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10 Most Powerful Countries In The World

-By Development Network-

I'm just saying in advance the only ones that will be fully satisfied with this
post are the people from the country that is in the number one place. After long
research we've put together a list of 10 most powerful countries based on a few
factors. If you are not satisfied then leave a comment below or share this with
your friends for a second opinion.
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Our list is based on the following factors.
1. The amount of influence the country has on the world stage in politics and
economics.
2. The economic strength of the country.
3. The military strength of the country.
4. Bonus Points: Nuclear Capability, Natural Resources, Population, Status in
UN.
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1. United States of America
Whether you like or not United States is the most powerful country in the world.
With the lagest economy of $14 trillion, which by the way is a quater of world
total GDP. The strongest army the world has ever seen. For all those that didn't
know US spend over $700 billion on their military in 2009, thats more then the
whole world combined. Accounting for almost a half of worlds nuclear weapons
having army bases and military presense in Asia,Europe Middle east and South
America truly shows that United States is the Worlds Only Remaining Super Power.
I'll just mention couple of more facts about U.S.
(1) U.S. has many powerful allies who they really control, for example: UK,
Japan, South Korea, Israel, Colombia and many more.
(2) U.S. holds one of the 5 UN Security Council Seats.
(3) U.S. is home to world's leading companies like Microsoft, Google, Apple and
many more.
(4) U.S. is home to Hollywood and basicly to all the influential Film Studios
(And Movies are watched by millions if not billions and definitely influences
the way people think)
(5) U.S. Has World's 3rd biggest population of 308 million people and is the 3rd
largest country in the world with many natural resources.
(6) U.S. has the world's most influential culture.
(7) U.S. is a nuclear power with 2,468/9,600 nuclear weapons.
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2. People's Republic of China
It's not a question of If? but When? will China become world's second
superpower. The biggest nation in the world with 1.3 billion people (every 6th
person in the world is a citizen of China). China has the second biggest economy
in the world $5.7 trillion and is the fourth largest country in the world with
many natural resources. China is the the second largest resource consumer which
gives a great political power. China is the second biggest military spender with
a military budget ($80 billion). In 2009 China committed to modernizing their
giant army, plus china is building up their navy and will soon have the biggest
navy in the world. Obviously their army is not of the best quality but whatever
the lack in quality they can make up in numbers.
I'll just mention couple of more facts about China.
(1) China has many allies who they really control, for example: North Korea,
Vietnam, Laos, Burma and many more.
(2) China holds one of the 5 UN Security Council Seats.
(3) Chinas economy will become worlds biggest by 2050 with an estimated $38
trillion
(4) China is a nuclear power with 180/240 nuclear weapons.
(5) China has the world's largest military force, with approximately 3 million
members.
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3. Russian Federation
Russian Federation is the direct inheritor of Soviet Union. No dought the
greatest dream of any russian president and citizen is to attain the old glory
of being a super power again. Russia is the largest country in the world,
covering more than a ninth of the Earth's land area. Russia is also the ninth
most populous nation with 142 million people. It extends across the whole of
northern Asia and 40% of Europe, spanning 9 time zones and incorporating a wide
range of environments and landforms. Russia has the world's largest reserves of
mineral and energy resources. It has the world's largest forest reserves and its
lakes contain approximately one-quarter of the world's freshwater. Though Russia
has a very poor economy and doesn't use their resources properly, they are
making an economic recovery. Russia like the USA account for almost a half of
worlds Nuclear Weapons and has enough of them to essentially destroy the Earth.
With a very outdated but giant army which showed it's inability in the 2 Chechen
Wars, Russia pledged to modernize their army.
I'll just mention couple of more facts about Russia.
(1) Russia has many allies who they really control, for example: Ukraine,
Belarus, Azerbajan, Uzbekistan and more
(2) Russia holds one of the 5 UN Security Council Seats.
(3) Russia is a nuclear power with 4,650/12,000 nuclear weapons.
(4) Russia has world's 5th biggest military budget ($61 billion).
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4. French Republic
French Republic has UN security council membership, is a nuclear power and has
alot of influence over Africa. It is also a G7 / G8 / G20 economy, is a leading
democracy, and has a quite large army, one of worlds most powerful infact.
France is world's 5th biggest economy with a GDP ($2.6 trillion). Added to this
EU membership gives it extra power, and helps make it's borders, and region
peaceful and stable. France together with Germany have a big say in the EU
economically and politically. France also seems more able to act on it's own
accord than Britain. France is the largest west-European country and possesses
second-largest Exclusive Economic Zone in the world, covering 11,035,000
km2 (4,260,000 mi2). France has the 3rd biggest nuclear arsenal consisting
of 300 Nuclear Weapons and a very well equipped and trained modern army. French
Armed Forces constitutes the largest military in the European Union in terms of
man-power and the third largest in NATO. France has world's 4th biggest military
budget of $67 billion.
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5. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
British influence can still be observed in the language, culture and legal
systems of many of its former colonies. Though not a world super power anymore
UK is still very powerful. UK is world's 6th biggest economy with a $2.1
trillion GDP. The UK is one of the world's most globalised countries. London is
the world's largest financial centre alongside New York, has the largest city
GDP in Europe and is home to the headquarters of more than 100 of Europe's 500
largest companies. The aerospace industry of the UK is the second- or
third-largest aerospace industry in the world, depending upon the method of
measurement. UK has the 4th biggest nuclear arsenal consisting of 160/225
