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Who ruled Romania in the 1730s?
# Muntenia (or Wallachia or Ţara Românească):
- Nicolae Mavrocordat: March 1719-September 1730
- Constantin Mavrocordat: 3 September 1730-approx. 4 October 1730
- Mihail Racoviţă: approx. approx. 4 October 1730-October 1731
- Constantin Mavrocordat: 13 October 1731-5 April 1733
# Moldova:
- Grigore II Ghica: September 1726-Aprill 1733
# Transylvania: under the rule of the Austrian Empire
- Leopold I of Habsburg: 1691-1705
# Dobrogea: under the rule of the Ottoman Empire
What is the name of the government agency that deals with paranormal and unexplained phenomena?
the name is "area 51"
What is 'public policy' in the law of negligence?
Public policy is an important aspect in negligence
S1 of the Compensation Act 2006 provides that courts should consider the wider implications of their decision to impose liability on someone.
An example of public policy= an escaping robber who is injured in a car accident the moral argument of thus is that the law will not assist those engaging in any legal activity.
"opening the floodgates" argument.
Its to prevent any desirable activity from being undertaken and to discourage people from undertaking functions in connection with a desirable activity.
What is the first political office one can run for?
Any legally qualified person can run for any office- there is no required progression of offices. Some people such as Palin start out running for mayor; others such as H. Clinton start by running for US Senator or even for President as in the case of Hoover.
Peace and conflict studies meaning and concept of peace?
Peace does not mean the total absence of conflict but the capacity to put conflict indicators or conflict situations under control without distablizing the system
Has ICS been used to manage both emergency and non emergency situations?
Yes, ICS can be used to manage a large, non-emergency "event".
How can you get a visa to Oman while you have a UAE resident visa?
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Why did the US contribute to Germany's and Japan's reindustrialization?
The reindustrialization of Germany and Japan came about through both humanitarian and practical motives. On the humanitarian side, both countries had been devastated by the fighting and would not be able to support themselves without being rebuilt. The US would not just leave these countries in their by then non-functioning conditions. The US recognized that with the governments of Germany and Japan now gone, there was no reason not to help the peoples of those countries. It also recognized that it had a responsibility to enusre that the survivors of the war were not left to starve. The US would have had to provide food for these countries until they rebuilt themselves, so the US helped them rebuild themselves. As for practical reasons, by the end of World War II, it became apparent Communist Soviet Union was the greatest threat to American and most capitalistic nations. The Soviet Union had occupeid certain countries as its armies moved toward Germany as did the Allied armies. At war's end the Soviet Union did not give up its control over those countries, whereas the Allies did. It was obvious that the Soviet Union would have taken over as many weaker countries as it could possibly grab, Germany and Japan included. The only way to prevent the Soviet Union from expanding into Germany and Japan and further would be to rebuild them into powers that could defend themselves and be allied with the US against the Soviet Union out of gratitude for helping them rebuild after the war.
Are consumers protected in Switzerland like they are in the us?
There is a high level of consumer protection in Switzerland, as there is in most European countries.
Food labelling requirements are strict. They generally follow EU standards which makes trading with the EU easier.
- All ingredients must be listed. For perishable products there is a "use by" date.
- All packed meats and dairy products must contain the packers ID so the product can be traced in the event of problems. This is the same rule as in the EU.
- A rule unique to Switzerland is that the country of origin must be given for all meat. this applies to both shops and restaurants. You will usually see this in small print at the bottom of a restaurant menu.
Advertising must be able to justify any claims made.
All goods must be "fit for purpose".
Switzerland has strong rules on packaging. A shop musttake back any packaging. It is common for people to return packing after unwrapping the item. This discourages wasteful packing.
For electrical goods, the shop must take it back when it is worn out. This is covered by a disposal charge included in the price. So when you buy a new toaster, computer or whatever, you take the old one back to the shop, and they have to take it.
Finally, as in most of Europe, but I understand not in the USA, the price listed must include all charges, including tax. If a price of Fr 12.50 is marked on the item or shelf, I know that will be exactly what I have to pay.
How this compares with the US I don't know. Other people tell me US consumer protection standards are not as high as in Europe.
In a the actions and powers of the government are controlled by law.?
There could be a number of answers to this; however, the general answer would be a "Republic".
What do you think are the most important reasons for low public trust in government in the US?
You you need to answer this prompt. It requires a written reply from you and not us. We don't do homework.
Requiring strict obedience to an authority, such as a dictator .
What was revolutionary about the American view of government?
The American view of government was revolutionary in its emphasis on individual rights and the principle of popular sovereignty, where the authority of the government is derived from the consent of the governed. This contrasted sharply with monarchical and aristocratic systems, advocating for a government that exists to serve the people rather than control them. Moreover, the establishment of a system of checks and balances aimed to prevent any single entity from gaining excessive power, promoting a more equitable distribution of authority. These ideas laid the foundation for modern democratic governance and inspired movements worldwide.
The federal government and its agencies must act ethically during war.
What are four factors that explain the behaviors of appointed officials?
The manner in which they are recruited and rewarded
Their personal attributes, such as their socioeconomic backgrounds and their political attitudes
The nature of their jobs
The constraints that outside forces- political superiors, legislators, interest groups, journalists- impose on their agencies
A poor performer under your supervision is planning to resign Should you be worried about anything?
