
Moderate
-“FTC argued that the leading RTE cereal manufacturers had jointly monopolized the RTE cereal market…”
-“incumbent firms may have filled all profitable niches in the cereal market…”
-Pg. 2
-Pg. 3
Proprietary Technology
High
-“some processes-particularly the extrusion processes used in many children’s cereals-were quite complex and required substantial engineering expertise and production experience to master”
-“RTE cereal industry as a whole spent about one percent of gross sales on R&D”
-“breakfast cereal R&D did generate proprietary new product developments”
-Pg. 3
-Pg. 3
-Pg. 4
Exit Barriers
High
-“RTE breakfast cereals accounted for o.
Rubic_Print_FormatCourse CodeClass CodePCN-518PCN-518-O500Older Adult Development Interview and Reflection (Obj. 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3)70.0CriteriaPercentageUnsatisfactory (0.00%)Less than Satisfactory (74.00%)Satisfactory (79.00%)Good (87.00%)Excellent (100.00%)CommentsPoints EarnedContent 70.0%Describe the Selected Theory15.0%Paper does not include a description of the selected theory. Paper includes an inaccurate or vague description of the selected theory.Paper demonstrates an understanding of the selected theory by including an accurate description of the theory that includes major points of importance on the topic. Paper demonstrates a thorough understanding of the selected theory by providing an accurate description of the theory that includes major points of importance on the topic. Paper demonstrates an understanding of the selected theory by including a detailed and accurate description of the theory, in addition to major points of importance to the topic. Clearly ties the information provided to the practice of professional counseling. Describe the Interviewee (gender, age, ethnicity, etc.)10.0%Paper does not include a description of the interviewee and/or the person interviewed is not appropriate for the assignment. Paper includes a minimal description of the interviewee and/or the person interviewed is minimally appropriate for the assignment. Paper includes a detailed description of the interviewee and the interviewee selected is appropriate. Paper includes a thorough description of the interviewee and the interviewee selected is appropriate.Paper includes a comprehensive description of the interviewee and the interviewee selected is appropriate.Illustrate the Selected Theory in Relation to the Interviewee's Responses35.0%Paper does not illustrate how the selected theory relates to the interviewee's responses. Paper minimally illustrates how the selected theory relates to the interviewee's responses.Paper adequately illustrates how the selected theory relates to the interviewee's responses.Paper thoroughly illustrates how the selected theory relates to the interviewee's responses. In addition, the paper makes minimal connections to scholarly based research to support the relationship. Paper does a comprehensive job of illustrating how the selected theory relates to the interviewee's responses. In addition, the relationship is supported with direct ties to scholarly research. Ethical and Cultural Strategies in Older Adults10.0%Paper omits or incompletely describes the ethical and cultural strategies that can be used to promote resilience, optimum development, and wellness in older adults. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Paper inadequately describes the ethical and cultural strategies that can be used to promote resilience, optimum development, and wellness in older adults. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. Paper adequately describes the ethical and cultural strategies that can be used to pro.
Rubic_Print_FormatCourse CodeClass CodeNRS-430VNRS-430V-O102Contemporary Nursing Practice150.0CriteriaPercentageUnsatisfactory (0.00%)Less than Satisfactory (75.00%)Satisfactory (79.00%)Good (89.00%)Excellent (100.00%)CommentsPoints EarnedContent80.0%Evolution of Nursing Practice Over Time and Resulting Changes to Scope of Practice and Approach to Patient Care10.0%Explanation of how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual is not presented.Explanation of how nursing practice has changed over time is incomplete. A partial summary of how scope of practice and approach to treating the individual have changed over time is presented. There are major inaccuracies. More information is needed.A general explanation of how nursing practice has changed over time is presented. How scope of practice and approach to treating the individual have changed over time is summarized. There are some minor inaccuracies. Some information is needed for clarity.An explanation of how nursing practice has changed over time is presented. How scope of practice and approach to treating the individual have changed over time is discussed. Minor detail is needed for clarity. The explanation is accurate and captures all significant aspects. A thorough explanation of how nursing practice has changed over time is presented. How scope of practice and approach to treating the individual have changed over time is discussed in detail. An insightful account of the evolution of nursing practice and its influence on scope of practice and patient care is presented.Comparison of Differentiated Practice Competencies of ADN and BSN15.0%The differentiated practice competencies of the ADN and BSN are not compared. An incomplete comparison of the differentiated practice competencies of the ADN and BSN is presented. Differences between ADN and BSN scope of practice is unclear. There are significant inaccuracies. More information is needed.A general comparison of the differentiated practice competencies of the ADN and BSN is presented. Differences between ADN and BSN scope of practice are summarized. Some information is needed for clarity or support.A comparison of the differentiated practice competencies of the ADN and BSN is nursing is presented. Differences between ADN and BSN scope of practice are described. Minor detail or rationale is needed for clarity or support.A comparison of the differentiated practice competencies of the ADN and BSN is clearly presented. Differences between ADN and BSN scope of practice are described in detail. The narrative demonstrates a strong understanding of differentiated competencies and scope of practice for the ADN and BSN.Use of Patient Care Situation to Describe Differences in Approach to Nursing Care Based Upon ADN and BSN Education20.0%A patient care situation illustrating the difference between ADN and BSN in decision making and approaches to patient care.
