Understanding Social Spending: Theories and Political Influence
Weaknesses:
It is difficult to measure the influence of lobbyists on public sector action.
Summary of Expansion Theories from an Application Perspective
Greater complexity of societies, the power of union resources or interest groups, and Marxist ideology itself contribute to the expansion of social spending.
Explanatory Theories from a Social Welfare Perspective
Theories refer to structural characteristics, behavior of politicians and bureaucrats, and the existence of fiscal illusion. These theories
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HR Strategies and Their Impact on Selection
Bargain Laborer HR: Person-Vocation-Match-Culture (PVMC) is less important because the tasks are simple, and fitting is not critical (due to the short-term nature).
Free Agent HR Strategy: Competence (C) is important because you are paying for specialized knowledge and skills. However, PVM is less important because fitting is not a priority (short-term).
Loyal Soldier HR: PVM is important because it is a long-term contract, so alignment with company values
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Spain’s GDP Per Capita (1939-1973): An Economic Transformation
1. Description
This simple linear graph illustrates the evolution of an economic indicator, GDP per capita, representing the value of goods and services produced relative to population size in Spain. The period covered (1939-1973) encompasses virtually the entire Franco dictatorship. The horizontal axis displays the years, while the vertical axis shows the amounts in constant 1980 pesetas (at intervals of 50,000), eliminating the effects
Read MoreUnderstanding Shares and Private Equity Investments
Common Shares
Common shares represent partial ownership of a company and provide their holders with claims to future streams of income, paid out of company profits (dividends). Holders face larger risks than other stakeholders, such as bondholders and owners of preferred shares.
Payment Methods:
- Residual: Dividend payments come from the residual or leftover equity only after all project capital requirements are met. These companies strive to maintain the agreed-upon balance between equity and debt
Understanding Global Marketing: Definitions and Strategies
Understanding International Marketing: Key Concepts
Marketing Definition (AMA)
Marketing, according to the American Marketing Association (AMA), is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.International Marketing Definition (AMA)
International Marketing, according to the AMA, is the multinational process of planning and executing the conception, pricing,
Understanding Salary: Components, Payment, and Deductions
Salary: The total economic benefit a worker receives, in cash or in kind, for providing labor services to third parties.
Means of Payment:
- Cash payment (cash or check)
- Compensation in kind: Specified goods provided to the employee (cannot exceed 30% of salary)
Method of Payment:
- Wage
- Salary
- Unit time per unit of output
- Mixed salary
Minimum Wage: The minimum amount a worker can receive for a forty-hour work week. This can be enhanced by collective agreements. If working less than 40 hours, the wage is proportional
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