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IT Surveillance in the Workplace, 2008.
A research paper examining the argument that surveillance results in negative impacts to both the quality and quantity of work of employees who are under electronic surveillance.
17,236 words (approx. 68.9 pages), 153 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This research paper attempts to ascertain whether the pervasive workplace monitoring in today's businesses and organizations is effective in nature and whether this pervasive monitoring of employees is really needed and furthermore the ultimate driver of this surveillance. It concludes that findings have shown that stress, high tension, headaches and extreme anxiety as well as depression, anger, severe fatigue and musculoskeletal problems are derivatives of the impact of electronic surveillance in the workplace. While employers do have the right to conduct monitoring in the workplace and this certainly has been the case in historically and traditionally, there are considerations of the employer and laws and regulations that are necessary to ascertain information on the part of the manager in order to be in compliance on the part of the organization.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Methodology
Literature Review
Summary of the Literature Review
Findings of the Study
Recommendations
From the Paper
"The work of Patrick W. Schmitz entitled: "Workplace Surveillance, Privacy Protection, and Efficiency Wages" published in the Labor Economics journal (2004) states that workplace surveillance technology is infiltrating the employee's daily environment. It has been estimated that in the United States more than twenty million workers were subject to electronic monitoring in 1993 that companies spent more than $1 billion on monitoring software in 1996, and that by now 80 percent of US corporations keep their employees under regular surveillance." This is stated to be accomplished through the use of "...video cameras, telephone taping devices, and computer monitoring systems." (Schmitz, 2004) This is not all, in addition, email and voice communication may be archived and searched as well as can keystrokes and it is even possible for employers to "track the amount of time employees spend away from their computers." "
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Services and the Environment, 2008.
An open discussion on the differences between the environmental impacts of manufacturing businesses and service businesses.
1,726 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the subject of services and the environment and states that it is impossible to completely decouple the environmental impact of the service industry from that of the manufacturing sector as they are interdependent on each other. The paper further discusses the human capital that goes into each sector and the consumers who drive the sectors with their level of demand. The paper concludes that no matter how one apportions the environmental impact of society as a whole, there will always be some impact associated with the service industry because of complex relationships.
Outline:
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Service industries have other inputs as well - from the supplies needed to run the business to the transportation networks needed to bring the human capital to the workplace to the communications networks needed to bring the products to the market. This cannot be understated - some service industry firms have a huge environmental impact in the way they bring their goods to market. Consider a legal contract that one lawyer sends by overnight courier to another lawyer on the other side of the country. The physical product may be only a few pieces of paper, but there is a high environmental impact borne of bringing that legal service to market simply by virtue of the transportation service provided."
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Employee Relations Issues, 2008.
A comprehensive account of many of the issues that arise in an employer-employee relationship.
3,920 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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This paper states that current employee relation issues cover many facets. The paper then proceeds to discuss such issues as employee privacy, retirements issues, working hours, health problems, strikes, financial implications of offspring and obesity of the workers.
Outline:
Current Employee Privacy Issues
Private Retirement Programs
Flexible Working Rights
Costs of Child Care
Strikes
Public Health Privatization
Pitfalls in the US Work Force
Ethics of Outsourcing
Inflated Rates on Outsourcing Deals
Defined Contribution in the Global Scenario
Weight Crisis and Health Care Costs
Expatriates' Taxes and Other Woes
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"The decline in the importance of private defined benefit plans in relation to defined contribution plans has been attributed to certain factors (Ostaszewski 2001). These factors include costs of government regulation, societal and cultural changes, modified employer attitudes, and employees' insufficient knowledge about defined benefit plans. Some observers interpret the decline as the end of private defined benefit plans. The last 25 years were characterized by a change in the relationship between total compensation, including proprietor's income, and wages. A study conducted showed that the shift from defined benefit plans correlated with the shift from labor's wages. It underscored the importance of wages as an index for defined benefit plans. It also called attention to the weakness of the wage index in the national income, which pointed to the weakness of defined benefit plans. There were indications that both labor's wages and defined benefit plans were affected by changes in the national economy, the changing role of government as well as the changed views on risk perception and distribution."
