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Professional Ethics, 2002.
This paper explores various dimensions of professional ethics and identifies ethical issues by using the following real life business examples: General Electric, the IRS, and the local government in Colorado Springs.
1,975 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper points out that, with the Enrons, WorldComs, and Qwests of the world so much in the news, the issue of professional ethics has become popular; but, for managers, regulators and scholars, ethics has been an area of intense discussion for a long time. The author uses the example of the Code of Professional Ethics of the Association of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) to define ethical behavior. The author concludes that ethics never exist in a vacuum, but are a reflection of popular beliefs, opinions, and sensibilities.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Ethical Behavior in Special Professional Situations
The Ethical Behavior of Corporate Managers in General and Human Resources Managers in Specific
Case 1: General Electric
Case 2: The IRS
Case 3: Local Government in Colorado Springs
Standards of Professional Ethics
Final Words
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"Is there an ethical dilemma in recording employee phone calls? Let us think of various issues associated with this:
1) Are employees informed before hand that their calls will be recorded? Are they sensitized to the reason that this is done? If the answer to both these questions is a ?Yes?, then it seems more acceptable. Nonetheless, let us not look at this case in isolation. What if this gets extended to routinely video taping company activities? Where does one draw the line dividing monitoring and invasion of privacy?
2) How would the end customers (the one at the other end of the phone call) be better served? Is there a perceived increase in the quality of service? If so, the taping might begin to seem more acceptable."
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Citizenship, 2002.
An overview of various debates and court cases concerning American citizenship issues.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines how opinions concerning the rights of citizenship have been voiced since the founding of the United States with issues such as civil rights, whether they be Native American, African-American, women, or educational rights. It looks at how ,since September 11, 2001, new opinions have emerged concerning the preservation of the Bill of Rights by the many who fear that laws such as the Patriot Act will erode the rights of citizens. It shows how debates about citizenship help us to better understand the dynamics of Constitutional development within American history because the debates begin at the grassroots level of society. It reviews some famous cases throughout American history that have challenged the definition of who is a citizen.
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"In Dred Scott v. Sanford, 1857, discussed the question of citizenship and the Fifth Amendment (Supreme pg). Dred Scott was a slave who was taken by his owner, Sanford, into northern federal territory and felt that he was free due to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which excluded slavery from sections of the U.S. territories, thus, when he came back to Missouri, Scott sued Sanford for his freedom (Supreme pg). The Court ruled that slaves were property, not citizens and therefore Scott was not entitled to use the courts (Supreme pg). Focusing on the rights of the owner, the Court declared that slaves had no rights and that freeing Scott would be in violation of the Fifth Amendment because it would deprive Sanford of his property without due process of law and moreover declared that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional (Supreme pg). "
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Kingdon?s Policy Model, 2002.
An overview of policy making and review of John Kingdon?s book, "Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies".
1,054 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses how policy making today is more important than ever and how the development of methods for implementing effective policies across the board has become increasingly more complicated. It looks at how John Kingdon?s book, "Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies", tries to determine how an idea eventually becomes policy and how the author supports the use of scientific research methods to accomplish this task. It also shows how Kingdon?s theories on policy provide workable perspectives on how to locate and open the windows of opportunity for policy changes.
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"In recent years, many health care facilities in the U. S. have closed their doors or merged with other organizations, often causing problems for patients who may not be covered under their health plans for these kinds of facility changes. In the midst of this controversy proposed legislation and reform, has been a chaotic display of social and political pressures that have impeded the process of successful policy reform.
Kingdon's theories are based on qualitative and empirical analyses of the policy?making processes at the federal level and indicates that the path to important public policy change is the survival of an idea over a long course of trial and error and debate by empowered stakeholders."
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Firefighting and Carbon Monoxide, 2002.
