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Training Program for Civilian Peacekeepers, 2008.
A proposal for a training program for civilian peacekeepers attached to peacekeeping organizations.
3,826 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 17 sources, APA, £ 75.95
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Abstract
This paper provides a proposal for a training program that will enhance the capability of civilian peacekeepers attached to peacekeeping organizations in doing their jobs despite their multicultural origins. It discusses the necessary tools and techniques that the civilian peacekeepers will need to be able to deploy in any conflict anytime and anywhere in the world at a moments notice.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Basic Communication, Conflict Resolution and Negotiating Skills
Basic Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution Skills
Negotiating Skills
Techniques of Motivation
Theory X and Theory Y Douglas McGregor
Two-factor Theory of Frederick Herzberg
David McClelland's Theory of Needs
Individual Decision Making and Group Behavior
Iindividual Decision Making
Group Behavior
Leadership Training for Supervisors in Peacekeeping Organizations
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The turmoil in different regions of the world is already a reality and these conflicts look as if they are here to stay - and possibly become bigger or spin off into smaller ones. Indeed, there is a continuing need for peacekeepers, especially civilian peacekeepers since the military forces around the world do not have enough trained military peacekeepers to fill every conceivable need. Peacekeepers represent the country they come from and the organization they are attached to; their presence is first and foremost to help a mission area recover from the trauma of conflict. They should be well trained and ready at all times to answer the call but training and willingness is not enough. They need to live by a certain code of conduct that will differentiate them from ordinary relief volunteers."
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Entering the European Market, 2008.
A case study evaluation of which European markets would be most open to a medium-sized Chilean wine producer.
2,708 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This marketing study focuses on a plan to identify and segment European markets and to recommend which European markets would be the most promising for the entry of a medium-sized Chilean wine producer. The study particularly focuses on which markets are most open to Chilean wines, those which correspond best to the price points identified by the wine producer and those which may bring the best return on marketing investment.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background: European Market for Imported Wine
Criteria for Segmentation
Country Segmentation
Germany
United Kingdom
Scandinavia
Netherlands
Chilean Wine Promotion in Europe
Segmentation by Retail Outlet
National market, chosen retail segments
Conclusion
From the Paper
"This medium-sized producer has several positive trends in its favor in entering the European market now as opposed to a few years ago. The perception of Chilean wines as competitive on the world market, particularly through the active promotion of Concha y Toro, has opened retailers' and consumers' minds for other super-premium wines from the region. Confusing brand images from major EU producers has made it easier for well-positioned non-EU wines to gain share, particularly in those countries which do not have significant wine production. Favourable exchange rates vis-a-vis the Euro and the UK Pound have made Chilean wines more affordable when compared to super-premium wines from Europe. The earlier success of the Australian and US wine brands has also opened peoples' minds in some European countries."
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Guanxi, 2008.
A review of whether Guanxi can be a source of sustained competitive advantage for doing business in China.
4,659 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 85.95
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The paper states that organizational leadership in the western tradition is said to be significantly different from that in eastern cultures, such as China. China employs an organizational system that does not translate well into English, but demonstrates the principles of an interrelation style based on previous relationships. The paper notes that this principle or standard for social and business interactions is termed Guanxi. This paper demonstrates the need for a study on the utilizatin of Guanxi, and its resistance in a global economy. The paper comments that as the economy diversifies, through global international multi-national corporate structure, the need for a better understanding of how Guanxi interplays with the business traditions in Western cultures is essential.
Outline:
Statement of Problem/Proposal Introduction
Guanxi Defined
Western View
Review of Literature
Research Question
Setting
Methodology
Preliminary Findings
Expected Results
From the Paper
"This concept is then reflected into business utilizing similar tactics, and often the same connects, specifically in specialized production, areas and close knit small organizations. As the organizations get larger the utilization of Guanxi becomes less or simply gets very complicated, making it a mystery to the outsider. Taylor in fact argues that many if not all businesses run through a system of informal communication and procedures that are defined through social mores and traditions".
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Who Does Globalization Benefit?, 2008.
This paper explores the benefits and drawbacks of globalization for multinational corporations and for society at large.
