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Family Planning Primate Style, 2002.
A review of the book "Mother's Nature", by Sarah Hardy on the practical and theoretical implications of family planning programs.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, £ 16.95
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This paper is on family planning primate style, which is taken from the eighth chapter of the book "Mother's Nature", by Sarah Hardy. It discusses the practical and theoretical implications of family planning programs and reveals how family planning can be seen as a contributing factor to westernization of the developing world.
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Family Planning, 2002.
Family planning in Pakistan.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 16.95
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This is a paper that takes a first person position and gives an insight to Pakistani society and how they approach the issue of family planning.
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China's One-Child Family Planning Policy, 2008.
An analysis of the success of China's one-child policy, explaining its history, its precise regulations, and its pros and cons.
3,222 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This paper discusses China's family planning law, explaining its history and background in order to clarify the government's decision to implement such a law. Detailed information is provided on the rules, regulations, implementations, and exemptions of the policy. The writer examines its pros and cons, including the argument that it is in violation of human rights, and points out some of the overlooked positive results of the policy. The writer notes that China's one-child policy was reviewed in 2005 and explains one of the options that have been suggested for the future. The paper concludes that the one-child policy can mostly be considered a success, as it has alleviated the economic, social, and environmental problems associated with a population of that size. This paper contains MLA-style footnotes but does not include a works cited page.
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"Despite its name, the one-child rule applies to a minority of the population; for urban residents and government employees, the policy is strictly enforced, with few exceptions. The exceptions include families in which the first child has a disability or both parents work in high-risk occupations, or are themselves from one-child families (in some cases). 70 percent of the population live in rural areas and in these areas a second child is generally allowed after five years. This provision sometimes applies only if the first child is a girl - a clear acknowledgement of the traditional preference for boys. A third child may be allowed among ethnic minorities and in remote, under-populated areas."
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A Solutions-Focused Therapy Plan for a Hypothetical Family, 2002.
Explains solution-focused therapy and evaluaes the benefits of this type of therapy progam based on a case study.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 73.95
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The central philosophy of solution-focused therapy is that clients bring with them strengths and capacities they can access and develop to make their lives more satisfactory. Assuming the client is the expert, the therapist is responsible for developing a collaborative context and helping the client articulate desired changes. The therapist magnifies client strengths, resources, and past successes, which leads to the construction of solutions. It is the purpose of this paper to use the Ward family as the case study to demonstrate the design and benefit of a solution-focused therapy program.
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Workforce Planning As a Fundamental Planning Tool, 2008.
A paper examining the use of "workforce planning" as a tool for business planning.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 19.95
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In today's modern business world it is imperative to make sure that the right people with the right skills are where they need to be in order to make an organization function properly. The author of the paper examines the process of "workforce planning" and its use as a fundamental tool for business planning. The writer discusses the many factors influencing the business decisions that will ultimately decide the future of the company. The writer contends that companies are only as strong as the people they have working for them so not only must they hire the best people, but they must also ensure that present employees are placed in the best position to further the company's goals. The writer also examines the effects of "workforce planning" on the employees in terms of moral, job satisfaction and job security.
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"When looking at changing a culture in a company due to a workforce plan, one can view it as a positive or negative change. The change of culture was positive when things went as they had planned. Stock soared and rose after the second quarter, which is clear the company is not struggling to break above the flat-line. They found that to maintain and improve their technology more funds and resources were needed. Also the company gained thousands of customers due to satisfaction and service improvement for existing technology. The change in culture did not caused the employees more stress then necessary. According to McShane and Von Glinow (2005), organizational culture is a basic pattern of shared values, assumptions and beliefs considered to be the correct way of thinking about and acting on problems and opportunities facing an organization. This change in culture caused employees to be at ease and the beliefs and attitudes started to change about the future of their company. They were sure about the future of the company because many employees were reconsidering staying at the company. Overall, the change of environment caused an attitude change for employees in the company. Leadership can make or break any company based on their decisions and how they approach the employees they represent."
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Planned Parenting in the Philippines, 2008.
This study provides an applied anthropological analysis of family planning in the Philippines while assessing the role gender inequities play in family planning preferences.
3,712 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 16 sources, APA, £ 64.95
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In this article, the writer of the paper explores planned parenting in the Philippines as it relates to gender equality rights and cultural preferences, using an anthropological perspective and analysis. The paper begins by outlining the evolution of family planning perceptions in the Philippines through recent history and defines how previous perceptions have influenced male and female responsibilities regarding planned parenting. The paper explores this subject using an applied anthropology approach, investigating human behavior and the applications it has to contemporary issues, in this case planned parenting. This approach offers a view of human behavior in the Philippines grounded in cultural exploration and actions resulting from such cultural investigation.
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Introduction
Background to Study
Evolution of Family Planning Perceptions in the Philippines
Overview 1990s and Beyond
Perceptions of Male-Female Responsibilities
Analysis and Conclusions
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"The results of the study suggest that historically family planning in the Philippines has been widely ignored despite increasing interest among women to limit the number of children they have.