Typically, the voluntary resignation of a poor performer is a supervisor's ultimate fantasy. Were this the private sector, my advice would be to hit an early happy hour with the employees you like and buy everyone a shot in celebration of this tax drain's departure. But this is government and things aren't so cut and dry. Bureau Pat has learned some valuable lessons that should be passed down.
Before we get into the advice, let me start with a story of a resignation going awry.
A supervisor I know had a difficult employee who was on a path of disciplinary action. After several months of absenteeism and poor performance, feedback sessions, and opportunities to improve, the supervisor provided a difficult but honest feedback assessment with a recommendation for placement in another position with a clean slate. Following the difficult conversation, the employee provided a written resignation, terminating that same day.
The supervisor accepted the resignation and worked with the staff member and human resources to properly remove the employee by the close of business, realizing the member could change his mind by midnight that day. Midnight came and passed, and the member provided no withdrawal. A few days after, the supervisor began working to fill the position.
Two weeks later, the employee came back into the office as if he'd just been on a nice vacation and nothing had happened, convinced he was still employed with the agency. He came into the building, logged into his computer, and began checking and writing emails. The supervisor's calls for the employee to leave were ignored and eventually the employee was forcefully removed by security in a messy and public scene.
It gets worse...After being escorted from the building, the employee reached out to his affinity and union groups. These groups created a long and arduous process that lead to the eventual return of the employee with all his leave reinstated and a nice cash settlement. Apparently, since the employee's badge was never collected, a legal loophole allowed the employee back to work.
Bureau Pat suspects that there are many other stories in government like my friend's, but hopes that your difficult employee will realize what is best for him/her and the two of you will part amicably.
Now for some advice.
Right now, you should do nothing. Let nature take its course and if this employee really wants to leave it must be under his/her own condition(s). Remember, it is only a rumor and any action that you take that may be perceived as coercion may lead to a lengthy grievance process that may ensure this poor performer not only stays in their current position but gets a couple kick backs from Uncle Sam along the way.
With that said, let's start with the fundamentals. A resignation is the separation of an employee from the agency at his/her own request. 5 CFR Subpart B part 715.202 states:
"an employee is free to resign at any time, to set the effective date of his resignation, and to have his reasons for resigning entered in his official records...and an agency may permit an employee to withdraw his resignation at any time before it has become effective."
Only when the employee hands in his/her resignation in writing is it a clear statement that this employee is requesting to leave their job. Threatening to leave, or saying you're looking for another job, or hearing rumors from other staff does not equate to a formal resignation.
Bear in mind, you cannot demand a resignation. That is, no employee can be coerced or threatened to obtain his/her resignation, no matter how useless or detested he/she may be.
Let's assume in your case that the rumors are true and you are fortunate enough to have this taxpayer burden resign. When the employee approaches you, have him/her complete a SF 52 form or submit the resignation in writing, signed and dated, with an effective date and reasons for resigning. Also - and this is most important - have them process out properly as any other transitioning federal employee would in your office (e.g. collect keys and badges, reset passwords, etc.).
In an ideal situation, this poor performer will provide two-weeks notice to allow for orderly planning. If not, you may ask for a reasonable period of notice but you cannot set an earlier or later date than the date selected by the member. Understand his/her resignation is a voluntary termination of employment and this member can resign at any time; advance notice is not required. Furthermore, in most agencies the resigning employee may withdraw a resignation before it becomes effective.
If the stars are aligned in your favor, then you will have been relieved from the arduous process of disciplining and firing the member. You can consider this poor performer's decision to move on a blessing for both of you!
Can you insist a witness or a tape recorder be present between your boss and you?
The days of smuggling in an awkward unreliable tape recorders are over and the equipment you might consider has now been replaced by sleek cell phones and other digital recording device these days, making the prospect of surreptitiously recording your wacky boss's ranting a lot more appealing.
Bureaupat has known several staff who have recorded conversations at work without the other party having knowledge of it, which does not violate Federal law. However, many states have laws which prohibit it such as California and Maryland.
But your question seems to imply that you aren't interested in going all secret agent and don't want to do this covertly. This is good--your overt approach and insistence on a witness is more subject to state laws and agency policy than anything else--and it will be more administrative law for the most part.
A witness may be present at most meetings---and that is often a policy of both public and private organizations to avoid any misinterpretations of misuse of things. If a tape recorder is used, it should be done with permission of both parties--but also creates a chilling effect on the process. This might not be a bad thing, it can just turn things into a rather formal inquiry, rather a discussion.
Worst case, if your departmental/agency employee handbook provides that tape recordings may not be made of meetings, that the employee many not bring somebody in during a discussion, etc. and if those types of issues have been upheld--then they are hard to beat. But many of these provisions may undergo transformation if and when they are challenged for violating due process.
The current Supreme Court will be divided on this---to be sure!
While you can not refuse a meeting with your boss, you can ask that third party be present. Again check with your Human Resource office to find out the specifics of your agency's policy, especially the refusal of supervisor to have a third-party present.
It is Bureuapat's position that employees and managers should never tape record telephone or personal conversations without knowledge and approval of the other person. Even then, I strongly discourage its use because by tape recording the other party to a conversation, even with his or her consent, you are implicitly accusing the other party of being a liar. This hinders healthy labor-management relations. But inviting a third party (e.g., your employee relations specialist) , especially in difficult situations will hopefully ensure a civil meeting.
