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Barriers to Team Integration, 2008.
This paper discusses what teamwork means and what kind of barriers cause inefficiencies in team integration within US companies.
2,111 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper assesses teamwork within a company context. The paper states that people are surrounded by others and, even more, they form distinct groups; practically, teams are parts of everyone's life, as they live within family teams, staff teams, church, school, community and even work teams. Specifically, this paper looks at the role teamwork plays with the employees of big companies who tend to have better professional results when practicing effective teamwork. Also, this paper looks at how effective and efficient teamwork goes beyond individual accomplishments and how the most effective teamwork is produced when all the individuals within the team harmonize their contributions to work towards a common goal.
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"Under these circumstances, it is important for the person who wants to become part of an American company to be opened minded and able to accept other vision of things than that he or she currently has; from the same perspective, the members of an American teamwork should really take into consideration the values upon which their society is built and accept and treasure the multicultural dimension. This is a characteristic not all nations in the world have and, therefore, should be treated with a special consideration, as it can bring many advantages, such as the accumulation and use of different experiences."
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A Comparison and Contrast Analysis of Skill Sets, 2008.
A critical view of strategic planning versus operational skills and strategies.
2,301 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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The paper explains the difference between strategic planning and operational skills. The paper evaluates the similarities and differences between the skill sets required for successfully leading strategic management in an organization, versus leading the day-to-day operations.
Outline:
Strategic Planning Skill Sets
Operational Management Skill Sets
Comparing and Contrasting Strategic Planning and Operations Management Skill Sets: Recommendations for Alleviating Risk
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"Of all customer relationships that require constant attention and much effort on a daily basis is the need to stay in touch with customers and ascertain how the company is fulfilling (or not) their needs and what their needs are in the future. What makes these customer relationships so difficult to manage over the long-term however are the lack of stability in many sales forces and account managers is? It is common for example to see account management teams have a turn-over of well over 30% or more, all of which leads to the critical need of aligning the best possible account managers with the most critical customer accounts (Judith J Madill, George H Haines Jr, Allan L Riding, 2007, p. 241). The revenue implications of stabilizing account management is critical for many organizations, as their account management ranks regularly go through change as salespeople come and go with a relatively high frequency in many organizations. The day-to-day functioning of an organization is made much more efficient if there is a concerted effort to better manage information and knowledge as well. In the majority of companies however there is controlled chaos when it comes to the managing of content and knowledge. On the one hand there is the need for rapid access to the most critical content and knowledge, yet on the other many organizations do not have the time to slow down and organize their critical content and knowledge repositories. This just exacerbates the time lost due to continually searching for content and knowledge. What is occurring is that more companies are starting to look at Enterprise Content Management Systems (ECM) to manage content and knowledge more effectively. "
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Total Quality Management, 2008.
This paper explores the ISO 9000 framework's suitability for a heavy equipment service company.
1,390 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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The paper discusses the ISO 9000 as a quality management system of choice in recent years. The paper then attempts to determine the ISO 9000's suitability for a heavy equipment service company employing approximately 200 employees. The paper provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature and concludes by recommending that the company pursue the implementation of the ISO 9000 at its earliest opportunity.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"Total quality management is an approach to operating an enterprise that seeks to consolidate an organization's resources in order for it to work together more efficiently in satisfying customer needs and continuously increasing quality and productivity (Bank, 2000). In this regard, Madu and Kuei (1993) report that TQM is a customer-driven approach to quality that emphasizes the need to involve all of a company's employees in an effort to provide improved products and services. In order to be successful, any such total quality management approach must make it possible for a company to efficiently use its resources through the optimal allocation of tasks, processes, and responsibilities. As a result, every factor that contributes to quality within the organization must be identified and efforts made to effort it. To this end, an increasing number of companies competing in industries of all types have selected ISO 9000 as the quality management system of choice in recent years."
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Wal-Mart's Employee Compensation Programs, 2008.
A discussion on the ethics of Wal-Mart's employee compensation programs.
