Abstract This essay looks critically at Stein's writing style in her book "Tender Buttons," and shows how her syntax draws attention to the binary of man and woman, and ultimately deconstructs this binary.
From the Paper "In Tender Buttons, Stein stresses the importance of the direct treatment of objects, as well as how they appear on the page. She employs parataxis, the placement of words side by side, in order to show the importance of simultaneity, and how it affects multiple perspectives. Through parataxis, Stein blatantly rejects traditional realism, and instead shows how truth is not solely rooted in the appearance, but in the overall mood or meditation of a piece."
Abstract This paper explores the development and utilization of simulation games in educational and industry contexts. The author explores a variety of different games used to supplement traditional instructional methods, providing detailed technical information about the inner-workings of the interface mechanisms. The author concludes with his recommendations for strengthening simulation games as an essential training and pedagogical tool.
Introduction
Games in Supply Chain Management Area
The SUCH WBS Game
General Information about the Game
The Decision Interface
The Contribution of the Decision Intervals to SUCH WBS
Surfing the Decision Interface
Links to Decision Sheets
"Supply" Link
"Transportation" Link
"Production" Link
"Warehouse Capacity Changes" Link
"Advertising" Link
History Button The Decision Card
"Update" Button "Analyze my Decisions" Button "MRP Help" Button The Inner Mechanism of the Interface
How Does the Decision Interface Work?
The Main Mechanism ("SHOP.PL")
Conclusion
Appendix A Calculations Done by the Core Script
Raw Material Transportation Cost
Raw Material Purchase Cost
Planned Production
Oat Flour On Hand Calculation
Barley Flakes On Hand Calculation
Rice Flour On Hand Calculation
Finished Good Calculations
Finished Good Transportation Costs
Variable Per Unit Cost
Production Charge
Market Calculations
Advertising Cost
Warehouse Capacity of Raw Material
Finished Goods Public Warehouse Capacities
Finished Goods Private Warehouse Capacity
Warehouse Cost of Raw Material
Other Calculations in the Game
Bibliography
From the Paper "There are many challenges for the instructors of production management who are eager to enhance the capabilities of the students continuously, in order to develop and adopt new teaching approaches and methods. Not only are most universities under sustained pressure to reduce costs and at the same time increase effectiveness. But new market conditions for industrial enterprises request a closer integration of the various disciplines of production, such as production planning & control, production processes, plant-layout, organizational structure and behavior. Furthermore, the production tasks should be seen in a broader context as related to marketing, product development as well as vendors and suppliers in the supply chain. Emerging production paradigms and principles call for a thorough discussion of potential benefits and limitations."
Tags: technical, computer, interface, simulation, pedagogical, training
From the Paper "Gore Vidal, in the essay "Sex is Politics," from his book The Second American Revolution, argues that sex ultimately boils down to politics. While it is certainly true that much of sex is politics, there are some forms of sex and sexuality that are not political at all. Vidal fails to recognize this.
When Vidal argues that "sex is politics," he means that politicians use sexual issues and sexual "hot buttons" (153) as a means to control the behavior of the people. Vidal is arguing that the order of the society and the functioning and growth of the economy depend on a certain set of behaviors from the people. That behavior is based on a patriarchal, heterosexual, child-bearing, family-based system which produces obedient hard-working citizens who will be less likely to act in a way which will threaten the society or the economy or their own family life..."
Abstract This paper discusses that the issue of welfare reform was the catch phrase, hot button topic for the majority of the two preceding decades in the United because of the alarming growth of the allocations being allotted to social service programs. The paper states that in making all of these reforms the federal government attempted to give the individual states more control over the funding as long as they met particular requirements laid out in an outline of proposed services. The author believes that early results of the system changes gave some people hope that the reforms were going to be a success, namely those who were responsible for the passing of the legislation.