An analysis of the dangers facing firefighters who are exposed constantly to carbon monoxide.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the health hazards of carbon monoxide. It discusses the firefighters in America today, especially those who fought in the 9/11 blazes. The writer looks at the chemistry of carbon monoxide (CO) and why it is dangerous.
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"Firefighters today face a host of potentially life-threatening situations when fighting fires. Some of these hazards can be minimized by wearing the proper clothing and having the right training so they avoid such things as collapsing walls. In addition, one very real risk is the wide range of toxic agents, both natural and man-made, released into the air, as flammable materials burn. One dangerous substance released in virtually all fires is carbon monoxide (CO), devices that prevent the inhalation of carbon monoxide have to be part of every firefighter?s gear."
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Funding for Breast Cancer Research, 2002.
This paper explores the theory of Jonathan Kingdon as it applies to raising funds for breast cancer research.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper examines the recent increase in funding for breast cancer research as an example of the "political window theory" of Kingdon. The author points out that breast cancer research has benefited from the past few decades of the women?s movement, the more recent announcement by several famous women that they have it, and a strong grassroots movement supporting changes in policy and funding decisions. The paper concludes that Kingdon?s "political window theory" can be seen in the growing public understanding of the rising incidence of breast cancer and theories that it can be detected and stopped before it kills, increasing pressure to fund research for a cure.
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"The pressure that was brought about in recent years by various actresses and politicians coming forth with the fact that they or someone they love had to battle breast cancer, brought the topic to the public eye. With that, momentum interest groups took hold and it began to snowball. Groups that decided to hold fund raising events and contests and place the winnings or proceeds with breast cancer research provided the foundation for that topic to gain strength. The strength that was gained coupled with the recent acceptance of the women?s movement?s permanence provided a political window by which the decision makers and the policy makers could place the importance of funding for breast cancer research on the agenda."
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Bush and the EPA, 2002.
A look at how the Bush administration has had a negative effect on the environment.
1,687 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper shows how the Bush administration has relaxed rules and changed regulations for the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), which has in turn caused harm to the environment. Ensuring clean air and water is the most pressing issue for the future of the entire world, not just the United States, and the changes in regulations have caused many to believe that foreign policy and setting a good example through what the United States is doing has become unimportant to the Bush administration. The writer shows that there are many issues that Bush must address when it comes to the environment, and it is vital that he do so now, so that the EPA can continue to do its job with efficiency and so that other countries will see the importance of keeping pollution out of the air and water.
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"The environment and its cleanliness are vitally important for the survival of the human race. This is true in the United States, and in other countries all over the world. Because it is such an important concern, one would think that the main goal of the current administration would be to take care of the environment to ensure that it was clean and healthy for future generations, and to set a good example for the rest of the world. This would be the most logical scenario. However, there have been some recent occurrences which have caused many people to call into question the motives of the Bush administration and the President's stance on the environment, pollution, and foreign policy."
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Herbert Kaufman, 2002.
Examines the contributions made by Kaufman to American public administration.
1,908 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper is an examination of Herbert Kaufman?s contributions to the field of public administration. Through a review of articles written by or about Kaufman on the subject of organizations, public administration, and bureaucracy, his ideas on the role, function, management, culture, and contributions of public administration and administrative processes are explored.
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"In the final section of his essay, he introduces three models to help explain how theorists? try to explain bureaucratic organizations. The organic entity model states that the organization acts as though it were a living organism devising ways to maximize a specified hierarchy of values; the organization as a socioeconomic aggregate of individuals and groups working together to cohesive entity and an organizational output. The third model treats organizations as analogous to living things, which is subject to the dynamics of evolutionary change and advancements."
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Transport Industry in China, 2002.
An analysis of the transportation industry in Hong Kong and the effects of China joining the WTO.
1,734 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 61 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper provides a study of the transport industry in Hong Kong. Specifically the paper examines what effect China joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) will have on this sector in Hong Kong. This paper assesses the changes the transport industry is experiencing, how those changes are affecting the industry and what might be done about it from a human resource management perspective.
