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Power and Politics, 2008.
This paper highlights the function of power and politics in an organization.
762 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 18.95
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The paper explains that competition among employees provokes the use of power and politics in an organization. The paper reveals that power can have the ability to influence decisions within an organization's politics. The paper uses a case study to show the strategies that can improve an employee's political edge.
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"Power and politics is commonly used in organizations. Individuals go to work with several goals. For an individual to achieve their goals, conflict and competition among coworkers may occur to reach these goals. In organizations there are limited resources which also cause conflict among individuals. Competition among employees provokes the use of power and politics in an organization. Power and politics definitely play a big role in decision made within an organization. There are strategies one can take to improve in having a political edge including power tactics."
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Perception and Decision-Making, 2008.
This paper explores the role of perception in the decision-making process.
1,151 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper discusses the impact of perceptions in employee interviews, performance and ethical judging. In particular, the paper looks at perceptive "shortcuts" that people use to judge others such as projection and stereotyping and shows how when a perception is made about a person, place, or thing it can commonly be far off from the true reality. Finally, the paper explains why understanding the factors of perceptions and decision-making can be a valuable tool to any individual.
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"All individuals make perceptions in their own way based on different individuals and assorted situations. A perception is defined as how people view others or objects by interpreting an impression to give meaning to their surroundings. Perception is the process of organizing ones sensory data. An individual's brain is flooded with enormous amounts of information gathered by senses, in which a human could only spontaneously process. Perception plays an immense role in the course of decision-making. The process of decision-making is dependent on several aspects which may change ones perception. Frequently, a perception being made can alter one's process of making a decision. In decision-making, perception has a vast impact, both positive and negative in organization behaviors, in judging others, and in reality."
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Bead Bar's Superior Computer System, 2008.
A case study analysis of the stages of standard systems development life cycle (SDLC) for the Bead Bar Company.
1,739 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 38.95
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This paper discusses the importance of information systems as a tool for a company to obtain a competitive advantage. In particular, the paper discusses a case study of the Bead Bar Company and its need to follow the standard systems development life cycle (SDLC) to make information technology upgrades. The paper discusses the stages of the SDLC for Bead Bar, particularly its implementation.
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"The Bead Bar's systems development life cycle project was completed in approximately two months. The systems development life cycle project can be time-consuming and rather pricey. However, ultimately, the outcome of the project can be financially valuable as well as save time for many companies. The Bead Bar's system was put in use and has provided the company with an efficient and effective business. The Bead Bar executive are pleased with whole outcome of the systems project. The system has eliminated lost orders, invoicing errors, and has proven to uphold more accuracy within the business. Overall, the systems development life cycle project has advanced the success of the Bead Bar Company."
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The Constitution and Speech Inciting Lawlessness, 1999.
This paper examines how the Supreme Court would decide whether speech is constitutionally protected if it imminently advocates illegal activity.
1,980 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper discusses the issue of freedom of expression, which has required legal interpretation of our constitutional rights and reexamination of the First Amendment in our courts. The writer notes that there are three types of speech: 1) constitutionally protected speech, 2) speech given intermediate protection and 3) fully protected speech, and cites some Supreme Court cases such as Brandenburg v. Ohio (395 U.S. 444 (1969)) which drew the line where free speech ends and unprotected speech begins. Movies that depict violence have already been shown to incite viewers to illegal acts. Rap and heavy metal music are still afforded protection under the First Amendment, but are now under scrutiny as to whether they merit that protection, and the writer quotes several song lyrics which contain words that spur children and adults to lawless acts. The writer concludes that research shows that courts will decide that any speech directly advocating a particular audience to act upon some illegal activity will not be protected under the First Amendment.
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"The first instances in our country's history of challenges to the First Amendment came in the year 1798, when we were on the verge of war with France and during the early days of the abolition movement. In fact, colonial America did not particularly cherish the concept of freedom of expression. According to Leonard Levy in Freedom of Speech and Press in Early American History, "The American people did not understand that freedom of thought and expression means equal freedom for the other fellow, especially the one with hated ideas." In this respect, the more things change, the more they stay the same. For even now, most controversy over freedom of speech occurs when people differ over which things are considered worthy of being protected."
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The History of Blacks in Advertising, 1997.
