The Organization of American States (OAS) is the world's oldest regional organization, dating back to the first international conference of American States, held in Washington, D.C.

Organization Science is a bi-monthly journal publishing fundamental research about organizations, including their processes, structures, technologies, identities, capabilities, forms, and performance.

The principal aim of Organization is to foster dialogue and innovation in studies of organization.

On Nov. 30, 2011, the IRS is holding a free phone forum on the Self Correction Program (SCP) and the Closing Agreement Program (CAP). It will focus on: (1) current EPCRS issues found in SCP and CAP cases; (2) procedures and requirements for participating in EPCRS cases; and (3) how CAP sanctions are determined and negotiated. The speakers are Michael Sanders and Kathleen Schaffer from the IRS Employee Plans Examination program.

Coverage and analysis of the successful struggle against the French Contrat Première Embauche (CPE; Contract of First Employment) law, which would have permitted large employers to sack 18-26 year-old workers without notice, and without explanation.

The CPE exam is one of the most highly regarded English language qualifications in the world. It is equivalent to the Council of Europe level C2 in language proficiency - the highest of six levels.