It points out specific facts, such as the tax breaks that corporations that don't need them get, to our strange attitude towards race. Moore rightly uses humor to point out all the silly things that go on in this country, not only to make you laugh but to make you think and take action.
Moore points out specifics, such as America's (or our administration's) tendancy to need an enemy. An entire chapter is devoted to "finding" our next enemy. It's humurous, partly because it's so true. Ah, let's see, the next enemy should be."Iran. Been there. Iraq. Done that.".
Another chapter, entitled "Big Welfare Mamas", outlines one of the biggest drains on society. Not our single mothers living in slums off welfare checks, but freeloading corporations. Moore uses concrete facts for people to base their own opinion on, of course he does throw his own in too. For example, social programs in place through the government amount (in 1996) to roughly $50 billion a year, that's $1.14 from each citizen. Meanwhile big corporations, who don't need it, are taking much more. For example, "It's $1.6 million in federal funds for McDonald's, in part to help them market Chicken McNuggets in Singapore from 1986 to 1994". How about a higher roller? "It's giving 278 million in government technology subsidies to Amoco, AT&T, Citicorp, Du Pont, General Electric, GM and IBM between 1990 and 1994 while together they cut 339,038 jobs and posted combined profits of $25.2 billion in 1994 alone.".
These are but a few examples that Michael Moore gives us. Each chapter deals with a slightly different issue, but they all relate to how we fare as Americans, his opinions and arguments are based solidly in facts presented throughout the book.
Chapters 25 and 26 really give an insight into Michael Moore's debate skills. They are entitled: "O.J. Is Innocent" and "O.J. Is Guilty". He points out that in a society like ours it's quite sad that good arguments can be put forth in both cases because we are a country with incredibly out of whack sensibilities, with those that should are not held accountable for their actions.
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To help achieve this goal, it is important to review and learn from the experiences of organizations that have downsized--and recognize that downsizing does not always achieve the intended results. ... For this reason, much can be learned from the experiences of private--and public--organizations that have downsized in recent years. ... This caused the employees left after the downsizing to show less initiative in getting the work done. ... Review the goals publicly, on an established schedule, so people feel part of something bigger than their work unit. Review the goals and progres...
To help achieve this goal, it is important to review and learn from the experiences of organizations that have downsized--and recognize that downsizing does not always achieve the intended results. ... For this reason, much can be learned from the experiences of private--and public--organizations that have downsized in recent years. ... This caused the employees left after the downsizing to show less initiative in getting the work done. ... Review the goals publicly, on an established schedule, so people feel part of something bigger than their work unit. Review the goals and progres...
This type of downsizing potentially leads to companies shutting down, declaring bankruptcy, and dealing with various legal concerns. ... With this strategy, employees typically eliminate themselves, thus eliminating the need for downsizing. ... If their decision is to cut wages, this tactic should be administered fairly. ... Once the outsourced work is brought back into the company, this will provide more work for the organization's current employees, thereby eliminating the need to downsize or at least prolonging the decision. ... Again, this strategy allows the company t...
This is ethical, reasonable, and positive. ... (Wright et al, 2001) The crux of this theory is that people are of value to the organization because they make it productive. ... Which types of resources are lost in this process is critical to the eventual success of such endeavors. ... This change in the structures of the organization typically involves an unfreezing, change and re-freezing process. ... This theory is more about how to manage a downsizing, so more a socio-psychological aspect. ...
All of this will increase costs for AT&T. ... I believe this is related to the increase in workload. ... The individual's effort is the key element in this theory. ... This gives motivation to keep moving. ... There is academic research to prove this point. ...
This does not necessarily mean that employees will not loose their jobs, nor does it mean that their jobs are secure. ... However, this event in our small professional world is unique, and it is important to remember that the event affects not only the "downsized," but also those who remain. ... Before the downsizing project came into play I did not have to operate a vehicle. ... At one time, I was as happy working for this company. ... Downsizing has become a common occurance at my company. ...
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