Abstract A review of "Ethics in Accounting" by Ireen Baset and how it addresses the contemporary ethical issues related to the accounting and financial decision-making process. Examines how the article treats the challenge, faced by employers, managers, administrators and employees alike, of adequately incorporating ethical values into the daily work schedule.
From the Paper "On the same account, a real estate company where the entire corporate dealings depend upon the efficiency and the sense of morality of the accountants must make relentless efforts to effectively communicate corporate ethics. This can be best done through the planning and implementation as well as the continuous maintenance of a sound and a pragmatic internal ethical program, that is putting down ethical rules in black and white for the organizational staff, employees and the first-line supervisors."
A critique of the article "Assessment of Pain in Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: A Comparison of Pain Assessment Tools and their Use by Non-professional Caregivers," by Krulewitch et al.
Abstract This paper analyzes and critiques the article "Assessment of Pain in Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: A Comparison of Pain Assessment Tools and their Use by Non-professional Caregivers," by Krulewitch et al., published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society. The writer examines each step of the study in detail and discusses its strengths and limitations. The writer concludes that the limitations of this study may guide future researchers in launching similar and more successful studies in this field.
Outline
Research Problem and Purpose
Hypotheses and Research Question
Literature Review
Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
Population
Protection of Human Participants
Research Design
Instruments and Strategies for Measurement
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Interpretation of Results
Discussion of Findings
Limitations
Implications
Recommendations
Research Utilization in my Practice
From the Paper "Pain was measured using a standardized pain assessment (Krulewitch et al., 2000, 1612). This assessment was administered to all participants in the study. The researchers used several scales in the study. The MMSE was used to determine dementia, along with documented diagnosis as such. The face pain scale and the nonverbal visual analog pain scale were used to determine moderate to sever pain. The researchers of the study report that one-third of demented subjects were unable to rate pain using any of the tools, but had had a pain assessment during the designated time of the study. Researchers point out those who were assessing the subjects for pain may have been unaware of the degree of pain experienced by the demented individual."
Tags: psychotropic, health care, medication mortality analgesia nurse
An analysis of the study, "Nurses' Job Satisfaction, Stress, and Recognition in a Pediatric Setting" by M.E. Ernst, M. Franco, P. R. Messmer and J. L. Gonzalez.
Abstract The paper examines the study, "Nurses' Job Satisfaction, Stress, and Recognition in a Pediatric Setting" that uses a quantitative research approach to look at nurses' satisfaction with their jobs.
Outline:
Problem
Study Purpose
Research Questions
Hypothesis
Study Variables
Conceptual Framework
Review of Literature
Study Design
Sample and Setting
Identification and Control of Extraneous Variables
Study Instruments and Tools
Data Collection Methods
Strengths and Limitations
From the Paper "This study was conducted to resolve dissatisfaction that was occurring among nurses in the pediatric setting, (Ernst et al. 2004). Satisfaction among nurses is an important issue that is affecting the nursing profession. Job satisfaction in nurses should be of great concern to any organization. Nurses hold the majority of positions in most health care settings, and replacement of licensed personnel is costly and time consuming. In today's healthcare climate, with sicker patients and leaner staffs, some nurses become overwhelmed, (Huff, 1997). Unhappy nurses can translate into high turnover, unhappy patients, and a lower quality of care."
Abstract Albert Carr's article, "Is Business Bluffing Ethical?" argues that people do not have to be completely ethical when dealing in business, mainly because sometimes being unethical allows individuals to become successful in business. This paper analyzes Carr's thesis and looks at several of his points, such as being ethical is counterproductive to business. The author of the paper shows that Carr's article is objectionable, although admits that he makes a strong argument for doing business in an unethical manner.
From the Paper "Carr likens the ethics of business to the ethics that are part of poker. In poker, it is acceptable to be deceiving and cunning. The most successful poker players are able to outwit their opponents through deceit and cunning. Carr makes the point that the ethics that are a part of poker play a similar role to that of business. Carr even goes as far as saying that deception is an integral part of any businessmen's life. Whether it is negotiating with labor unions or customers, businesspeople are pressured to use deception and cunning on a daily basis. Those who do not subscribe to this ethical system, fail, according to Carr."
