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The Saudi Arabian Economy, 2008.
Examines problems of the Saudi Arabian economy especially in financing small and medium sized-enterprises (SMEs).
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that, although Saudi Arabia appears to be wealthy, the nation's economy is dependent upon a singular natural resource, oil. The paper points out that Saudi's declining oil revenue to population ratio is creating a budgetary deficit in which the state cannot invest enough in the private sector to employ its many out-of-work young people. The paper then explains that, to truly create a strong economy, small and medium sized-enterprises (SMEs) must become the backbone of the new Saudi economy. Thus, Saudi Arabia is attempting to create a business environment friendlier to SMEs.
From the Paper
"The most obvious states suffering this 'rentier state' syndrome are those of the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia. The Middle East is rich in oil, and the world's near-universal dependence on this fossil fuel for economic survival has enriched many of the nations of this politically troubled region. But oil wealth has also served as what might be called a 'crutch' and actually impedes these nations' future development by providing a disincentive to innovate and to explore other industries."
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Passing on the Impacts of Civil Rights/ADA Acts, 2008.
An analysis of the development and impact of the Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans With Disabilities Act.
3,822 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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This paper discusses the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as the impact it exerted to help birth the Americans With Disabilities Act. The paper argues that without the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Americans With Disabilities Act would not be alive today. It describes the concepts of the American with Disabilities Act that emulate precepts that the Civil Rights Act purports. The paper contains copies of original sources.
Table of Contents:
Civil Rights Considerations
Civil Rights Act
Past Progress Points
Affirmative Action
Civil Rights Act's Impact
ADA
Title VII's Protections
Statistics
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"As the ADA, a civil rights law focusing on discrimination, it is based fundamentally on traditional concepts of discrimination as adapted and applied to the unique circumstances of people with disabilities initially in The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (e.g., the requirement that employers provide reasonable accommodations to allow people with disabilities to function optimally). Through thoughtful and innovative application, the ADA has helped people with disabilities win many important battles in the war for their independence. However, the ADA alone cannot win the war. Its use to achieve particular social goals is limited by the specific language and legislative intent of the law. (Batavia & Schriner, 2001)"
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Government Workplace Motivation, 2008.
Explores employee motivation at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and its National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM).
3,655 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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This paper describes the structure, mission, change and employee problems of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and its National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM). The paper points out that, to motivate employees, it is essential to develop systems, which create environments where individuals can look at the many tasks ahead of them and be engaged and empowered, which is the clear key to motivation of the workforce, in and out of the public sector. The paper also points out that allowing government employees a stake in decisions by employing techniques, which stress employee engagement, enablement and integrity, is crucial.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Review of Literature
Analysis
Solutions
Reflection
Appendix 1: CDC NCHM Leadership
Appendix 2: Key NCHM Activities
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"Lastly, Trahant stresses the importance of fostering integrity, especially in the public sector, where much of the public opinion, with regard to bureaucratic integrity has waned as popular media frequently emphasizes integrity failings within the existing and past systems, marking it as the reason for countless misappropriation of funds, as well as in other failings to the public. Without this aspect of motivation, and the existence of high levels of integrity within the system there is a clear sense that the government will continue to be curtailed in efforts to provide public services."
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Open Source Intelligence, 2008.
This paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of open source intelligence.
932 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses five intelligence gathering techniques; human, signal, imagery, measurement and signature and open source. The paper focuses on the open source method of acquiring information that, according to many specialists, is one of the best means of obtaining information in today's technological era. The paper looks at its advantages and disadvantages and concludes that this technique should be seen as a complementary source of intelligence and its results should be properly integrated in the general process of decision making.
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"The intelligence communities around the world are each in their turn distinctive systems of information determined by their national objectives and characteristics. However, there are particular elements that represent common practices for the entire secret service community, such as the collection techniques used to acquire information from all types of sources. The evolution of technology and the improvement of the conditions in which the collection of intelligence is done have determined though the preferential use of certain techniques which make the information more available. From this point of view, open source intelligence can be seen as one of the most accessible and useful source of information. Although it has it shortcomings, it is a means of information gathering that is being used more and more by the secret services."
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Modesto, California, 2008.
Examines the changed demographics of the writer's hometown Modesto, California
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that Modesto, California, is changing quickly from a primarily white community to one that is more heavily Latino populated. The writer is concerned that political issues regarding the city's government will continue to be raised by this new population concentration. The paper stresses that the people of all backgrounds who have lived in the city for all their lives do not want to see it fractionalized. The writer describes the proactive initiatives the community is undertaking to encourage Latino voters, political participation and better police relations.