An examination of the misrepresentation of African Americans by early advertisers and the progression towards their depiction as positive role models.
5,570 words (approx. 22.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 93.95
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This paper examines the negative and racist stereotyping that African Americans have suffered as a result of advertising policies and practices. The writer discusses the literature and the research on this topic and summarizes some of the most important findings. Some significant and revealing statistics are presented as well. The writer also explains briefly how advertising works and its interdependent relationship with mass media. In addition, the writer examines how the featuring of blacks has changed from their first large scale appearance in mainstream advertising in the 1870s to the present day. In some cases, as in the portrayal of Aunt Jemima, the change has been minimal. In response to the fight from the civil rights movement in the 1960s, some large corporations began to target black consumers, and the growth in the 80s of a black middle-class further spurred marketers to an accurate, positive presentation of blacks. However, the writer explains that stereotyping is still present in advertising, albeit on a more subtle and subliminal level. The writer notes that the psychology of advertising does not leave anything to chance and that it caters to what are believed to be the perceptions of the viewer. Examples are given of advertisements that feed into the negative perceptions and the desire of the majority culture to be superior. The writer concludes that other minority groups, such as Asian Americans and Italians, are also depicted with negative images in advertising and that this kind of misrepresentation is becoming less and less tolerable in today's society. This paper includes a table about ads with black models.
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"From the history, it is evident that ethnic images become stereotypes when they ignore the humanity of a person by depicting them as having certain traits. When a group is seen as stupid, ugly, violent or comical and never portrayed as successful, skillful, intelligent or beautiful, stereotyping is present. Both positive and negative stereotypes can foster aggression, superiority or hatred. Blacks started to scrutinize the images that were printed simply because if others viewed them like that, they would too. Blacks began to realize that not all fit the description of the lazy, militant, alcoholic man or the happy, pregnant, servant woman."
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"Brave New World", 2004.
A critique of Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World".
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper summarizes and analyzes Aldous Huxley's famous novel, "Brave New World". The paper briefly summarizes the novel and then looks at how, although set in the future, it contains contemporary issues of the early 20th century. The paper also relates that Huxley was able to use the setting and characters in the book to express widely held opinions, particularly the fear of losing individual identity in the fast-paced world of the future. In addition, the paper discusses the paradox in the book. The writer concludes that she would definitely recommend "Brave New World" and that, even though the book's message may be joggled and complex, its basic ideals of unity, love, and a search for individuality make it timeless.
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"Brave New World was inspired by H.G. Well's utopian novel Men Like Gods. Wells' optimistic vision of the future gave Huxley the idea to begin writing a parody of the novel, which became Brave New World. Contrary to the most popular optimist utopian novels of the time, Huxley sought to provide a frightening vision of the future. Huxley referred to Brave New World as a "negative utopia", somewhat influenced by Wells' own The Sleeper Awakes and the works of D. H. Lawrence. Yevgeny Zamyatin's novel We, completed ten years before in 1921, has been suggested as an influence, but Huxley stated that he had not known of the book at the time. Huxley visited the newly-opened and technologically-advanced Brunner and Mond plant, part of Imperial Chemical Industries, or ICI, Billingham and gives a fine and detailed account of the processes he saw. The introduction to the most recent print of Brave New World states that Huxley was inspired to write the classic novel by this Billingham visit."
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Treating Dysthymia, 2007.
A look at ways to treat dysthymia, a mild form of depression.
773 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses dysthymia and explains that it is a mood disorder that can be characterized as a less severe form of major depression and that it can be anything from a passing mood of sadness to a condition of misery, suicidal thoughts, and even delusions. In particular, the paper looks at current treatments such as medications and psychotherapy and proposes a new method of treatment involving making the patient understand that their problems might not be as bad as he thinks.
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"Current treatments for dysthymia are medications and psychotherapy. Medications include antidepressant drugs such as Prozac. These medications work by slowing the removal of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These brain chemicals are needed for normal brain functions such as controlling mood, apatite, sleep, pain, and thinking (Wikipedia). The antidepressants help make these chemicals more available to the depressed individual. The other form of treatment, psychopathology, includes therapy and counseling. Supportive counseling can help address the feelings of hopelessness and change pessimistic thinking, overly critical self-evaluations, and unrealistic expectations. Therapy can also help the individual cope with the stress that is causing the mood disorder. "
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Home-Based Businesses in Australia, 2004.
