Hard Choices

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"A clear, well-crafted, and convincing account of the account of the complex 'push-pulls' that affect women's life choices about work and motherhood. It therefore fills a unique niche: there are no books like this one that I know of, yet it touches on one of the most fundamental issues addressed by those who are interested in women's studies."—Kristin Luker

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Genre : Business & Economics
Author : Kathleen Gerson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Release : 1985
File : 335 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780520057456


Hard Choices

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Since Somalia, the international community has found itself changing its view of humanitarian intervention. Operations designed to alleviate suffering and achieve peace sometimes produce damaging results. The United Nations, nongovernmental organizations, military and civilian agencies alike find themselves in the midst of confusion and weakness where what they seek are clarity and stability. Competing needs, rights, and values can obscure even the best international efforts to quell violence and assuage crises of poverty. More attention must be paid to the complexity of issues and moral dilemmas involved. This volume of original essays by international policy leaders, practitioners, and scholars brings together insights into the conflicting moral pressures present in different kinds of interventions ranging from Rwanda and Somalia to Haiti, Cambodia, and Bosnia. From their various cultural and professional perspectives the authors cover issues of human rights, sanctions, arms trade, refugees, HIV, and the media. Together they make the case that, although there are no easy answers, moral reflection and content can improve the quality of decisionmaking and intervention in internal conflicts. Published under the auspices of The International Committee of the Red Cross.

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Genre : Law
Author : Jonathan Moore
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Release : 1998
File : 340 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0847690318


The Book Of Hard Choices

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“There are a thousand acts of duplicity and dishonesty every day, some large and some small, some of which undoubtedly take place in your workplace. The question for all of us is, ‘Are we going to resist or just play along the path of least resistance?’ The first hard choice a person of integrity must make is to choose to live, both personally and professionally, in a way that embodies integrity. The power of this book comes from the real-life, in-the-workplace experiences that these executives have been so generously willing to share. None had easy choices, but that’s the point: Integrity is not about easy choices, it’s about the courage to make the right choices.” —From The Book of Hard Choices All of us like to think that, in any given situation, we’d act with integrity and do the right thing. But what happens when we get to work each morning? Do the same rules we follow in our personal lives apply to our work lives? The lines between right and wrong become blurred when we must weigh our obligations to our employer against our own ideas about what is right and wrong. Should altruism trump profit, even to the detriment of the organization? When should you step in to protect an employee and when should the employee be left to take the heat? If the CEO is up to some unethical accounting, should you always risk your job—and the company’s reputation—to sound the alarm? These are the hard choices, the dilemmas that put your integrity to the test and require you to look beyond organizational policy and industry precedents to find an answer that reflects your personal sense of justice. The Book of Hard Choices goes to the heart of these difficult decisions. James Autry and Peter Roy, experienced executives themselves, interviewed numerous leaders about the tough decisions they’ve made on the job. They spoke with people like former Starbucks president Howard Behar, Iowa Cubs owner Michael Gartner, and Governor Tom Vilsack of Iowa as well as entrepreneurs, military officials, members of the clergy, and a whole host of leaders. The authors dig into the thinking process these people went through, as well as the emotional strain, the self-doubt, and the fear of a wrong decision’s impact on their business, family, or coworkers. Not everyone in this book made the right choice, but all of them were forced to examine their values and make decisions in complicated circumstances. The result is hard-won wisdom on how to navigate the ethical gray-areas of work life—from daily challenges to possible career ending choices—and make the best possible decisions in the most difficult situations.

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Genre : Business & Economics
Author : James A. Autry
Publisher : Crown Currency
Release : 2006-12-26
File : 274 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780767926300


Hard Choices

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As editor David Hamilton notes in his introduction to this eclectic anniversary volume of nearly eighty poems and stories, "To a considerable extent we have defined ourselves by them; thus Hard Choices, a generous sampling of the best and most interesting writing from the Iowa Review's first years, defines the past and the future of American literature.".

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Genre : Literary Collections
Author : David B. Hamilton
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Release : 1996
File : 500 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0877455368


Tragedy And International Relations

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Nowhere are clashes between competing ethical perspectives more prevalent than in the realm of International Relations. Thus, understanding tragedy is directly relevant to understanding IR. This volume explores the various ways that tragedy can be used as a lens through which international relations might be brought into clearer focus.

