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name "Employee Assistance Programs" was given by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). In past 25 years, EAPS have grown very fast in quantity, focus, importance and scope to all organizations. This new form of intervention has been implemented not only in the North America but to varying degrees and in contrasting packages in other parts of world. In varying forms EAPs have also been adopted by unions and by medical, legal and other professional societies as well as by

Implementing Employee Assistance Programs Introduction When the average employee hears the words "employee assistance programs", he may immediately think of medical benefits. Another employee may think of Workers Compensation. Yet another may think of further training for possible advancement. Although all of their conceptions are true, they are not all inclusive. There are several parts to the vehicle called Employee Assistance Programs, or EAPs. Employee Assistance Programs are defined

“Was Development Assistance a Mistake | | A Critical Review of Easterly, W 2007, Was Development Assistance a Mistake?, American Economics Review, 97(2), pp 328-332. Foreign aid focuses on promoting economic and human development ( Williamson, R 2009).Many experts attempt to possess the knowledge and skill to help poor nations. The key theme of “Was Development Assistance a mistake?” is Easterly’s argument, how development assistance fails to achieve economic development

picking out the facts which suit their particular ideological perspective. In this essay we will assess how the different forms of foreign aid affect LDC 's, examine the opposing theories of dependency and modernization in relation to development assistance, and finally, question whether the current forms of foreign aid are maximizing their utility. With the

International aid or development assistance is defined in several ways. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) defines international aid to “include grants and loans to developing countries and territories which are: (i) with the promotion of economic development and welfare in the recipient country as the main objective and (ii) at concessional financial terms (i.e. conveys a grant element of at least 25 percent).” This definition is commonly accepted, however; some analysts

A Review of the TANF Cash Assistance Programs Roughly 20% of the United States’ children are living in families suffering from poverty (National Center for Education Statistics, 2015). According to Yeung, Linver and Brooks-Gunn (2002); Pungello et al., (2010); and Evans (2004), economic hardships increase the likelihood of “maladaptive” behaviors while decreasing school performance and poor cognitive-behavioral development. (1861-1879; 410-426; 77-92). To prevent this, lawmakers were spurred into

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: A Policy Analysis Lena Byanski Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Author Note: This paper was prepared for PPOL V371, Section 01, Spring 2016, taught by Professor Aitalieva. Abstract The main purpose of this research is to give further knowledge about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program offered in the United States (TANF). With looking at the history of the program, it allows the reader to get an improved understanding

Abstract This paper discusses the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program that was established in 1996. It examines the development and goals of the policy as well as addresses the target population that benefits from this program. A review of the agencies associated with TANF and the benefits the program provides to its clients is also given. In addition, the funding sources of TANF are addressed. Lastly, it examines the social issue this program is meant to address. Policy Paper

achievable or possible. William Russell Easterly a Professor of Economics at New York University and an American economist has been questioning the failure of development assistance through his article “Was Development Assistance a Mistake?” by challenging three main assumptions that demonstrate the progress of development assistance in poor countries. This critical review will summarize Easterly’s article and provide a critique about the strengths and weakness of his arguments. The first false assumption

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is intended to assist families that are living in poverty to achieve self-sufficiency by providing the family with cash benefits. The TANF program has several characteristics of early U.S. social welfare programs. Although today, the policies regarding the TANF program are much different than the early programs and changes continue to occur to change the TANF policy. Today the TANF policy provides funding sources, strict income limits, and