Nuclear Weapons. UK has the world's 3rd biggest military budget of $69
billion. The British armed forces are the second largest military in the EU in
terms of professional personnel and reserves. Also the UK has the largest air
force and navy in the European Union and the second largest in NATO. UK has the
second highest power projection capability in the world, behind the United
States.
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6. Republic of India
India is a sleeping giant that is just starting to wake up. As in the case of
China it is not a question of If? but When? will India become world's third
superpower. It is estimated that by 2050 India will be world's 3rd biggest
economy with a GDP ($37 trillion). Also India will become the most populous
country in the world by 2025 taking that title away from China. But the reality
is that for now India is a very poor country that can not provide the basic
needs for it's citizens nevertheless it is still a military power (China &
Russia also can't provide basic needs for their citizens). With a population of
1.2 billion India is the second most populous country in the world (every 6th
person in the world is a citizen of India). With a GDP of $1.2 trillion India
has world's 10th biggest military budget ($36 billion) but the actual spending
on the armed forces is estimated to be much higher than that. The Indian
military currently employs some 1,325,000 Regular troops, 1,155,000 Reserve
troops and 1,293,300 Paramilitary troops (total of 3,773,300 troops),thus giving
India the second-largest standing military in the world as of 2010 after the
China.
Undergoing rapid expansion and modernization, the Indian Armed Forces plans to
have an active military space program and is currently developing a missile
defense shield and nuclear triad capability. The Armed Forces of India possess
nuclear weapons and operate short and intermediate-range ballistic missiles as
well as nuclear-capable aircraft, and naval vessels. India is the world's
largest arms importer and ranks among the top thirty in arms export. Currently,
India imports close to 70% of its weapons requirements largely from Russia,
Israel, and more recently, the United States. The country's defence expenditure
will be around $112 billion by 2016. Also India has the 6th biggest nuclear
arsenal consisting of 80 Nuclear Weapons.
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7. State of Japan
Compared to others Japan is a very small country with no natural resources, yet
it's the third richest country in the world with a GDP of $5.2 trillion
dollars(that's 4 times more than Russia which is World's biggest country &
richest in natural resources). Japan was able to establish and maintain itself
as the world's second largest economy since 1968, until supplanted by the
People's Republic of China in 2010. Japan is also the world's fourth largest
exporter and fifth largest importer. It is currently serving as a non-permanent
member of the UN Security Council. Japan has the world's 7th biggest military
budget ($46 billion).
Japans Navy has an official strength of 46,000 personnel (currently around
45,800 personnel), operating some 110 major warships, including 2 helicopter
carriers, 18 submarines, 47 destroyers and frigates, 29 mine warfare ships, 9
patrol craft and 9 amphibious ships (total displacement of approx. 432,000
tons). It also has 179 fixed-wing aircraft and 135 helicopters.
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8. Federal Republic of Germany
With 81.8 million inhabitants, Germany is the most populous member state of the
European Union. Germany is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the G8, the
G20, and the OECD. It is a major power with the world's fourth largest economy
with a $3.3 trillion GDP. It is the second largest exporter with $1.120 trillion
exported in 2009 and third largest importer of goods. In absolute terms, Germany
allocates the third biggest annual development aid budget in the world, all this
gives it a big political power. Germany together with France have a big say in
the EU economically and politically. Germany has the world's 6th biggest
military budget ($48 billion).
The Bundeswehr(German Armed Forces) employs 200,500 professional soldiers,
55,000 18–25 year-old conscripts who serve for at least six months under current
rules, and 2,500 active reservists at any given time. Roughly 300,000 reservists
are available to the Armed Forces and participate in defense exercises as well
as deployments abroad. As of November 2009, the German military had about 8,300
troops stationed in foreign countries as part of various international
peacekeeping forces, including 2,470 Bundeswehr soldiers in Kosovo, 4,520 German
troops in the NATO-led ISAF force in Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, and 450 troops
with UNIFIL in Lebanon.
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9. Federative Republic of Brazil
With a popultion of over 190 million Brazil is 5th most populous country as well
as 5th biggest country in the world. With a GDP of $1.5 trillion Brazil is the
8th richest country. It's predicted that Brazil will be the 4th richest country
by 2050 with a $11.3 trillion GDP . Brazil is a founding member of the United
Nations, the G20, CPLP, Latin Union, the Organization of Ibero-American States,
Mercosul and the Union of South American Nations, and is one of the BRIC
Countries. Brazil is very rich in natural resources.
Brazil's armed forces are the largest in Latin America, with 371,199 active-duty
troops and officers. With no serious external or internal threats, the armed
forces are searching for a new role. They are expanding their presence in the
Amazon under the Northern Corridor (Calha Norte) program. In 1994 Brazilian
troops joined United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces in five countries. Brazil
has the world's 12th biggest military budget ($27 billion).
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10. Italy
With 60.4 million inhabitants, Italy is the fifth most populous country in
Europe, and the twenty-third most populous in the world. Italy is a founding
member of what is now the European Union and part of the Eurozone. Italy is also
a member of the G8, G20 and NATO. It has the world's seventh-largest economy
witha $2.1 trillion GDP. Italy plays a prominent role in European and global
military, cultural and diplomatic affairs. The country's European political,
social and economic influence make it a major regional power, alongside the
United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Russia.
Italy has the world's 9th largest defence budget ($37 billion) and shares NATO's
nuclear weapons. The total number of active military personnel is 308,000.
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Job Satisfaction Interpreted (By Sanjeev Himachali)