Contents:
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Literature Review
Methodology
Participants
Instrument for Study
Data Collection method
How this study will help future studies
The obstacles this study will face
Conclusion
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"The transport industry of Hong Kong from a Human Resource Management issue has several elements that currently need to be addressed. The industry is working to maintain its previous method of doing things while at the same time incorporating many of the new ideas and abilities brought about by the globalization of the world and the entrance of China into the World Trade Organization. Within those efforts the industry is faced with many decisions to make including whether to invest in retraining of current workers to compete with the ability to bring in outside workers, and how to handle the constantly expanding need for solid transport ability now that the world and China have shaken hands and agreed to co-mingle for the sake of business."
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Kuwait Health System, 2002.
A review of the free health services provided in Kuwait.
2,570 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper explores the health system provided by the government of Kuwait. The paper explains how the Kuwaiti government offers free health care to all of its citizens, at any age and in any circumstance. This generous system also extends to the animals and livestock owned by Kuwaiti's. The paper includes an analysis of the medical education system and training for doctors as well as the financing and implementation of it all. The paper also makes some brief comparisons to other countries' health systems.
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"The doctors and nurses and medical technicians that implement hands-on health care in the clinics and hospitals are trained in the following facilities: the Faculty of Medicine University (established in 1973); the College of Medical Science and Allied Health (built in 1982); and the College of Pharmacy and College of Dentistry (established in February, 1996). These facilities are the result of an ordinance issued by the Amir in July, 1973; or, in other words, a decree."
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Megalopolis, 2002.
An essay which describes the area in North America known as Megalopolis.
1,729 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper describes the geographic region of Megalopolis (urban area in Northern America) and its sub-region of Nantucket (off Cape Cod). It also deals with the history of Nantucket and the causes that led to the formation of the megalopolis in northeastern USA. Megalopolis comes from the Greek words for ?very large? (Mega) and city (polis). The concept of Megalopolis lies in the fact that cities are not viewed as individual units but as regions that spread out from the city nucleus.
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"Modern cities were formed as a result of the establishment of large-scale industries during the Industrial Revolution. Many people migrated from the rural areas to the urban industrialized areas with a hope of earning more in the city. Thus the metropolitan cities gradually grew in size with the establishment of industries and the inflow of workers. In the 20th century in the United States the growth of the urban city gradually spread to the outskirts of the city as well."
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Commuter Tax, 2002.
An analysis of the New York city commuter tax imposed by Mayor Bloomberg.
2,413 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of the New York City Commuter Tax. The paper begins by exploring the history of the tax, from its introduction to the present day system. Included are a number of tables listing the prices and benefits of the tax. The writer discusses the previous attempts to bring the tax about as well as current discussions about its use. The writer argues that the tax is a bad idea.
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"The idea of a commuter tax came to light when New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg found himself facing a budget crisis that was the worst in three decades. For over 30 years the city had managed to pull through each year and squeeze by but eventually the borrowing and shifting of funds caught up and the mayor found himself facing the worst budget issues that the city had seen in over 30 years. His answer was to propose a commuter tax that would effect the almost 1 million commuters."
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New York Zoning, 2002.
An analysis of the zoning system employed by New York city as an example of land use.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines New York city's zoning laws as a principle means of regulating land use. The paper shows that through zoning, a city regulates building size, population density and the way land is used. Zoning recognizes the changing demographic and economic conditions of the city and is a key tool for carrying out planning policy. The writer uses New York city as an example, as it enacted the nation's first comprehensive zoning resolution in 1916 and continues to be a leader in zoning policy in the United States.
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"New York City's Department of Planning is responsible for implementing the zoning regulations. In order to effectively carry out the concepts identified by the zoning regulations, the city has been divided into three basic zoning districts: residential, commercial and manufacturing. These categories are then further subdivided into retail or manufacturing areas, parking, building or residential. Areas designated as public parks do not fall under these regulations."
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