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O'Reilly Associates and T&D International, 2006.
A case study of advertising agency, O'Reilly Associates, and whether it should retain or terminate its relationship with a long-term business client.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This paper reviews the case of O'Reilly Associates, an ad agency -- in order to determine whether it should retain a seemingly unprofitable account: T&D International. The brief paper reviews the problem, the nature of the service provided, the alternatives available to management to being the account in line with profitability, and the specific facts. It is concluded that the account should be terminated.
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"Following the findings of a recent profit audit, it has come the attention of the management of O'Reilly Associates that the company's relationship with a long-term business client, T&D International, may not be a profitable one for the advertising agency. In fact, in an income statement dated 12/31/89, it is clear that the agency has lost $72,000 in the previous calendar year, on an account in which commissions and fees to the agency were only $154,000."
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Christianity from A.D. 50 to A.D. 100, 2001.
A discussion on how Constantine had some bearing on Christianity; the formation of single unified Roman Orthodox Church.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, £ 35.95
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This essay compares the Christian religion prior to and after the rise of Constantine from A.D. 50 to A.D. 100. The author examines the influence Constantine had on Christianity in forming a single unified Orthodox Roman Church.
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"When Constantine the Great took the throne in A.D. 306, Christianity began to be more clearly adopted as the religion of the Roman imperial government. While a struggle for spiritual authority had been going on since the time of Jesus, it was from this official embrace of Constantine that the idea of forming a single, unified and orthodox Roman church began to develop."
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"Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" and "Mary Reilly", 2006.
A comparison and critique of two novels: "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Mary Reilly".
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 0 sources, £ 40.95
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This paper compares the Victorian Age novella "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and the 1990 novel "Mary Reilly", which attempts to expand on the original work. The author openly criticizes "Mary Reilly," calling it a wretched and ill-advised. The paper critiques Reilly for its lack of character development and even poor writing, while lauding the original piece for its timeless intrigue and captivating characterization.
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"The high quality of the writing in the original gives us a rather complete picture of Jekyll, and how it could have been possible for him to turn into Hyde. There is no such insight in Mary Reilly. She sees Hyde, he turns, and her comment to herself is "He is no gentleman", and her major fear seems to be that Mr. Hyde will tell Master that "I frightened your housemaid". Sometime later, Hyde sinks his teeth into Mary's shoulder, easily at first, then harder until she cried out with pain but had enough strength left to tell him "Please, sir. Do not do this." Someone should have said the same thing to Ms. Martin: Please, teach. Don't write. Do not do this. But, she did, and now I was not only forced to read this drivel, but comment on it and compare it to a small classic of 19th century fiction."
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The David Associates, 2007.
An analysis of the David Associates real estate company's external environment.
874 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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The paper relates that the David Associates is a self-administered and self-managed real estate development company in Florida's lucrative West Palm Beach area. The paper discusses how the intensity of rivalry between competitors in the real estate industry is at an all-time high. Yet, the paper reveals that an external analysis of the David Associates shows that the company is in a strong competitive position. This group has been providing services in the South Florida area for over twenty-five years, a very long time for such a competitive industry sector. The paper explains that the continued success of the David Associates is due to the relationships that they maintain with their clients and customers.
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"The David Associates is a self-administered and self-managed real estate development company that develops, redevelops, acquires, manages, operates and owns a diverse portfolio of office, industrial and retail properties in Florida's lucrative West Palm Beach area. Palm Beach County is one of three counties that comprise the South Florida metropolitan area, and it is the third most populous county in the state. The value of the real estate property in this area is very valuable, due to its near location to an oceanfront paradise, numerous fine dining restaurants, and adjacent cafes, shops and nightclubs."
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Health Care Associates, Inc., 2004.
An assessment of the services provided by mental health organization, Health Care Associates Inc.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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This paper assess the mental health and family services provided by Health Care Associates, Inc, a mental health and family/youth crisis intervention organization. The paper attempts to assess the organization's effectiveness in providing services to its client population.