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Effective Leadership Styles, 2008.
An overview of leadership and the three dominant leadership styles.
1,176 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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The paper relates that effective leadership is considered by many modern business analysts to be among the most significant predictors of the success or failure of any given business venture. The paper then discusses the three main types of leadership; transactional, transformational and charismatic leadership.
Outline:
Introduction - Leadership Styles
Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Charismatic Leadership
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"According to evolutionary anthropologists and psychologists, human beings evolved a predisposition toward group cooperation long before recorded history. Whether as nomadic tribes, hunter-gatherers, or agriculturalists, group cooperation and the joint effort of many enabled every individual to achieve a safer, healthier, and more prosperous existence than would ever have been possible alone. The phenomenon of eadership in one form or another almost certainly arose naturally, because human societies always exhibit group dynamics substantially based social hierarchies and on the relative authority of those highest in social status over those lower in social status (Gerrig & Zimbardo 2005)."
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Graduate Management Schemes, 2008.
A research proposal to explore the factors that contribute to the decision of graduates to apply for hotel training schemes.
1,208 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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The paper outlines a proposal to research the role of graduate management schemes in their attraction and retention of talent in the hotels in the UK. The paper provides a brief review of the literature that indicates a critical need for coordination and cooperation among sectors in the U.K. in the training and education of these individuals in the hotel industry. The paper explains that better preparation of employees while at the college or university level will result in employees that are more committed and increase the productivity for the hotel chain establishment.
Outline:
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Methodology
Literature Review
Findings of the Study
Recommendations for Research
From the Paper
"The objective of this work is to prepare a proposal for research in the area of the role of graduate management schemes in their attraction and retention of talent in the hotels in the UK. The majority of hotel employees are low-skilled and have no qualifications therefore having obtained a graduate degree makes employees more attractive and as well it have become a realization that these employees are generally of higher caliber and therefore retaining these employees and gaining a commitment from the employee in terms of the longevity of these employees have become of vital importance to the hotel industry."
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Gender and Upward Influence: An Indian Study, 2008.
A look at a study by K. Asha, A. Mahfooz, and R. Himanshu, that was carried out on interactions between Indian male and female workers, entitled "Gender, Affect and Upward Influence: An Indian Study".
878 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper describes and critiques the research study, "Gender, Affect and Upward Influence: An Indian Study", hypothesizing that in Indian mixed-sex workforce groups, interactions between males and females continue to be dominated by attitudes that women hold a lower social status than men. The paper explains that study examines the usage of upward influence (UI) in the workplace environment and contradicts previous studies that indicate little or no difference in UI strategies between males and females in the workplace. The paper also explains that the study uses a combination of survey methodology to prove eight separate hypotheses and includes interviews.
Outline:
Description of the Experiment
Independent and Dependent Variables
Sampling Used
Reliability and Validity of the Experiment
From the Paper
"Gender will become an increasingly important issue in the Indian business world, as businesses continue to hire greater numbers of women to fill the labor void created by an expanding market. This research study hypothesizes that in mixed-sex workforce groups, interactions between males and females continue to be dominated by attitudes that women hold a lower social status than men. The study examines the usage of upward influence (UI) in the workplace environment (Asha, Mahfooz, & Himanshu, 2006). This study contradicted previous studies that indicated little or no difference in UI strategies between males and females in the workplace."
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Charles Schwab Company, 2008.
An analysis of the use of strategic planning in the Charles Schwab Company.
1,539 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper presents a case study of the Charles Schwab Company which created stock trading on the Internet in 1996 by going from a tiny firm to the world's largest financial services company. It discusses the need for the company to use strategic planning in order to deal with issues since strategic planning is what determines the overall direction and goals of the organization.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Company
Conclusion and Recommendations
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" The Charles Schwab Company has been profitable, which has not created a huge dip in sales and revenue. It has been discovered that with this growth in technology, people have been able to compete with in the industry. For example, the typical companies are not the only ones that are fighting for the market. The company decided that this type of competition has decreased in value of stock prices and has made the company look into different methods to increase profitability. Considering these factors, it is recommended that the Charles Schwab company must change its business model to allocate for modern growth and find new innovative technology, which keeps the customers' attention while being one step ahead of the competition, which seems that has been the pattern of this company due to the fact that it had created OneSolution and e-Schwab before the online trading craze began. It is also recommended to keep motivating employees because without teamwork, the company will fall apart. Along with that, it is necessary to have strong leadership when competition is intensified. Therefore, this company was not being squeezed in the middle; however they were making a category of one because they have strong leadership that embraces innovative technology. Companies need strong leadership so that they have the ability to be innovative enough to set themselves apart from their competitors and maintain a successful and stable structure company, which benefits the employees and the overall company."
