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Creative Cluster Development : Governance, Place-Making and Entrepreneurship
In recent decades, the importance of creative cluster development has gained increasing recognition from national and regional governments.Governments have been investing in initiatives and urban development plans that aim to create or support localized creative industries. Our understanding of creative clusters is expanded with this insightful volume, which looks at issues of governance, place-making and entrepreneurship.In addition to its theoretical contributions, the book also presents a rich range of international case studies, including, among others, an analysis of coworking spaces in Toronto, business park development in MediaCityUK and mediapark.brussels and public–private partnerships in Warsaw. Creative Cluster Development will be valuable reading for advanced students, researchers and policymakers in urban planning, regional studies, economic geography, innovation studies and the creative and cultural industries.
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Governance and Leadership
Lessons from service and system failures describe the pivotal roles played by governance and leadership in delivering high-quality, safe care.This Element sets out what the terms governance and leadership mean and how thinking about them has developed over time.Using real-world examples, the authors analyse research evidence on the influence of governance and leadership on quality and safety in healthcare at different levels in the health system: macro level (what national health systems do), meso level (what organisations do), and micro level (what teams and individuals do).The authors describe behaviours that may help boards focus on improving quality and show how different leadership approaches may contribute to delivering major system change.The Element presents some critiques of governance and leadership, including some challenges that can arise and gaps in the evidence, and then draws out lessons for those seeking to strengthen governance and leadership for improvement.This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
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Entrepreneurship, Finance, Governance and Ethics
This book covers topics that are at the intersection of business ethics and governance as they pertain to entrepreneurship and finance.It is the first focused work that links entrepreneurship and finance to governance and business ethics, rather than explore them separately.The chapters highlight with empirical data the strong interplay between ethics in organizational efficiency and financial activity, and the role of legal settings and governance in facilitating ethical standards.They discuss novel and timely topics, particularly given the recent financial crisis and discussions on regulating ethical behaviour.This book will encourage future scholars to investigate the role of law and governance in mitigating corruption and facilitating integrity in entrepreneurship and finance.
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Leadership in Sport Governance
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What is the function of governance?
The function of governance is to provide a framework for decision-making, setting and implementing policies, and ensuring accountability within an organization or society. It involves establishing rules, regulations, and processes to guide behavior, allocate resources, and manage conflicts. Effective governance helps to promote transparency, fairness, and efficiency in achieving the goals and objectives of the entity being governed.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of global governance?
Global governance has the advantage of promoting cooperation and coordination among countries to address global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and terrorism. It can help establish common standards and regulations to ensure a level playing field for all nations. However, one disadvantage is that it can sometimes infringe on national sovereignty and limit a country's ability to make independent decisions. Additionally, global governance structures can be slow-moving and bureaucratic, making it difficult to respond quickly to emerging issues.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of authoritarian governance?
Authoritarian governance can lead to quick decision-making and implementation of policies, as power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. This can sometimes result in stability and efficiency in governance. However, the lack of checks and balances in authoritarian systems can lead to abuse of power, suppression of dissent, and limited political freedoms for citizens. Additionally, authoritarian regimes often struggle with legitimacy and can face challenges in fostering long-term economic and social development.
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What forms of governance existed in the Neolithic (Stone Age)?
In the Neolithic period, forms of governance were typically based on kinship and tribal structures. Leadership was often held by elders or individuals with specialized skills, such as hunting or farming. Decision-making was likely based on consensus within the community, with leaders acting as mediators and arbitrators. As societies became more complex, some Neolithic communities may have developed more centralized forms of governance, with leaders or councils holding authority over larger groups of people.
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Autonomy and Democratic Governance in Northeast India
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Which federal states have sole decision-making authority?
In a federal system like the United States, federal states that have sole decision-making authority are often referred to as "unitary states." In these states, the central government holds all decision-making power and delegates limited authority to lower levels of government. Examples of unitary states include France, Japan, and the United Kingdom, where the central government has the final say on most policy matters. This centralized system contrasts with federal states like the U.S. and Germany, where power is shared between the central government and individual states or regions.
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How can citizens' councils be equipped with political decision-making authority?
Citizens' councils can be equipped with political decision-making authority by implementing a system of direct democracy, where citizens have the power to directly participate in decision-making processes. This can be achieved through mechanisms such as citizen initiatives, referendums, and participatory budgeting, which allow citizens to propose, vote on, and influence policy decisions. Additionally, citizens' councils can be given formal recognition and support from government institutions, ensuring that their recommendations and decisions are taken into consideration in the political decision-making process. Furthermore, providing citizens' councils with access to resources, information, and expertise can help to enhance their capacity to make informed and effective decisions.
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What does central authority and authoritarian leadership mean?
Central authority refers to a system where power and decision-making are concentrated in a single entity or group, such as a government or leader. Authoritarian leadership is a style of leadership where the leader holds all the power and makes decisions without input from others. In an authoritarian system, there is little to no room for dissent or opposition, and individuals are expected to follow orders without question.
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To what extent are wars, poor governance, natural disasters, climate change, and other such factors related to hunger?
Wars, poor governance, natural disasters, climate change, and other factors are closely related to hunger. Wars can disrupt food production and distribution, leading to food shortages. Poor governance can result in mismanagement of resources and lack of access to food for vulnerable populations. Natural disasters can destroy crops and infrastructure, exacerbating food insecurity. Climate change can lead to unpredictable weather patterns, affecting agricultural productivity. These factors can create a vicious cycle of poverty and hunger, making it difficult for communities to break free from the cycle of food insecurity.
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