Proposition 8- Same-sex Marriage Proposition 8 has stirred up a controversial debate among the citizens in California as well as in the other states of the United States. This argument on same-sex marriage is not only about accepting how the new society had brought‚ but also about associating with the civil rights movements. Proposition 8 meant more than just a ban on same-sex marriage‚ it is a battle between the equality among gay couples and the old traditional definition of marriage‚ a development
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RULING ON PROPOSISTION 8 California voters voted in Proposition 8‚ on the November 4‚ 2008‚ statewide election. Proposition 8 added a new section to the state Constitution which provides that "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California." The day after the election‚ three lawsuits challenging Prop. 8 were filed directly in the California Supreme Court. Proposistion 8 states that marriage the same sex is illegal. The planitffs argue that prop 8 violates the equal
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What makes a leader effective? Our world as we know it cannot run without leadership. From presidents and prime ministers to teachers and parents‚ we are always under the leadership of others‚ and often lead others ourselves as well. For such a fundamental concept in current society‚ it is surprising that many do not know what makes a leader effective. First of all‚ leaders need to be capable people. They usually have some sort of education in the area they are leading in‚ as well as talent or
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QUALITIES OF A LEADER Different companies‚ teams and situations need different kinds of leader and leadership qualities. However those leaders always possess some basic qualities which I appreciate such as: communication‚ trustworthy‚ confidence‚ enthusiasm‚ stability‚ thoughtfulness and be a model. Communication is the key to become a good leader. He/She should stay close with the team and care for them in only their work but also their privation if possible. People always want to be cared‚ especially
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The adoption of the AASB 8 has encompassed the transformation from a perspective approach to a management approach to segment reporting. Commentators have contended that the approach places favouritism on preparer’s rather than the users‚ in contrast to its predecessor AASB 114. The favouritism is sourced from the discretion that managers are provided with under the AASB 8. The implementation of the management approach under AASB 8 implies that operating segments identified within internal reports
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Leaders and Managers Before I begin to discuss about leaders and managers‚ management and leadership need to be defined. According to Jones & George‚ management is defined as “the planning‚ organizing‚ leading and controlling of human and other resources to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively. (cited in Jones & George‚ 2007‚ p. 5). Thus a manager plans‚ organizes‚ leads and controls the assets of an organization. As stated by the previous definition‚ leadership is a part
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objectives. Transformational leaders are change agents. They influence the mission and objectives to make way for a brighter future for the organization. Bass (1990) states that transformational leadership commonly involves the actions of leader’s influence on followers. People in these organizations follow the leader because they so desire. They are motivated to do more than is originally expected because of their feelings of trust‚ admiration‚ loyalty‚ and respect for the leader. They want to go the extra
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The great leaders are essential for any organisations or societies. Northouse (2007) defines “leadership as being a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal”. Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest leaders in the world and the sets a good example of leadership. The purpose of this essay is to discuss leadership styles and what makes Nelson Mandela such a great leader according to the describing framework leadership style by Darling and Leffel (2010)
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Great World Leaders Melissa Edwards MGT 380 Leadership for Organizations January 6‚ 2012 Great World Leaders When I think of great world leaders‚ certain characteristics and traits come to mind. For someone to be considered a great world leader‚ they need to have done something special‚ something that changed society in a major way. Great leaders are not afraid of change or being shunned by society. When I think of great world leaders‚ I think of Steve Jobs‚ Apple‚ CEO because he was passionate
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“Leaders and Followers” History has its unique way to express the historical evidence‚ as something very important and interesting. From very routes of human existence people had two basic relationship: leader and follower‚ what they thought would help them to create better society; or people just followed a strong leader and gave their responsibilities to the person who could create a place where they can live and prosper. But unfortunately this basic institution of leaders and followers brought
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