Rubic_Print_FormatCourse CodeClass CodeMGT-660MGT-660-O500Strategic Plan Part 1: Overview80.0CriteriaPercentageUnsatisfactory (0.00%)Less than Satisfactory (74.00%)Satisfactory (79.00%)Good (87.00%)Excellent (100.00%)CommentsPoints EarnedContent100.0%Description of Plan20.0%A description of the type of plan including the vision, mission, and values of the organization is not included.A description of the type of plan is included however a description of the vision, mission, or values of the organization is not included. Subject knowledge is unclear or inconsistent.A description of the type of plan including the vision, mission, and values of the organization is included. Some subject knowledge is evident.A description of the type of plan including the vision, mission, and values of the organization is included. Subject knowledge is competent.A description of the type of plan including the vision, mission, and values of the organization is included. Description demonstrates comprehensive subject knowledge and understanding.Values and Culture20.0%An explanation of how organizational values drive culture is not included. An explanation of the culture you intend to build or that currently exist is not included.An explanation of how organizational values drive culture is included. An explanation of the culture you intend to build or that currently exist is included. Subject knowledge is unclear or inconsistent.An explanation of how organizational values drive culture is included. An explanation of the culture you intend to build or that currently exist is included. Some subject knowledge is evident.An explanation of how organizational values drive culture is included. An explanation of the culture you intend to build or that currently exist is included. Detailed examples and evidence are included. Subject knowledge is competent.An explanation of how organizational values drive culture is included. An explanation of the culture you intend to build or that currently exist is included. Plan includes relevant examples and applicable insight. Plan demonstrates comprehensive subject knowledge and understanding.Competitive Advantage20.0%An explanation of your competitive advantage is not included.An explanation of your competitive advantage is included. Subject knowledge is unclear or inconsistent.An explanation of your competitive advantage is included. Some subject knowledge is evident.An explanation of your competitive advantage is included. Detailed examples and evidence are included. Subject knowledge is competent.An explanation of your competitive advantage is included. Plan includes relevant examples and applicable insight. Plan demonstrates comprehensive subject knowledge and understanding.Presentation of Content10.0%The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense .
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RTI and Individuals with Disabilities
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Research strongly supports the information presented. Sources are timely, distinctive and clearly address all of the criteria stated in the assignment.
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Word choice in slides and speaker's notes is distinctive, creative and well-suited to purpose, discipline, scope, and audience of the presentation.
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“The American Dream, Quantified at Last”
By David Leonhardt
Dec. 8, 2016
The phrase “American dream” was invented during the Great Depression. It comes from a popular 1931 book by the historian James Truslow Adams, who defined it as “that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone.”
In the decades that followed, the dream became a reality. Thanks to rapid, widely shared economic growth, nearly all children grew up to achieve the most basic definition of a better life — earning more money and enjoying higher living standards than their parents had.
These days, people are arguably more worried about the American dream than at any point since the Depression. But there has been no real measure of it, despite all of the data available. No one has known how many Americans are more affluent than their parents were — and how the number has changed.
It’s a thorny research question, because it requires tracking individual families over time rather than (as most economic statistics do) taking one-time snapshots of the country.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
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Richard Seddon, George Grey,
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(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
2. Course Title
Dr. Baktybek Abdrisaev
December 5, 2018
Introduction
The interconnected nature and continuous growth of developed
and developing economies put a stress on the environment that
threatens our ecosystem. The stress placed on our environment
comes from, among other things, our consumption and waste of
natural and unnatural resources. Over time, recognizing the
strain on our ecosystem resulted in the creation of sustainable
development as a concept. The focus of this research is on the
history of sustainable development and how it applies to
Belarus.
