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Case Study: People's Insurance Company, 2007.
This paper is a case study exploring organizational and management problems relating to the close integration of People's Insurance Company of Canada (PICC) with its parent company, People's Bank.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that problems began at People's Insurance Company of Canada (PICC) when its originally organic and non-hierarchical organizational structure was integrated into the more traditional hierarchical structure of People's Bank, resulting in a highly mechanistic structure at the insurance company. The author of the paper recommends that, given the biases of the bank and the insurance company, the problems regarding the decision-making process must be evaluated by an outside, independent auditor/consultant. The paper stresses that one of the key ironies of downsizing as a cost saving strategy is that, while costs obviously may be reduced by downsizing a company's labor force, in general, downsized companies do not meet either their productivity or profitability goals.
From the Paper
"In the case of PICC, this is a particular issue with respect to friction between the insurance company and the bank, as various bank staff have noted that people occupying comparable levels in the insurance company are rewarded with company cars and other perks while they themselves are not. The PICC management have defended these differences on the grounds that higher salary levels etc. were necessary to attract skilled employees within the insurance industry. As a start-up instead of an established institution, this need to attract and motivate staff with perks is a prime concern."
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Masters of Education Application Statement, 2007.
An application statement, by a Canadian of Iranian descent, to an M.Ed program at York University.
1,545 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 50.95
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This paper presents an application statement tp an M.Ed program at York University in Canada. The author reflects upon, not only his qualifications for candidacy to this program, but also the reasons why he believes his admittance will allow him to contribute both to the graduate community of the university and to Canada's diverse multicultural community. The author points out that it is difficult to describe to someone who has lived his life in this diverse and intellectually-rich country the incredible sense of liberation one feels in being able to read a newspaper or watch local media that one knows has not been reviewed by state censors. The paper stresses that the author feels that his experiences as an immigrant, as well as his educational experience in learning English as a second language, represent critical advantages in his aspiration to teach students in Canada.
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"This being said, I must also note that my perspective as an immigrant has shaped my teaching practice in this country in that I am highly cognizant of how the economic contribution immigrants and immigration have made to Canada is dependent upon the building of bridges between the diverse cultures of Canada's immigrant communities. For the future growth and development of Canada it is of prime importance that all of Canada's immigrant populations are engaged and feel their perspectives and contributions are valued by Canada's host English and French cultures."
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Lessons for the Labor Movement, 2007.
An analysis of the history and development of labor and labor organizations in Canada.
1,059 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses the positive and negative lessons that history can provide to today's unions and trade unions in Canada. It describes the influence that the state and the nature of the economy have on labor and labor organizations and their activities. The paper also discusses trade unions and their role, as well as other developments in the history of the labor movement. Finally the paper looks at fthe ree market economy and its implications in increasing job insecurity and wage and benefit rollbacks.
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"Free market economy increased job insecurity and wage and benefit rollbacks and continues to be the basis of today's economy in Canada. The labor movement of today is faced with these challenges as well as the relocation and closing down of many industrial plants and factories all over Canada. Also, today Canada's labor movement needs to have a broader agenda as it faces with all the challenges of the global economy as well as the effects of the decline of state intervention within the context of this new global economy. It also needs to recognize the cultural, social and ethnic diversity that makes up the Canadian workforce today. Additionally it has to become concerned with the status of part-time and temporary employees whose number is increasing steadily, as many employers are cutting out full-time jobs with full benefits."
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Canada-US Softwood Lumber, 2007.
An analysis of the reasons for and implications of the 2006 Softwood Lumber agreement between the US and Canada.
2,447 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper discusses the 2006 Softwood Lumber agreement between the United States and Canada. It describes the reasons for the agreement and its implications. The paper also discusses the different interests of the Canadian federal and provincial governments in terms of this agreement and their role in implementing the agreement. It then analyzes Canada's objectives in entering into the two free trade agreements with the United States (the FTA and NAFTA) and how it relates to the Softwood Lumber agreement. Finally the paper looks at the BC Lumbar Trade Council and its role in supporting Canadian interests in the Canada-US softwood lumber dispute.
Table of Contents:
Overview of the Softwood Lumber Agreement
Free Trade Agreements
The BC Lumbar Trade Council
From the Paper
"In this analysis, the advocacy strategy of the BCLTC is not only audacious but is also reflective of the nature of the proposed softwood lumber agreement and the importance of this agreement's structure to the lumber industry in British Columbia. The fact that the organization is willing to go to the extreme step of implying that its members would scuttle the agreement if they do not get what they want in subsequent drafts is political brinkmanship of the highest order. While this power and strategy is unusual for most Canadian interest groups, it is reflective of the complex and long-running nature of this dispute in British Columbia, as well as of the provincial industry's desire for long term stability in its trade with the United States."
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Community Health Nurses, 2007.
This paper explores Canadian community health nurses' standards of practice.
