Abstract This paper reviews and discusses political corruption. The paper uses the 2005 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) as a guide to the world's most corrupt nations. According to the paper, the country believed to be the most corrupt nation of all, is Haiti. The paper also examines the issues surrounding political corruption in Norway and goes on to review the solvency in each nation and its relationship / linkage to political corruption.
From the Paper "NORWAY: Norway is ranked #8 on the CPI, behind Iceland, Finland, Denmark, Singapore, Sweden and Switzerland. The CIA World Factbook records that in the 1960s, Norway discovered oil and gas in its offshore waters, which was a welcome addition to its list of plentiful natural resources (iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, titanium, pyrites, nickel, fish, timber and hydropower). Whereas in Haiti natural disasters come in the form of powerful hurricanes, in Norway there are far less destructive "rockslides" and "avalanches," the CIA explains. Also, as far as trade, Norway has the advantage of being "adjacent to sea lanes and air routes" in the North Atlantic region. "
Abstract In this article the writer examines the subject of corruption in China. The writer demonstrates that corruption can be shown as a structural issue. The writer suggests corruption arose due to the transition at the time of the reform into the new China. The writer notes that the contradictions inherent in this transition can be seen to have been the causes of the corruption that now runs rampant in China. Further, the writer claims that the extent of the corruption problem in China is reflected by the enormous economic disparities that are emerging.
From the Paper "It is widely acknowledged, both within China and outside of it, that corruption is rampant in China. This is often perceived as primarily a cultural or moral issue. However, it can be shown that corruption is a structural issue. It has emerged because of the reform-era transition from the old China to the new China."
Abstract This paper presents a brief discussion of political corruption and its corrosive effects upon three nations: Canada, the United States and Mexico. The paper looks at the background situation in each land as well as the impact of corruption upon each. Finally, the paper also offers some possible solutions that might allow each nation to escape from under the cloud of political corruption and dishonesty. In the end, it emphasises that a corrupt political system ultimately means a dangerously dysfunctional democratic one.
Abstract This paper discusses how over the last decade there has been much discussion about the issue of corruption in the public schools. Arrests, grand jury indictments and massive financial audits have occurred in order to attack this problem across the nation. The paper further discusses how while there are those that suggest that corruption is only made to be such a gigantic problem because of media involvement in specific events, the evidence indicates that corruption is a national problem. Snell (2004) reported that the Roslyn School District of Long Island, New York first identified a national issue related to corruption in the public schools (sec. 1). At the Roslyn School District the "former school superintendent Frank A. Tassone and senior administrator Pamela C. Gluckin were each charged recently with stealing more than $1 million from the district".
Abstract This paper discusses the idea that there can be little doubt that corruption is a serious problem which affects many people on many different levels, economically, socially and certainly politically. The paper briefly reviews the human toll associated with political corruption along with providing a thumbnail sketch of how this writer knowledge of corruption has altered the way he views politics. The paper further explores how this now rather jaded view of politics impacts his political participation and impacts also the political participation of others.
Abstract This paper gives a factual account of the development of police corruption to the peak it is at today. It speaks of the social contract by which police are to abide, remaining small and dedicated to preserving the safety and law of the land. However, explains the author, as time went on the police force came to be increasingly relied on as an instrument of political and racial power. Recently, police brutality is especially directed to certain American racial and political minorities. This paper concludes that riots and outbursts against police brutality from the minorities will continue until the government puts an end to police corruption.
From the Paper "America's founding fathers were militant revolutionaries. This nation was built upon social contract theory, the idea that the government exists by the will of the people and that they are obligated to obey only so long as that government operates in a moral fashion and in the best interests of its subjects. For many years the police forces of this nation followed the spirit of a social contract, remaining small and dedicated to preserving the safety and law of the land. However, as time went on the police force came to be increasingly relied on as an instrument of political and racial power. World War I saw the beginning of the police as an anti-protest and anti-civil rights weapon. Their roles in putting down political and racial protest came to maturity during the 1960s, as they turned their fire against war protests and race riots. In recent years, the blatant racist and political nature of police power has hidden behind a shield of anti-terrorist and anti-drug action. The ACLU writes that, ?From the outset, the war on drugs has in fact been a war on people and their constitutional rights, with African Americans, Latinos and other minorities bearing the brunt of the damage.? Racial profiling and police brutality daily threaten the lives of American racial and political minorities, while the government turns a blind eye. ?The see-no-evil policy of the feds toward police violence comes at a time when the number of police abuse complaints has soared nationally. The Department gets about 15, 000 complaints yearly.? "
Abstract From the beginning to end there is corrupting force of power in Shakespeare's play, "Hamlet". It begins with Hamlet seeing the ghost of his father who asks him to obtain vengeance for his death. It ends with all the main characters of the play dying. Each act points toward the goal of Hamlet to get vengeance for his father's death even when Hamlet pretends to be mentally ill. The character of Hamlet is one of strength and perseverance that is determined to obtain his goals regardless of whom may be hurt in the process. Each act in the play shows how the corrupting force of power leads to the final end as Claudius dies.
