Abstract In this paper, the writer explains the origins of the government administrative agencies. The writer then examines the functions of these agencies. In this essay, the writer presents a discussion of how the operation of administrative agencies is impacted by the courts.
From the Paper "Within the executive branch of the government are a number of administrative agencies, often known as a fourth branch of the U.S. government. Many of these agencies were originated as part of the New Deal era of President Franklin D. Roosevelt including such agencies as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and many others. These agencies are in operation to protect a public interest rather than to protect private rights ... "
Tags: FDA, FDA, OSHA, EEOC, Congress, executive branch, legislation, law, public interest, regulatory agency, government
Abstract In this paper, the writer describes the case of an individual who entered into two separate legal situations, one contractual and the other relating to Agency law. The writer relates the difficulties that arose during the course of these transactions and of the legal action taken by the individual to gain compensation for alleged losses. The author examines the history of the two disputes and the legal differences between the two cases.
From the Paper "In Jose's mind, he had accepted the Winnebago owner's final offer to sell the Winnebago for $25,000. According to the Winnebago owner, his original offer was to sell the vehicle for $30,000. When Jose offered $20,000 instead, that was a counteroffer which he rejected immediately. The Winnebago owner had then made a new offer to sell the vehicle to Jose for $25,000 which Jose never accepted, because when Jose responded "OK. If you change your mind, please call me," that was a rejection of his last offer. As of that rejection, the parties no longer had any outstanding offers or counteroffers on the table any longer except for the seller's original published offer of $30,000. Unfortunately for Jose, the lawyer he consulted confirmed the Winnebago owner's point of view and advised Jose to forget about any claim against him for breach of contract (Halbert, 24)."
Tags: law, contact, agency, claim, lawyer, business
Abstract This paper explains that Fletcher-Martin-Ewing (FME), Atlanta, functions as an integrated agency with a wide range of advertising and marketing activities; the integrated approach of FME assures consistency of message delivery in every area of communication. The author points out that Grey Worldwide, a part of the Grey Global Group, developed a new research tool 'Emotional Triggers', among the first research technique to detect the emotions driving buying decisions. The paper relates that Kilgannon McReynolds belongs to BBN, a multicultural agency with offices in 21 nations; therefore, this agency can handle its client's marketing communications across the globe.
Table of Contents
Agency: Fletcher-Martin-Ewing (FME)
Overview
Core Competence
Branding and Advertisement
Direct Response
Public Relation
Internet Marketing
Sales Promotion & Sponsorship Marketing
Media Planning and Buying
Strategic Planning
Crisis Management
Agency: Grey Worldwide
Overview
Core Competencies
Agency: Kilgannon Mc Reynolds
Overview
Tactics to Attract the Businesses
From the Paper "The agency boasts of impressive list of clients out which the major ones are Tucker Federal Bank and Georgia State University. Under the Tucker Federal Bank campaign, it was directed at marketing for new customers in case of this independent bank which was suffering from a low awareness level in the market. The agency took the task of creating the image of a friendly, warm personality. In slightly more than six months, a campaign with the message "not too big, not too small, just right" had achieved an awareness of 67% as regards the slogan is concerned. The brand awareness had attained 52% and 60% proven recall. Besides, the agency also made a major redesign of the corporate website of its client to enhance the convenience of its customer while ensuring at the same time that the cost-per acquisition of an online customer remains low."
Abstract The paper discusses the philosophical arguments about 'free will' and 'human agency,' which both focus on the capacity of human beings to act on their own. The paper looks at Marxism with regards to free will and human agency and describes the concept of alienation. The paper discusses the main classes in capitalism; the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. The paper also compares free market capitalism to Marxism and contrasts their approaches to free will and human agency.
Outline:
Marxism and Free Will/ Human Agency The Alienated Individual
The Individual and His/Her Social Class
Free Market Capitalism and Free Will/ Human Agency Comparison of Marxism and Free Market Capitalism and Their Views on Free Will or Human Agency
From the Paper "A similar concept is 'human agency'. Human agency states that human beings do in fact make decisions on their own and apply them accordingly to their own situations. Whether by free will or due to some other consequences that drive human beings to act is not the question. What is important is the claim that human beings can be agents of change. They are capable of altering their own conditions. Because people are seen as decision-makers, they are now regarded as under the obligation to think and apply value judgments to the consequences of their actions. Human beings are now to be held responsible for whatever decisions they make. It must be noted that 'human agency' does not merely imply the ability of the individual, rather the capacity of a group of individuals or a collective unity (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_agency)."
Abstract The paper examines JP Morgan's six segments of operation and relates that all these aspects of JP Morgan's business transactions and services involve the legal matrix of agency relationship. The paper provides an overview of agency law and focuses on the application of agency law in all of JP Morgan's operations. The paper concludes that JP Morgan enjoys the profits brought about by its products and services in line with judicious application of agency law.
Outline:
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Agency Law, in General
The Scope of Agency Law in JP Morgan Transactions
Conclusion
From the Paper "In the segment of investment banking, JPMorgan offers the key products - mergers and acquisitions advise, capital raising, restructuring, risk management and research. These products are offered to businesses and entrepreneurs interested in acquiring certain companies, to raise capital or restructure loans as well as manage the risks in their chosen investments. In proprietary trading and investing and market-making, JPMorgan invests the money of its clients for profit.