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"Modesto is also being asked by the NAACP to begin a discussion with police agencies around Modesto concerning complaints of brutality. The organization did not say how many complaints were received, but name an incident last September when 17 people were arrested following a riot outside a concert in Modesto. This indicates that there is also friction between the city police and the smaller black population, as well."
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Information and Intelligence, 2008.
This paper discusses the reformation of the American intelligence system.
853 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper describes the modifications in the organizational structure of agencies and bodies that allowed non-military staff to become part of the intelligence system. The paper explains that the implication of the non-military personnel as well as the use of additional, unconventional sources of information provide for a better acquisition and utilization of intelligence.
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"The system of information and intelligence is essential for the defense of the national interest both inside the borders and outside, in the conduct of foreign policy. The US is from this point of view one of the most powerful forces in terms of secret services and espionage.
"The reformation of the intelligence system was vital for the maintenance of this status and for the continuous defense of the freedom and security of the American people. In this sense, there had been numerous attempts to establish a system that would address both the fears of the people, without endangering their civil liberties. The National Security Act of 1947, the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 and the Protect America Act of 2007 all tried to keep the pace at which new threats and challenges facing national security evolved."
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Intelligence Failures, 2008.
A look at events in history that have been influenced by intelligence failures.
1,089 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses how intelligence operations are essential for the conduct of foreign policy as well as the protection of the national territory and the preservation of homeland security. The paper explains that since gathering intelligence involves people and is difficult to control, there is always the possibility of failure, as in the Cuban Missile crisis, World War II events that took place at Pearl Harbor and the 9//11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
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"One of the moments in contemporary history which is considered to have been influenced by intelligence failure was the Cuban Missile crisis during the Kennedy Administration. More precisely, reports following the actual crisis underlined the lack of proper interpretation of the information on the deployment of the soviet missiles in Cuba which spurred the crisis.
"I chose this particular example because I consider it to be a milestone in the information gathering process seeing the evolution from the pre World War II era (Rohwer, 1999) and, at the same time, it marked an important event in the Cold War era. Following the World War, policies modernized, due to the influx of technology and the increase in the operability of the staff engaged in secret data gathering."
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The U.S. Intelligence Community, 2008.
This paper discusses the future of the U.S. intelligence community.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 32.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the U.S. intelligence community has always been an interesting topic among those interested in politics and how it relates to terrorism. This has been particularly the case since the 9/11 attacks. The writer discusses that while the government refuses to relax its stranglehold upon citizens and non-citizens alike, opponents have been increasingly critical of the lack of focus and general incompetence of the U.S. community. The writer then assertst that,
whichever one's view, the most important fact in developing this view is to regard the issue without an excess of emotion, and with critical attention. The writer concludes that the United States of America has the resources and the power to reinvent itself and to be better for each citizen than it has ever been before. In order to do this, official agencies should start to think in a broader sense again.
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"The Intelligence Community has handled the terrorism issue in such a way that, rather than protect the country, it is slowly suffocating its citizens from the inside. Rather than targeting real problem areas, citizens are being harassed while they are told it is for their own good. The worst is that some citizens believe this and even actively endorse the Intelligence Community in its efforts to completely eradicate freedom and the right to privacy. Indeed, intelligence efforts are spinning out of control, as officials find themselves above the law, and licensed to whatever they wish in the name of the war on terrorism. Freedom, democracy, and basic human rights are completely forgotten."
"Other questionable practices perpetrated by the Intelligence Community and particularly by the CIA, is lobbying. Indeed, it uses its connections with certain groups in order to gain public favor for the agency and for issues it wishes to advocate."
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Patriot Act, 2008.
This paper discusses and argues against the Patriot Act.
1,843 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper relates that the Patriot Act is perhaps the most controversial piece of legislation in the United States today. The paper explains that any debate that the Act destroys the liberty and equality that are the country's very foundations while others feel that the Act provides the citizens of the United States with security, and that for this, it is necessary to give up some freedom. Indeed, these arguments use, as their basis, the preservation of the "American" way of life. The writer then argues that, ironically, this way of life is the very thing being threatened by the legislation. The writer concludes that the Patriot Act does more harm than good as it harms freedoms and tolerance that have been cultivated over many stormy centuries in the country's history.