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Pawnbroker Training, 2008.
An assessment of the effectiveness of non-workplace based training programs for the pawnbroker industry.
5,996 words (approx. 24.0 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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This paper contends that there is a lack of formal training in the pawnbroking industry and the lack of such training may severely restrict employees' professional development and constrain growth opportunities in the industry. It proposes a study to to determine which factors contribute to or hinder the effectiveness of non-workplace based training programs in the pawnbroker industry. It also investigates the reasons for the lack of formal training in the pawnbroking industry and suggest ways to improve the current situation of training in the industry.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Rationale of Study
Overview of Study
Review of Related Literature
Methodology .
Description of the Study Approach
Data-Gathering Method and Database of Study
Data Analysis
Summary
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"In many ways, pawnshops are the simplest forms of banks. In pawnbroking, customers pledge goods of various values as collateral for different types of loans, most of which are short term. The pawnbroking industry is truly ancient, just as the recognition of the danger it involves of oppressing the poor is ancient. According to the encyclopedic entry for pawnbroking, "In fact, the Bible provides the poor with a number of safeguards against oppression from their creditors. According to Ex. 22.25-27 and Deut. 24, 6, 12, 13, 17, pawnbrokers may not practice usury, may not take necessities of life as security, and in general must not take as a pledge any article whose loss would severely injure the borrower" (Pawnbroker, 2007, p. 36900). During the Middle Ages, Christians were generally forbidden by the church from lending money at interest, and pawnbroking was left largely to the Jewish community as one of the few means of a livelihood available to them (Pawnbroker). "
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Case Study: Makey's Foods, 2008.
Presents a marketing strategy for the expansion into Russia by Makey's Foods, an American based company participating in the fast foods industry.
2,935 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper explains that fast foods company Makey's Foods has chosen to enter Russia because the industry there is far from mature and still presents great potential for future growth and development. The paper also points out that, other than McDonald's, the limited success of the international fast food brands in Russia can be explained by the multitude of barriers posed by the Russian environment, which are presented in the paper. The paper then analyzes the Russian culture and economy and presents several critical international marketing strategies for expansion.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Company Description
The Russian Economy
The Russian Fast Food Industry
Customer Analysis
Competitor Analysis
Barriers to Entry
Economic Barriers
Institutional and Administrative Barriers
Cultural Barriers
International Objectives
International Strategies
Challenges in International Management
Conclusions
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"The cultural barriers posed on entrance to Russia are extremely important and the capability to overcome them could actually mean the success of Makey's Foods. A most relevant such barrier is given by language. The official language is Russian and about 100 different languages are being spoken aside from it. The English speaking company has to find a way to address their audience; otherwise, they risk losing their investments in the Russian venture."
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Understanding the Family Medical Leave Act, 2008.
An analysis of the purpose and limitations of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
2,626 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper analyzes the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993. It discusses the purpose of the law and how it has assisted employees who are eligible for it. The paper looks at who the law applies to and what conditions it guarantees, as well as what provisions it makes. Finally, the paper discusses the limitations to FMLA's coverage.
