Abstract
This project involves a report to a company's Board of Directors on the cost and value of offering domestic partner benefits. It addresses the economic implications as well as the practical and moral aspects of offering health coverage to same sex or opposite sex domestic partners.

From the Paper
"Traditionally companies thought of a commitment to diversity as involving little more that strict compliance with regulations governing anti discrimination and legislation involving equal employment opportunities ..."

Tags:gay, lesbian, domestic partners, equity, retention, attracting employees, cost, benefit, reaction, insurance cost increases

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This paper discusses the characteristics of partner violence and some of the different factors that can lead to partner violence. It also looks at the characteristics of cultures where partner violence is extremely low. The paper also briefly discusses how addiction and depression can cause partner violence, and why other stressors can lead to violence, as well as why is there not more support and treatment for these violent partners.

From the Paper
"There are several characteristics of partner violence, and several different factors can lead to partner violence. Usually (but not always), women are the victims of partner violence, and women between the ages of 16 and 24 are the largest age group involved in partner violence. Only about half the violence is reported to police, and black women are more prone to report violence. Nearly half the abused women have children less than twelve years of age. When the violence results in murder, three out of four of the victims are women, and about half of partner violence victims report a physical injury (Rennison and Welchans, 2000, p. 1). In addition, one or more of the partners may suffer from addiction of some kind, and one or both partners could have suffered abuse as a child. The abuser may also suffer from depression."

Tags:abuse, stress, poverty, family

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In this article, the writer discusses that the female main characters in the movies "Urban Cowboy" and "Once Were Warriors" both find themselves in untenable family relationships, which they are unable to completely escape. The writer maintains that although these movies are works of fiction, they are representative of some very real concerns in relationships displaying intimate partner violence. This paper compares and contrasts the intimate partner violence that occurs in both films.

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" The couples who populate the movies Urban Cowboy and Once Were Warriors are both trapped by having have both small aspirations and small accomplishments, although they feel overwhelmed by the world. Neither couple is college educated, neither chooses to seek self-improvement through personal effort, preferring to drink their problems away. Sissy and Bud choose to spend their evenings at Gilley's Bar. Jake is trapped in a culture to which he does not belong, denying the culture that is truly his, while Beth is trapped in a marriage that she believes she can save. Both of these relationships are possibly doomed before they started."

Tags:violence, maori, alcohol

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The paper explores the implementation of a partner relationship management (PRM) system and project plan that will enable Toro Manufacturing Company to better serve all channel partners. The paper identifies the scope of the project and looks at the key deliverables throughout this development project. The paper also provides a SWOT analysis and addresses the critical success factors for the Toro Manufacturing PRM system to achieve its objectives. A table measuring PRM systems performance and a Gantt Chart for the PRM system development are included with the paper. The paper concludes that the use of a PRM system is essential for the company's competitive advantage.

Outline:
Introduction
Project History
Scope of the Project
Project Deliverables
SWOT Analysis
Critical Success Factors
Gantt Chart
Conclusion

From the Paper
"This proposal defines the project plans for creating a comprehensive partner relationship management (PRM) system for managing the relationships of both channel partners and large commercial accounts for a landscaping services and manufacturing organization. For purposes of this example, Toro Manufacturing Company, which relies on professional services and products for 67% of its revenue and 31% from residential, is heavily dependent on its channel partners and direct commercial accounts for the majority of its revenue (El Toro, 2007). The need for a PRM system to attract, sell and serve these indirect channel partners is critical for Toro's growth in the professional marketplace, in addition to greater market share gains in the residential market as well. "

Tags:resellers, dealers, distributors, competition

Abstract
This six-page undergraduate paper studies the problem of violent offenses against a current or former intimate partner. The studies conducted by various researchers concluded that the rate of this type of crime is higher against women than men but while there has been a decline in the cases against females since 1976, the violence against males has increased.

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This paper reports on the cost and value of offering domestic partner benefits. It includes a definition of the term domestic partner, and a discussion of the issue of equity and equality for same sex and opposite sex domestic partners.

From the Paper
"Report to the Board of Directors Subject Cost of Domestic Partner Benefits: As part of our ongoing efforts to finding recruiting and retaining the best and most qualified individuals as employees of this company the Human Resources Department has conducted a preliminary study of the cost to the company of offering Domestic Partner Benefits. According to an essay published on the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund website online more and more employers are offering their unmarried workers health and other benefits for their spousal equivalents."

Tags:cost, value, domestic partner benefits, equality, gender bias, homophobia and gay rights.

