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Watering to endanger

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An American visitor to Singapore made the mistake of violating a local health ordinance against leaving standing water in a plant saucer. The visitor was impressed by the swift action of the police in their rush to protect the citizens, and threatened by the apparent lack of privacy.

Author: Wrage, Steven
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Company
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1996
Social aspects, Personal narratives, Singapore, Criminal investigation, Police questioning

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The training game: private sector employers have to take more responsibility for the quality of the labor force

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Labor-management relations are strained as companies strive to compete in the global economy and employees feel a lack of job security. Training has become a major issue with employees, and the social responsibility of corporations has become a topic of debate.

Author: McMurdy, Deirdre
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
Column, Labor relations, Employee training, Labour relations

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Corporate social responsibility: does corporate social responsibility endanger U.S. prosperity?

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A debate on whether corporate social responsibility (CSR) is affecting investor prosperity through diversion of funds or whether it is a good business strategy is presented.

Author: Nichols, Nick, Cramer, Aron
Publisher: Congressional Quarterly, Inc.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 2007
United States, Economic aspects, Viewpoint essay

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Subjects list: Analysis, Corporate social responsibility
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