Abstract This paper describes legal framework requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations for certain classes of workers such as pregnant women, the disabled worker, and individuals who are members of faith communities requiring specific participation in worship.
From the Paper "The concept of reasonable accommodation emerges from a variety of laws and regulations promulgated in order to eliminate discrimination in the workplace that is based on for example an employee's age religion disability ..."
Abstract This research paper addresses the most debatable issue of accommodating religious beliefs in commercial, professional and industrial dealings. Furthermore, the paper outlines the ways in which religious accommodation can be made possible and positive for both employees and the employers. The paper also highlights the implication of religious accommodation in the workplace and presents the future direction.
From the Paper "The reason for being at work is to perform a job. However, with religious awareness among the employees augmenting, today many demand religious freedom and expression on the job. This has posed various challenges for the employers and the first-line supervisors who need to accommodate employee's religious beliefs while not hampering the progress of any professional business dealing. The question is whether religious accommodation is ethically accurate, morally correct and economically as well as socially possible?"
Abstract This paper proposes a study aimed at answering why employers fail in providing necessary accommodations for disabled employees and what is the best way of informing employers regarding specific accommodations that are needed for such employees in the workplace. The author also addresses the steps that need to be taken to ensure that more employers make accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the workplace. The writer discusses the literature on the subject on which the study is based, including the guidelines for a reasonable accommodation request procedure. The paper concludes with a brief outline of how the survey will be carried out. This paper contains a figure.
Outline:
Statement of Problem
Hypotheses
Research Questions
Importance of Study
Introduction
Literature Review
Instrument
Sampling
Data Analysis/Collection
From the Paper "Equal opportunities are guaranteed to individuals in relation to employment and in both local and state governments for those individuals with disabilities. This includes accommodation in public places and telephone services and additionally with access to transportation that others who no disabilities have access to. This is applicable to companies employing more than 15 individuals in their business. Additionally, prescreening and hiring practices are included in the requirements of the ADA of 1990."
Abstract This paper discusses how federal law should and does accommodate for religious groups. The paper begins by discussing ways in which the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution relates to religion. Then the paper examines relevant case law and precedent from the U.S. Supreme Court. The paper also looks at laws passed by Congress that address accommodations for religious beliefs and practices in the workplace.
From the Paper "The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Under the terms of this Amendment, any law..."
Tags: religion, religious observances, federal law
Discrimination laws in the United States stipulate that those with disabilities must receive reasonable accommodations within the workplace. These re...
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, 2005, $ 35.95
Abstract Discrimination laws in the United States stipulate that those with disabilities must receive reasonable accommodations within the workplace. These reasonable accommodations are the equipment and/or tools that are needed in order for the individual to successfully complete his or her job without undue hardship.
From the Paper ABSTRACT TOO SHORT
What are some measures a company can take to reasonably accommodate people with disabilities, or those with a known drug abuse problem? Discrimination laws in the United States stipulate that those with disabilities must receive reasonable accommodations within the workplace. These reasonable accommodations are the equipment and/or tools that are needed in order for the individual to successfully complete his or her job without undue hardship. Additionally, reasonable accommodations depend on the disability or condition that is creating the disability, and would also be dependent on the type of position that the individual was filling within the organization. Most employers today ask employees if there are any accommodations that they require to fulfill their positions, and this is directly related to laws protecting individuals against discrimination in relation to disabilities. Furthermore, under federal mandate, institutions, (to include schools) that receive funding from the federal government must
A look at how making educational accommodations by manipulating the classroom is an effective way of teaching and including ADHD children in an inclusive elementary school classroom
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, 2006, $ 80.95
Abstract Children with ADHD learn in a variety of ways, not just through rote memorization and a rigid curriculum. This paper discusses the technique of educational accommodation and how it allows the teacher to modify the classroom for the unique student and how he or she learns best. The paper explains that educational accommodation in the form of classroom management is an effective and efficient technique used to help children with ADHD in an inclusive elementary classroom. The facets of classroom management are easily within the teacher control.