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"In this paper, Health Care Associates Incorporated (HCA), which specializes in providing mental health as well as family youth crisis intervention services, will be assessed. More specifically, HCA's macro-structure and its environment will be evaluated in order to explore its effectiveness in providing services to its client population. Sources that were used for the assessment of HCA included agency materials, interviews with the staff and the Internet. HCA was created to cater to the wide-ranging needs of individuals with mental health problems..."
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American Nurses Association (ANA), 2006.
This paper discusses the American Nurses Association (ANA), the only full-service professional organization representing the nation's 2.9 million registered nurses (RNs) through its 54 constituent member associations.
1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 35.95
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This paper explains that the American Nurses Association (ANA) advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing and lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. The author stresses that ANA, as part of various nursing umbrella organizations, promotes a unified advocacy to any cause-oriented or socially relevant issues affecting the society and health care profession. The paper relates that a regular membership in the American Nurses Association requires a baccalaureate degree, Registered Nurse (RN) certification and a license to practice the nursing profession the United States; however, additional categories of membership are available for foreign, unemployed, student, disabled and elderly nurses.
Table of Contents:
Overview of the Organization
The Statement of Purpose of the Organization
Advantages and Disadvantages of Membership in the Organization
Requirements for Membership in the Organization
Why this Organization Interests You?
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"A major drawback of the ANA is the membership dues - at $ 255.00 for the Full Membership Dues, some nurse practitioners, especially those in economically depressed areas of the United States, will find the amount steep! Although it is a prestigious organization to be part of, this stature costs a bundle. The ANA have Reduced and Special Dues though but these are for student, unemployed and retired nurses. Another possible disadvantage of joining the ANA is the political agenda they endorse; a particular member or a group of members may not believe or may be against some of the association's political agenda."
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American Heart Association, 2008.
An analysis of the duties of the chief financial officer (CFO) for the American Heart Association (AHA) and suggestions for improvements of the organization.
2,445 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 52.95
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This paper examines the major duties of the chief financial officer (CFO) for the American Heart Association (AHA). It looks at the background of the organization and highlights the strategic elements of the CFO's position. The paper also examines the duties and functions within a non-profit organization that are not being addressed by the AHA and thereby presents suggestions for improvement.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of the American Heart Association
Mission/Vision of the American Heart Association
Brief Description of Products and Services
The CFO of the American Heart Association: Job Description
Core Functions of the CFO
Financial Reporting: CFO at the American Heart Association
Strategic Planning: Reinventing the CFO at the American Heart Association
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Measurement
Fraud Management
Fundraising
Conclusion: Suggestions for Improvement
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"In conclusion as stated by Hope, CFOs can transform their roles and for organizations like AHA, it adds greater value (Hope, 2006, page 104). The AHA CFO needs to embrace being a freedom fighter, analyst and adviser, architect of adaptive management, warrior against waste, master of measurement, regulator of risk, and more importantly a champion for change (Hope, 2006, page 3). Nevertheless, there has to be balance for these activities, since the CFO has to focus on activities that increase the marginal value in research and upholds the mission of AHA."
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Character Analysis of Tess in "Tess of the d' Urbervilles", 2000.
An analysis of Tess d' Urberville, from Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the d' Urbervilles", including references to Hardy's other work.
1,714 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 1 source, £ 38.95
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"Tess? story is that of a woman who tries to respond to the changing world around her with honesty and integrity. She can be viewed as an independent, active heroine who chooses martyrdom; she can also be seen as a victim either of society or of her own nature, who has no choice in the end but to let herself be destroyed. Other than the obvious reason of being the main character, Tess serves a very important function in Hardy?s Tess of the D?Urbervilles and helps him to demonstrate most of his principal ideas."
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Medicare Part D, 2005.
