The North American Mosaic has four overarching features. First, it is, to the extent feasible, based on comparable information on the status and trends of major indicators of the state of the environment in Canada,Mexico, and the United States. Second, the report confirms that these three countries together make up an incredibly complex, dynamic, and interconnected ecosystem in which humans play a dominant and decisive role. Third, the report raises important and sometimes disquieting questions concerning the sustainability of some current trends. Finally, the report is a reminder that our economic, social, and physical well-being are utterly dependent on the life-sustaining services provided by nature. This report emphasizes the importance of developing mutually compatible economic, social, and environmental goals and policies across the three-country region.

Organizational Behavior is designed to help students, professionals, and managers develop the competencies and skills that are needed to effectively contribute to an organization. This proven text's strengths lie in its classic research, coverage of contemporary and emerging OB topics, and excellent case selection. Throughout the text, seven core competencies-Managing Self, Managing Diversity, Managing Ethics, Managing Across Cultures, Managing Teams, Managing Communications, and Managing Change-are emphasized and illustrated for the student.

Hace un extensivo analisis de la situacion de salud y de los sistemas de salud, y concluye con una propuesta operativa para apoyar el desarrollo de los sistemas locales de salud como un camino para lograr la transformacion necesaria de los sistemas nacionales de salud de acuerdo con los principios y valores inherentes a la salud para todos. Los Gobiernos de los paises de las Americas reiteran asi su compromiso de alcanzar la meta de salud para todos, e identifican al proceso de descentralizacion y a los sistemas locales de salud como elementos centrales en la aplicacion de la estrategia de atencion primaria para la transformacion de los sistemas y servicios de salud (AU).

A drug policy is a crucial ingredient in every country's national health strategy as it provides a strategic framework to identify goals and commitments. This publication discusses the key components of such a policy. Issues covered include: the selection of essential drugs, affordability; finance and supply; regulation and quality assurance; rational use; research; human resources; monitoring and evaluation.