From the Paper "Making educational accommodations, by manipulating the classroom environment, for elementary-aged children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is a technique teachers can utilize to prevent behavioral problems in an inclusive elementary school classroom setting. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 5 percent of school-age children (Glass & Wegar, 2000). As Glass (2001) notes, children with ADHD "often poses a significant problem in the classroom for students and teachers alike. Children with ADHD are at an increased risk of academic failure due to the troublesome characteristics."
This paper tries to answer the question: Should the law accommodate the subjectivity of the accused in cases of compulsion and duress as far as possible?
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 89.95
Abstract This paper argues that the law must accommodate subjectivity as far as possible, but, the extent of this possibility must also remain subjective. This paper uses some Canadian law cases to prove this point.
This paper presents a detailed discussion on the various way businesses will have to adjust in coming years to accommodate the Hispanic population in the US.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 9 sources, 2002, $ 80.95
Abstract This paper presents a detailed discussion on the various way businesses will have to adjust in coming years to accommodate the Hispanic population in the US. The census bureau has declared that in the future there will be more Hispanics in the nation than any other race. The author of this paper describes the demographics of that as well as the different things businesses can do to prepare for the diversity and the changes in the face of America from a business standpoint.
Tags: BUSINESS / ETHICS, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, business changing face
Proposal for a study that would examine the changes women and businesses have had to make so that both can accommodate the demands of motherhood and job performance.
Abstract This paper is a proposal for a study that, in contrast to many earlier studies, hypothesizes that, as more and more mothers have entered the workforce, both women and business have had to change in order to accommodate the trend. The paper explains that the purpose of the study is to shed some light on the fundamental relationship between family and business in a working mother's life and suggests that understanding this relationship will help further our understanding of society as a whole. The types of variables used, data collected, literature on the subject, and methodology to be employed are described as well.
From the Paper "The challenges, due to the increase in working mothers, has continued year after year, for more than five decades, and continues to this day. As the mother is still the foundation of most children's lives, it is imperative to see how this change will affect our future generations. As these same women become an even more important cog in the American workplace machinery, our understanding of how they affect business can only lead to increased efficiency and efficacy."
Tags: workplace, mother, responsibilities, single-parent, households, challenges, working, research
This paper is a research proposal to analyze education accommodation for at-risk populations, including educational opportunities, and the importance of establishing positive relationships outside of the home to continuing education.
Abstract This paper proposes examining the premise that students are at risk for a negative outcome, and their success is reliant upon the ability of educators to promote motivation, achievement, and self-confidence in an educational setting. The author states that the research design utilized for this study is primarily observational, involving historical practices, sampling of high school students, and using variables that include the climate under which students learning best. The paper points out that a critical factor for success in this study involves the ability of the researcher to gather information related to the students' perceptions of what factors are necessary for achievement.
Table of Content
Statement of the Problem
Aims of the Investigation
Research Questions
Literature Review
Research Design/Methodology
Justification
Validity/Reliability/Limitations
Reliability and Validity
Approach to Data Analysis
From the Paper "Too often the blame is placed on the child, rather than on the school. Educators should be asking the question, ?Is the school at risk of failing the child.? Far too often minority student's end up being underrepresented in academic programs designed to prepare students for postsecondary education. For example, African American adolescent's academic performance is typically significantly less that that of white children, with a majority of African-American students performing as much as fourth grade levels below average in the fields of math and science."
Abstract While Buddhism exists today as a guiding philosophy for people throughout the world, much of the original Buddhist canon was a reaction to the society in which the Buddha lived. The late Vedic period in the Ganges Plain was a time of material wealth and increased urbanization. The paper shows that by reacting to these philosophies, the Buddha sought to infuse an ethical message into the increasingly capitalistic values of the rising urban middle class. In his "Discourses", the Buddha placed the accumulation of capital into a moral system, challenged the legitimacy of caste and urged the laity to perform their social and familial duties as ethically as possible. The paper argues that Buddhism arose as both an accommodation to and rejection of the social and economic conditions of the late Vedic period.
