Improving Writing Skills on May 29, 2022Man is blessed with a variety of inherent ways and means of communication that distinguish him from the rest of the creatures on the planet earth. Undoubtedly, he is the most expressive creature in the world, though, at times, also the most introverted. He makes use of both spoken and written words to convey the […]
Role of Media in Tax Compliance on May 22, 2022In this age of information overload, the pivotal role of media in influencing human psyche and public opinion cannot be over emphasized. It is quite reassuring to witness that there are multiple ways to reach out to taxpayers and thereby raise public awareness about tax compliance. That is precisely why tax administrations across the globe […]
Learning from Sri Lanka on May 15, 2022To the utter shock of the many across the world, on April 06 2022, all the members of the 26-member Sri Lankan cabinet resigned apart from the President and the Prime Minister following mass public protests over the ever increasing cost of living and worsening economic crisis. For understandable reasons, debt servicing had become unsustainable […]
Imperatives of Crisis Communication on May 8, 2022A crisis, be it natural disaster or man-made, can emerge at any time. It may leave an organization unprepared and, at times, paralyzed by its onset. These unforeseen internal and external events can easily drive an organization to assume a defensive stance and turn the most proactive business into a reactive entity as it moves […]
Theorising Crisis Management on May 1, 2022Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, a crisis management theory is clearly distinct from a crisis management model, as models seek to represent the structure or application of crisis management, while theories are more abstract concepts. Some of the most well-known crisis management theories include attribution theory, situational crisis communication theory, stakeholder theory, […]
Centralised vs Decentralised Social Media on April 24, 2022Beyond the shadow of any doubt, centralized social media has become an integral part of our lives. We regularly use it to form social groups, foster relationships, build bonds, evolve synergies, and keep in touch with our long-distance family and friends. We also use it to share our hopes, our fears, our vacation photos, our […]
Understanding Crisis Communication on April 17, 2022Communication is one of the most pivotal constituents in emergency management system. The fundamental purpose of communication in emergency management is raising awareness about risks and vulnerabilities during and prior to the hazardous events. The trustworthiness of sent and received messages during emergencies becomes critically important, while a person’s well-being and decisions are dependent on […]
Understanding Blockchain Media on April 10, 2022As the traditional social media loses its appeal because of issues related to privacy, security and transparency, emergence of Blockchain media is being viewed as a new revolution. With its rise like a phoenix, it is one of the most widely discussed and intensively debated technologies in recent years. Many a research scholars have described […]
Dealing with Disinformation on April 3, 2022With the advent of fourth revolution in the post-modern world, means of communication have undergone total transformation. Backed by internet and powered by smart phones, digital media have reduced the whole universe to a virtual global village, in letter and spirit. The fast, free and ferociously fierce social media have broken barriers of time and […]
Promoting Digital Taxation on March 27, 2022Learning from the global best practices, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is fast becoming digital. The country’s premier revenue collection organization has achieved one more milestone through successful implementation of Track and Trace System (TTS) on Sugar Sector during the current crushing season. The innovative digital monitoring system of sugar production has been implemented over […]