Abstract This paper discusses a recent article by Carpenter, Fennema, Fretwell, and Hillison, entitled "A Changing Corporate Culture: How Companies Are Adjusting to Sarbanes-Oxley. " In this article these researchers reveal how Sarbanes-Oxley has required public companies to elevate the importance of ethical leadership in financial reporting and management. Additionally, these researchers have illustrated several strategies that companies have taken to execute Sarbanes-Oxley and to even further its impact within an organization.
From the Paper "In a recent article Carpenter, Fennema, Fretwell, and Hillison (2004) discuss the effects of two legislative acts, one by the accounting industry itself and one by the federal government. These two legislated acts have brought greater control and oversight to the financial management and reporting processes of public companies: the SAS no.99 or the Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Carpenter, Fennema, Fretwell, & Hillison, 2004). These researchers base their observations on both qualitative secondary research as well as quantitative primary research. The secondary qualitative research centers on a thorough analysis of both of the aforementioned acts and on a quantitative survey of corporate representatives. While these researchers caution that their sample group is too small to make substantive assumptions, they are able to draw some valid and useful conclusions regarding how financial reporting requirements have changed and what companies are..."
Analyzes the qualitative research article, "Women's Voices Reflecting Changed Expectations for Pregnancy after Perinatal Loss" by D. Cote-Arsenault and D. Morrison-Beedy.
Abstract This paper explains that qualitative research involves the use of qualitative data, such as interviews, documents and participant observation data, to understand and explain social phenomena. The paper then describes the qualitative research process reported in D. Cote-Arsenault and D. Morrison-Beedy's 2001 article "Women's Voices Reflecting Changed Expectations for Pregnancy after Perinatal Loss" in the "Journal of Nursing Scholarship". The paper states that the data found in this study is consistent with previous studies conducted in Europe, which indicated that pregnancy losses of all types have a harmful effect on women's health. The author faults the study in that its sample was only Caucasian women and no men.
Table of Contents:
Problem
Study Purpose
Research Questions
Study Design
Subjects and Setting
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Procedures
Strengths and Limitations
From the Paper "In analyzing the data that was collected, an exhaustive description was used. The data analysis started during collection and continued throughout the study using the same steps outlined by Colaizzi (1978). The transcripts of each session were taken and analyzed then combined together to form one data set. It was then reviewed by 11 of the participants and then returned with comments. All relevant new data were incorporated into the final description of the phenomenon. This collection and analysis was an appropriate procedure for qualitative research."
Tags: variables, open ended questions, direct quotations, focus group, transcripts
Abstract This paper reviews an article about impression management. This concept is based on the idea that managers can attribute inaccurate characteristics to a worker based on their first impression of the person. Additionally, the paper highlights ways for managers to avoid using their impressions by incorporating effective assessments and measures to worker reviews
From the Paper "Introduction. The article "An Examination of Impression Management Use and Effectiveness Across Assessment Center Exercises: The Role of Competency Demands" focuses on the issue of the assessment of individuals in their technical and interpersonal skills, and the impact that impression management (IM) has on these evaluation procedures. This is significant because impression management can lead the assessor to conclude information that is inaccurate and may cause false readings of the candidate presented for evaluation. In this instance the determination regarding an individual's knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) can be assessed incorrectly, creating a variety of complications in the selection process. "
Abstract This paper presents an overview and analysis of the article "The Effect of Birth Experience on Postpartum Depression" published by M.A. Bland (2000) on postpartum depression. The purpose of this research was to examine whether birth experience, control of the birth process and place of birth (operating room, delivery room, or home) were related to postpartum depression. The overview summarizes the article's theoretical framework, hypotheses, methodology, findings, conclusions and recommendations. The analysis presents a discussion of the strengths and weakness of the article. The final section of the paper relates the article to the practice of midwifery.
