Monday, May 28, 2012
NEW EQUAL WORLD: PEACE, WHAT AND HOW?
NEW EQUAL WORLD: PEACE, WHAT AND HOW?: BY: TASNEEM HAMEED What is peace? he asked my reaction And how, he completed the question He was a boy in his late teens In his dark gree...
PEACE, WHAT AND HOW?
BY: TASNEEM HAMEED
What is peace? he asked my reaction
And how, he completed the question
He was a boy in his late teens
In his dark green shirt and jeans
Wanting to give an objective reply
I ordered my thoughts to apply
Does peace mean absence of war?
When guns are silent near and far
Or it comes when the war ends
Messages of peace everyone sends
Is it the period between two wars?
The war has no law of time bars
Inside the UN’s imposing chambers
In many a meetings of its members
Peace is the topic every now and then
But, not, how, who, what and when
Neither the big talk nor the Peace Prize
Had helped the fallen peace to rise
I was consumed in my thoughts
Seeing emergence of a lot of doubts
Suddenly, the boy had this to say
“No problem sir, some other day”
After some time he started again
In a language simple and plain
“ Is not it relate to equality and equity
Caring, sharing, believing in empathy
If we Love and care for one another
Share agony and prosperity together
A lot of goodwill will be generated
A new equal world will be created
Ruled by Equality, Equity and Empathy”
His voice was full of vigor and sincerity
“The need for war will cease to exist
Peace will have no one to resist”
Thursday, January 5, 2012
UNITED NATIONS, UNITED STATES AND HUMAN RIGHTS ---1 GUANTANAMO BAY
BY TASNEEM HAMEED
NEW EQUAL WOLD
United Nations Organization, is the custodian of human rights all over the world. United States Of America is the most powerful country of the world and, one of the most prominent exponent of human rights. Together they bear the collective responsibility for ensuring the observance of human rights as enshrined in the United Nations Charter and The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. United States Of America is also bound by the provisions of American Constitution about human rights and the principles of The American Declaration of Independence 1776 .
It would be important to go through the salient features of the above two historic documents to emphasize the great importance given to human rights BY UNO and USA. Although, according to Richard Magnus, Singapore's representative to the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) “Talking about human rights in a rights-based perspective is not wrong, but it is insufficient.” Human rights should be about “cultivating humanity, human flourishing, and identity politics.” He further stipulated that, there are many different dimensions, expressions and depths to human rights but that there is a common narrative to human rights: cultivating humanity or a sense of being a world citizen.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
PREAMBLE
Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,
Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law,
Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations,
Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,
Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,
Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.
United Nations Organization, is the custodian of human rights all over the world. United States Of America is the most powerful country of the world and, one of the most prominent exponent of human rights. Together they bear the collective responsibility for ensuring the observance of human rights as enshrined in the United Nations Charter and The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. United States Of America is also bound by the provisions of American Constitution about human rights and the principles of The American Declaration of Independence 1776 .
It would be important to go through the salient features of the above two historic documents to emphasize the great importance given to human rights BY UNO and USA. Although, according to Richard Magnus, Singapore's representative to the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) “Talking about human rights in a rights-based perspective is not wrong, but it is insufficient.” Human rights should be about “cultivating humanity, human flourishing, and identity politics.” He further stipulated that, there are many different dimensions, expressions and depths to human rights but that there is a common narrative to human rights: cultivating humanity or a sense of being a world citizen.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
PREAMBLE
Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,
Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law,
Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations,
Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,
Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,
Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
CONDUCTING JOB INTERVIEW
TASNEEM HAMEED
Recruitment and selection are one of the important functions of any organization. Research shows those organizations that spend more time recruiting high-caliber people earn 22% higher return to shareholders than their industry peers. In view of the importance of hiring right person for the right job, job interviewing that is the most important part of recruitment and selection assumes great significance.
Job Interview Purpose
The purpose of job interview is eliciting information for reaching definite conclusions. The employer wants to know the candidate in great detail including his qualities, potential, attitude and teamwork for making assumption about his future work performance. The candidate wants to know the financial health, working environment and plans of the employer besides what he will be getting in terms of compensation. The employer uses the information elicited to decide whether the candidate fulfills the requirements of the job and could be given the offer of employment. The candidate uses the elicited information to decide whether to accept the offer, if made.
EMPLOYEE COUNSELING
TASNEEM HAMEED
Mankind has seen tremendous changes taking place in the world since its inception. But, there has been no change in basic human needs and behavior. Human race has seen the destruction of two World Wars as well as well as the unbelievable technological revolution. But human beings, retains all the characteristics of their ancestors. There may have been an enlargement in the needs as well as sophistication in the behavior, but the basic human core retains its originality.
