WELFARE, James Karoor

Welfare is a type of financial or other aid provided to people in need and can take many forms in various countries or contexts. In most developed countries, it is largely provided by the government. It may also be organized by charities; informal social groups; religious groups; or inter-governmental organizations such as the United Nations.

Term "welfare" expresses many ideas, meanings, and to additional means, such as well status, health, happiness, prosperity and development of human resource etc. The welfare of both social and economic aspects is also included. The social concept of welfare implies the welfare of a man, his family and his community. These three aspects inter-relate, and work together. Within economic aspects of welfare, is involved promotion of economic growth by increasing production and productivity.

The concept of welfare is also concerned with time and space. The changes have similar effects on the welfare system. As welfare progressive and dynamic and keep pace with the changing times as a result, the material of welfare remains potentially volatile. The features of welfare may also be varying depending on the nation in all fields. Therefore, it's meaning and components can be differ in different countries & different places.

The philosophy of labor welfare activities are based on the success of industrial development and the theory of harmony depends on the cooperation and relationship between labor and management (employer). Worker has a fund of knowledge and experience to perform his job. If his ability and skill to be properly utilized with the right direction, the worker can be a working good contributor in the prosperity of the organization. And it can be achieve by work satisfaction of the worker.

Believe nothing merely because you have been told it. Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings -- that doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide. - Buddha

It is a view which assigns to the states the function of looking after the well being or the welfare of the people.