958 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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The paper evaluates the ethics, compensation programs and benefits spending for company associates at Wal-Mart. The evaluation relies both on historical salary data, gender differences in pay, and on on the utilitarian concepts of ethics, and the interpretation of utilitarian ethics, as presented by various researchers.
Outline:
Introduction
Assessing the Ethics of Wal-Mart's Wage Structure
Utilitarian Ethics of Wal-mart's Compensation Program
Conclusion
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"From the ethical and theoretical constructs as originally defend by Mill as utilitarianism (Mill 1861), their extensive use in the development of ethics-based programs for managing both governmental and corporate institutions, and the application of concepts to contemporary management (Adams, 1976), a solid theoretical framework has been created for evaluating if the salary, compensation and benefits practices of Wal-Mart. The mass merchandisers' practices in regard to hiring, retention and bonus payments to employees is ethically argued to be contributing to the company's greater financial performance and ability to invest heavily in its fulfillment systems, in addition to its retail stores.
Deliberately underpaying associates and managers for the purpose of driving up the profits per square foot of retail selling space may be highly utilitarian for shareholders, senior executives and other stakeholders, yet is egregiously unfair and unethical to workers. Drogin (2003) highlights the wage, benefits, and advancement opportunities are drastically out of balance between part-time, full-time and women who work for Wal-Mart as sales associates. For the utilitarianism of providing shareholder value, inequalities are needed from the associates to attain the higher profits. If Wal-Mart paid at wages that would give associates a higher quality of life, their revenue growth driven from massive investments in infrastructure would not be nearly as impressive.
"As Stone (1975) advocates that corporations first and foremost have the responsibility to deliver revenue growth and a solid return on investment to shareholders and don't really have a requirement for delivering CSR-related initiatives and support for the many unmet needs in their communities, Friedman (1970) accentuates this position by saying that corporate executives have no responsibility to deliver CSR benefits and initiatives"
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Promotional Plans for Tertiary Education, 2008.
This paper is a literature review on effective promotional plans for tertiary education (private universities).
870 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper is a short literature review of tertiary educational systems around the world. The paper discusses promotion of this system, along with a number of other challenges the system is facing, including identifying how best to accommodate the increasing number of students, how to mobilize staff and resources, how to develop relevant curricula and teaching procedures, as well as how to remain competitive during a period of skyrocketing costs.
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"There are some important constraints and considerations that must be taken into account in developing appropriate promotional plans for tertiary educational institutions in order to ensure their effectiveness, though. For instance, depending on the geographic setting, a promotional plan for a tertiary educational institution could highlight the additional and more lucrative employment opportunities afforded to graduates. For instance, Shavit, Muller and Tame (1998) maintain that the linking of educational qualifications and occupational achievement is the weakest in less stratified and standardized social systems. According to these authors, 'In Ireland -- a weakly stratified system -- employers rely on success in school because this is tested according to nationally standardized procedures, and thus workers' credentials represent their respective rank in the job queue' (p. 7)."
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Organizational Assessment, 2008.
A assessment of an organizations' readiness to adopt e-learning.
2,906 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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The paper is a case study considering whether the Ingram Micro company should install an e- learning system. The paper assesses the situation and recommends that Ingram Micro invest in an enterprise-wide e-learning system to meet their requirements globally. The paper concludes that the ability to quickly capture business faster than competitors is a major competitive advantage of Ingram. The paper recommends that the development of an e-learning system would align perfectly with and contribute to this strategic goal.