From the Paper
"Although the FMLA is very specific and the DOL has clearly explained provisions of the law, it has been the subject of some controversy. In Nevada Dept. of Human Resources v. Hibbs, 538 U.S. 721 (2003), Hibbs, an employee of the Nevada Department of Human Resources sought leave under the FMLA to care for his wife. His request was granted, but the Department eventually informed Hibbs that his leave was exhausted and told him to return to work. Hibbs failed to do so and was terminated. Hibbs sued the Department, seeking monetary damages for interfering with Hibb's exercise of FMLA rights. The Supreme Court determined that state employees could recover monetary damages in federal court for a State's failure to comply with the FMLA. This was an important holding because the Eleventh Amendment generally bars suits against the states in federal court. However, the Court determined that when Congress specifically intends to abrogate Eleventh Amendment immunity, it can do so, and that it did so in the FMLA. Given that one of the purposes of the FMLA was to end gender-based discrimination in the taking of leave, that motive was substantial enough to end Eleventh Amendment immunity."
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Environmental Management, 2008.
An analysis of the importance of policies and guidelines required in the food supply industry, with a focus on pesticides.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses the policies and guidelines that must be established by food supplier companies. It discusses the importance of these policies due to the fact that food products offered to, purchased by, and consumed by the public must be free of contamination and must adhere to the federal and state guidelines that consumers expect. The paper specifically focuses on pesticides and their effect on the industry.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Key Content Issue: Pesticides
Analysis
Conclusion
From the Paper
"When a food supply company sits down to put together its policy regarding the environment, no matter how small or how big the company, it must rely on the best possible science - from independent researchers - to be certain that it protects not only its workers but the consumers who will be eating the food that is put on the market. Given that there is evidence that the EPA leans more towards the pesticide industry than it does towards the consumer, to be on the safe side the food supply company should reach out beyond the EPA for objective, verifiable data. The EPA still holds the cards when it comes to laws and regulations relating to food safety; but again, a company that wishes to fully protect its employees and the public as well, will be wise to include independent analysis in it's policy statement. What is more important, going along with the powers that be when it comes to the potential for humans (especially children) to become exposed to dangerous toxins? Or being on the safe side and accessing independently corroborated science by researchers who are respected and not part of the lobby group, or the government group, that is too close to the pesticide manufacturers? The answer is obvious; food supply companies must think of people first, when creating their policy statements."
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S-S Technologies Holdings Inc., 2008.
A case study analysis of the growth of the integrated systems group (ISG), products group (PG) and SAF drive systems group (SAF) within S-S Technologies Holdings Inc.
2,856 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper presents a case study of S-S Technologies Holdings Inc. It analyzes the company's three divisions, the integrated systems group (ISG), products group (PG) and SAF drive systems group (SAF) and looks at their growth over a specific period of time. The paper provides alternatives and recommendations for how the company can continue to grow and develop.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Identifying Key Strategic Issues
Analysis
Identifying Alternatives
Evaluating Alternatives
Recommendation
From the Paper
"It is recommended that the concept of a collaborative framework be undertaken within S-S Technologies, defining incentive, bonus, profit-sharing and retention strategies for key contributors regardless of which division they are a member of. In addition, this strategy also opens up the opportunity for knowledge acquisition and management, development of sharing financial metrics to the development, engineering, and product introduction levels, in addition to quantifying cross-division collaboration. Ultimately, S-S Technologies need to create a collaborative framework that accentuates the most critical need of all when it comes to individual contributor performance, and that is the rewarding of exceptional collaboration in addition to employees seeking out every opportunity to "own" their jobs instead of merely doing them for their salaries. Internalizing their objectives at a personal level will happen with the development of a collaborative framework recommended from this analysis."
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Information Systems in Accounting, 2008.
This paper explores how information systems are changing the accounting profession.
1,039 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how updated information systems are reforming the most dominant aspects of the accounting profession, which have increasingly become the processes related to auditing and compliance. The paper explains that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has led to the development of technologies for better management of financial data including service oriented architectures (SOA) and the emergence of business process management (BPM) and business process reengineering (BPR).
Outline:
Executive Summary
The IT Requirements of Governance, Risk and Compliance
The Role of Service Oriented Architectures (SOA)
Business Process Management and Process Re-Engineering
Summary
From the Paper
"The most significant change to occur within the area of how new technologies are influencing accounting is in the area of redefining processes by which financial data is capture, analyzed and reported to both shareholders and the government. The attainment of compliance to the SOX requirements has led to a reengineering of financial reporting processes within all publicly-traded companies in the U.S., and has also led to a more consistent approach to reporting financial results (Gordon, 2006) Compliance to SOX standards requires many organizations to significantly re-define how they capture orders from customers, track them, and input them into their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for manufacturing and fulfillment."