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Genre : Political Science
Author : T. Erskine
Publisher : Springer
Release : 2012-03-29
File : 234 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780230390331


Namibia Southern Africa

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First published in 1994. This volume includes an examination the regional dynamics of Namibia's decolonization since early 1985 and the author’s interest in southwestern Africa since he witnessed the South African invasion of Angola in 1975/76 as a delegate of the International Committee of the Red Cross. The research was undertaken as part of a post-doctoral project supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation. It also includes extensive research in the region, notably in the Frontline states.

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Ronald Dreyer
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2016-04-29
File : 283 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781317848295


Proceedings

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Genre : Municipal water supply
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Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Release : 1998
File : 348 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789280717365


Make The F Ckin Decision

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Make the F*ckin’ Decision is a book about the power of decision-making. Written by Mark DeHart, this book is designed to help readers examine their decisions, understand their impact and learn how to make better choices. Using a combination of personal stories and creative exercises, Make the F*ckin’ Decision teaches readers the importance of making conscious decisions. This book will provide readers with insight into how to assess potential outcomes as well as tips on how to address doubts and fears that can be blocking progress. In addition to understanding decision-making basics, Make the F*ckin’ Decision also looks at scenarios where quick decisions are needed. By guiding readers through times of uncertainty and providing strategies for dealing with doubt, this book will help them take control of their lives and make the best possible choices for themselves. Make the F*ckin’ Decision is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of decision-making and develop practical techniques for making powerful changes in their lives. Mark DeHart is one of the founders and CEO of D&L Education Solutions, a curriculum development and training company that helps its partners build and train from within. D&L Education Solutions has partnered with companies such as Kubota, Bobcat, Subaru, and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), to name a few, to develop curricula used by instructors nationwide in high schools, colleges, and industry training centers. Mark was ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top 10 Inspiring Education Entrepreneur to watch in 2022 as D&L Education Solutions continues to grow. With 16 years of teaching and curriculum design and development experience, Mark uses adaptive development and teaching strategies to deliver hands-on content in a digital environment. With a passion for educating, Mark is dedicated to others’ success in and out of the classroom. From a high school dropout to a military veteran to a college professor, Mark has challenged himself to overcome many obstacles in his life. About to cross the finish line of his Doctorate, Mark is working to improve his family, life, and those around him. As you read in the pages of this book, Mark has made many decisions in his life, just like you. The only difference is that Mark is willing to share his successes and failures with you in hopes that you may learn from him. As you will see in the opening pages, decision-making is not something we can take lightly, as the results may live with us for the rest of our lives. With the release of his latest work, Make the F*ckin’ Decision: Understanding The Power of Decision-Making in your Life,Mark has become a beacon for those seeking directionand clarity in their lives. Through this remarkable book, he invites readers to learn more about how making sound decisions can open doors that lead to new opportunities and ultimately improve one’s quality of life.

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Genre : Self-Help
Author : Mark DeHart
Publisher : Novo Publishers
Release : 2023-02-07
File : 89 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9798987643419


The Dac Guidelines Integrating The Rio Conventions Into Development Co Operation

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These Guidelines demonstrate how development co-operation agencies can support developing countries’ efforts to integrate responses to the environmental threats into their national poverty reduction and development plans.

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Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Release : 2002-09-16
File : 104 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789264176065


Public Administration In Theory And Practice

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Hailed for its timelessness and timeliness, Public Administration in Theory and Practice examines public administration from a normative perspective, and provides students with an understanding of the practice of public administration. Combining historical, contextual and theoretical perspectives, this text give students a truly comprehensive overview of the discipline and focuses on the practical implications of public administration theory. Features Normative perspective focuses on the practice of public administration and helps students understand what public administrators do. Historical, contextual and theoretical perspectives provide comprehensive coverage of the subject matter. A thematic overview reinforces the multiple conceptual frameworks or lens through which we see public administration. Students will learn to think through to practical and realistic solutions that acknowledge an historic precedence and theory. Emphasis on performance measures and assessments

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Raymond W Cox III
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2015-07-22
File : 580 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781317344957