Outline:
Introduction
Readiness of Learners for e-learning within Ingram Micro
Type of Learning Best suited for Ingram Micro's learners Support
E-learning Curriculum Development (in-house development or purchased modules)
Assessing Software and Hardware Needs to Support e-learning
Skills Needed to Deliver the e-learning and Skills Needed to Participate in the e-learning
Instructor Training and Techniques
Overall Cost
Recommendation
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"As the majority of employees in Ingram Micro have backgrounds in IT-related industries including personal computing, Internet applications, Internet-based communication and selling techniques, e-mail and pervasive use of desktop and server-based applications, the level of readiness for e-learning is very high within Ingram Micro. As the company's core business mode is focused on the efficiency of its supply chain management, order management, and fulfillment processes for resold products and the synchronization of custom PC orders with Acer, Dell and HP, its clear the employee base is very literate with PCs, their applications, and the use of the Internet. Further, many employees see firsthand through managing and selling technology-related IT products how rapidly product lifecycles are moving and see evidence of how critical it is to stay current on the latest product-related and industry-related knowledge. Knowledge obsolescence in Ingram Micro is fairly rapid due to its supply chain and contract manufacturing businesses, further accentuating the need for making e-learning a priority so employees can continue to stay current in the industry overall and in their chosen fields specifically."
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The Effects of Telecommuting, 2008.
This paper discusses the effects of telecommuting on businesses and workers.
3,580 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper looks at how computers, the Internet, and other forms of advanced technology have made possible the near-instantaneous transfer of vast amounts of information anywhere across the globe. Because of this, an organization may conduct its operations from anywhere or, in effect, from nowhere. Many contemporary businesses have little in the way of traditional "overhead," their employees are scattered around in different locations, many working out of small local offices, or even telecommuting from the comfort of their own homes. This paper asserts that telecommuting offers many advantages to both employers and workers. Among these benefits are flexibility, lack of additional expenses for a physical plant, and the ability to make use of talent wherever it might be found. Workers benefit by being able to set their own schedules, spend more time with their families, and, in general, manage their time more productively and save on the expenses of genuine commuting. However, telecommuting also has its problems in terms of worker motivation, quality control, productivity, morale, and even environmental impact. Furthermore, this paper asserts that telecommuting can be a terrific success, but it can also be a two-edged sword, with benefits succumbing to disabilities.
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"Nevertheless, many of the benefits of telecommuting also have their corresponding downsides. The human resources bonanza that has been promised by the new technologies and trends have also raised the specter of difficult relations between management and employees, and particularly between managers or owners of companies, and employees living and working in very different physical, cultural and social environments in widely disparate parts of the globe. Indeed, the incredible array of regulations, legal procedures, labor laws, and so and on, that are to be found from country to country, and even within national boundaries i.e. state or provincial codes, municipal ordinances, bylaws, etc. is of especial concern to the global computer logistics business. As companies can operate across so many jurisdictional boundaries, and across the dividing lines of so many different commercial and manufacturing fields, and even across the frontiers of a multiplicity of distinct corporate entities, an enormous amount of information - and its appropriate regulatory data - must be accurately maintained. Some nations, and nation-like organizations, possess strict rules regarding the transmission of data that contains personal information. In 1998, the European Union created an especially strict ban that completely forbade transmission of data to countries considered not to offer sufficiently-tight controls over data. In general, within the European Union, consent of the employee is necessary in order to process - or in many cases - even store - data, and many of the European Union's member nations have further restrictions governing data usage. Formal differences in national, regional, and local human resource policies find counterparts, as well, in the widely different attitudes regarding employment, work ethic, social distance, rank and status - cultural demands that if not taken into account can cause grave problems for a business. Insensitivity to these cultural preferences can be another factor in declining employee morale that adversely affects customer service and redounds to the detriment of the goals of the customer-centric organization. Once again, accidental errors in these areas can be especially problematic and result in long-term unintentional difficulties."
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PDAs in Health Care, 2008.
This paper provides an assessment of the use of personal digital assistants (PDAs) in health care provision.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the problem that exists in today's medical and health care sector is that knowledge is growing more rapidly than the diffusion of that knowledge and this is further complicated by a shortage of medical and nursing personnel. However, the writer points out that there is hope due to recent developments in the technological field and most specifically the use of PDAs in the delivery of health care. The paper then examines the factors affecting health care delivery in today's society. The writer concludes that the use of PDAs is growing rapidly and holds great promise for the delivery of effective, excellent healthcare, even with shortages in the health care workforce as are currently being witnessed.