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International Business Economics, 2008.
A review of the options necessary to be considered by Affiliated Aerospace Enterprises, Ltd. (AAE) when expanding its facility or operations.
3,577 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 100.95
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The paper discusses the factors that an aerospace company should consider when seeking to expand its operations. Specifically referring to Affiliated Aerospace Enterprises (AAE), the paper suggests that
a comparison be made with France and the United States as potential locations for AAE's new production facility and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. The paper follows with an analysis of the impact of a decline in the exchange rate and appropriate responses for AAE.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Factors to Consider in Entering New Foreign Markets
Comparison of France and the United States for Expansion Purposes
Impact of a Decline of the Sterling Exchange Rate and Appropriate Responses
Multiplier Effects of Investments in Research and Development
From the Paper
"Companies seeking to expand their operations into foreign markets have much to consider because there is a lot at stake. According to Stanat and West (1999), "Entry into the global marketplace is a form of diversification and needs to be treated just as carefully as consideration of a new product or a new market sector. The biggest limitation to globalization is the lack of will to engage in and drive a global marketing program" (p. 35). Two of the biggest challenges involved in such foreign market expansion efforts are acquiring the resources needed for such initiatives and developing a keen understanding of the differences represented by the target country. In this regard, one authority advises, "Regardless of whether the new venture always intended international expansion or whether it pursues expansion after it becomes established, the firm faces many difficulties (e.g., acquiring needed resources, understanding target market differences, etc.) in its international expansion efforts."
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Six Sigma and TQM, 2008.
An analysis of the Six-sigma management tool and the basics necessary for its successful implementation.
1,661 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper states that Six-sigma is a valuable management tool that is used to improve the productivity and the performance of a company. The paper also states that it is essentially a quality management tool that is used to reduce rejected products. The paper then states that Six-sigma has a positive impact on the performance of the organization and relates how it interacts with competition. The paper also discusses the basic management principles that Six-sigma advocates for its implementation to be a success.
From the Paper
"Six-sigma is observed to have a positive impact on the performance of the organization and how it interacts with competition. When used as a strategic business tool to improve productivity of the organization and the quality of the product created, the benefit gained from the implementation is very far-reaching. Six-sigma requires a "well-defined methodology" to achieve the desired results. This process is very time consuming. Using these methodologies requires that companies set up a system to monitor and measure the metrics that are used to calculate the defect rate in the manufacturing or production process. Failure to understand and comprehend the true needs of the process can cause more harm than good in the long run. Six-sigma is often used to root out the cause of variances in the process that might be undertaken."
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Pension Protection Act of 2006, 2008.
A case study to determine whether the Pension Protection Act of 2006 does or does not protect employees as well as, costs (if any) related to the Act.
9,948 words (approx. 39.8 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 201.95
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This case study explores the costs an employee incurs for a pension plan from Everest Reinsurance [U.S. Company) prior to, as well as after, the ratification of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. During the course of this study effort, the researcher provides a detailed review of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, a unique, contemporary law that affects companies across the U.S. The researcher also assesses and analyzes information relating to Everest Reinsurance, a company based in New Jersey. Staff of Everest Reinsurance, along with the company's employees enrolled in the 401 (K) plan, founded by Prudential Financial, constitute this study's population.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
From the Paper
"This case study explores the costs an employee incurs for a Pension Plan from Everest Reinsurance [U.S. Company), prior to, as well as, after the ratification of the Pension Protection Act of 2006. During the course of this study effort, this researcher provides a detailed review of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, a unique, contemporary law that affects companies across the U.S. This researcher also assesses and analyzes information relating to Everest Reinsurance, a company based in New Jersey. Staff of Everest Reinsurance, along with the company's employees enrolled in the 401 (K) plan, founded by Prudential Financial, constitute this study's population. In addition to fulfilling the Aim for this study, analyzing pension plan prices before and after the "New Act", this researcher expects to identify the number of employees currently participating in the plan, as well as, note individuals not enrolled in the plan, prior to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 becoming effective. After this stage of the study is complete, this researcher then researches and ascertains the cost of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 per employee. With these calculations completed, this researcher expects to calculate the cost impact of "the Plan". When this researcher completes this step, the researcher should have assessed enough material to determine the additional costs the Act added to employee expenses, versus the previous costs for employees prior to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 enactment. "
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Strategic Planning in the Built Environment Sector, 2008.