This paper discusses Part D of the Medicare and the power given the regulatory agencies under this law.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 30.95
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This paper explains that Medicare, which is the health insurance program by the United States Federal government, provides medical treatment to qualified recipients and is run by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Part D is the new outpatient prescription drug benefit. The author points out that, because the enactment of Medicare Part D makes the United States Federal Government the biggest client of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. and possibly the world, drug development and approval process will be notably affected by this law through the direct involvement of CMS in application reviews. The paper stresses that, by using a system of risk corridors, which compares actual incurred drug benefit costs to estimated costs submitted in bids, Medicare limits the profits and losses of Part D drug plans.
Table of Contents
What is Medicare?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Its Influence on the Health Care Industry
Economics
How CMS Affects the Operation and Finance of Medicare Part D
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"CMS is also working with other health agencies such as the National Cancer Institute with regards to research and development of drugs. A new policy gives them additional powers to pay for off-label uses of a new drug or device, so long as patients are in involve in studies to gather new data that may be beneficial to future patients. This policy however raised certain concerns from industry players as to fears the agency will reject compensation of new cures or procedures unless the post-approval studies are paid for by sponsors. Nonetheless, guidelines have already been drafted to address this concern."
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O.M. Scott and Company, 2007.
This paper provides a profile and case study of O.M. Scott and Company.
1,463 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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In this article, the writer explains that the O.M. Scott leveraged buyout case was an example of 1980s creative financing, in which a large corporation in deep debt was able to not only be bought out by a company it then took over, but gained momentum and credit credibility. The writer further explains that O.M. Scott manufactures, markets and sells lawn care and garden products; and provides garden maintenance services. The writer points out that O.M. Scott & Sons was sold and became a closely held company following the war, when, in 1971, it was bought out by ITT. O.M. Scott & Sons remained within the conglomerate until 1986. In this article, the writer looks at related problems and discusses possible alternative courses of action.
Outline:
Introduction
Background of Company
History
Analysis of Case
Major Problems
Alternative Course of Action
Analysis of Alternatives
Conclusion
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"At the end of fiscal 1961, Scott and its subsidiaries had $16.2 million of long-term debt outstanding, $12 million in renewable five-year subordinated notes of the parent company held by four insurance companies and a trustee, and $4.2 million in publicly held bonds owed by Scotts Chemical Plant, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary."
"The governing loan indenture limited the company's maximum outstanding debt to an amount not greater than three times the company's "equity working capital" as of the preceding March 31. The note indenture restricted outstanding subordinated notes to only 60% of maximum allowed debt. The agreement also required that Scott be free of bank debt for 60 consecutive days each year and that the company earn before taxes one and a half times its fixed financial charges, including interest on funded and unfunded debt, amortization of debt discount, and rentals on leased properties."
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Othello and 'O', 2006.
This paper compares William Shakespeare's play "Othello" to the motion picture "O" directed by Tim Blake Nelson.
1,573 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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In this paper, the writer discusses that William Shakespeare's 'Othello' emits a vision of evil that is altered in Tim Blake Nelson's cinematic interpretation, 'O', due to several changes in sociological settings. Such changes occur in the portrayal of Iago's social life, in particular family, friends and drugs, which in turn leads to a difference in mental states between 'Othello''s Iago and 'O''s Hugo. The writer points out that the shifting of what is to blame for their evilness results in different sources of evil between the movie and the play. The writer maintains that it can be said that the source of evil in the film 'O' is society, in other words nurture. The writer concludes that the fact that William Shakespeare doesn't give any explanation for why Iago is the evil person he has come to be, means that Shakespeare believes evil is a force of nature.
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"This is the only real contact they had with each other throughout the movie. Iago is also friends with other characters such as Gratiano and Lodovico while Hugo's relationship with his fellow teammates isn't evident in the movie. Another significant difference is that Cassio, while Othello's lieutenant and most trusted comrade, is not his best friend off the battlefield. Iago is and he knows it. Conversely, Hugo thinks O is better friends with Mike, since O is always more enthusiastic and excited around Mike than Hugo, probably because of the basketball bond. This lack of friendship causes Hugo to be isolated and feel like no one likes him or even acknowledges him. Moreover, this pushes Hugo to begrudge those around him, especially O and Desie.