Outline:
Introduction
Analysis
Application
Conclusion
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" The use of Personal Digital Assistants is growing rapidly and holds great promise for the delivery of effective, excellent healthcare and to be able to do so even with such shortages in the workforce in health care as are currently being witnessed in health care organizations. Doctors have widely adopted the use of PDAs and studies are coming in showing the cost effectiveness and a positive outcome in the quality of health care provided through use of the PDA. No longer will the nurse be required to run back and forth between the patient and the computer but can function in real time in providing patient care. Time and money savings are realized through use of the PDA by medical staff and ultimately the PDA will likely result in life saving as well."
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Change Management, 2008.
Examines the problem of overcoming resistance to change in the change management process.
4,190 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper explains that, despite millions of hours invested in business process redefinition, making change permanent is an elusive objective. This is especially true in the re-aligning of processes to be more driven by the demands of the customers which is called customer relationship management (CRM), Nonetheless, the majority of CRM systems fail not at the technical level but at the ability to bring lasting change into an organization. Thus, despite all the potential benefits of these systems however there is often significant resistance to change. This paper uses resistance to change to CRM systems as a framework in which to evaluate the causes of persistent and strong resistance to change, explore alternative solutions, and present highly integrative solutions to making change permanent. Broader, more far-reaching conclusions on overcoming resistance to change are also analyzed by this paper.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
The Many Forces That Fuel Resistance to Change
Models and Strategies for Overcoming Resistance to Change
Proposed Solution to Overcoming Resistance to Change
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"Another significant factor that causes resistance to change is not including employees in the initial factors that have led to the need to change, the defining of objectives as they relate to change, and the real and potential costs and benefits of the change both at a professional and company-wide level. Resistance to change become particularly strong when employees and associates in a company do not identify with, understand the reasons for, or see any potential value in the changes to goals, processes, and strategies affecting them. "
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Football in the Sultanate of Oman, 2008.
A research paper analyzing the influences, problems and developmental issues associated with football professionalism in the Sultanate of Oman.
9,694 words (approx. 38.8 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 197.95
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This research paper discusses the problematic issue of the professional football industry in Oman. The paper relates that, today, professional sports are a multi-billion dollar global industry, and professional athletes stand to earn enormous sums participating in a wide range of sporting events. Top among these professional sports, of course, is the most popular sport in the world, soccer, or football as it is known outside the United States. The primary importance of professional sports, though, relates more to the social and cultural impact that these events can have in galvanizing an entire nation to become one in their support for their teams, and emotions run high as these competitions become the source of fierce international rivalries. In this environment, there is much at stake beyond the economic impact of professional sports, but the influences and typical problems encountered among professional athletes as they gain prominence in their respective sports remains an understudied area in general and particularly as they apply to the Sultanate of Oman today. This paper researches the position of the football professionalism in the Sultanate of Oman and identifies the factors and issues that affect the development, management, and marketing of this sport today. To this end, a critical review of the relevant peer-reviewed, scholarly, organizational and governmental literature is accompanied by a survey of young people in Oman concerning their perspectives and attitudes towards professional football. Salient conclusions and recommendations are provided in the concluding chapter. Several appendices, tables and charts are included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusions and Recommendations
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"Because soccer represents such an important component of many nation's economy and international prestige, understand how young people view these events is just good business sense from a marketing perspective. Moreover, gaining additional insights into what compels some young players to become professional athletes can help sports medicine providers develop more timely and improved regimens to help these young players accomplish their professional goals. Although these issues are clearly important ones, they remain understudied in the peer-reviewed literature. For instance, Karen and Washington (2001) emphasize that despite its economic and cultural importance in the social realms, sports in general remain a relatively neglected and undertheorized area of sociological research today. Likewise, Beam, Serwatka and Wilson also note that, "Past applications of the multidimensional model of leadership and its associated scales to the intercollegiate setting have yielded some interesting but incomplete results" (p. 3). Therefore, this study will fill in some existing gaps in the extant literature concerning how young people regard professional sports in general and professional football in particular."
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Information Security and E-Commerce, 2008.
A review of the Internet and the security risks that are associated with this technology.