A brief analysis of the importance of as well as the pros and cons of home-based businesses in Australia.
3,053 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 16 sources, APA, £ 61.95
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This paper discusses the economic importance as well as the advantages and disadvantages of establishing and running a home-based business. In addition, the paper explains factors that are affecting the success of such businesses and then focuses on statistics from Australian home based businesses. The paper concludes by providing different possible scenarios of the future of home-based businesses in Australia.
Outline:
Introduction
The Importance of Home-Based Businesses:
Pros & Cons of Running a Home-Based Business:
Factors Affecting the Success of Home Based Businesses:
Australian Statistics:
Future of the Home Based Business Sector in Australia:
Conclusion:
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Starting a home-based business provides the highest level of flexibility to an entrepreneur, as he is able to organize every facet of the business thereby creating a business catered to his own specifications. The entrepreneur controls every detail, such as product/service positioning, advertising, marketing, finance, personnel (if any) and production. Most importantly he regulates the amount of time he spends operating it.
One of the biggest obstacles faced by the start-up of a small business is financing. In regards to a home-based business, the start-up cost as well as the operating costs is low, sometimes negligible. This is a major competitive advantage that increases the overall profitability of the business.
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Ethical Practices in the Business World, 2008.
An explanation of how business people need to create new guidelines for ethical practices in light of recent business scandals.
4,016 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, £ 74.95
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This paper discusses how ethical issues in the business world have changed since the demise of companies such as Enron, WorldCom, and Arthur Andersen. According to this paper, several different approaches have been suggested for businesses today to cope with the issue of ethics and for corporations to develop ethical guidelines.
Outline:
Introduction
Ethical Issues
Ethical Grounding
Leadership
Conclusion
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"The issue needs to be considered from the smallest infraction to the major ones. The latter, of course, are what get a company into trouble, while the former often lead to the latter. However, business people seem to have a number of rationales for why certain behaviors that might be unethical in everyday life are not in business. Carr (1993) argues that there is an agreement among people in business that bluffing is accepted and that, in the words of British statesman Henry Taylor, "falsehood ceases to be falsehood when it is understood on all sides that the truth is not expected to be spoken" (Carr, 1993, p. 143). Carr argues that bluffing is not unethical in this context. It is not lying because while both bluffing and lying would be meant to deceive bluffing in business is accepted as part of the price of doing business and so cannot be considered lying."
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Human Motivation, 2008.
A look at the benefits of using psychological methods to improve employees' motivation.
848 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 20.95
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This paper looks at the different attitudes of workers in a customer call center for a national specialized cancer organizations. It focuses on a particular individual and goes on to explain how psychological principles can be used to improve the situation and motivate this worker.
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"Wendy Worker has recently begun working as a customer service representative for Cancer Call Center. Cancer Call Center is a national call center for one of the nation's foremost specialized cancer organizations. Wendy Worker is a 10-year breast cancer survivor, and Cancer Call Center's positive attitude towards cancer survivors was one of the reasons that she sought employment with them. However, Wendy is one of the few cancer survivors to be working in the organization's actual call center, which is predominantly staffed with young recent college graduates. Wendy differs from her coworkers in other ways, as well. Wendy is in her mid-forties, which is approximately twenty years older than the majority of her coworkers. She has recently returned to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mother for twelve years. Prior to making the choice to stay-at-home, Wendy was a supervisor at a similar call center, but she was unable to obtain a supervisor-level position because of the time gap in her resume. Although Wendy is not having any problem learning the material presented in training, she does not appear to be associating with the rest of her training class. Because Cancer Call Center has previously noted its highest turn-over rate with capable employees who fail to socialize in the work environment, it is looking for a way to motivate Wendy."
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Workplace Motivation, 2008.
A look at motivation in the workplace with a focus on Maslow's "hierarchy of needs".
1,269 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 29.95
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This paper explores various types of motivational strategies but focuses on and emphasizes Maslow's "hierarchy of needs" and how it relates to the Property Claims Offices of Allstate Insurance Company. It also explores how these motivational strategies have a profound impact on employee performance, and productivity as well as some employee's resistance to not only change but productivity as well.
