The general assumption that moral obligations increase with cultural proximity is often criticized as problematic.
Once the family was reunited, his obligations increased when his second son, Hans, was born.
The Postal Service is somehow supposed to cope with rising pension obligations, increased private competition and a reduced customer base — the Internet has largely replaced the written letter and printed invoice — but is not allowed to bring in new revenue or cut services.
Compared with the time period of April to November, during the peak flu season (December to March) the number of full time workers in the US that reduced their hours to cover family/personal obligations increased by 18.7% in 2009 2010.
To calm lenders' nerves, he has promised to honour his debt obligations, increase oil production by granting concessions to foreign investors, strengthen dollarisation and include business types in his cabinet, which will be picked soon.Yet treading this straight and narrow path could cost the president dearly.
When the prices of oil, steel, and other commodities rise, the coffers of countries like Russia and Nigeria swell and their ability (though not necessarily their willingness) to meet their debt obligations increases.
If the ruling party, led by President Hu Jintao, does have to step in and clear up the mess, would the central government directly assume the obligations, thus increasing public debt?
Interventions might also benefit from making students' focus on moral obligations by increasing their awareness of others' needs and their perception that providing quality care could help relieve such needs.
"It would introduce a share of ownership whose obligation is increasing shareholder value rather than focused on meeting the remit.
We fulfil the German obligation by increasing our contribution to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