The concept of sustainable development came about during the
time Belarus established its independence. Under the leadership
of Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus has built a sustainable
development model unique to its authoritarian regime and
landlocked country. Understanding the history of sustainable
development and the creation of sustainable development goals
through the United Nations will provide the necessary context
for us to explain how Belarus has built and implemented its
model of sustainable development.
The History of Sustainable Development
Different points regarding sustainable development were first
discussed during the 18th and 19th centuries economic theorists
like Adam Smith and later Karl Marx. Sustainable development
initially focused on clean air, water, and renewable resources.
In 1980, the term sustainable development was used in the field
of forestry.[footnoteRef:1] Sustainable development in the
field of forestry discouraged the harvesting of connected forests
at a rate that prevented the renewal of those forests. Concerns
were raised in the 1970s with the recognition that human
consumption put pressure on the environment. At this time,
3. thought was being given to the limited natural resources and the
need future generations would have for it. Specific concerns
include global climate change, natural catastrophes, and hunger
and poverty. [1: Tomislav Klarin, "The Concept of Sustainable
Development: From Its Beginning to the Contemporary
Issues," Zagreb International Review of Economics and
Business 21, no. 1 (2018): 70, doi:10.2478/zireb-2018-0005.]
A group of economists, scientists, and humanists from
developed countries met in Rome in 1968 to discuss current
problems and future challenges facing humans.[footnoteRef:2]
The group published two important documents that appealed to
the world for a change of behaviors towards the planet. The
Roman club was one group that made large contributions to the
creation of sustainable development as a concept. The United
Nations is credited with the largest contribution to the concept
of sustainable development. The goals of the United Nations
include “maintaining peace and security in the world, promoting
sustainable development, protecting the human rights and
fundamental freedoms, promoting the international law,
suppressing the poverty and promoting the mutual tolerance and
cooperation.”[footnoteRef:3] The United Nations brought major
countries together with a common purpose that included
sustainable development as part of its defined goal. [2:
Tomislav Klarin, "The Concept of Sustainable Development:
From Its Beginning to the Contemporary Issues," Zagreb
International Review of Economics and Business 21, no. 1
(2018): 71, doi:10.2478/zireb-2018-0005.] [3: Tomislav
Klarin, "The Concept of Sustainable Development: From Its
Beginning to the Contemporary Issues," Zagreb International
Review of Economics and Business 21, no. 1 (2018): 71,
doi:10.2478/zireb-2018-0005.]
In 1983 the United Nations World Commission on Environment
and Development (WCED) was established to develop a global
change program.[footnoteRef:4] In 1987 Sustainable
4. Development, the Brundtland Report was published and, the
concept of sustainable development was more clearly defined.
The report analyzed the conditions of the world looking at
socio-economic development and order, environmental
degradation, population growth, poverty, politics, and wars. The
report defines sustainable development as “development that
meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability
of future generations.”[footnoteRef:5] The concepts that came
from the Brundtland Report addressed the balance between
human needs and environmental pressures. The report is
foundational to the modern concept of sustainable development.
[4: Tomislav Klarin, "The Concept of Sustainable
Development: From Its Beginning to the Contemporary
Issues," Zagreb International Review of Economics and
Business 21, no. 1 (2018): 74, doi:10.2478/zireb-2018-0005.]
[5: A/CONF.151/26 (Vol. I) REPORT OF THE UNITED
NATIONS CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT." United Nations. Accessed December 05,
2018. http://www.un.org/documents/ga/conf151/aconf15126-
1annex1.htm.]
Leading up to the Earth Summit in 1992 where 178 countries
would attend to define a global framework for solving
environmental issues, several documents were adopted. Two
documents that were adopted help us understand the framework
used to create sustainable development goals, The Rio
Declaration and Agenda 21. “The Rio Declaration contains 27
principles of sustainable development on the rights and
responsibilities of the United Nations.”[footnoteRef:6] The
first principle puts humans at the center of concerns for
sustainable development. The Rio Declaration also discusses
states sovereign right to develop and utilize their resources but
should preserve the environment. The declaration discusses
global cooperation and consideration of the environment. [6:
Tomislav Klarin, "The Concept of Sustainable Development:
From Its Beginning to the Contemporary Issues," Zagreb
5. International Review of Economics and Business 21, no. 1
(2018): 75, doi:10.2478/zireb-2018-0005.]