"Hugo takes drugs for a couple reasons. He takes steroids to keep up with O and to be noticed on the basketball court and does cocaine to help him deal with school, sports and the people around him."
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Professional Associations, 2008.
This paper analyzes the role of the Royal Institute of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS) as a professional association.
2,696 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 56.95
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The paper explores the function of professional associations and shows how they establish a baseline of expectations, training and industry skill-sets upon which companies can rely on to establish the competency levels of their workforce. The paper focuses on the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a leading professional association in the property and construction industry globally. The paper discusses how the role of RICS and other professional organizations has expanded greatly from their original function as more of a social organization for professionals to a more encompassing function with deeper economic ramifications.
Outline:
Overview
Target Association
Professional Development
The Construction Workplace
Conclusion
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"The role of professional associations within the contemporary business environment and global economy has grown over the last several decades. While in the past professional associations have served to augment professional licensing services as well as to provide professional licensing services, they were often marginalized at the periphery of the particular industry with which they were associated. Bennett describes professional associations as, "collective bodies that are intermediary between individual business action and state action...they are one of a number of organizations that may influence the development of individual businesses and the wider competitiveness of a nation"(244). Viewed in this manner, the role of professional organizations is much more expansive than that of merely a supporting role to industry in general or a licensing body that contributes professional competencies to an industry."
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Sandra Day O?Connor, 2004.
This paper discusses the life and achievements of Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O?Connor.
4,190 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 78.95
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This paper discusses that, as the first woman named Justice to the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O?Connor made history because she broke the ?glass ceiling?; the bench of the Supreme Court was formally reserved exclusively for men. The author points out that, as a pragmatist, O?Connor normally begins reviewing a case by first inductively discovering the decisional principles by reading selected opinions and internal memos covering a full range of issues. This paper concludes that, although not everyone always agrees with her opinions, assessments, and style, no one questions her diligence and integrity; Sandra Day O?Connor is considered to be the most influential woman in America.
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"She later took up a course with a major on economics at Stanford University with the intention of using that knowledge in operating a ranch of her own or the Lazy-B ranch itself. When her family encountered a dispute over the ranch, she began to have an interest in law and enrolled at the Stanford Law School after finishing baccalaureate degree in economics, magna cum laude, in 1950. Instead of the traditional three years, she took only two to finish law and then served as editor of the Stanford Law Review until she became a member of the Order of the Coif, a legal honor society (US Supreme Court). She met John O?Connor at this time, who was then also attending law school. Sandra graduated from law school in 1952, again with honors as third in a class of 102. The first placer was William H. Rehnquist, who was to be the Chief Justice. Then she and John were married."
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Medicare Part D, 2007.
This paper studies the US Medicare Part D program that provides insurance coverage for prescription drugs.
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in the past few decades, the reduction of available Medicare funds in the US has emerged as a significant concern for taxpayers, elderly individuals, and government agencies alike. The writer points out that as a result, Medicare has often been a target for reformers in the past few years; however, as the aging population increases, so does a greater sense of urgency. In response to this growing crisis, the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 created a new and complex universal prescription drug entitlement, called Medicare Part D. This paper analyzes the basic contents of the Medicare Part D legislation, including the role of private groups and the implications of the drug subsidy for the nursing practice.
Outline:
Introduction
Overview and Content of the Legislation
The Role of Private Groups in the Drug Subsidy
Nursing Implications of Medicare Part D
Conclusion
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"The benefits of Catastrophic Coverage vary depending on income levels, and extra-help programs are available based on financial need. Medicare Part D has been considered a complex plan for seniors as a result of the manner in which it works and the gap in coverage. This is complex for seniors because research indicates that the majority of needed prescription drugs by seniors fall into the gap in coverage bracket. Therefore, the major criticism of the drug subsidy is that it only truly assist seniors that either do not need very many prescription drugs, or those that are considered catastrophic coverage insured's. As a result, the bulk of this population is left to deal with paying out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs. Additionally, the plan is complex for seniors because the true cost of the drug entitlement expansion is unknown, and estimates could be understating the real cost."
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