From the Paper "It was concluded that lack of technological and human intervention in the home birth groups may have given the women more freedom to move about, thus increasing comfort levels, as well as the number of choices that could be made. It was further concluded that the increased intervention involved in a caesarean birth may have played a role in the lack of control that the caesarean group experienced. The authors related this conclusion to attribution theory concerning internal and external control over a person's circumstances."
Abstract This paper examines Pat Choate's article "The Missing Link" which celebrates the collaboration between educational institutions and businesses as a solution to America's economic difficulties. It discusses how Choate views schools and human beings as an economic investment that is vital for the U.S. to stay competitive in all areas as well as evaluating the failure of U.S. policymakers to invest in human resources for the advancement of its economy. It highlights various successful collaborations between the American education system and industries with government assistance in the domains of research, technology transfer and economic development.
From the Paper "Even though Choate's view of the importance of education in the U.S. economy is valid, she fails to take into account other justifications for the existence of schools. In fact, her stance represents one school of thought about the role of schools. Like Choate, there are educators who believe that schools justify their existence in society by supplying training to workers or professionals and promoting economic growth in collaboration projects (Cohen & Brawer, 1996, p. 236). However, schools also have a higher social function of infusing students with ethics and morals, which are neglected in the economic realm (Cohen & Brawer, 1996, p. 235). These components are also integral elements of a school education that produces people who will not be governed solely by their profit motive."
Abstract This piece analyzes an article on the accreditation of universities. The slant of the article is that the accreditation system is archaic, pedantic, and has no real utility. Using two supporting article, the author of this piece agrees with the primary article and argues that as college degrees become more important and colleges themselves become more numerous, having valid information on how well a particular school is doing is essential before enrolling. The author goes into detail as to why the current accreditation system is fundamentally flawed and offers some guidelines on how colleges should develop a more honest, accurate, and useful accreditation system more focused on the consumer. The end result will be that college shoppers won't have to rely on the media for such information.
Abstract This article review of "Building Loyalty" (Workforce, Aug 2000) is comprehensive and contains all elements of work force loyalty within. Supporting materials are used to back up the original article. It shows how they lend additional views and statistics to the review.
From the Paper "Loyalty in the workplace is an important topic; it affects industry in the United States in many different ways. Lack of employee loyalty costs money, time, and valuable resources. Statistics, and trends show that this is a growing problem in the United States. We can address these trends and build loyalty among employees using some simple but effective strategies, but must first address the actual causes for the lack of loyalty. "
Abstract Discusses a 2002 article from the Wall Street Journal, "Does Spending Stimulate? Do Deficits," on economic theory. The article centers on the economic recovery at the onset of 2002.
From the Paper "Robert L Bartley discussed the economic recovery which began to emerge at the outset of arguing that the recovery did not appear dependent on any help from fiscal policy ..."
Abstract This paper reviews seven articles regarding e-government, i.e. the role and scope of the Internet in providing public service and governance. Issues covered by the paper include the rhetorical and reality of e-government, global considerations, and site liability.
Tags: E-Government, Internet, governance, public service
Abstract This paper summarizes three articles on breast cancer. The first article concerns the tumor suppressor gene maspin, the second is about a mutant HDL receptor that inhibits human breast cancer cell proliferation, and the third is about CD47-mediated killing of breast cancer cells through a novel pathway.
Abstract The paper is an article review from the Sloan Management Review of Saturn's spare parts supply chain management process. The paper covers major issues, offers a summary of facts and an analysis backed by research and includes a conclusion and recommendations. The paper explains that the article highlights a radical change in the way auto servicing is managed. Finally, the paper analyzes and discusses the benefits and difficulties vis-a-vis the prevailing processes and draws its conclusions.
From the Paper "In an article in Sloan Management Review, Morris Cohen, Carl Cull, Hau Lee and Don Willen explain that Saturn's supply chain management process combines a high level of customer service with a lean and efficient supply chain. Saturn's service-supply-chain strategy matches the urgency of its customer's need for the part with the levels being stocked at the retail level, which is how Saturn refers to parts inventory held by its independently owned dealerships."