Agenda 21 is a non-binding global program with objectives of
sustainable development and action plans and resources for
their implementation. Agenda 21 is broken up into four parts:
Social and Economic Dimensions, Conservation and
Management of Resources for Development, Strengthening the
Role of Major Groups, and Means of Implementation. Each
section discusses topics like addressing poverty, helping
developing countries, protecting our
environment.[footnoteRef:7] The Rio Declaration defines the
principles for sustainable development in the eyes of the United
Nation and Agenda 21 describes the goals and implementation
of those goals. [7: "A/CONF.151/26 (Vol. I) REPORT OF THE
UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT," United Nations, accessed December 05,
2018, http://www.un.org/documents/ga/conf151/aconf15126-
1annex1.htm]
When a country is creating sustainable development goals, the
principles and action plan created from the Rio Declaration and
Agenda 21 are commonly the foundation from which to start.
More commonly, sustainable development goals are created
through the United Nations and countries align their goals to
these.
In 2002, the United Nations met for the World Summit on
Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa to
discuss sustainable development goals for the period 2002-2012.
The goals established for the period include - the eradication of
extreme poverty, universal primary education, promoting gender
equality and empowering women, reducing child mortality,
improving maternal health, combating HIV/AIDS, ensuring
environmental sustainability, and developing a global
partnership for development.
Understanding the history of sustainable development and the
6. framework created through the creation of Agenda 21 and the
Rio Declaration help clarify the context in which Belarus built
their sustainable development goals through the period 2002-
2012.
Since the adoption of Agenda 21 and the commitment made by
parties to the Millennium Development Goals, Belarus has
worked to align its sustainable development goals with those
defined by the United Nations. Belarus has taken the principles
from the Rio Declaration and the action plan from Agenda 21
and adapted it to meet the geographic and cultural needs that
make Belarus unique. The goals in which Belarus measures its
success against come from the Millennium Development Goals
established in 2002. Belarus’s Sustainable Development Model
In 2002, the United Nations began implementing all of Agenda
21 and setting goals in accordance. The first period and set of
goals implemented in the spirit of Agenda 21 and the Rio
Declaration was called the Millennium Development Goals. The
eight goals discussed are those that Belarus is using in the
National Report on Sustainable Development of the Republic of
Belarus Based on “Green” Economy Principles. This document
provides insight into Belarus’ model of sustainable
development. The Belarusian model of sustainable development
is unique to Belarus and includes the following major goals:
Development and adoption of long-term and medium-term
program and forecasting documents, focused on sustainable
socio-economic development of Belarus in various spheres,
continuous improvement of national legislation to bring it into
conformity with the principles of sustainable development,
development of civil society, and above all, environmental non-
governmental organizations, Possibilities for integrated
solutions in the field of public economics, ecology and social
development, research and innovation infrastructure relevant to
sustainable development goals, and developed environmental
monitoring and ecological statistics systems.[footnoteRef:8] [8:
"Sustainable Development of Belarus Based on "green"
7. Economy Principles," UNDP in Belarus, accessed December 06,
2018,
http://www.by.undp.org/content/belarus/en/home/library/enviro
nment_energy/publication_1.html.]
The model is based on the principles of Agenda 21 but add
characteristics that recognize the strong authority of the state
and integration to other CIS countries. Belarus’s national
strategy for sustainable development up to 2020 focuses on
three components defined in the National Strategy for
Sustainable Development up to 2020. These include the
Economy, Social sphere, and Environment. Belarus economic
goals encompass to move to a “green economy,” reduce poverty
improve human development, improve civil society, and ensure
demographic security. Belarus’s social goals include raising the
quality of consumer goods and services, raising wages and
pensions, restructuring the economy and modernizing
production, creating more “green” jobs, and other measures that
will improve research and development. Lastly, environmental
goals specific to Belarus include - the improvement of their
regulatory system, adoption of environmental management
programs that meet European standards, the introduction of
resource-saving techniques, and several other goals that aim to
reduce Belarus’s impact on the environment while modernizing
the economy.[footnoteRef:9] Despite the adoption of unique
goals, Belarus strives to meet international commitments to
sustainable development. [9: "Sustainable Development of
Belarus Based on "green" Economy Principles," UNDP in
Belarus, 11, accessed December 06, 2018,
http://www.by.undp.org/content/belarus/en/home/library/enviro
nment_energy/publication_1.html.]
