Can Parliament effectively hold Government to account? In the UK‚ holding the government to account is one of Parliament’s main functions. Parliament scrutinises the actions of the government and forces them to justify bills‚ explain their motives and defend their policies. There are many effective ways in which Parliament effectively holds the government to account. Select committees check and report on areas ranging from the work of government departments to economic affairs. There is a commons
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Discuss the importance of communicating effectively in the professional world. Communication is about people connecting with people to exchange knowledge or ideas from one person to another; which involves a sender transmitting an information or feeling to a receiver. Robbins (1987) has stated “The quality of your life is the quality of your communication”. McPheat (2010) has stated “Communication is the art of creating and sharing ideas. Effective communication depends on the richness of those
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In the UK‚ the Prime Minister is now effectively a president and has gained more presidential powers because nowadays the prime minister performs most of the functions of a head of state. The media tends to concentrate on the prime minister as the personal spokesman for government now‚ as they also dominate foreign and military affairs‚ usually the functions of a president. The absence of a codified constitution means prime ministers can act their role as they feel suits them. It has been argued
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COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY As a health and social care support worker I must take responsibility for how I communicate with and on behalf of individuals. To this end‚ I will communicate in an open‚ accurate and straightforward way. I need to learn and make arrangements to meet the specific communication requirements or preferences of individuals in my care and key people. I am required to gain valid consent before beginning any treatment or care‚ remembering
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Lucía Ocaña Baudoin English Composition II – CAE-BUS02A1M 25 November 2011 Fanfiction: Ethically and effectively unleashing our imagination Imagine if Anakin had never become Darth Vader and‚ instead‚ had fought chancellor Palpatine‚ end his plans of building a galactic empire‚ and then disappear for ever after the battle‚ remaining as a legendary hero of the Galactic Republic… or if Edward Cullen was a normal and mortal human being‚ and not a sparkling yet dangerous vampire anymore
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How to Implement a Standard Chart of Accounts Effectively by Aziz Tayyebi Executive Summary A chart of accounts (COA)‚ representing a unique set of codes to record all an entity’s transactions consistently‚ is a well-recognised‚ fundamental accounting need. Whether it concerns a complex organisation with numerous divisions‚ or an individual applying basic cash accounting‚ it is essential to be able to collate financial information that is relevant‚ both for internal management and external parties
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HOW CAN YOU EFFECTIVELY WORK IN A TEAM? What is a team? As noted by Dwyer (2006) “The terms ‘team’ and ‘group’ are frequently used interchangeably‚ since on many occasions that they share almost identical characteristics”. Or in other words‚ a team is composed of two or more individuals who are working together interdependently and cooperatively towards a common purpose or goal. The team is the most important asset of any project; an effective team has
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How to rank world-class cities effectively? In the past few years‚ some international newspapers ranked Hong Kong as a world-class city in Asia. Once the result has been announced‚ it always arouses the discussion in the public. What qualities have been used by those newspapers when they are ranking the cities? Some scholars may suggest such qualities include affordable medical care‚ cultural activities‚ equal opportunities‚ good education‚ a fair legal system‚ and a good social welfare system
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How does Steinbeck use Foreshadowing and Settings effectively in Of Mice and Men? John Ernst Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men uses a lot of foreshadowing and clever settings effectively‚ which makes his novel a great book. The use of foreshadowing entices the reader and makes you want to read on. The well-described settings make a vivid image of what is actually going on and help us think what it really was like during the 1930’s. Steinbeck uses masses of foreshadowing throughout his book. For instance
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CHCCS411C - Work effectively in the community sector: Assignment 2 Task A – The Community Services Industry (CSI) 1. Name a Community Service organisation that you wish to research : Rural Nursing Service 2. State the sector that this organisation belongs to. Nursing and Aged Care 3. The Target Group: A. The Elderly: used to describe a person who is beyond middle age and approaching old age. They may also be referred to as senior citizens. Disabled: Impaired‚ as in physical functioning
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