4,025 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 108.95
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The paper discusses the growth of the Internet and the use of computer-based systems in business and warns that all businesses should be aware of the impact which this has on their practice. The paper highlights that risk management is important to ensure that the risks from their data storage and sharing procedures are minimized. The paper states that this is important in maintaining the integrity of the business and also ensuring that the safety of the customers is maintained. The paper confirms that there are various standards and practices which are in place to ensure that sufficient practices are maintained.
Outline:
Risk Management
COSO Report
SAS 78
Mutual Aid Pacts
Importance of Computer Information Standards
ISO Development
Computer Emergency Response Co-ordination Centre (CERT)
Cryptography, Identification and Firewalls
Electronic Payment Methods
Web-based Marketing Methods
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"Risk management is the process in which the potential risks to any information system are identified, measured and minimized. This is achieved by limiting the number of uncertain events which may occur in order to prevent harm occurring to the system. Risk management is an important component of internal control. Internal control is the process where the internal risks to a company are controlled. This includes ensuring that all relevant legislation is adhered to, that all financial information is adhered to and that operations are efficiently run. The COSO Report and SAS 78 are two important frameworks which ensure that internal control is maintained, each containing elements relating specifically to risk management."
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Unemployment and Inflation, 2008.
A discussion of the definitions of unemployment and inflation.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper takes a look at unemployment and inflation. It begins by listing the various types of unemployment and differentiating between voluntary and involuntary unemployment. It also examines terms such as cyclical, frictional, structural, hidden, and classical unemployment. The paper then defines inflation and tries to determine whether there is a correlation between inflation rates and unemployment rates. It uses graphs and equations in attempt to determine this. The paper concludes by supporting the argument of macroeconomists that there is indeed a correlation between unemployment and inflation.
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"Apparently, inflation and unemployment have nothing in common. However, they are tightly connected when we take into consideration the economy of a country. Their connection is not, as one may expect, a direct proportional one, but on the contrary. When the unemployment rate is high, the inflation decreases.
The best way to understand the correlation between the rate of unemployment and the rate of the inflation is by looking into the Phillips Curve. However, there are several economists that consider this perspective as outdated. We will tackle both sides."
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Account of Employee Motivation and Reward, 2008.
A review of the extent to which behaviorism offers a viable account of employee motivation and reward.
3,581 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 100.95
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The paper discusses that understanding what motivates people to accomplish organizational goals has been the focus of researchers for a number of years. The paper states that a number of psychological and management theories have been advanced over the years to explain why humans behave the way they do, and what motivates them in positive and negative ways. The paper states that one of the theories that emerged in the early 20th century to help account for positive and negative motivation in organizational settings, is classical behaviorism, which the paper discusses in detail.
Outline:
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Employee Motivation and Reward
Conclusion
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" While behaviorism may appear to be a cold-blooded approach to understanding human behavior, there are some harsh realities that must be taken into account when trying to manage large groups of people and behaviorism recognizes these human frailties. In fact, it is reasonable to assume that because people are just people, they will try to get away with whatever they can for as long as they can absent any stimulus to persuade them otherwise. Managers who understand this will be using the tenets of behaviorism whether they know it or not to achieve improved performance from their employees."
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Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance and the RFI/RFP Process, 2008.
An analysis of companies' compliance to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its implications to the RFI/RFP processes in information technology companies.
2,230 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper analyzes the current issues and trends pertaining to the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act (2002) and the Acts' implications on the RFI/RFP (request for information/request for proposal) process of information technology (IT) firms. The paper also reviews detailed justifications for outsourcing information technology and security.
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"The need for creating auditable workflows continues to cause changes in the best-run IT organizations as many of them look to outsourcing to speed up their ability to attain SOX compliance. These specific compliance requirements are forcing system upgrades in many cases for greater overall system performance. What is most vexing about all this compliance legislation is its interpretative nature and the confusion over just what constitutes a compliant strategy. The bottom line is that compliance is a corporate-wide strategy and RFI/RFPs are the foundation that entire BPM and BPR projects are based on. It is therefore critical they reflect the requirements of SOX compliance while ensuring accountability for results as well."