From the Paper "A potential problem of this quantitative rather than qualitative deadline system is the limitation of the ability of n individual to make broad decisions about future employment, the new system would limit individuals to job training programs and trade school systems rather than higher education which might be a more long term solution. In addition to this potential problem the issue of age become paramount when services are handed out. (Hopkins 25) If an individual has a lifetime cap on services then receiving benefits at a young age, say when a person is just starting out with an new family and unexpected economic demands, will and does become questionable. What if they need services when they are older and they have used up the services available to them? Young people have been denied services or choices based on this reality, at a time when a help up would benefit them most."
Abstract This paper focuses on a gifted thinker whose poetic form is sometimes misunderstood, but rarely ignored - Gertrude Stein. It delves into the life of a courageous woman who was a lesbian at a time when there was no gay movement. This paper also examines the tremendous impact Steins' work and life had on two prominent modern poets, Susan Howe and Lyn Hejinian.
From the Paper "The first thing many beginning poetry students often hear with reference to Gertrude Stein is that she is "difficult" to read and comprehend. Plus, for some students and poetry aficionados, Gertrude's eroticism, feminism and lesbianism might be a bit much to swallow. But, the alert instructor can lead a student past those little speed bumps emerging from the difficulties of Gertrude's work, and into the light of day, to see that she really was presenting two abiding concerns through her artistry: a portrayal of the woman's experience, and the exploration of how it is we see and organize what we see."
Abstract This six-page paper looks at the idea of digital artefacts and how they affect the world and the media. Furthermore, the paper looks at the Gutenberg Galaxy and the online service where it is possible to retrieve data and information at the touch of a button.
Abstract In light of the current scandals that have gripped the world's economic headlines and reduced the overall levels of trust in the nation's business leaders, ethical decision making has become a hot-button issue, both in the halls of academia, where MBAs receive their educations, and also in the everyday language of decision makers in the fields of business administration. This paper shows that what is so potent about the examples of Enron and WorldCom, among other companies accused of fraudulent and criminal business ethics, as well as of Martha Stewart, a brand name as well as an example of 'housewifery gone corporate logo', is that bad ethics can be bad business. When ethical scandals grip a company, that company's future and good name can be destroyed. The paper shows, therefore, that the idea that the only ethical query someone need ask him or herself when engaged in a business transaction is "will it make money for the company I work for" is a fallacy.
From the Paper "Thus, the elements of an ethically defensible decision cannot always be quantified, although they must always be legal, if for only to ensure the continued financial survival of the company. However, for decisions that are ethical and financial in nature, rather than legal, there is no exact calculus, only the need to examine the implications of various options from a multitude of self-interests and perspectives, rather than simply one's own."
Abstract This paper explains that VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), also referred to as internet telephony, IP telephony or Voice over the Internet (VOI), is a category of hardware and software that enables people to use the internet as the transmission medium for telephone calls by sending voice data in packets using IP rather than by traditional circuit transmissions of the PSTN. This paper points out that the number of VoIP providers, such as Vonage, is growing steadily; major carriers like AT&T are already setting up VoIP calling plans in several markets in the United States and the FCC is looking seriously at the potential ramifications of VoIP service. The paper relates that there are three different types of VoIP service in common use today: (1) ATA , the simplest and most common way, which is to connect a standard phone to a computer or internet connection for use with VoIP; (2) IP phones, specialized phones, which look like normal phones with a handset, cradle and buttons but, instead of having the standard RJ-11 phone connectors, have an RJ-45 Ethernet connector and (3) computer-to-computer, which is the easiest way to use VoIP and does not even require paying for long-distance calls. Illustrations.