2,121 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 47.95
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The paper discusses the belief of many that opening up access to markets, resources and personnel will ultimately lead to a higher standard of living for everyone. The paper then discusses the North American Free Trade Association (NAFTA) agreement, the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) and the World Trade Organization's recent Intellectual Property Agreement, which mean big profits for big corporations, but hardship for the billions of individuals these agreements affect. The paper therefore concludes that the world of multinational corporations is beneficial only to a few and damaging to many.
From the Paper
"For several years now, talk of globalization has assumed a prominent place in the media. No matter where one looks, it seems, there is either a multinational corporation looking to expand into some new market, or a citizens' rights group seeking to prevent it from doing just that. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Intellectual Property Rights, the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) proposal, and many other programs have been proposed or adopted that aim to extend the reach of big business. Large international firms make the claim that such agreements are essential to the smooth functioning of the modern economy."
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Healthcare Quality Improvement, 2008.
This paper discusses the implementation of a proposed quality improvement program at a hospital.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 38.95
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In this article, the writer covers the reasons for implementing a quality improvement program. The writer then outlines three quality improvement programs which can serve as models for the hospital institution. Finally, this article recommends which elements of these quality improvement programs should be adopted in an eventual quality improvement program by the hospital. The writer notes that quality improvement in healthcare has always been a goal ever since medicine was first practiced. This paper deals with the increased incentives for quality improvement in healthcare, and discusses programs to improve quality. This paper focuses particularly on nursing and allied professions.
Outline:
Reasons for Adopting Quality Improvement in our Institution
Best Practices in 4 Hospitals
Tenet Healthcare
Cleveland Clinic Stroke Improvement Plan
Treatment of CHF Patients
Recommendations for Our Institution
Specific Program for our Institution
From the Paper
"The healthcare institution is under competitive pressure in a way that was less obvious in previous decades. Alternative healthcare delivery means have been encroaching on the market share of "traditional" hospitals and clinics. HMO's have brought a capitated model with an emphasis on preventative care. Specialist hospitals have focused on high-profit procedures, such as heart catheterization and orthopedics, leaving traditional hospitals less-profitable procedures. These alternative institutions compete not on price, but quality of the outcomes and the patient experience. Traditional healthcare institutions must therefore adapt in order to compete."
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Governmental Innovation Systems, 2008.
Evaluates the application of innovation systems to national and regional entities.
2,310 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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The subject of this paper is the creation and administration of regional and national innovation systems. The paper assumes that the results of such systems, whether formal or informal, are key in determining their effectiveness. Since it is not possible to separate cultural from governmental or natural advantages, the primary focus of this paper is to find success and deconstruct it, wherever it occurs.
Table of Contents:
Innovation: Most Oppose it, and it is Politically Difficult
State-Sponsored Innovation Support Efforts
Science Parks, Incentives to Move Manufacturing
Definition of Successful Innovation
Whither Innovation and National or Regional Systems?
From the Paper
"The general record of such state funds has been poor. The State of Ohio closed down its fund-of-funds investments after several scandals. The State of New Mexico, which had intended to invest over $200 million of state pension money, closed down its effort with an outside fund-of-funds manager due to differences between the managers (who wanted to focus on financial returns) and employees of the state (who wanted to direct money to political favorites)."
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Toy Recall, 2008.
This paper looks at a massive toy recall to China and discusses its implications.
1,958 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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In this article, the writer notes that on August 14, 2007, Mattel announced recalls for 9 million more Chinese-made toys, including popular Barbie, Polly Pocket and "Cars" movie items, and warned that more could be ordered off store shelves because of lead paint and tiny magnets that could be swallowed. The recalls came nearly two weeks after Mattel Inc., the nation's largest toy-maker, recalled 1.5 million Fisher-Price infant toys worldwide, which were also made in China, because of possible lead-paint hazards for children. The writer notes that this occurrence not only affects the toy industry, but it also had a great impact on one major country involved in the industry, China, as a manufacture of choice for American imports of merchandise in textile. The writer maintains that even though the products may be manufactured in countries, such as China and Mexico, where cost-cutting determines whether a business stays afloat or not, there are standards which purchasers can uphold which will make these factories use safe and higher quality parts for their products. The writer concludes that while retailers say that their suppliers are the ones at fault, the New York attorney general says that if the stores sell these faulty products, they will be found at fault and will be fined.
From the Paper
"The toy industry in the United States polices itself. Toy trains and railroad pieces made directly for RC2 in China are overseen by the RC2 American corporation, which should give it control over safety and quality of toys in that country, but Staci Rubinstein, of RC2, declined to comment on company plants' safety control measures there. Also declining to comment was the Toy Industry Association, representing most American toy importers and companies.