Abstract This paper discusses why the constitutional checks and balances system is of such vital importance. It contends that Nixon's criminal presidency proved that power does corrupt, and that absolute power does corrupt absolutely. The author of the paper agrees with James Madison's opinion that in asserting that men are not angels, citizens are best served by a government in which power is divided and a system of checks and balances is established.
From the Paper "In relating Richard Nixon's fall from power to Lord Acton's and James Madison's statements about the corrupting influence of power, it is evident that Nixon's abuses of power provide a powerful example of why our constitutional checks and balances system is of such vital importance. Nixon's criminal presidency proved that power does corrupt, and that absolute power does corrupt absolutely. Consequently, James Madison was correct in asserting that because men are not angels, citizens are best served by a government in which power is divided and a system of checks and balances is established. James Madison understood that constitutions serve the purpose of limiting governmental power by establishing defined limits to what governmental entities have the lawful right to do."
Abstract This paper explains that the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) makes it illegal for a U.S. person to make a corrupt payment to a foreign official to secure or retain business. The author points out that this act has an impact on U.S. commerce because companies with considerable foreign sales must have an effective FCPA compliance auditing program. In addition, the paper relates that the FCPA potentially is applicable to any individual, firm, officer, director, employee or agent of a firm and any stockholder acting on behalf of a firm.
From the Paper "The case of Lockheed Martin Corp's Proposed Acquisition of Titan Corporation: In September 2003, Lockheed Martin Corp declared its plans to take over Titan Corporation, a defense contractor based in California for $1.8 billion approximately. As per the acquisition agreement entered into between Lockheed and Titan, the acquisition was to be completed by March 2004 at the latest. In keeping with Lockheed's routine pre-acquisition due diligence into Titan, however it was found that Titan had engaged in a lot of potential FCPA violations."
Abstract In this article, the writer examines how stress affects policemen. Further, the writer discusses how such stress can lead to corruption among police members. The writer also discusses that the police, narcotic officers, sheriffs, and other types of law enforcement often struggle in making decisions that determine life and death.
From the Paper "In the movie Rush, the female undercover narcotics agent sits curled up in a corner so strung out on heroin, she can't tell what's real or hallucination". What causes a good narcotic agent or policeman to become a corrupt one? What relationship does stress have in regards to police corruption? These questions are important in determining what types of help or services need to be offered to policemen so that they do not become corrupt ones."
Abstract This paper examines the causes and types of stress an employee may experience in the workplace. The author differentiates between harmful stress and stress resulting from manageable challenges and other positive factors. The role of managers in delegating appropriately to maintain environments with normal stress levels is also explored. Several well known CEOs are given as examples of how to cope with stress and appoint good managers to handle work-flow. The paper also includes a discussion of how those outside of the US handle stress in the workplace. The paper concludes with symptoms of stress and how to recognize if one needs intervention. Suggestions for wellness are also given.
Outline:
Define Workplace Stress
Successful CEOs
Workplace Stress and How Employees in Other Countries Cope
What Happens When Stress Gets the Best of You?
Methods of Dealing With Stress
Five Most Stressful Jobs
Wellness Strategies
Works Cited
From the Paper "In the area of one's career, one may be under- or over-promoted. Too much responsibility creates as much stress as not enough. Job security, from fear of redundancy either from the state of the economy, or a lack of tasks or work to do, lack of career development opportunities and overall job satisfaction, may be factors that create stress about one's career."
Tags: stress, workplace, fear, role, ambiguity, career
Abstract This paper proposes a new law called The Workplace Privacy and Productivity Act to standardize workplace privacy issues rather than having the courts resolve them on a case-by-case basis. The paper discusses balancing the needs of the organization with the needs of employees.
From the Paper "Employees and employers have long struggled to balance the needs of the organization with the personal needs of workers. As employees work longer hours they may feel entitled to use the phones provided by the employer for ..."
Tags: Human resources, employee privacy, workplace privacy
Abstract The paper discusses how the United States' government as a federal employer instituted a drug free workplace program in the 1980s under President Ronald Reagan. The program was intended to focus on the growing concern of individuals being addicted to drugs using drugs during working hours and the consequences of drug use was to include health issues. The paper explains how the federal government believed at the time that if a drug free workplace program were created for federal employees, other employers throughout the country would follow suit developing national awareness regarding the issue. The paper notes that the federal drug free workplace program has clearly defined policies regarding drugs and government employment.
Abstract This paper deals with workplace stress from many perspectives. It starts with the modern definition of stress using stimulus and response. It also examines the various causes and consequences of stress. The consequences, measured in both quantitative and qualitative terms, are analyzed from the viewpoint of employers and employees. Lastly, the paper explains why managers are concerned with workplace stress.
From the Paper "Stress is an everyday occurrence in one's life. It is the wear and tear on one's body caused by pressures and problems one experiences in day-to-day life. In general, stress is perceived to be an unpleasant effect that has a negative impact on performance. However, research showed that stress is not entirely bad (Hellriegel, Slocum & Woodman, 1995). In fact, depending on an individual's ability and method of coping, certain degree of stress is essential for survival in life. As such, stress can mean different things to different people."