-By Development Network-
Job Satisfaction comprises of two words "Job" and "Satisfaction". Before we
define the phrase, it is important to understand the word "satisfaction".
Satisfaction is defined as the fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need,
or appetite.Gratification is a state of being gratified or satisfied.
Therefore, one can conclude that "satisfaction" is an internal feeling and no
amount of external pleasures or comforts can satisfy you unless you want "to
feel" satisfied.

Wikipedia has defined job satisfaction as a pleasurable emotional state
resulting from the appraisal of one's job; an affective reaction to one's
job;and an attitude towards one's job.Weiss (2002) has argued that job
satisfaction is an attitude but points out that researchers should clearly
distinguish the objects of cognitive evaluation which are affect (emotion),
beliefs and behaviors. This definition suggests that we form attitudes towards
our jobs by taking into account our feelings, our beliefs, and our behaviors.

Gone are the days when people used to join one company and retire from the
same company after spending their entire life in the company. Relocation for
job was not the norm. However the introduction of economic reforms in early
1990's has changed the way of people's outlook towards their career and
professional life. Thinking small or thinking less becomes unacceptable. People
begin to think that thinking little is a crime. The kind of money and comforts
that people got exposed to was something unrealistic and unimaginable by the
previous generation. All this has contributed to the greed of human being.
Companies begin to offer numerous benefits to their employees' such as
pick-and-drop facilities, mobile, high-tech cafeterias, fully subsidized
houses, financing for their higher education, stock-options, opportunity to
work on-site, in-door games, and in-house entertainment, option to work from
home, so on and so forth. Has all these facilities and benefits contributed
towards the job-satisfaction of employees? No, it hasn't. It has only
contributed to expand their greed. Doesn't matter what you offer to them and
how you keep them, the moment they get any better offer, they will leave the
company. So, how and when does an employee begin to feel satisfied in his job?