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Globalization of Manufacturing, 2008.
This paper discusses perception versus the reality of globalization in manufacturing.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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The intent of this paper is to provide an overview of both the perception versus the realities of global manufacturing. The writer points out that the reality of outsourcing is that it is a global business dynamic that reflects a company's need to follow the lowest cost of manufacturing, service and support around the globe. In addition, the writer notes that the Internet has forced the responsibility of global competition on previously parochial, regionalized businesses. The writer concludes that that the Internet and globalization has forever changed the face of global competition, and that offshore outsourcing is going to continue and grow due to cost advantages.
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Summary
Financial Implications for the U.S. Regarding Outsourcing
Offshore Outsourcing Has Become the Political Football of Choice
Conclusion
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"The key take-away from the debate at the CEO Forum was not necessarily how key economic indicators are defining varying degrees of growth or lack thereof in the American economy. Rather, the discussion made one very glaring and uncomfortable fact true; unions and their usefulness are quickly losing relevancy, and in a globally competitive arena, labor costs will make or break the long-term competitive strength of any nation. Artificially inflated labor rates, as Ford Motor Company has done for example, are a strategy that no longer works as the auto company's recent financial performance proves. Jobs and professions that require brains over brawn and muscle dominate high growth professions, and while Democratic party officials worry about the loss of their constituents from unions, the broader fear that needs to be confronted is equipping the next generation of American workers with the intellectual tools to compete, not simply an attitude of entitlement that tends to pervade households where multiple generations have been in unions."
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Sexism in the Workplace, 2008.
A discussion on sexism in the workplace using the example of President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper begins by noting that, when Bill Clinton was caught having a sexual affair with Monica Lewinsky, his reaction may have been similar to many men in his position. His hold on power made it wrong for him to coerce her into such a role. The paper then analyzes why sexual harassment is so bad for workplace morale, ethics and the role of women in the workplace. The paper urges that the best way for a woman to avoid sexual harassment is to insure that she does not put herself in a compromising situation such as going to dinner with her boss alone. The paper then suggests that, when a woman feels that she is being sexually harassed by her boss, her best defense is to give him a firm "no", with no chance for a misunderstanding---and this is what Lewinsky should have done.
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"One can look at Bill Clinton's reaction as typical. When first asked, under oath, if he had had sex with Lewinsky, he said: "I did not have sex with that woman, Miss Lewinsky." His first approach was therefore denial. His second approach was to come clean with his wife. Hillary Clinton's public face was to stay close to her man. This author believes that this is a common reaction to spouses of men who sexually harass women at work. She decided to show solidarity with her husband."
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Overseas Chinese Family Businesses, 2008.
A research proposal for a dissertation to study overseas Chinese family businesses (CFBs).
4,135 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 52 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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This paper summarizes previous research and evaluations of the overseas Chinese family business (CFBs) strategies into six main qualities, which are presented in this paper. The author states that the purpose of this research is to study the link between decision- making in overseas Chinese family businesses (CFBs) and their level of success. The methodology for this research is an ethnography. The paper describes fully the use of qualitative research especially ethnography.
Table of Contents:
Background
Research Objectives
Justification and Importance of the Study
Research Method
Research Design
Dissertation Outline
Conclusion
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"Another positive point about including a qualitative pattern of study in the research is that it includes numerous choices of questioning for the applicant counting cultural studies, psychoanalytic, case study, deconstructionist, phenomenological, ethnographic, feminist and hermeneutical. Mainly, in qualitative research, the examiners utilize the facility of interviews and general observations for the data collection using various instruments like papers, pens, video or voice recorders, etc. They then assess and decipher data they have collected by using different tools."
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Lean Strategies in the Aerospace Industry, 2008.
An analysis of ways for aerospace manufacturing companies to overcome the challenges of making lean enterprise strategies.