Outline:
Introduction
What Motivates at Allstate Insurance Company
The Effects of "In my Good Hands..." on Employee Productivity
Employee Resistance to Increased Productivity
Motivation Philosophy of Management
Conclusion
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"In an insurance office work life can be fairly monotonous; insurance can be repetitive work that needs to completed every single day of the year. While the details may change what must be accomplished to close and settle a claim does not. The fact that the job can become somewhat monotonous has not gone unseen by upper management with Allstate Insurance Company so the company rolled out a new internal / external campaign designed to drive morale and empower employees to take ownership of their work and make a change. "In My Good Hands, I'll Make it Count" (Allstate 2007) was the slogan that was behind one of the biggest changes the company has ever made. This slogan embodied every employee doing everything they could to make sure that the claims they handled were settled in a fair, honest and pleasant way for the customer."
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Airport Security Restructuring, 2007.
This paper explores the effectiveness of airport security in the United States since 2001.
1,998 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper analyzes the effectiveness of the Transportation Security Administration with respect to airport security from September 11, 2001 to 2007. The paper discusses the problems with the TSA's improvements in airline security and shows how technology upgrades and increased personnel training are the most suitable solutions to improve the effectiveness of airport security in the United States.
Outline:
History
Problem
Stakeholders
Criteria
Alternatives
Impacts of Alternatives
Valuation and Tradeoff Identification
Political Feasibility and Implementation
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"Prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, airport security efforts focused primarily on screening passengers and carry-on luggage with metal detectors and X-Ray machines. Following the tragedy, Congress ordered the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to screen all checked baggage for explosives and random searches were added to security lines. Other enhancements to airline security post-9/11 included allowing pilots to arm themselves and placing air marshals on commercial flights. The new security measures and extra precautions have conflicted sharply with traveler efficiency and convenience, and pressure has built from the public to reduce this friction between safety and expediency."
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"Mahabharata", 2006.
A detailed layout of "The Dice Game" and "Dharma" in the great epic heroic poem, "Mahabharata."
2,905 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 59.95
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"This paper discusses one of the most famous Sanskrit texts of India, the "Mahabharata," the great epic heroic poem, which tells of the historic Great War of India between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Encompassing over one hundred thousand verses, and steeped in cultural and religious meaning, this text presents a near impossible task for any student of India to analyze in its entirety. However, the paper notes that the most widely known act narrated by "The Mahabharata" is that of "The Dice Game", and Darupadi's disrobing. This paper analyzes the events leading up to, and following the disrobing, the larger dharmic implications this act offers, and the reflection of Hindu culture the scenario provides.
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"However, as a sign of the changing times, this tale, in the modern India of today has come to showcase an example of the Pandavas' male chauvinistic attitudes in treating Draupadi as their property by putting her at gambling stake, and their strange prioritizing of virtues, where pledges matter more than the honor and safety of one's family. A sharp contrast to the pillars of virtue they had previously been seen as. Not to say that the Pandava family is not still highly regarded and seen as examples of dharma and righteousness."
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Leadership Styles in the 21st Century, 2008.
A comparison of the characteristics of three leadership styles - transformational leadership, transactional leadership and servant leadership.
2,573 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 22 sources, APA, £ 53.95
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This paper discusses three different leadership styles - transformational leadership, transactional leadership and servant leadership. It looks at each leadership style individually and discusses its characteristics. The paper then examines the way that each style impacts the relationship between leaders and followers and implicitly the company in its own particular way. Finally, the paper compares the different styles within tables.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
Servant Leadership
Transformational Leadership vs. Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership vs. Servant Leadership
Transactional Leadership vs. Servant Leadership
Conclusion
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"Many authors have suggested that the transformational leadership has come as a completion of the transactional one and after a deeper analysis it can be seen that the transformational and servant ones are very similar. The three leadership types are not mutually excluding each other. In fact, a good leader is assumed to display characteristics from all these types. He/she needs to focus both on people and organizational goals because people are not his/her only "clients". Shareholders and customers enter in this category as well, which makes organizational goals important. A good leader should know what is the right mix of rewards and when to use the reward system and when not, because the excessive use of rewards inhibits the follower's loyalty and increases the probability for it to leave the organization. Also, it should know what the right attention that needs to be paid to its own development is, so that this one doesn't become detrimental to other people's development."
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