A discussion on effective strategic management in the built environment sector.
2,344 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper evaluates the use of strategic planning concepts, frameworks and processes in the built environment sector. The paper does this by balancing the need for accurately interpreting and responding to market conditions on the one hand with the internal prioritization of strategic investments to ensure competitiveness in the coming years on the other hand. The paper then explains that this balancing act is not well suited to many built environment sector organizations whose cultures are dominated by a short-term and project-centric approach to accomplishing objectives. Next, the paper uses the Ansoff Matrix, The Boston Consulting Group Growth/Share Matrix and accompanying 'experience effect' as the foundations for making recommendations as how built environment sector organizations can increase the effectiveness of their strategic planning processes.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Using the Ansoff Matrix as a Strategic Planning Tool
The BCG Matrix in the Built Environment Sector
Summary
From the Paper
"The BCG Matrix is primarily focused on the resource allocation decisions companies need to make between competing products and strategies. For the built environment sector, this strategic planning framework is well-suited for the coordinating and synchronizing of strategic plans throughout an organization as one of its core concepts is the allocation of resources between varying business units or in the case of this specific industry, projects. The Boston Consulting Group specifically calls the ability of organizations to learn and embed processes into their organizations the experience effect (Henderson, 1970, 1972). While the BCG Matrix has achieved notoriety for its graphical definition of business unit positions relative to market growth and market share, the more valuable insights are actually in the quantifying of the experience effect dropping costs as a result of greater market share being attained."
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Organizational Behavior in Nike, 2008.
An analysis of Nike's code of conduct and its success in promoting and demanding improved working conditions for employees.
1,053 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the organizational behavior and successful strategies of the Nike company. It first describes a history of the company and then focuses on the code of conduct it practices as well as the challenge Nike faces in creating a corporate code of conduct. The paper concludes that Nike has been more successful than most multi-national corporations at promoting and demanding improved working conditions for employees, even though there are still marginal differences between plants, based on management-corporate relations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Nike's History
Nike's Code of Conduct
Conclusion
Appendix
From the Paper
"Noteworthy, as an upstart company that developed through massive growth, Nike challenges many molds of corporate social responsibility, but outlives it scandals through the development of corporate code of conduct and audit applications. Though the two factories that Richard, Kochan, Romis & Qin analyze through internal Nike audit material differ somewhat is the success of Nike's goals of CSR implementation, they are also clearly reflective of the broader goals of Nike to build a better image and better reality for contract employees, even in emerging markets that demand greater corporate governance to ensure compliance. As one can see in the appendix of this work, Nike's code of conduct is expansive and inclusive and despite the fact that Nike was reluctant to create such a code it has done so and seems to be living by its standards."
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Change Management, 2008.
This paper discusses that when an organization is facing a planned change, the biggest challenge is to manage the dynamics not the pieces.
3,158 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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In this article, the writer notes that change is essential to an organization. It ensures that an organization remains continually competitive in the market in which it competes. The writer points out that change is the one certainty of any system--for individuals as well as organizations. A system that is more open to change and, consequently improvements is more likely to survive than an organization that refuses to do so. The writer supports the claim that the biggest challenge in any planned change is managing the overall dynamics of the change rather than the individual pieces.
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Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Often, in planned change management processes, focus is emphasized on the objective of the change and the final goal of the change. In reality however, change can affect different departments disproportionately. As such, during the process, management and change agents can get focused on the new challenge and forget the big picture of the change. Change that requires a longer period of time might be adversely affected by the additional attention that might be required in one specific area of the change or department. The nature and duration of the change process also impacts how change is accepted. Both groups and individuals accept change more willingly when it is gradual and positive effects of the change process is observed after every small action."
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