994 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper talks about the most recent Canadian national standards regarding health maintenance, restoration and palliation. The paper examines what Canadian nurses can do to improve their own practice vis-a-vis restorative and/or palliative care. The paper also looks at how research in the field can be used by nurses to make themselves educators for local communities. The paper shows how community health nursing demands a sophisticated knowledge of how to interact with the less-fortunate; it is not simply about providing medical answers to medical concerns.
Outline:
Introduction
Discussion of the Topic
A Brief Review of the Scholarly Literature
Examples of Community Nurses Using the Knowledge Outlined Above to Assist Communities
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The topic, "Health Maintenance, Restoration and Palliation," is an intimidating topic at first glance, but it does not need to be. Simply put, the aforementioned component of community nursing entails using appropriate strategies to reduce the "risk factors" which can lead to disease (specifically chronic disease) and disability. More than that, nurses engaged in the health maintenance, restoration and palliation process must apply clinical skills to any assessment of the client's health status so that collaborative planning, evaluation and implementation of proper nursing "interventions" can be achieved. Finally, the nursing professional who is assisting clients during the difficult periods that attend health restoration or terminal illness must be able to draw upon a variety of "improvement" strategies and she or he must be able to meet the unique needs of individual patients (TGS Consultants Incorporated, 2005)."
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Educating for Human Capital, 2007.
This paper discusses the human capital ideology in Ontario education.
2,312 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The paper reveals that the ideology of education in the Province of Ontario seems increasingly geared to a model stressing the development of human capital, as opposed to human beings. The paper explains that there is a very strong emphasis on producing people who are suited to the workforce. The paper contends that this should raise questions as to the true purpose of education, whether it is only meant to supply workers of certain kinds to the economy. The paper considers this educational ideology in Ontario as depressing.
Outline:
Introduction
Human Capital Models
'Quality Education'
Concluding Discussion
From the Paper
"The ideology of education in the Province of Ontario seems increasingly geared to a model stressing the development of human capital, as opposed to human beings. Although one sees much reference to an educational system devoted to removing ethno-racial or gender divisions, or educating the whole child, there is now a very strong emphasis on producing persons who are suited to the workforce. This is in keeping with the influential post-World War II theorist, Theodore W. Schultz's notion of producing individuals who could earn and otherwise be productive members of society. (1961) This human capital orientation was again seen strongly in the 1990s in Ontario under a neo-conservative government given to reduced social spending and cost-benefit analyses of all public sector systems in existence. This outlook has subsided with a change of government or the passage of time. There is still an assumption of the well prepared student, youth or adult, as a person offering abilities suited to the employment market, making the province wealthier in terms of human capital serving the needs of employers. (Bouchard: 1998)"
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Canadian and Aboriginal Rights, 2007.
This paper explores whether aboriginal rights can coexist with other rights in Canada.
1,567 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper explains that when Europeans colonized the land, the native inhabitants become a class of citizens that were treated as different and inferior to the conquering classes. The paper relates that as liberal western democracy attempts to establish equal rights for all citizen groups and as native groups learn how to press their claims, competing claims for land and treasure have been raised. The paper explores whether aboriginal rights can coexist with other rights and posits that coexistence is possible and even necessary, within the systems of government that Canadians have developed.
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"When the European colonizers established colonies throughout the North American continent, they came into contact and conflict with the native inhabitants that had dwelt in the land for centuries. Their initial contacts were colored by curiosity and concern on the part of both natives and colonizers. However, as colonies were established and the European hunger for land proved incessant, concern became alarm and even progressed to war in many cases. Colonizers were viewed as invaders by natives and the natives were viewed as uncivilized savages by colonists. The colonists' push across the continent resulted in land being contested and treaties being formulated, altered, and broken."
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Corporate Governance Audit, 2007.
An analysis of the role of the board of directors of ACE Aviation Holdings, Inc.
1,365 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses corporate governance as it relates to the board of directors of a company. The paper discusses details related to Air Canada, a subsidiary of ACE Aviation Holdings, Inc. (which oversees all Air Canada actions and leadership decisions). The paper describes board composition, corporate governance and conflicts of interest related to Ace Aviation. It also describes how the board influences, if not controls, corporate strategy.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Board of Directors Overview
Governance and Structure
Governance v. Shareholders
Conflicts of Interest
Board and Strategic Management
From the Paper
"Air Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of ACE Aviation Holdings, Inc. (ACE) located in Montreal, Canada. ACE also operates Air Canada Jazz, Air Canada Cargo, ACTS-Air Canada Technical Services, Aeroplan, Air Canada Vacations, and Air Canada ACGHS (Air, 2006). ACE was formed following Air Canada's much publicized bankruptcy in 2004 and the composition of its Board of Directors (BoD) reflects the financial imperatives that are required to refashion a company following corporate bankruptcy."
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Toronto Biotech Companies, 2007.
A proposal for a research paper that will explore hi-tech and bio-tech industries in Toronto.