"Staff cuts have made regulators lax, under the Bush administration. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said recently that next year it is planning to curtail efforts to prevent children from swimming pool and bathtub drownings, because of limited resources."
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VMware and Virtualization, 2008.
An examination of VMware and desktop virtualization and the benefits in the field of information technology.
2,564 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 55.95
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The paper explains virtualization and shows how this can change the way organizations manage information technology. The paper then explores the additional technologies associated with the use of virtualization, namely, virtual machines and virtual machine ware (VMware). The paper concludes by predicting the future of VMware.
Outline:
Introduction
Virtualization
Virtual Machines
VMware
Desktop Virtualization
Future of VMware
From the Paper
"Virtualization works by allowing users to change hardware devices into software. For instance Vmware ESX Server software can be used to make virtual the hardware of an x86-based computer. This allows for the development of a virtual machine that has the capacity to run an operating system and applications in the same way that an actual or physical computer does ("Introduction to Virtualization").
"As you can see, virtualization is a technology that is on the cutting adge and has the capacity to forever alter the manner in which organizations manage information technology. There are several additional technologies associated with the use of virtualization. These components are Virtual Machines and Virtual Machine Ware (Vmware) and will be discussed in the following paragraphs."
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Job Rewards, 2008.
A case study examination of workplace rewards and job redesign.
1,789 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper discusses issues of job redesign and workplace rewards. It assesses the system of goal-setting, performance evaluation and workplace rewards within a company. The paper then discusses how this impacts on productivity within a company, both positively and negatively. The paper focuses on the company for which the writer works.
Table of Contents:
Work Overview
Assessment
From the Paper
"Rewards may be as simple as offering a team member a reward. More often than not however, rewards are much more. Team members often must set independent goals so they remain autonomous, a source of motivation, and team goals, which will allow for greater productivity by the team and recognition by non-team members. It is critical management also enforce the idea of a company wide reward system, one that encourages all the many departments working in the organization, not just the outside sales team, to perform their best daily. If the company adopted an annual employee of the year reward system and retain the current team member of the month system, the company will be well on its way to victory with respect to motivating and rewarding individual and group members of the outside sales team and other units in the company."
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Multi-Platform Media, 2008.
Discuses regulatory, technical and financial issues created by the increase in television programming being made available on multi-platforms.
1,820 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 41.95
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This paper explains that the owners of copyrighted material see the opportunity to increase revenue with each viewing, including original showings, syndication, DVD sales, showings on the Internet and even showings on hand-held devices such as cell phones, PDAs and video i-Pods. The author points out that, from the point of view of the consumer, the ability to download films and television shows to mobile devices will allow the consumer to see what he or she wants virtually anywhere at any time. This will change the way people consume media and how they pay for it. The paper stresses that laws will be needed to protect content providers from various forms of piracy and from the resale of the material they provide.
From the Paper
"Certainly, there are many technical problems to be overcome in creating a system more conducive to ease of navigation through small hand-held devices as well as home television and computers. A recent survey shows how people are getting content today and noted that 70 percent of Internet users have viewed 123 billion videos online, with an average length of 2.6 minutes. Higher bandwidth will make it more possible to view longer videos and even movies, and another boost to this sort of transfer will come when it becomes easier to connect the computer to a television set."
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www.realtor.com, 2008.
An analysis of the www.realtor.com official website of the National Association of Realtors.
2,358 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 51.95
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The paper examines the design and structure and conventional operations of the realtor.com website and offers suggestions for improving the website. The paper highlights the advantages of the realtor.com website over the Indian property website, Magicbricks.com, and advises changes to India's Internet site. The paper assesses the application of the realtor.com website and concludes that its efficiency, alongside its user-friendly interface, its easy access and usage and its simple but modern design, makes it the leader on the web-based real estate applications market.
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Abstract
Realtor.com
Magicbricks.com
Specific Constraints in India
The Evaluation Framework
Conclusions
From the Paper
"The contemporaneous world is defined by a series of mutations that affect all aspects of life, be them social, commercial, economical or political. The main features are those of reduced time for all activities, increased desire for more efficiently spent time and increased stress and pressure. The technological developments, such as the increased usage of the internet or the development of web based applications come to assist the population and the commercial sector. In this order of ideas, most prestigious companies have opened web pages, where customers can easily log in and find all the desired information, saving as such time and money. The real estate business is no exception."