Table of Contents
VOIP- An Overview
History of VOIP
Making calls through VOIP
Main Features of VOIP
VOIP: Difference from Standard Phone System: (Circuit Switching)
The VOIP Phone System: Packet Switching
The Advantage of VOIP
VOIP Hurdles
Overcoming the hurdles - CODECS
VOIP - For the business world
VOIP -In the United States
Future of VOIP
Conclusion
From the Paper "In a conventional phone conversation, while one are talking; the other party is listening, which means that only half of the connection is in use at any given time. Based on that, we can surmise that we could cut the file in half, down to about 4.7 MB, for efficiency. Plus, a significant amount of the time in most conversations is dead air -- for seconds at a time, neither party is talking. If we could remove these silent intervals, the file would be even smaller. Then, instead of sending a continuous stream of bytes (both silent and noisy), an option was devised of sending just the packets of noisy bytes when one created them, that is formed the basis of a packet-switched phone network, the alternative to circuit switching."
Abstract In this article the writer discusses that the use of the Internet has increased the risk of a patient's health information being read by persons other than the intended receiver. The villains range from insurance companies attempting to determine if a patient has what they consider to be a pre-existing condition to a co-worker who is inquisitive about why their colleague was in the room down the hall. The writer notes that today, with the Internet, with a click of a button, anyone can, with the right information, have access to personal health information even if she is not providing care for the patient. In an attempt to nullify that access, confidentiality statements are used. The writer notes that the intent is to inform the recipient of their responsibility in handling the information and questions wether this is enough.
Outline:
Expansion of Duty to Harm and Protect
Ways to Reduce Risk
Privacy and Confidentiality
Confidentiality Statements
From the Paper " Healthcare has become a field or service where it is important to recognize that the duty to warn or the duty to protect is not limited to provider and client. This responsibility extends to third parties as well. An example of this responsibility is the recent case of the Atlanta, GA attorney who was diagnosed with a rare form of contagious tuberculosis. The attorney traveled outside of the country to several other countries with his new wife, on their honeymoon. At the time of travel, he was considered by the Center for Disease Control, as highly contagious. The travel included airplanes, trains, buses and automobiles. As anyone who has traveled on any of these modes of transportation knows, the proximity between him and the other passengers was close. Although the attorney denies it, the CDC states that they warned him to avoid travel, especially travel outside of the country. "
Abstract This paper explains how to improve the "Save the Children" website using the principle of least effort. The paper first explains that the principle of least effort states that an individual seeking information will use the more convenient and least-cost method, called the path of least resistance. Therefore, most people are willing and motivated to donate if they find a cause that they have an interest in and if they are supplied with simple information about how to donate to their cause and where their donations go for visitors. The paper then states that the "Save the Children" website could maximize contributions by providing a simpler front page with a large "donate now" navigational button next to each prompt describing the various ways to donate, thus enticing people by saving their time.
From the Paper "The front page also has a very large advertisement for "explore our gift catalog". Most people coming to the site for the first time will not know what a gift catalog is or why they would bother to review one. This site can substantially increase profits with very little effort by cleaning up the front page. A small "what we are about" paragraph would suffice for visitors interested in learning more about the organization. They can then click a link that takes them to a more comprehensive "about us" page if they want to learn more."
Tags: explanation, gift card, comprehensive time-crunched re-organize
A look at claims made by geologists that oil could be found in other locations, and the argument against drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Abstract This paper describes how geologists and oil companies have proposed that research drilling should be carried out in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), in the hope that it will cease US reliance on foreign oil sources. While this has become a hot-button issue on many of the campaigns for the 2008 hopefuls, this paper argues against the idea.
From the Paper "With the 2008 elections looming, many politicians are jumping on one bandwagon or another. With anti-war feelings at an all-time high, even the staunchest conservative has been looking to alternate forms of energy for American consumers in an effort to decrease our dependence on foreign oil. To that end, geologists and oil companies have proposed that we research drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), stating that drilling for oil here will cease our reliance on foreign oil sources. This has been proven time and again not to be the case; nevertheless, it has become a hot-button issue on many of the campaigns for the 2008 hopefuls. Democrats like Obama, Clinton, and John Edwards oppose drilling in ANWR, while Republican candidates Fred Thompson, Sam Brownback, and Ronald Paul support the movement."
