children, the handicapped and very old people – are often given minimal care and are worked long hours as virtual slaves. Humanitarian groups in Quebec establish centers for the relief of the poor; Nova Scotians adopt English Poor Laws. The Gilbert Act is passed in England, enabling humanitarians, appalled by the exploitation of workhouse residence, to institute reforms in many English jurisdictions. Many workhouses are closed, assistance to the poor in their own home is established, and children
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example as specified in the constitution, may nonetheless possess political power. Namely, they can revolt, use arms, hire mercenaries, co-opt the military, or use economically costly but largely peaceful protests in order to impose their wishes on society. We refer to this type of political power as de facto political power, which itself has two sources. First, it depends on the ability of the group in question to solve its collective action problem, i.e., to ensure that people act together, even when any
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Attractions: Developing an OB Model 23 An Overview 23 • Inputs 24 • Processes 25 • Outcomes 25 Summary and Implications for Managers 30 S A L Self-Assessment Library How Much Do I Know About Organizational Behavior? 4 Myth or Science? “Most Acts of Workplace Bullying Are Men Attacking Women” 12 An Ethical Choice Can You Learn from Failure? 24 glOBalization! Does National Culture Affect Organizational Practices? 30 Point/Counterpoint Lost in Translation? 31 Questions for Review 32 Experiential
need to know when time is getting short and a decision is needed. This sort of recognition requires frequently asking in the background, “Should I continue to weigh the pros and cons, or should I stop and act now?” The less time available, the more rational it becomes to be reactive and to act on intuitions or ‘gut instinct.’ 10 ────CONCEPT CHECK──── Ramone's friend says, "Ramone, look at those two white guys on the other side of the street. They look friendly. The blond guy with him