Outline:
Background
Pros and Cons
Conclusion
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"In the view of many citizens, the hasty inception of the Act is a result of the imminent terrorist threat that loomed in the wake of September 11. However, far more sinister forces than a government that has the well-being of its country at heart, are involved. Indeed, most will be surprised to find that several of the provisions especially relating to electronic surveillance, were proposed before the attacks. These received heavy criticism before the disaster, but afterward were included in the Act without question.
"One of the political reasons for the quick introduction of the Patriot Act was the actions of Attorney General John Ashcroft. Under his authority, Congress had only one week for the decision to pass the bill without changing its content. The Attorney General heightened the political anxiety level by warning that further attacks were likely to be imminent. Hence, even with changes and improvements, the Patriot Act was introduced much sooner than it should have been, and with much less debate. Indeed, many of the improvements were overridden by the hasty negotiations necessary to pass the bill."
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Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2008.
Applies strategies presented by Niccolo Machiavelli in his classic "The Prince" to modern business.
2,085 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper explains that Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" offers a scientific code of action, which distinctly covers axioms for leadership and the leadership process that are relevant today in the business environment. The paper also points out, however, that there are temporal limitations affecting certain validities of Machiavelli's work, especially around his acceptance of war to answer all problems and his belief that all men are evil. Nevertheless, the paper concludes that the concepts that Machiavelli details in his book can be used to motivate an organization's employee, to find ways by which employee productivity can be increased, and to find strategic actions by which the leader's strategic vision can be developed on the market, towards reaching a high level of profitability and, generally, towards increasing the performances of the company.
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"Both today and in Machiavelli's times, a cost opportunity evaluation would have helped the decision making process. In using in-house activities, you are able to follow more closely on the production process and better coordinate it. The employees are likely to be more committed in their "fight", to pay more attention to detail and perform better. On the other hand, you cannot use them for other activities, you are limited in your range of activities (as in Machiavelli's times, you took these people away from their fields, for example)."
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A Third National Political Party, 2008.
Asks the question if the U.S. is ready for a real third national political party.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper wonders if, given the similarity of all the candidates for U.S. President in both parties, it is time for a third party candidate who has an actual chance of winning rather than just splitting the votes so another candidate can win. The author presents arguments in favor of a major third party including that the parliamentary approach to government in other countries is superior to the two party system in the United States. The paper concludes that a viable third party is impossible not because of the high costs and media support critical in an election but because of the problem of the mindset of the voters who see a third party as only speaking for a niche group.
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"Second, does America represent a democracy when only two parties are running, and these individuals are chosen by a select few? When anyone else who wants to run does not have a chance of being heard unless he/she has millions of dollars (or backing of well-to-do-supporters) and the media? And when anyone who desires to hold a high position has to have been around long enough to have shared political favors with a number of prominent individuals?"
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Impact of Federal Minimum Wage Increase, 2008.
This paper is a literature review on the effects of the recent federal minimum wage increase.
2,416 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper discusses the hotly debated validity of raising the minimum wage. Specifically, the paper looks at how experts on both sides cannot agree on the real effects that raises in the minimum wage have had or will have in the future, on managerial decision making. For the most part the consensus among economists is that it will either create a wash for the employee or hurt the employee, and that it will have at least some effect on managerial decisions, including such things as reducing non-cash benefits, increasing work loads to match new labor costs or reducing the number of new hires that occur. Furthermore, the paper states that the question of Kansas is even more marginal, as the adoption of such a wage increase will likely severely change the face of small business decisions in the state.
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"Employment of entry level workers is an essential aspect of economic growth, especially in small businesses as they comprise a majority of businesses and hire a significant portion of entry level workers. Any real reduction in entry level employment, especially among people who are likely to need experience, but are frequently still in a position of being sheltered by family, such as the lowest age group noted here, will severely hinder their ability to move forward as members of a growing economy and may delay independence and even college attendance. More vulnerable individuals in this demographic, those not being sheltered by family still, are likely to then become lost in a system that does not offer comprehensive unemployment insurance to wage earners that have not paid enough into the system yet. Another researcher would like to point out the particular vulnerability of the disabled worker, as if cost-benefit ratios are the exclusive tool for deciding who to hire for an entry level job those with the perceived lowest level of production abilities, i.e. the disabled will be less likely to obtain work. (Lehmann, 2006, p. 50) These people, including young adults, teenagers the disabled and minorities are then relegated to become not only the working poor as they were before but are now in a position to have to ask for even more help elsewhere, such as welfare, a system that has also been severly reduced in the last few years with reforms. (Lehmann, 2006, p. 50) (Burkhauser, Couch & Wittenburg, 2000, p. 16)"
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