Essays About Government

Determinants of Private Banks’ Profitability in Ethiopia: Panel Data Evidence Yigremachew Benti Addis Ababa Email: yigremb@yahoo. com March 2008 1 Abstract Using both static and dynamic models, this study aims to identify the factors that determine the profitability of private commercial banks in Ethiopia. The study examines balance sheet and income statement data from all […]

ITC has a diversified presence in Cigarettes, Hotels, Paperboards & Specialty Papers, Packaging, Agri Business, Packaged Foods & Confectionery, Branded Apparel, Greeting Cards, Safety Matches and other FMCG products. While ITC is an outstanding market leader in its traditional businesses of Cigarettes, Hotels, Paperboards, Packaging and Agri-Exports, it is rapidly gaining market share even in […]

Nandigram, located on the banks of river Haldi in West Bengal’s east Midnapur district, is a cluster of villages. Despite its close proximity to the industrial city of Haldia, which falls under the administration of the Haldia Development Authority of West Bengal Government, Nandigram lacks development and basic living standards. The roads are rough and […]

In life the best way to conduct business of any type is to do it transparently. That way everyone is clear as to exactly what you are doing and it makes it easier and a lot less difficult for someone to buy into your mission or plan. Typically, policy making is complicated and often times […]

In the words of George R Terry – “Management is a distinct process consisting of planning, organising, actuating and controlling performed to determine and accomplish the objectives by the use of people and resources”. According to James L Lundy – “Management is principally the task of planning, co- ordinating, motivating and controlling the efforts of […]

Kamal Nath, Union Minister (commerce and industry), in May 2005. Introduction In May 2006, ONGC Ltd. (ONGC), a major Indian public sector company in the petroleum industry, received the ‘Golden Jubilee Award for Corporate Social Responsibility in Emerging Economies – 2006’, at the 7th International Conference on Corporate Governance organized by the World Council for […]

According to Vinod Kothari’s Dividend Policy, corporations have profits but they do not distribute all of it. Retained earnings are profits that are reinvested into the company, while dividends are profits distributed to shareholders. The dividend payout ratio represents the ratio between distributed dividends and total distributable profits. Determining the appropriate amount of profit for […]

In his book, “The Welfare State Nobody Knows,” Christopher Howard challenges misconceptions and falsehoods about the social policy framework of the United States. Contrary to popular belief, Canada and European countries have a stronger social welfare state than America. Howard examines how scholars and philosophers contribute to spreading misinformation about the effectiveness and feasibility of […]

Market incentives can effectively encourage individuals and businesses to align their actions with financial goals and environmental objectives. By designing and implementing these incentives, activities such as reducing water consumption, cleaning up air pollution, and mitigating water pollution can be promoted. Although it is a positive step, this development only focuses on generating funds to […]

In a capitalist financial system, private proprietors own many of the industrious assets. Furthermore, market command rather than the government drives most influential decisions regarding manufacturing and delivery. Hence, capitalism suggests an economic directive structure that includes minimal state participation (Cuddy, 2008). Despite the presence of governmental control in even the most prominent capitalist systems, […]

The United States is a diverse country with a significant presence of immigrants, greatly influencing various aspects of American society such as education, economy, work, and military service. These immigrants play a crucial role in shaping the identity of the United States. The number of immigrants is expected to continue increasing in the future, highlighting […]

Introduction The EU regional policy is crucial for promoting economic cohesion and unity, as well as financial solidarity. Its primary objective is to provide tangible benefits to less affluent regions through fostering solidarity. The central principle of this policy, cohesion, aims to decrease income and wealth disparities within the EU community. There are noticeable variations […]

Introduction: Despite a temperature increase of less than 1 degree Celsius from pre-industrial levels, the world has already experienced devastating impacts of human-induced climate change. However, if we do not take ambitious action on reducing emissions, we will fail to achieve the global commitment of limiting the temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius. Instead […]

Introduction President Barack Obama has expressed his views on various political matters through legislative actions and public statements. His administration is committed to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, improving the economy, strengthening social security and public education, ending conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, achieving energy independence, addressing climate change, and preventing Iran from obtaining […]

Policies serve as guidelines for individuals, groups, or governments and can be classified based on their duration. Developing nations encounter challenges in implementing new policies due to economic limitations, low levels of literacy, and disagreements among stakeholders and the public. Non-state actors have a significant role in policy formulation. In 2001, the Thai government adopted […]

The importance of industrial development in understanding the level of marginalization in the structure of globalization is emphasized by the current trend of globalization. This process has led to increased competition for markets and investments, causing businesses and countries to adapt by trying to change past economic practices and traditions. Industrial development is crucial for […]

This section delves into the structure and culture of Oxfam, a global organization committed to combating poverty and suffering. The governing body of Oxfam is the Council, which consists of unpaid Trustees who meet seven times a year. These Trustees are ultimately responsible for managing the organization. Reporting to the Trustees is the Chief Executive, […]

In recent years, corporations have increasingly embraced both Corporate Governance (CG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). There is a belief that CSR is an extension of CG and that a company’s success in CG is essential for the success of its CSR program. While CG focuses on internal company operations like accounting procedures, business ethics, […]

Developing a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme can be challenging and time-consuming. It is crucial for organizations to prioritize strategic and reputational risks that may arise from their business practices. Unfortunately, many companies often react to adverse events and make hasty decisions, resulting in ineffective allocation of resources. To build a stronger case for CSR […]

The business environment consists of various components, including the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, internal power relations, and orientations; government policies and regulations; economic system and conditions; socio-cultural factors; demographic trends; natural factors; and global trends and cross-border developments. The interaction between these factors is essential for organizations aiming to achieve their mission, goals, and strategy. Strategic […]

The purpose of this assignment is to examine the strategic policy and patterns in the administration I have been working for, specifically focusing on HRM issues. Over my 24 years as part of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), I have gained experience in different government administrations and encountered numerous pertinent issues worth discussing. Due to […]

According to Pearce and Atkinson (1993, p. 69), the concept of sustainability relates to something that is enduring or long-lasting. They define “sustainability” as stability over time and associate it with a set of principles (p. 24). Additionally, sustainability pertains to the conservation of human life and ultimately ties into human behavior (Clark, 1994, p.180). […]