"While recent initiatives have encouraged more emphasis on modern contraceptive use and methods of pregnancy prevention, recent decentralization of political policy has lead to little motivation for women to seek family planning alternatives and often resorting to abortion as a method of pregnancy prevention. Women seem to be the primary decision-makers when it comes to family planning, although in many cases husbands seem to object based on prenatal beliefs or concerns about the costs associated with family planning. This study also shows that healthcare providers consist largely of women in the Philippines with the exception of doctors, and most of these women often encourage women to engage in safe family planning practice. "
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Management Planning, 2007.
An analysis of operational planning, tactical planning, strategic planning and contingency planning within the Allstate Insurance Company.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper explores four major types of management planning - operational planning, tactical planning, strategic planning and contingency planning. It uses Allstate Insurance Company's management planning as an example. The paper then explains the impact of legal issues, ethics and corporate social responsibility on management planning in an organization.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Planning Function of Management
The Impact of Legal Issues, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on Management Planning
Factors That Influence Allstate's Strategic, Operational, Tactical and Contingency Planning
Conclusion
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"Successful companies and organizations do not spring up overnight and they are certainly not successful by accident. Planning is becoming increasingly important in today's work environment particularly with the advancement of technology and the competitive nature of business. Companies and organizations rely on planning to shape not only their futures but nearly every aspect of their business. The complexity of planning only increases when companies must pay mind to legal issues, ethics and social corporate responsibility. The public has demonstrated that not only do they want a quality product at an affordable rate but they want their companies to practice ethically and be socially cognitive of the communities that they do their business in."
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Emergency Disaster Planning, 2007.
A review of effective emergency disaster planning for families.
3,073 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 56.95
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This paper discusses the need for effective emergency disaster planning, particularly the storing of emergency kits. It details what should be included in the kits and lists books that can be read to help prepare the average family. The paper discusses past emergency situations in the United States and how the country should learn from those experiences. The paper concludes with excerpts from Patty Wipfler's article "Helping Our Children Deal with Shocking Events."
Table of Contents:
In Case of an Emergency
Ponder, Plan and Practice
General Emergency "Kit" Guidelines
Past Lessons
Current Considerations
Moving Forward
Somewhat Prepared?
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"Think through specific needs and various scenarios. At work, it is a good idea to store several protein bars and a small backpack with toiletries, critical medication, some water and food. It's also a good ides to keep a small emergency disaster kit in a car," experts recommend."
"At home, along with an emergency kit or kits, determine a course of action for emergency and disaster situations. Know evacuation routes. Identify a place family members can meet if they are separated. Each family member needs to have an emergency contact list that includes names and phone numbers for immediate family members and also relatives who live out-of-town. It is a good idea to have two escape routes. One plan is needed for each person to get out of each room; the other, the best way to out of the house. Experts recommend that after the plan is mapped out, it is practiced on a regular basis. (Ibid.)"
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Language Planning, 2003.
Presents a theoretic view of language planning (LP).
3,538 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 62.95
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This paper explains that language policy is a big problem in developing countries, especially in the Maghreb world, which was under the French rule: Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. The paper defines language planning (LP) as the activity of preparing a normative orthography, grammar and dictionary for the guidance of writers and speakers in a non-homogeneous speech community and relates that language planning includes language policy. The paper then discusses corpus, status and acquisition planning using examples mainly from the French Academy and the Hebrew revival movement.
Table of Contents:
A Theoretical View on Language Planning (LP)
Introduction
Definitions and Elements of LP
The Term "Language Planning"
Two Different Definitions of LP
Elements of Language Planning
Types of Language Planning
Corpus Planning
Status Planning
Acquisition Planning
Examples of Language Planning and Language Planning Policies
The "Academie Francaise" as an Example of Corpus Planning
The Promotion of Hebrew in Palestine as an Example of Status Planning
Examples of Language Planning Policies: Policy A, B, C.....
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"Richelieu established the AF. In 1624, he became first minister in Louis XIII. Richelieu was so close to artists, writers in particular. In 1629, a group of men interested in language and literature started to meet at a rich man's house just for conversation. Richelieu wanted to transform this club into an official institution serving the country. He formed this group into an official body. He had a political purpose. He wanted them to work on his behalf by supporting his policies, which is the main reason behind his finding of the AF. "
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The Family Cap, 2004.
Probes a repeal of the New Jersey Family Cap and a reformation of the New Jersey welfare policies in general.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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In 1993, New Jersey became the first state to introduce the so-called Family Cap in state welfare policy, under which the state no longer awards cash assistance payments to women who have more children while on welfare. Since 1993, twenty-two other states have enacted similar laws. In January of 2003, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) acted on behalf of New Jersey welfare recipients by taking the Family Cap provision to the State Supreme Court, arguing that it violated the Constitution of New Jersey. However, the Supreme Court of New Jersey upheld the original Family Cap decision, claiming it did not violate any existing constitutional laws in the state. This paper argues that the Family Cap, designed to penalize unwise family planning, results in unethical and discriminatory practices. The paper proposes a repeal of the Family Cap and a reformation of the New Jersey welfare policies.
