Is the European Union democratic? Much has been written claiming that the EU's institutions and policymaking processes are insufficiently accountable to, and representative of, the European electorate. In Democratic Deficit?, Thomas D. Zweifel offers a provocative new treatment of the concept of democracy in the EU. The work provides a rigorous, comparative examination of the European Union and the federal democracies of Switzerland and the United States. Drawing upon established, quantifiable scales of democracy, the study demonstrates that the EU's decision-making and regulatory processes do not show a democratic deficit greater than that of the bureaucracies of most liberal democracies and finds that in certain policy areas liberal democracies may even benefit from adopting EU practices. Supported by two case studies comparing regulatory policymaking in action across the three polities, Zweifel's work will prove to be a valuable and thought-provoking addition to the debate about European governance and the increasingly important role of transnational and supranational organizations.

Democratic Deficit: Institutions and Regulation in the European Union, Switzerland, and the United States

Zweifel, Thomas D.

Foreign & International Law

Lexington Books

Is the European Union democratic? Much has been written claiming that the EU's institutions and policymaking processes are insufficiently accountable to, and representative of, the European electorate. In Democratic Deficit? , Thomas D. Zweifel offers a provocative new treatment of the concept of democracy in the EU. The work provides a rigorous, comparative examination of the European Union and the federal democracies of Switzerland and the United States. Drawing upon established, quantifiable scales of democracy, the study demonstrates that the EU's decision-making and regulatory processes do not show a democratic deficit greater than that of the bureaucracies of most liberal democracies and finds that in certain policy areas liberal democracies may even benefit from adopting EU practices. Supported by two case studies comparing regulatory policymaking in action across the three polities, Zweifel's work will prove to be a valuable and thought-provoking addition to the debate about European governance and the increasingly important role of transnational and supranational organizations.

Democratic Deficit: Institutions and Regulation in the European Union, Switzerland and the United States

Quellen Zur Geschichte Des Bauernkriegs Aus Rotenburg an Der Tauber (German Edition)

History

Baumann, Franz Ludwig

Europe

Nabu Press

Swiss consultant Zweifel asks whether international organizations represent the interests of humanity as a whole rather than just those of a few, and if not, how they can become more democratic. Looking at such organizations as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and various region-based groups, he analyzes the extent to which they and their policymaking are governed by democratic rules, formal or informal. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

International Organizations And Democracy: Accountability, Politics, And Power

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Lynne Rienner Pub

Do international organizations represent the interests of the global citizenry? Or are they merely vehicles for the agendas of powerful nations and special interests? Thomas Zweifel explores this increasingly contentious issue, deftly blending history, theory, and case studies. Zweifel's analysis covers both regional organizations (e.g., the EU, NAFTA, NATO, the AU) and such global institutions as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization. With international organizations becoming perhaps the most appropriate-if not the only-forum for tackling myriad transnational challenges, his systematic study of how these organizations function is central to the study of both international relations and democracy in the 21st century.

Culture Clash is the ultimate guide to working in an international and diverse team environment. You and your international managers learn how to avoid costly mistakes, how to decode national or corporate cultures, and how to navigate cross-cultural projects for best results. An absolute necessity for smart leaders who manage across cultures. Like it or not, all of us are touched by globalization - even the fruit vendor at the street corner. But few leaders are prepared for managing across cultures; and the costs of cultural blind spots can spin out of control. I have packed Culture Clash with fascinating stories, sound research and practical techniques--the global and intercultural competencies you need to manage across cultures anywhere in the world. Learn how to: <ol>
<li>Build and manage global high-performance teams.</li>
<li>Parachute into any culture and get the job done while respecting the local customs.</li>
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Avoid costly no-no's in your cross-cultural interactions.</li>
<li>Use the Pyramid for Global Results to instantly decode a national or corporate culture.</li>
<li>Work with the Global Integrator™ spider graph to navigate cross-cultural mergers, acquistions or joint ventures</li>
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Orchestrate global meetings and teleconferences--before, during, and after--that create alignment and mobilize the troops worldwide</li>
<li>And much, much more (not least some pretty hilarious cross-cultural jokes...).</li>
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Culture Clash: Managing the Global High-Performance Team (The Global Leader Series)

Business & Money

International

Select Books Inc

Wer wirksam sprechen und zuhören kann, erhält bessere Informationen und strategische Erkenntnisse, bessere Mitarbeitende und Ergebnisse. Wie dies gelingt, zeigt dieses Buch.Wenn Kommunikation wirklich das Wasser ist, in dem Führungskräfte schwimmen, dann spielt die Sprache eine wesentliche Rolle für den Erfolg eines jeden Unternehmens und Managers. Dieses Buch bietet eine Fülle konkreter Werkzeuge und faszinierender Beispiele für wirksame Kommunikation.  Und es hält sein Versprechen: einen gewaltigen Zuwachs in der Wirksamkeit Ihrer Kommunikation und letztlich Erfolg und Erfüllung im Geschäftsleben wie auch zu Hause. Neu in dieser vollständig überarbeiteten Auflage sind die Kommunikation in den Neuen Medien, Business-Blabla, Management-Euphemismen und die Macht der Sprache.Fazit: Unbedingt lesen und sich inspirieren lassen.

Communicate or Die - Mit Sprache führen: Außergewöhnliche Ergebnisse durch zielgerichtete Kommunikation (German Edition)

Job Hunting & Careers

Gabler Verlag

Gorilla in the Cockpit

Vyas, Vip

Management & Leadership

Independently published

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