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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4th 1776 announced to the World that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer a part of the British Empire.
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What is the similarities between te wealth of nations and the declaration of independence?
there isnt any differences
Which Enlightenment idea was part of the Declaration of Independence?
Government should exist with the consent of the people.
As the Declaration of Independence of the United States states: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are natural rights.
Why was Francis Lightfoot Lee famous?
Lee, Francis Lightfoot (1734-1797), a Revolutionary War statesman and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, a brother of Richard Henry Lee and a cousin of "Light-Horse Harry" Lee. Lee was educated by tutors. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses (1758-68, 1769-76), and strongly opposed the policies of the British government. As a member of the Continental Congress from 1775 to 1779 he supported separation from Great Britain and helped draft the Articles of Confederation. Later he served in the Virginia Senate.
He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.
He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.
He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their Public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.
What was the importance of the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence was a written statement to King George from the members of the Continental Congress of the Colonies establishing their intent to become a free nation separate from England's power.
Why is the Declaration of Independence so important?
The Declaration of Independence is still important because it identifies the tensions and emotions surrounding the refusal of British influence. It used the British king as a scapegoat, even though he had relatively little involvement.
However, it embodies the primary values of the country at that time. The Lockian ideas of natural rights underly everything that the Declaration of Independence stood for. The rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are what it is all about. Those ideal should still hold true today, and that is why it is still important.
What were the causes and consequences of the American declaration of independence in 1776?
The cause of the Declaration of Independence was the laws and taxes that Britain forced on the colonies. The declaration listed the complaints of the colonists, and declared independence from England. The result was the American War of Independence, in which America was victorious.
What was the writers risk of signing the declaration of independence?
He was committing treason since the colonies were still under British rule.
In what year did the 13 colony's declare the Independence?
October 1781, the same year, and day, The Revolutionary War ended. King Charles II (If I'm wrong on King Charles, sorry because I was pretty positive it is true.) Delcared the Americans independent from Britain.
Which country got its independence in 660 BCE?
The country that got its independence in 660 BCE is Japan.
What year was the Declaration of Independence wrote?
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, and it was debated and approved by the Second Continental Congress in 1776.
When was the final draft of the Declaration presented to Congress?
On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution was signed by congress. The new constitution was then sent to the states for ratification, and became effective on June 21, 1788.
What idea did thomas Jefferson support in the declaration of independence?
The idea of natural rights
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Why is it important to handle grievances carefully?
Introduction Maintaining quality of work life for its employees is an important concern for the any organisation. The grievance handling procedure of the organisation can affect the harmonious environment of the organisation. The grievances of the employees are related to the contract, work rule or regulation, policy or procedure, health and safety regulation, past practice, changing the cultural norms unilaterally, individual victimization, wage, bonus, etc. Here, the attitude on the part of management in their effort to understand the problems of employees and resolve the issues amicably have better probability to maintain a culture of high performance. Managers must be educated about the importance of the grievance process and their role in maintaining favorable relations with the union. Effective grievance handling is an essential part of cultivating good employee relations and running a fair, successful, and productive workplace. Positive labor relations are two-way street both sides must give a little and try to work together. Relationship building is key to successful labor relations. Precautions and Prescriptions The management should take care of following aspects to develop a culture of trust and confidence upon the employees.
1. Always ensure that the managers involved in the grievance handling procedures have a quiet place to meet with the complainant.
2. Always ensure that managers have adequate time to be devoted to the complainant.
3. Explain manager's role, the policy and the procedures clearly in the grievance handling procedure.
4. Fully explaining the situation to the employee to eliminate any misunderstanding and promote better acceptance of the situation complained of.
5. Try to let employee present their issues without prejudging or commenting
6. Do use a positive, friendly ways to resolve the crisis than punitive steps, which disturb the system.
7. Do remain calm, cool, collected during the course of the meeting.
8. Always focus on the subject of the grievance than allied issues.
9. Don't make threats manage the grievances.
10. Never make use of allegations against personalities.
11. Be aware of the staff member's potential concerns to the possible repercussions of raising a grievance.
12. Don't become angry, belligerent, or hostile during grievance handling procedure.
13. Do listen for the main point of arguments and any possible avenue to resolve the grievance.
14. Listen and respond sensitively to any distress exhibited by the employees.
15. Eliminating the source of the irritation or discomfort being complained of.
16. Reassure them that the managers will be acting impartially and that your hope is to resolve the matter if possible.
17. Don't "horse trade" or swap one grievance for another (where the union wins one, management wins one). Each case should be decided on its merits.
18. Avoid usage of verbosisms like "it will be taken care of."
19. Ensure effective, sensitive and confidential communication between all involved.
20. Take all possible steps to ensure that no victimization occurs as a result of the grievance being raised.
21. The investigator or decision maker acts impartially, which means they must exclude themselves if there is any bias or conflict of interest.
22. All parties are heard and those who have had complaints made against others are given an opportunity to respond.
23. Try to look upon the problem on different angles for appropriate understanding.
24. Ensuring that there is proper investigation of the facts and figures related the problem under concern.
25. Consider all relevant information in the investigation process.
26. Ask the staff member their preferred resolution option, although it is important to make it clear that this may not be a possible outcome.
27. Be aware of the limits of authority of the person who involved in the grievance handling procedures.
28. If the manager feels that he/she is not the appropriate person (senior manager) to deal with the issue refer the complainant to the appropriate person as soon as possible.
29. Try to get a better idea of whether the alleged discrimination or harassment happened or didn't happen.
30. Tell them exactly what they are supposed to have done, to whom and explain, why this may be seen as discrimination/harassment or as inappropriate.
31. Grievances are preferably to be settled informally at the level of the employee's immediate supervisor.
32. Try the level best to involve team members to resolve the crisis at unit level itself.
33. Avoid as far as possible the union involvement in conflict resolution situation process.
34. Follow documentation the procedures, of all necessary steps taken to resolve the problem/complaint. Conclusion To a great extend the aggravation of industrial problems depends on manager's approaches and attitude in effective handling of employees grievances. Care should be taken in the way managers approaches the problem and perceiving the pros and cons of the situation. The conflict management approaches include the win-win strategy that help in the healthy organisational practices and which reflects the strong organisational culture. The cooperation from both parties is the pre-requisite to handle the problem and effective settlement of the grievances. Conscious use of professional self can help managers in the conflict handling situations grievance redressal process.
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What were the effects of the declaration of Independence?
The king saw it as a joke at first and then that the men who signed it as traitors. Bunker Hill proved to the king that he had a problem and he sent more troops to the colonies. As the population of troops grew colonist began to complain more. Boston was under siege and NYC was filled with British occupation. Loyalist supported the British and there was a percentage that were neutral, but eventually as the war carried on they had to pick a side.
Where was the declaration independence wrote?
The Declaration of Independence was written in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The exact place where the document was written is a historic building that is now called the Declaration House.
Yes, George III was afflicted with porphyria, a maddening disease which disrupted his reign as early as 1765. He was unable to run his country effectively because of his illness.
and for the support of this declaration with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence we mutually pledge to each other our lives
its true the Second Continental Congress met in May 1775