An organization is a complex combination of people having different social, cultural economic and intellectual background and outlook. It is the right kind of interaction among them that leads to a successful organization. Organizations which are able to cater for the basic human needs, physical as well as intellectual and emotional are the most successful organizations.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
PRODUCTIVITY AND HUMAN RESOURCE
TASNEEM HAMEED
Successful economic performance of an enterprise is a pre-requisite for the growth and security of its employees. The role of productivity therefore assumes great importance.
Improving productivity has always been a live issue for managements. As the profitability of an organization mostly depends on improvement in productivity therefore, managers are always striving to find ways for achieving the target of improved productivity.
Productivity is usually defined mechanically, as the ratio between input and the output. But, it is in fact an Organizational challenge encompassing the human, cultural, technological and moral aspects. It is an all-out effort in every sphere of activity of the organization towards achieving the target of most efficient management of all the available resources.
“Money", 'Machine", "Material" and "Method" all have their share of importance for increasing productivity But, it is "Man" i.e. the human resource which dominates the show. No amount of money, technological ingenuity or work innovation will do the trick. Unless the most vital resource, i.e. the human resource is ready to rise to the occasion there is no chance of meeting this challenge. Undue emphasis on engineering aspects may, affect the Esprit De Corps and culture of the Organization. Thus the human resource of the organization should form the focal point for any movement towards increasing productivity.
Successful economic performance of an enterprise is a pre-requisite for the growth and security of its employees. The role of productivity therefore assumes great importance.
Improving productivity has always been a live issue for managements. As the profitability of an organization mostly depends on improvement in productivity therefore, managers are always striving to find ways for achieving the target of improved productivity.
Productivity is usually defined mechanically, as the ratio between input and the output. But, it is in fact an Organizational challenge encompassing the human, cultural, technological and moral aspects. It is an all-out effort in every sphere of activity of the organization towards achieving the target of most efficient management of all the available resources.
“Money", 'Machine", "Material" and "Method" all have their share of importance for increasing productivity But, it is "Man" i.e. the human resource which dominates the show. No amount of money, technological ingenuity or work innovation will do the trick. Unless the most vital resource, i.e. the human resource is ready to rise to the occasion there is no chance of meeting this challenge. Undue emphasis on engineering aspects may, affect the Esprit De Corps and culture of the Organization. Thus the human resource of the organization should form the focal point for any movement towards increasing productivity.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Encountering Peace: Half-way there
By GERSHON BASKIN
Our prime minister has learned to say the things the world wants to hear, but only his father really understands the truth: He doesn’t mean it.
‘I am very pessimistic on the future of Israel. The trends in general mood in Israel, US, worldwide are towards polarization, conflict and pessimism, and all is made worse by the worsening worldwide financial problems which I expect to end in a depression pretty much everywhere. I don’t expect Israel to avoid war with considerable casualties and damage.”
This is a letter I received this week from an American Jewish friend who is long-time friend and supporter of Israel, who has visited Israel many times. He is a regular contributor to pro-Israeli organizations – the Jewish Federation and others. His letter indicates deep concern and is similar to many voices that I hear from Jewish and non-Jewish groups visiting Israel. There are a lot of reasons this negativity.
The world on the eve of 2012 does not look like a happy place. As former US president Bill Clinton said, it is the economy probably more than anything else that is affecting the global mood of doom and lost hopes. In that respect, maybe this is the explanation for why Israel’s domestic mood appears to be somewhat more hopeful. We are not on the verge of economic/fiscal collapse.
Our prime minister has learned to say the things the world wants to hear, but only his father really understands the truth: He doesn’t mean it.
‘I am very pessimistic on the future of Israel. The trends in general mood in Israel, US, worldwide are towards polarization, conflict and pessimism, and all is made worse by the worsening worldwide financial problems which I expect to end in a depression pretty much everywhere. I don’t expect Israel to avoid war with considerable casualties and damage.”
This is a letter I received this week from an American Jewish friend who is long-time friend and supporter of Israel, who has visited Israel many times. He is a regular contributor to pro-Israeli organizations – the Jewish Federation and others. His letter indicates deep concern and is similar to many voices that I hear from Jewish and non-Jewish groups visiting Israel. There are a lot of reasons this negativity.
The world on the eve of 2012 does not look like a happy place. As former US president Bill Clinton said, it is the economy probably more than anything else that is affecting the global mood of doom and lost hopes. In that respect, maybe this is the explanation for why Israel’s domestic mood appears to be somewhat more hopeful. We are not on the verge of economic/fiscal collapse.
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