A felony is regarded as the most serious offense that is punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year while misdemeanors are offenses that are punishable by imprisonment of a maximum of one year. This is primarily because they are less serious crimes that do not involve incarceration in prison (Schneider, n
A desperate, alleged-democratic Mayor Menino, eager to curry favor with his anti-union, blue-collar-despising, elitist friend Governor Romney, begged the Lexington venture-capitalist robber-baron to bail him out of an embarrassing situation by manipulating and twisting the established process for settling contractual disputes at the JLMC (Joint Labor-Management Committee)." (Carnell, 2004) Even though the negotiations were successfully completed, the results have not squashed union dismay with the city's actions
"Several days of talks between City Hall and another key union representing clerks and janitors also broke off yesterday, potentially feeding more disgruntled union members to the picket lines." (Van Voorhis & Meyers, 2004) The representative or head of the labor council for the BPPA was Richard Rogers who was attempting to secure a contract for his union members from the city, represented by Mayor Thomas M
Once this happens, is when an agreeable solution can be developed that is in accordance with the primary objectives of both sides. (Ashman, 2001, pp
Yet, it also required everyone to move away from their original position. (Schneider, 2006, pp
Any kidnap-for-ransom scenario is a hostage scenario. This was so commonplace that different ranks of crewman had different set ransoms in the late 1700s and early 1800s (McMains & Mullins, 2014)
Kant and Nietzsche: "Categorical" or "Chimerical" Imperatives Kant's entire philosophical project is grounded in the primary and universal applicability of reason -- practical and "pure" -- and his moral theory is no exception. From the moment he discards the idea of an innate "moral instinct" or conscience as the basis of moral authority (Kant 10), rationality becomes the only possible foundation for practical ethical choices; ultimately, an appeal to pure logic determines his famous "categorical imperative" itself
Truth and goodness thus converge in an "intelligible world" of pure and unchanging reason that is both independent of nature (57) and beyond all the impressions we receive through our senses. This appeal to a world beyond experience (whether derived from divine writ or the putative structures of reason itself) as the source of authority for any received ethical code eventually provoked the scorn of Nietzsche, who called the entire Kantian project a "chimera" and a "sacrifice before the Moloch of abstraction" (Nietzsche, Antichrist 7)
However, by the end of 2009, there were consistent decreases in the underlying levels of unemployment and improvements in GDP growth. ("What are Leading, Lagging and Coincident Indicator," 2011) (Rhodes, 2010, pp
Semi-Variable or Mixed Manufacturing Costs: Semi- Variable or a mixed cost has components of both fixes as well as variable costs. The fixed cost part of the cost is paid irrespective of the level of production or activity carried out in the entity (Drury, 2008) while the variable part varies
Categories of Cost Cost can be divided into following six categories: Variable Costs Fixed Costs Semi-Variable or Mixed Costs Total Production Costs Direct Costs Indirect Costs (Overhead) Variable Costs: Variable costs are those costs that change with number of units produced or volume of production (Jackson, Sawyers and Jenkins, 2009)
Costs that are different between the two alternatives are the relevant cost while the costs that are same in both alternatives are the irrelevant costs. Only the variable and direct costs are added in the incremental analysis because these are different in case of different alternatives (Yoe, 2012)
In order to help forge some common ground, Fisher and his associates recommend that negotiators identify their best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA) that can serve as a guide. The acronym BATNA stands for "best alternative to a negotiated agreement" (Fisher et al
97). Therefore, by helping negotiators move from their strictly adversarial positions to ones that are more amenable to compromise, the negotiating process can continue until a mutually acceptable solution is identified (Gortner, 2010)
Engage in a process of mutual concession-making; and, 9. Formally agree and ratify a final deal that is acceptable to both sides, and that can be successfully implemented (Hargie & Dickerson, 2004, p
For instance, sociologists such as Geert Hofstede have identified several discrete dimensions of cultural differences that can adversely affect the negotiating process. Moreover, such cross-cultural differences represent a fundamental constraint to "getting to yes" in many negotiating situations (Hofstede, 1996)
Blue hat thinking is that of the observer, someone who is viewing the process from an objective, outsider's perspective. Blue hat thinking helps the group move toward a solution, while avoiding the pitfalls of the group being dominated by one particular hat, especially the purple hat (Leonard, 2002 p
137). In addition, there may also be external threats to the negotiating process that can adversely affect the effectiveness of these negotiating strategies (Raiffa, 1984)
82). In fact, most authorities agree that it is important to determine the potential "what-if" outcomes for all of the alternatives that are being advanced in order to identify the optimal approach for negotiations (Susskind & Cruikshank, 1997)
Oregon School District This is an analysis of the case study of the Klamath County School District's (KCSD) project to facilitate high-bandwidth learning (Clark, 2001)