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Leadership in Modern Society, 2008.
This paper discusses the subject of leadership in modern society and looks at the limits of the trait and behavioral approaches to leadership.
1,983 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 19 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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In this article, the writer examines why the trait and behavioral approaches to leadership turned out to be of only limited usefulness. The writer discusses how much more successful current views are regarding what makes a good leader. The writer maintains that the trait and behavioral approaches to leadership failed to prove useful for multiple reasons including their lack of understanding or acknowledgement of the dynamic rather than static status in which a leader must operate. This paper explains why these forms of leadership proved marginally useful, and then addresses whether current views about what makes a good leader are valid.
Outline:
Introduction
Contemporary Perspectives
How Much More Successful Are Today's Leaders
Conclusions
From the Paper
"There are many reasons the trait and behavioral approaches to leadership did not succeed. While the ideas and concepts behind them seem strong, these approaches were singular in nature. They suggest that a single concept, trait or behavioral style resulted in successful leadership. Little empirical data however suggests that leaders using either the trait based or behavioral based modal succeed. For example, one of the traits one my associate with successful leaders is good decision making skills or problem solving. There are many individuals that are great thinkers, capable of solving multitudinous problems. However, there is ample evidence suggesting people with great problem solving skills would not make great leaders."
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Future Product Demand, 2008.
Takes a macro and micro economic look at the future demand for a variety of products.
1,930 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper analyzes the factors influencing the market future for 13 products from convenience food to crude oil. The author stresses that, in addition to the rapid evolution of technologies, consumers' behavior, demands and expectations also change. Thus, manufacturers are forced to adapt to new requirements. For example, some factors, which could influence the demand for pay-per-view television programming are cheaper monthly fees for competing television channels that air new films and programs, specific laws restricting airing of recent films and future technical improvements. Includes color diagrams showing the proportion each factor holds in influencing the future demand of each product.
Table of Contents:
Convenience Foods
Products Purchased on the Internet
Fax Machines
Film and Cameras
Video Rented from Retail Outlets
Pay-per-View Television Programming
Future Product Supply
Crude Oil
Computer Memory Chip
Hotel Rooms
Fast food Outlets in Emerging Markets
Credit cards Issued by Financial Institutions
Laptop Computers
From the Paper
"When they were first invented, fax machines were considered cutting edge technologies. However, today there is nothing special about them. Present in most all companies and sometimes even within individuals' households, fax machines are used to send and receive information on paper. Opinions in regard to the future trend of fax machines vary. While some state that the demand will increase, others point out that the demand will take a downfall."
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The European Common Market, 2008.
This paper looks at the benefits of joining the common market in Europe.
1,436 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the European Union was created initially in 1993 as a means of uniting countries of Europe into a single market. Since then the EU has grown substantially, now encompassing 25 different European countries. The writer points out that despite the massive growth of the common market, there remain some countries which, to this date, have elected not to participate. The reason for this is that they feel that it would not be beneficial for them to do so at the present time. The writer evaluates the benefits which the common market does in fact hold for different types of countries, both rich and poor. The writer argues that there are greater benefits to joining the common market for poor countries than for rich companies, due to the way in which the common market acts to reduce the poverty gap between countries.
Outline:
Introduction
Defining the Benefits
Working in Different Countries
Consumer Goods
Companies
Conclusions
From the Paper
"When considering the different backgrounds from which the different countries of Europe have emerged it is clear that there are differences in the initial levels of these elements. For example the richer countries of Europe, such as the UK and France have enjoyed high levels of every one of these elements in recent centuries. While the joining of the common market may help to ensure that this will continue into the future, it is unlikely to bring immediate differences in the levels of any of these elements. In comparison, many of the poorer countries which have recently joined or are looking to join, the common market, have low levels of several of these elements. The poorer countries joining the European Union come from Central and Eastern Europe, and many of these countries were previously members of the Soviet bloc. It is the lack of each of these elements which characterizes many of these Eastern countries. The joining of the EU for these countries signifies not only greater long term stability, but relatively immediate effects in terms of increasing prosperity and wealth. For this reason, it can be argued that these poor countries have far more to gain from joining the common market than richer countries such as those in Scandinavia."
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