Hong Kong Legal System: Legislation, Statutory Interpretation, and Court Structure
The Legal Framework
Law is created by the legislature, enforced by the executive, and interpreted by the judiciary. An ordinance originates as a ‘bill’.
Types of Bills
- Public Bill: Proposed legislation that affects the interest of the community at large. (E.g., The Fixed Penalty (Public Cleanliness Offences) Bill).
- Private Bill: Deals with the interests of the parties named on it.
The Legislative Process
Bill Passing Process: Initial Stages
- Proposal for New Law or Change of Law: Proposed by a government
Foundations of Law and Its Role in Social Structure
Law and Social Structure
Defining Law
Law is the set of principles, precepts, and rules governing human relationships in civil society. Non-compliance on the part of individuals means that enforcement can be compelled by force.
More formally, law can be defined as the set of binding laws, regulations, and permanent resolutions created by the state for the preservation of social order. This definition focuses on the proper procedure carried out for their creation, regardless of whether the content is
Read MoreMiron’s Discobolus: Analysis of Classical Greek Sculpture
The Discobolus by Miron
1. General Documentation
- Artist: Miron (c. 460 BC)
- Period: Classical Greek (Fifth century BC)
- Original Medium: Bronze (Lost)
- Surviving Copies: Marble
- Type: Freestanding Sculpture
- Dimensions (Textual Source): 53 cm high
- Location: Museo Nazionale Romano delle Terme, Italy.
2. Formal Analysis
Brief Description of the Work
The sculpture represents the figure of a naked athlete captured at the moment of releasing the discus. In the marble copies, a marble support or “throne” is placed behind
Read MoreC Programming Data Structures: Arrays, Stacks, and Queues
C Program: Inserting an Element into an Array
This program demonstrates how to insert a new element into an existing array at a user-specified position.
#include <stdio.h>
void insert(int a[], int len, int pos, int num);
int main() {
int a[10];
int len, pos, num;
printf("Enter the number of elements you want in an array\n");
scanf("%d", &len);
printf("Enter %d integers\n", len);
for (int i = 0; i < len; i++)
scanf("%d", &a[i]);
Selenium WebDriver Architecture and Core Concepts
Selenium WebDriver Core Components
- Selenium IDE: A record-and-playback tool for automating browsers.
- Selenium WebDriver: The core tool for automating web applications.
- Selenium Grid: Allows running tests on multiple machines simultaneously.
Understanding the WebDriver Hierarchy
Java Interfaces and the WebDriver Structure
In Java, an Interface acts as a blueprint containing abstract methods, default methods, and static variables.
- WebDriver Interface: Initially designed as a core Java interface.
- WebDriver
Public Finance Essentials: Taxation, Budgets, and Market Failure
Public Finance Principles: Social Advantage and Market Failure
The Principle of Maximum Social Advantage (MSA)
The Principle of Maximum Social Advantage is one of the fundamental principles of public finance, introduced by Professor Hugh Dalton. It provides guidance to governments on how to use taxation and public expenditure in such a way that social welfare is maximized.
Concept of MSA
Public finance involves two main activities:
- Taxation: which imposes a burden (sacrifice) on the people.
- Public Expenditure:
Integrating Ethics and Sustainability in Modern Business Strategy
Class 29: Patagonia’s Values-Driven Strategy
1. Patagonia’s Ownership Structure and Strategic Influence
In 2022, Patagonia restructured its ownership to ensure the company’s mission-driven strategy would outlive its founder:
- 100% of voting stock was transferred to the Patagonia Purpose Trust:
- Holds 2% of total stock, but all decision-making power.
- Controlled by the Chouinard family and close advisors.
- Ensures the company stays true to its environmental mission.
- 100% of nonvoting
Operations Management Performance Measurement and Analytics
Measuring Performance in Operations Management (MGMT270)
This topic covers key concepts in measuring performance within operations management (OM).
Learning Objectives
- Describe the types of measures used for decision making. (LO 3-1)
- Explain the use of analytics in OM and how internal and external measures are related. (LO 3-2)
- Explain how to design a good performance measurement system. (LO 3-3)
- Describe four models of organizational performance. (LO 3-4)
LO 3-1: Types of Measures for Decision Making
Measurement
Read MoreKey Concepts in Biotechnology: GM Crops and Enzymes
BT Cotton: A Genetically Modified Crop
BT cotton is a genetically modified (GM), pest-resistant cotton variety. It is modified by inserting one or more genes from Bacillus thuringiensis (a common soil bacterium) which produces an insecticide to combat bollworms. This information is crucial for understanding biotechnology topics relevant to competitive examinations like the IAS exam.
Key Facts about BT Cotton
- BT cotton is the only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in India (since 2002) by
Amputee Rehabilitation: Stump Shaping, Prosthetics, and Mobility Training
Post-Amputation Care and Rehabilitation
The proper management of the residual limb (stump) following amputation is a critical component of post-operative care. Meticulous bandaging, combined with the appropriate use of prosthetics and orthotics, supports healing, controls swelling, and prepares the limb for functional independence.
Foundational Role of Stump Bandaging
Stump bandaging is not merely a wound care measure; it plays a foundational role in prosthetic success. It helps control edema, shape
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