4,632 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper provides insights into how aerospace manufacturers are tackling the task of transforming lean production lessons learned into lean enterprise strategies and instituting lasting change at the process level. The paper discusses the steps that aerospace manufacturing companies are taking to overcome the challenges of making lean enterprise strategies become part of their permanent sourcing, manufacturing and fulfillment strategies. The paper also illustrates how measures of supply chain, manufacturing and fulfillment can be effective in measuring the progress of aerospace companies in becoming leaner. The paper contains tables and charts.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Table of Figures
List of Tables
Defining Lean Best Practices in the Aerospace Industry
Evolution of the Lean Enterprise in Aerospace
Taking a Process-Centric View of Lean Transformation
Roadmap to Lean Best Practices Starts with Business Process Management (BPM) and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)
Barriers Aerospace Manufacturers Face in Becoming Lean
Measuring Progress towards Being Lean in the Aerospace Industry
Recommendations for Attaining Lean Transformation
Appendices
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"Aerospace manufacturers are continually under pressure to reduce costs and increase product quality, while at the same time better aligning their production processes with demand in the form of product and service requirements from customers. This is the essence of their lean manufacturing vision. The pressure to continually increase the return on invested capital (ROIC) while better serving their more demanding customers, and increasingly responding to their unique and often customized product and service requests requires a complete re-alignment of the manufacturing, service, and support processes that encompass a manufacturing operation. To accomplish the strategic objectives of being more customer-centric in both aerospace manufacturing and services processes, being able to respond to the customers' highly specialized needs for products while at the same time making aerospace operations more efficient is at the heart of the lean manufacturing philosophy pervading global manufacturers today. Simply put, lean manufacturing focuses on the elimination of all forms of waste, continuous improvement, and simplification of business processes. Through constant stream of Kaizen (continuous improvement) events, manufacturers systematically attack waste, streamline processes, and improve operational flexibility. Core to the Lean philosophy is the notion that operations and processes have become too complex to be self-correcting in their alignment to the rapidly changing demands of customers (Philip Beaumont 2002). Lean manufacturing supports the simplification of production processes to ensure a higher level of visibility through better metrics of performance and the use of dashboards and key performance indicators and hence control of their operations and processes. Lean's original roots were in the Toyota Production System and focused on improving automotive manufacturing. Lean is firmly rooted in the automotive supply base and similar industrial markets where operating margins are tight and management of working capital is critical to survival. However, as the success of lean has become more widely known, it is being adopted by many industries and is spreading into many other areas of the value chain. For those manufacturers successfully adopting lean, the motives are clear -- provide superior value to the customer while at the same time improve profitability."
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PDAs and Nursing, 2008.
This paper explains and looks at the values of the personal digital assistant (PDA) within the field of nursing.
1,234 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The writer of this article argues that in today's fast-paced world in which emergency rooms, doctor offices, clinics and hospitals are overwhelmed with the caseload of patients in need of care, the use of the personal digital assistant (PDA) has become if not a requirement, a definite tool for nursing that is considered non-optional by many nurses and has been adopted into the training program for many school and university nursing programs. The writer maintains that the use of PDAs is expected to experience rapid growth due to the convenience, efficiency, and functionality of the PDA in the role of nursing in that it frees the nurse from rushing back and forth to the tethered PC to input information. The writer explains that the PDA provides a method for the nurse to rapidly access information relating to patient care, drug dosage information and other necessary information required in the role of nursing. The writer concludes that recommendations arising from studies conducted in the top nursing schools across the United States have recognized the benefits of the use of PDAs by nursing staff and are making recommendations and plans for inclusion of PDAs in nursing education curriculum.
Outline:
Introduction
Facts about PDAs
Nursing Competencies
More PDA Facts
Practical Use of PDAs by the Nurse
Attitudes Towards Use of PDAs
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Using PDAs allows nurses to expediently and accurately access current drug and clinical references and medical calculators. Patient's data may be recorded while they work and they may quickly chart and share data in an efficient manner. Patient data can also be organized and tracked easily with the PDA and treatments and assessments are able to be documented in real-time. Another aspect of the Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is the provision of contact lists, email, date books, and to do lists for personal organization as well as the ability to make word documents and power point presentations."
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