Abstract
The paper relates that the selection of partners in modern society often appears to be of free choice, however, Eshleman (2003) points out that there are multiple factors that influence that free choice and that lead people to select individuals as mates that will be acceptable in their societal groups. Additionally, the paper discusses how the selection of sexual partners is affected by what are believed to be sexual norms that exist in groups or the larger society and may alter a person's perspective of who to choose to be intimate with as life progresses.

From the Paper
"The selection of partners in modern society often appears to be of free choice. However, Eshleman (2003) points out that there are multiple factors that influence that free choice and that lead people to select individuals as mates that will be acceptable in their societal groups. Additionally, the selection of sexual partners is affected by what are believed to be sexual norms that exist in groups or the larger society and may alter a person's perspective of who to choose to be intimate with as life progresses. Eshleman (2003) refers to marriage as any "partner-like relationship" in..."

Tags:marriage, partners, sex

Abstract
This paper discusses the role of human resources, stating that more recently it has been regarded as a business strategic partner for many organizations. In order to be successful and remain competitive in today's market, human resources (HR) must be considered a strategic partner if an organization wants to flourish. This paper makes a case for having human resources (HR) report to the CEO of the organization. The author describes the relationship between HR strategies and business strategies and discusses examples of HR strategies that can be effective. In addition, the author of the paper examines the benefits and consequences of having HR as a strategic partner, as well as the key business competencies that they must retain. Furthermore, the paper discusses an optimal career path for a senior HR executive.

Outline:
Case for Human Resources as a Strategic Partner
HR Strategies and Business Strategies
Benefits and Consequences
Key Business Competencies
Career Path
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Strategies require more than retaining competent people. They require specific people with specific talents for specific tasks. Concentration strategies are a good example of how HR can affect change. They are an integral part in retaining employees by way if training to keep skills sharp and compensation to give those with skills the proper income for their work. Another strategy that can impact change in a positive direction is the external growth strategy during mergers and acquisitions. HR is a critical facet during a merger as issues of conflict usually arise. HR must train staff in conflict resolution due to the merging cultures. In doing so, morale and production can be impacted if the proper training is conducted. Additionally, rightsizing to cut costs and remain competitive in the market is another strategy whereby HR is important and can positively affect the company in meeting its goals. HR can assess the positions and the job functions to see what positions can merge. Upon doing so, they then can look objectively at the employees who aren't as valued to determine the cuts needed to achieve the desired results."

Tags:business, organization, competitive, market, benefits, strategies

Abstract
This paper explains that, with all the different models and their variations, it is important for a company to select one or a combination of models best suited to the organizational business plan. The author points out that the brokerage model, which brings buyers and sellers together, includes online auctions, such as eBay.com, and search agents that search the Internet for requested pricing or products, such as Indeed.com. The paper relates that the merchant model is used by Lands' End and Apple iTunes music store. The author explains that the affiliate model offers various purchase opportunities wherever people may be surfing by offering financial incentives to the site owner. The paper explains that the online shopping mall Amazon.com, which uses a combination e-marketing model, provides buyers with a "one stop shopping" experience, by handling the entire transaction from selection, payment to fulfillment and shipping for its virtual merchants such as Target and Weight Watchers.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Brokerage Model
Merchant Model
Affiliate Model
Amazon.com
4 P's of Marketing
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"Amazon.com is constantly looking at the different means for reaching new and existing customers, whether it is a specific email campaign that is written to the 4 P's of email marketing: Permission, Privacy, Profiling and Personalization. They only email potential customers who have given their permission to receive emails. They respect the privacy of their customer's information. Amazon.com is well known for gathering information on their customer's spending habit which allows them to personalize their emails to their customers. By understanding their customer's buying habits and interests, they are in affect creating individualized marketing campaigns.".

Tags:robot waterstone, affiliate partner, personalization revenue

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This paper is a commentary on a case study written in 2005 on Dell, Inc. it reflects on various aspects of the company's marketing strategy, including market sector differentiation, affiliate programs, partners, and innovative ways that Dell uses segmentation to influence marketing and sales. The focus is on internet marketing to institutional buyers.

From the Paper
"If I were a marketing consultant, I would advise Dell to alter the 4 P's to market to the consumer by doing the following: * Advertise more consumer-directed advertising * Provide more product in consumer-centric places * Provide more entertainment-oriented product bundles * Provide consumer financing in the same manner Dell provides business financing Interestingly, one aspect of consumer purchases Dell appears to do really well is offer discounts to employees and affiliates of their institutional..."

Tags:dell, marketing, sectors