I define job satisfaction as a perfect state of mind that can be attained only
then when either a person gets tired of changing jobs at regular intervals or
companies get fed-up of hiring a recurrent job-hopper. One may move from one
company to another and may change 7-8 companies in a span of, say, 5-6 years (I
know people who have achieved this goal in lesser number of years). In every
company, they found similar kind of comforts, benefits and perks and now that
they have become tired of changing jobs and hence they thought of "begin to
love their current job and feel satisfied in the current environment". Other
reason for being satisfied in their current job is that they have hopped so
many jobs and companies in last few years that the companies have begin to
ignore their profiles. If there is no job in offering, you will love what you
have.

I believe that all these job satisfaction talks and surveys are wastage of
time and resources. Just like the way, no one can motivate you or make you feel
passionate, if you do not want to; in a same way, no one and nothing can make
you love your job or feel satisfied in your job, if you don't want to.

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Becoming a Performing Organization (By Bob Mosher)

-By Development Network-
Our industry spent much of the '90s striving to create learning organizations -
companies that facilitate the learning of their employees and continuously
transform themselves. Thought leaders such as Peter Senge and others helped
refine and guide our thinking in this discipline. Because of the fast pace of
change and the ever-expanding global economy, the thought was that we needed to
become learning organizations to excel. But have we become that?

Many of the organizations I've worked with are still mired in traditional
approaches to instruction and supporting their learners. The technologies may
have changed, but the cultures and approaches haven't. Sometimes I think we get
overly concerned with learning. Don't get me wrong, learning is a critical part
of the overall journey, but it's only the beginning. As a colleague of mine
always says, "If our efforts aren't ultimately about improving and sustaining
performance, why are we putting people through any of this in the first place?"
I would challenge each of us to move our organizations beyond learning and to
focus more on performance. What if our goal for the new millennium was to
create performing organizations?

In doing so, here are a few approaches to consider:

1. Lead with a performance strategy, not a learning strategy.
For far too long we have designed learning approaches to every problem. When a
business unit approaches us with a new learning issue, be it technology- or
business skill-based, we immediately begin thinking of ways that fall back on
traditional approaches such as the classroom, be it virtual or
bricks-and-mortar, and e-learning. What if we first considered strategies that
enabled knowledge gain, sharing and maintenance in the workplace and then
backfilled with the appropriate training to support the gaps that remained?

We do an amazing amount of overtraining and put too much pressure on what has
to happen in the formal learning domain. Many learning initiatives are doomed
before they begin because the strategy is focused entirely on training with
little to no sustained performance tools and approaches back on the job. We
need to reverse the traditional approach and challenge our learning departments
with first designing performance tools and frameworks that may ultimately
eliminate the need for training in the first place.

2. Build learning tools that both support and teach.
To acquire knowledge is only a small part of the overall learning journey, yet
many of our learning strategies focus only on this small portion. These tools
are not equipped or designed to support and enable learning at the desktop.
They are designed for upfront knowledge gain, not back-end knowledge
application. E-learning, for example, has been touted as a just-in-time
learning approach and even incorrectly categorized as performance support. Just
because it's accessible at the desktop does not make it a performance tool. The
distinction is found in the design of the tool, not how it's accessed. Desktop
learning is not desktop support. We have many performance tools - such
electronic performance support, Web 2.0 technologies and mentoring programs -
at our disposal these days. These are but a few of the performance tools that
can be integrated into traditional learning approaches to create a more robust
and sustained performance strategy.

3. Foster understanding of performance strategy with front-line managers.
It always amazes me that front-line managers will allow their learners to leave
the workplace for up to five days for training, but won't allow them five
minutes in the context of work to apply and sustain what was learned. We need
to educate our organizations that learning is a journey and not an event.
Learners are not sent to training to become an expert in anything. The journey
only begins there. Expertise is learned on the job through a sustained support
strategy. Many of these strategies involve tools that appear to take time away
from work, when in reality they accomplish the exact opposite if they're
allowed to create increases in workforce efficiency. It's our job to help
front-line managers understand the benefits of a total learning approach.

We are in the performance business, not the knowledge-gain business. The
learning leaders who understand the difference are the ones who succeed.

[About the Author: Bob Mosher is global chief learning and strategy evangelist
for LearningGuide Solutions and has been an influential leader in the IT
training space for more than 15 years.]

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