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The First Two Years Of Independence In Kosovo: Links Between Political Systems And Business Enterprises, John R. Fisher, Baki Koleci, Muhaedin Bela Dec 2010

The First Two Years Of Independence In Kosovo: Links Between Political Systems And Business Enterprises, John R. Fisher, Baki Koleci, Muhaedin Bela

Dr. John R. Fisher

External conflict has impact on business and commerce and appears to be highly dependent on the political system. The connection between the political systems and business enterprises is more important in a new, developing country like Kosovo.


Systems Theory And Structural Functionalism, John Fisher Dec 2009

Systems Theory And Structural Functionalism, John Fisher

Dr. John R. Fisher

Although structural functionalism finds its roots much earlier than systems theory, as researchers use it today, it is based on systems theory. This book chapter sets forth an approach for using systems theory and structural functionalism as frameworks and models for research.


Tony Blair's Lecture On Public Life And The Media: Functional Applications For Business And Research, John R. Fisher, Muhaedin Bela Dec 2009

Tony Blair's Lecture On Public Life And The Media: Functional Applications For Business And Research, John R. Fisher, Muhaedin Bela

Dr. John R. Fisher

Because systems are coupled together, all behavior in society is dependent on each other. Government officials are dependent upon the media to relay policy information to the public. Similarly, the media rely on government officials to provide information their audiences want and need. Still, a certain amount of “stress” exists between government officials and the media. This presentation reports a study using systems theory and structural functionalism to analyze Tony Blair’s lecture on public life and the media. The study examined Blair’s criticism of the media which he claims has changed from objectively covering the news to blending of news …


Addressing Equity In Alberta, John R. Fisher, Moshe Elhav Dec 1995

Addressing Equity In Alberta, John R. Fisher, Moshe Elhav

Dr. John R. Fisher

This paper provides a historical review of equity in funding education in Alberta. It describes government attempts to address fiscal inequities and shows how the introduction of full funding in 1994 addressed many of the equity problems in Alberta. Horizontal equity has improved. However, the province needs to consider ways to improve vertical equity--the need for different amounts of funding to meet different needs--and other inequities affecting student achievement and access to knowledge.