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"Although some studies suggest that birth rates have declined due to the Family Cap, a closer examination of the research shows that birth rates declined universally before the Cap was instated (Donovan; Levin-Epstein). In fact, the Rutgers studies outlined by Levin-Epstein do not exhibit any clear positive results stemming from the instatement of the Family Cap. Furthermore, those in favor of the Cap imagine that it will help welfare recipients become more financially independent by decreasing their reliance on government assistance. However, the Cap only hurts children born to poor mothers and is therefore unethical and discriminatory."
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A Family Clinic, 2005.
This paper examines the structural changes planned for overcrowded clinics.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, £ 44.95
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The assignment offers a review and evaluation of a Latin American family planning a clinic with respect to structural development and improvement. In the paper, four questions are posed and information relative to the answers is formulated for quality improvement. This paper pays special attention to governance, training, restructuring and improvement through staffing, work role and resources.
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"With the twenty first century now upon us, there is even a greater need for management to foster a healthcare environment wherein there exists a coalition amongst doctors, technicians, nurses and all other significant medical personnel to assist one another with what may seem as an insurmountable task; namely, to combine the practice of medical care into a best fit practice model wherein the flow of healthcare consumers through a facility fosters optimal patient care (Rhie & Volmert, 2004; Gillespie, 2002). Technological advancement and change strategies are affecting every private and public medical facility the world over. Patients are not only demanding more care but better care."
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Materials Resource Planning, 2000.
An overview and exploration of the main differences between materials resource planning (MRP), materials resource planning II (MRP II) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
1,956 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper looks at how material requirements planning (MRP or MRPI) was developed in the 1960?s, to enable companies to calculate the number of different components necessary and when they were needed. It traces its development over the years and identifes the main differences between materials resource planning (MRP), its predecessor materials resource planning II (MRP II) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as well as the pro's and con's of the MRP II concept. Using a basic diagram, the three fundamental functions of MRP are explained which are netting, batching and time phasing.
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"Distinguishing MRPII from the original MRP concept is a simple process. MRPI is simply the process of identifying the amount of components required and at what time they are required. This developed into closed loop MRP, which calculated the workload required to fulfil the orders and compared this to the capacity available. MRPII expands on this by calculating the cost of proposed MRP runs, this allowed managers to identify viable production-runs and allowed them further control over the operation. In calculating the costs MRPII works in the opposite direction to MRPI, it starts at the lowest level of the BOM and works its way up until the net-requirements of the finished product is determined."
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The Value of Planning, 2006.
An overview of the value of planning and what makes a successful plan.
1,071 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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The paper defines what planning is. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of planning. The writer gives an example of what it is that helps a plan work and what can make a plan fail. The paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of not planning. In conclusion, the writer states that a successful plan is one which has a set goal, takes all stakeholders into consideration, looks at all the alternatives, defines who has what task, and makes sure that all are fulfilling their allotted tasks and that resources are used in the best possible way to achieve the goal. The writer also stresses the importance of a back up plan.
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"Advantages of not planning. If something changes you don't need to alter your plan to suit. If you see an opportunity or threat you can overcome it with no planning or hesitation. It saves time and lowers costs, you don't have to go through the process of finding information and accessing the options and there are no costs for finding detailed information and employing many managers to make decisions and formulate detailed plans.
"Disadvantages of not planning. You don't have a direction or goal for the organisation. Everything is left to chance. You don't understand what stakeholders want (you don't check as you are not planning for the future)."
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Physical Planning, 2008.
This paper defines and studies issues related to physical planning.
6,463 words (approx. 25.9 pages), 30 sources, APA, £ 94.95
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In this article, the writer examines the theoretical issues in physical planning and its role in upgrading traditional rural industries. The discussion focuses on several issues including the conceptual differences between physical, urban, regional and rural development planning. In addition, the research also examines the correlation between physical planning and economic development along with various issues related to core facilities and secondary facilities. The investigation then concentrates upon the role of physical planning in industrial development and several issues are examined.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Definition of Physical Planning
Brief Examination Conceptual Differences among Physical, Urban, Regional and Rural Development Planning
Physical Planning and Economic Development
Content and Objectives of Physical Planning
Core Facilities
Secondary Facilities
Physical Planning in Industrial Development
Role of Physical Planning in Industrial Development
Role of Physical in Upgrading Traditional Small Scale Industries
Issues in Physical Planning Designs, Constraints, Obstacles
Challenges to Implementation of Physical Planning Schemes
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"Indeed, physical planning is vital to the economic and social growth of nations. When physical planning is absent the population of a nation or a region may suffer greatly as it relates to their quality of life. In addition, economic and social development can be stifled because the necessary infrastructure such s hospitals, schools and industry are not available. Without the needed infrastructure a nation or a region does not have the capacity to sustain itself socially or economically and is often dependent upon nations that have the type of infrastructure that allows them to proper socially and economically development. Now that we have provided a definition of physical planning, the next section of the discussion will focus on conceptual differences associated with physical, urban, regional and rural development planning."
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