Laws in Belarus fall in line with international agreements made
related to environmental protections in the country. Belarus has
developed laws that protect the Wetlands, an area that is crucial
8. to the environment in Europe. The Belarusian government
expresses its commitment to improving the environment and
reducing greenhouse gas emissions to levels set by the United
Nations. The National Report on Sustainable Development of
The Republic of Belarus Based on “Green” Economy Principles
highlights Belarus’s strategy to reduce emissions and increase
the absorption of greenhouse gases in Belarus and a national
program to mitigate climate change for the period 2008-2012.
Belarus is working to integrate the goals defined in the UN
Millennium Declaration (period 2002-2015) to its unique
country. Belarus’s focus and Achievements
For the period following the adoption of Agenda 21 and creation
of the Millennium Development Goals, Belarus focused
sustainable development primarily on Social, Economic, and
Environmental improvements. The following paragraphs will
cover
Belarus has seen social progress in several areas in the period
2002-2012 that primarily focus on monetary increases for the
individual and the country. The social and economic dimensions
of sustainable development defined in Agenda 21 primarily
focus on poverty, consumption behaviors, health, and achieving
sustainable populations. Belarus’s social policy focuses
primarily on increased income, employment, increasing life
expectancy, and fertility rates. Several laws have been passed in
Belarus to promote these goals. In the period 2002-2010 Belarus
has seen an increase in life expectancy with men’s expectancy
in 2010 64.6 and women’s expectancy at 76.5 years. The
standard of living for the citizens of Belarus also increased in
terms of real income by 3.3 times.[footnoteRef:10] The social
goals implemented to improve the lives of Belarusian citizens
while benefiting the state. The increase in monetary gain by
Belarusian citizens results in a more stable economy as a whole
for Belarus. The social improvements point to serving more
economic progress than social. [10: "Sustainable Development
of Belarus Based on "green" Economy Principles," UNDP in
9. Belarus, 16, accessed December 06, 2018,
http://www.by.undp.org/content/belarus/en/home/library/enviro
nment_energy/publication_1.html.]
The economic and social model discussed in Agenda 21 overlap
as their goals seek to improve the lives of humans. The
economic development and goals emphasized in Belarus’s
National Report highlight the move from being the “assembly
line” of the USSR to becoming a “socially oriented and highly
efficient economy aimed at export.[footnoteRef:11] Belarus has
focused on economic security based on exporting goods as well
as importing. Initially, Belarus did not open up trade with other
nations when independence was established. When Belarus
changed its approach, it became a highly integrated economy.
The National Report acknowledges Belarus lacking to meet all
of the goals laid out in Agenda 21 as it relates to the
consumption of raw materials. Without access to raw materials,
Belarus finds it necessary to extract resources from the ground
which impacts the environment negatively. [11: "Sustainable
Development of Belarus Based on "green" Economy Principles,"
UNDP in Belarus, 18, accessed December 06, 2018,
http://www.by.undp.org/content/belarus/en/home/library/enviro
nment_energy/publication_1.html.]
The Belarusian model of sustainable development specific to the
environment is more aligned with the goals set in the
Millennium Development plan. For this period Belarus
improved areas include the reduction of C02 emissions,
industrial and consumer waste, and renewable resources.
Belarus as a land-locked country that is dependent on others for
most of its natural resources is becoming increasingly focused
on renewable energy. For this reason, C02 emissions in Belarus
have decreased by 56% of the 1990 levels between the period
1990-2010.[footnoteRef:12] Belarus has implemented the
sustainable development goals defined for the period 2002-2012
in ways that improve the economy and, as a byproduct, has
10. improved the social conditions in the country. As new
sustainable development goals are developed for the period
2015-2030 it will be interesting to see how Belarus adapts the
goals for their needs. [12: "Sustainable Development of Belarus
Based on "green" Economy Principles." UNDP in Belarus.
Accessed December 06, 2018.
http://www.by.undp.org/content/belarus/en/home/library/enviro
nment_energy/publication_1.html.
]
Conclusion
The 17 ambitious sustainable development goals laid out by the
United Nations for the period 2015-2030 attempt to solve a wide
range of issues. The goals include, but are not limited to, ending
poverty, zero hunger, quality education, gender equality, and
affordable and clean energy. Belarus intended to participate in
sustainable development and expressed its commitment to the
implementation of the goals. In news coverage, Belarus has also
expressed its commitment to sustainable development. The past
is indicative of what should be expected in Belarus’ future.