From the Paper "The Buddhist concept of the purposes of wealth is perhaps the best example of the Buddha's reaction to his society. As already discussed, accumulation of property was seen almost as a duty of the householder. But many people, particularly adherents to heterodox sects, saw that wealth can also lead to idleness and immorality. Realizing that property was crucial to the society in which he lived, the Buddha propounded a theory in which wealth could be used ethically. According to him, property should be used to support oneself, family, and friends, to guard against future misfortune, to assist the community, and to support monks and others who lived by donation."
Abstract This essay is the analysis of one particular painting contributing to modern art. The painting chosen is Dali's 'Accommodations of Desire', painted in 1929. The writer discusses that the painting is surrealist and the essay examines the meaning symbolism and technique of the painting. The importance of the painting to modern art is also examined. Finally some personal thought and observations are provided.
From the Paper "This essay looks at the painting by Salvador Dali, 'Accommodations of Desire' (Figure 1). The painting is analyzed in terms of style, content and symbolism. The essay also focuses on the relationship of the painting to modernity and how it encompasses the principles of modern art. Finally, some personal thoughts as well as impressions of the painting are given. This painting was chosen for several reasons. First of all, amongst the modern artistic movement in the last century surrealism presents, to me, the most challenging art movement to understand. Second, around the time that this image was painted Dali's versatile initiative was to overshadow all other Surrealist painters."
Abstract This paper discusses how people have made homes in an urban environment over time. It looks at how Rome's inner-city housing as well as that of other European countries foreshadow the conditions seen in the American Industrial Revolution for the lower class. Included are discussions on housing trends over time for working- and lower-class Americans (e.g. development of suburbia, today's urban renewal in the inner-city.)
Outline"
Early European Urban Models
The American Industrial Revolution
Urban Planning
Immigration
Times of Conflict
The Post-War and Post-Industrial Eras
From the Paper "Since the formation of cities in America, there has always been a certain appeal to Americans and immigrants to live there. Rich or poor, people are attracted to the urban culture for a variety of reasons. Though noisy and congested, city living offers citizens unparalleled convenience, as well as an exciting, inspiring living environment. Depending on the neighborhood, of course, services such as food and drug stores, and entertainment/educational venues like theaters and museums are just a short walk away. Regular trash collection and street sweeping leave travel corridors looking organized and sanitary. City homes are hooked into the existing infrastructure--electric, water, gas, and sewer. Travel by subway, bus, taxi, auto, or foot is a breeze. Newspaper, food, and dairy delivery are also among the amenities afforded to city dwellers. "
Abstract This paper describes the storyline in the film "Good Will Hunting"m, which tells the story of a young man whose trauma makes him aggressive and totally self-centered, but who is saved by a man who reaches into his heart and redirects him to love. The paper explains the difference between verbal aggressivenes and argumentativeness and outlines the theory of reciprocity and accommodation. The paper focuses on two scenes of "Good Will Hunting" and concludes that interpersonal communication that is open, revealing and not aggressive is argumentation, an effective way of discussing an issue in a positive manner.
Outline:
Introduction
Research Summary and Synthesis
Film Scene Application
Conclusion
From the Paper "The young man Will Hunting was abused as a child and grew up in foster homes. He has an inbuilt defense mechanism that pushes away people because he doesn't trust them. He is a born genius. He was discovered after solving a mathematical problem on a school's chalkboard by a professor of mathematics, while working as the school's janitor. The professor directs him to an old schoolmate of his, Sean McGuire, but Will has determined that he needs no help from anyone. Finally, McGuire sees through his defense mechanisms and finds a way to reach into his heart and from there, Will finds himself."
Abstract This paper presents a detailed examination of ADHD and how it affects students and their education. The writer provides suggested accommodations for these students and discusses why the teachers should do so. The writer provides an overview of the disorder and discusses the ways that a teacher can accommodate the student.
From the Paper "Students with Attention Deficit Disorder are often called lazy, disruptive, and disorganized. The students with ADHD face obstacles that other students do not have to face. Elementary aged students are especially vulnerable to such criticism because of their youthful desire to please, and to internalize when they fail at that venture. It is important for elementary school teachers to accommodate and work with students who have ADHD for several reasons, including the student's self esteem, the student's academic progress and the impact the student will have on the classroom without accommodations."