777 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper's proposal describes a research paper that will examine Toronto's burgeoning hi-tech and bio-tech industries; where they are located, what they look like and where they rank internationally. The paper relates that the research will focus on Affinium Pharmaceuticals in addition to other companies. The paper explains that the research should bring an appreciation for how Toronto is making a name for itself in the bio-technology sector; a sector once felt to be chiefly the preserve of U.S. centers.
Outline:
Introduction
The What (and What They Look Like)
The Where
International Status
Methodology
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"With a broad understanding of just what it is that different Toronto organizations do, the end research paper will explore the location of these companies. A quick perusal of one useful online map indicates that many of these organizations are indeed densely packed around the U of T (Biotechnology Ontario, "Toronto City Map", illus.1). At the same time, the fact those same organizations/companies are clustered in close proximity to the downtown financial core suggests they have wisely resolved to be as near as possible to the major financial houses and banks in the event that investment capital and loans can be secured. The final research paper will obviously spend some time looking at what enticements have compelled these various bio-tech competitors to "cram" themselves into the same small patch of real estate."
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Computer Concepts, Inc., 2007.
This paper is a feasibility study for a computer store, called Computer Concepts, Inc., located in Toronto, Canada.
760 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that Computer Concept's launch is designed to capitalize on the computing industry's suitability to the professional and student demographic of the target market. The author points out that, by establishing a market presence in the student and educational market, Computer Concepts can use this broad based, but niche, market to move into other mainstream markets associated with lifestyle marketing strategies where the popularity of computing products will make it as prevalent as other lifestyle products. The paper relates that Computer Concepts will locate a facility with adequate storage space for the minimal inventories that it intends on stocking; thereby, it will not require an additional storage facility and all inventory and sales space will be located together.
Table of Contents:
Venture Concept
Market Assessment
Marketing Plan
Sponsorship
Open House
Direct Mail
Operations and Supply
Profitability and Cost Structure
Pro Forma P&L
From the Paper
"An open house is an opportunity to introduce a product or service in a low-key, low-pressure environment where consumers are more inclined to accept the positive attributes of a product or service and overlook the negative. Computer Concepts will utilize the open house method to introduce its computing products and services to the localized markets it is also trying to reach. Visitors will be encouraged to sit down and utilize Computer Concept computers as well as bring in computers for free diagnoses of issues."
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Business Law: The Case of Luke Cool, 2007.
This paper discuses the complex case of Luke Cool, who is suing Bobby's Super Bikes and La Brute Manufacturing.
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper explains that the likelihood of Luke Cool's receiving damages in this case depends on whether the actions of Super Bikes and La Brute Manufacturing can be described as having been executed using "reasonable care". The author points out that Luke may be entitled to both pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages from La Brute; however, Luke will likely only receive pecuniary damages in his suit against Super Bikes, as in contract law recovery of non-pecuniary damages is very rare. The paper concludes that, given that Luke was extraordinarily negligent in this case by not only continuing to ride the bike knowing it had a dangerous flaw, but also by riding on a difficult path and without a safety helmet, it is likely that his award in this case will be reduced significantly.
From the Paper
"Luke would have no likelihood of successfully suing the employee of Super Bikes who sold him the bike, or the employee who told him to return another day as the part was not in stock, as the law generally distinguishes between those who have a contractual obligation to perform, and those who may due the actual work. While he may sue the employees on the basis of tort of negligence, this is unlikely to be successful due to negligence being defined in the law as failure to show "reasonable care"."
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African-Canadian Community Perceptions, 2007.
This paper explores the challenges facing the Toronto police when dealing with the African community.
4,514 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 117.95
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This paper relates that the Metropolitan Toronto Police (MTP) face a Black community that can strongly support police efforts, although some individuals see the MTP as biased against any and all persons of African descent. The paper discusses media stereotypes and representations of Black youth violence. The paper looks at the Toronto Police service's racism-free policing culture and comments that one sees nothing in the media to indicate many decent police who certainly serve the Black public fairly. The paper decries the media that focuses on alleged police brutality, prejudice or anti-African discrimination.
Outline:
Introduction
The African 'Community'
Police Prejudice and its Correction
Observations of Lawyers and Others
Again -- What is the Black Community?
Gangs and Related Activities
Concluding Discussion
From the Paper
"The very term African or 'Black' is a very broad and some would argue a distorting term, in view of a range of communities in Toronto that happen to be of African origin. Effort was made while preparing this paper to speak with a range of persons in those of 'Canadian Black' origins, descendants of Underground Railroad fugitives, Jamaican Maroons or Empire Loyalists, from Toronto's immense and also varied West Indian community to have taken form since the early 1960s, and also, more recent arrivals from Commonwealth and other African countries. The extreme variety of African origins in the 'Black Community' is not explained to the public by the mass media any more than effort is made to explain that 'white' Torontonians are extremely varied."
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