From the establishment of Belarus’s independence and the
creation of Agenda 21 and the Rio Declaration, Belarus has
looked at sustainable development pragmatically. In the
implementation of sustainable development goals defined in the
Millennium Development Goals, Belarus took an approach that
is specific to the governmental structure and conditions of
Belarus, ensuring to include a strong state authority in its
characteristics. Based on the previous implementation of
sustainable development, it should be expected that sustainable
development in Belarus will continue at a steady pace. It should
also be expected that Belarus will position sustainable
development goals in areas important to the country. The
geographic location of Belarus and the dependence on Russia
for oil makes renewable energy a priority for Belarus.
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11
Exam Precalculus Final Exam (Fall 2016)
Name___________________________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best
completes the statement or answers the question.
Determine whether the given function is one-to-one. If it is one-
to-one, find a formula for the inverse.
1) f(x) = 2x2 + 6, x 0 1)
A) f-1(x) =
2
x - 6
B) Not one-to-one
C) f-1(x) =
2
x - 6
D) f-1(x) =
x - 6
2
Find the amount that will be in an account, given the stated
conditions.
14. 2) P = $12,000, t = 3, r = 9% compounded quarterly 2)
A) $15,540.35 B) $15,672.60 C) $3672.6 D) $15,327.73
Solve the exponential equation.
3) 3(1 + 2x) = 243 3)
A) 6 B) 2 C) -2 D) 81
Solve the logarithmic equation.
4) log3(2x - 2) = 1 4)
A) 3 B)
log31 + 2
2
C)
5
2
D)
5
3
Find the exact values of the indicated trigonometric functions.
Write fractions in lowest terms.
5)
25
15
20
Find sin A and tan A.
15. 5)
A) sin A =
4
5
; tan A =
4
3
B) sin A =
4
3
; tan A =
5
4
C) sin A =
5
4
; tan A =
4
5
D) sin A =
3
5
; tan A =
4
3
Find the requested function value of .
16. 6) If csc =
3
2
, find cot . 6)
A)
5
2
B)
2
5
C)
3
5
D)
5
3
1
Solve the right triangle for all missing sides and angles to the
nearest tenth.
7)
c = 28.5
B = 39.5°
7)
17. A) A = 50.5°, a = 22, b = 18.1 B) A = 50.5°, a = 34.6, b = 44.8
C) A = 50.5°, a = 44.8, b = 36.9 D) A = 50.5°, a = 36.9, b =
44.8
Solve.
8) From a boat on the lake, the angle of elevation to the top of a
cliff is 24°50'. If the base of the cliff is
2700 feet from the boat, how high is the cliff (to the nearest
foot)?
24°50'
2700 ft
8)
A) 1259 ft B) 1249 ft C) 1262 ft D) 1252 ft
Find the trigonometric function value for the angle shown.
9) sin 9)
A) sin = -
3
4
B) sin = -
3
5
C) sin =
4
5
D) sin =
18. 5
4
Find the measures of two angles, one positive and one negative,
that are coterminal with the given angle.
10)
2
3
10)
A)
4
3
; -
8
3
B)
5
3
; -
4
3
C)
5
3
; -
5
3
19. D)
8
3
; -
4
3
2
Convert to radian measure. Leave your answer in terms of .
11) 165° 11)
A)
10
11
B)
11
12
C)
12
13
D)
5
6
Find the amplitude, period or phase shift.
12) Find the amplitude of y = 4 cos 2x +
2
20. . 12)
A) 4 B) 2 C) 8 D)
2
Multiply and simplify.
13) sec x (cot x + sin x) 13)
A) cos2x + 2 sin2x B) csc x + tan x C) sin x + csc x D) cos2x -
cot x
Factor and simplify.
14) sec x csc x - 5 csc2 x 14)
A) sec x(sec x - 5 csc x) B) (csc x - 5)(sec x + csc x)
C) csc x(sec x - 5 csc x) D) csc x(sec x - 5 csc2 x)
Use the sum and difference identities to evaluate exactly.
15) sin 15° 15)
A) -
2( 3 + 1)
4
B)
2( 3 - 1)
4
C) -
2( 3 - 1)
4
D)
2( 3 + 1)
21. 4
Find the exact value.
16) Given that sin = -
4
5
with in quadrant IV, find sin 2 . 16)
A) -
24
25
B)
24
25
C) -
7
25
D)
7
25
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best
completes each statement or answers the question.
Prove the identity.
17) tan x + cot x = sec x csc x 17)
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best
completes the statement or answers the question.
Find the exact value in radians.