"In the Retail Financial Services segment, JPMorgan hires employees and agents to offer its range of financial products and services to the public. Especially in the aspect of underwriting its range of financial protection products, there are reciprocal duties and obligations binding its insurance agents to it and vice versa."
Abstract The paper begins by discussing the concept of decentralized management, looking at its advantage for organizations in the corporate sector, at the reasons why it does not improve the situation of law enforcement agencies and at the importance of good leadership. Next the paper focuses on organizational communication. It discusses how a lack of this communication can affect efficiency and productivity and looks at this problem within the running of law enforcement agencies; focusing on inefficiencies in the criminal justice department. Finally, the paper explores problem solving, looking at the attempt by law enforcement agencies to identify and resolve problems. Crime analysis is discussed and the SARA (Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment) approach is explained. The paper concludes with a look at successful problem solving implementation by various law enforcement agencies.
From the Paper "Decentralized management is the buzzword these days, as it is believed that centralized management structures no longer produce positive results. It has been noticed that decentralization paves way for more autonomy among various units and leads to employee empowerment, one thing that has been the cornerstone of productivity in the 21st century. But does decentralized management really works in all types of organizations. That is not exactly true. While the corporate sector reaps the benefits of decentralized environment where various departments and units maintain almost complete autonomy and thus have control over decision-making process, law enforcement agencies have failed to extract the best out of this system of management. In the latter, it has actually resulted in more corruption and less accountability."
Abstract The paper begins by discussing the concept of decentralized management, looking at its advantage for organizations in the corporate sector, at the reasons why it does not improve the situation of law enforcement agencies, and at the importance of good leadership. Next, the paper focuses on organizational communication. It discusses how a lack of this communication can affect efficiency and productivity and looks at this problem within the running of law enforcement agencies, focusing on inefficiencies in the criminal justice department. Finally, the paper explores problem solving, looking at the attempt by law enforcement agencies to identify and resolve problems. Crime analysis is discussed, and the SARA (Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment) approach is explained. The paper concludes with a look at successful problem solving implementation by various law enforcement agencies.
From the Paper "Decentralized management is the buzzword these days, as it is believed that centralized management structures no longer produce positive results. It has been noticed that decentralization paves way for more autonomy among various units and leads to employee empowerment, one thing that has been the cornerstone of productivity in the 21st century. But does decentralized management really works in all types of organizations. That is not exactly true. While the corporate sector reaps the benefits of decentralized environment where various departments and units maintain almost complete autonomy and thus have control over decision-making process, law enforcement agencies have failed to extract the best out of this system of management. In the latter, it has actually resulted in more corruption and less accountability."
Abstract This study attempts to show the correlation between employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction, and profitability as it relates to the role of advertising agencies in a global society. This is accomplished by examining the history and functions of advertising agencies throughout the world. The literature review deals with general information concerning advertising agency information, employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction and profitability. The later part of the study looks specifically at advertising agencies and what they are doing today based on what they have learned in the past.
Background
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Objective of the Study
Definition of Terms
Outline of the Study
Chapter Summary
Review of Related Literature
Hypothesis
Conceptual Framework
Data Collection
Limitations
Data Analysis Methods
Findings
Conclusions, Summary and Recommendations
From the Paper "In order to understand the role of advertising agencies in today's global society, it is first necessary to understand the relationship between customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and profitability. These may not seem to have much correlation to advertising and advertising agencies, but they actually do. The reason for this is that these issues are all strongly affected by advertising. Customers that see an advertisement will often purchase products based on that advertisement, and if the product does not live up to the way that it was portrayed in the advertising, customer satisfaction will be very low. "
This paper argues in favor of the statement "Any agency which works in secret can behave in a scandalous manner, and the CIA is no exception to this rule."
Abstract In this article, the writer analyzes the following statement on two grounds: "Any agency which works in secret can behave in a scandalous manner, and the CIA is no exception to this rule". The writer first discusses whether it is true that agencies which act in secret behave in a scandalous manner and then if so, whether the CIA is an exception or a demonstration of this rule. The writer then makes the argument that all agencies, throughout history and in whatever country, region or empire, that act in secret are inherently prone to dishonesty and unethical acts. Next, the writer maintains that the CIA must act, to some degree, in secret with some of its operations. Finally, the paper argues that the CIA will always be prone to dishonesty and unethical actions, which requires more regular oversight.
Outline:
Introduction
First Hypothesis: There has been an ethical agency in history
Second Hypothesis: The creeping moves toward professionalism have reduced ethical inhibitions
Ethics, the CIA and Recent History
Politics by Innuendo: Contributing to Unethical Conduct?
Conclusion: Is the CIA Inherently Untrustworthy?
From the Paper "All agencies throughout history and across nations are prone to act in a dishonest and unethical manner. The proof to this hypothesis is the null hypothesis: that is, if the author has been unable to find a government agency which acts in secret, which over time has not acted in an unethical manner. A second null hypothesis would be to find a spying operation which has operated in an ethical and honest manner over a long period of time, therefore disproving the above statement.
"One can argue that any government agency requires power in order to be effective. Power comes through the purse--ability to fund, through coercion--ability to force, or through persuasion--ability to convince. None of these methods is, in and of itself, inherently unethical. One can persuade, coerce or bankroll activities in an open and above-board way."
Abstract This paper provides an insight into the Farm Service Agency which was established in 1994, essentially as a continuation of the former Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS). It examines how the ASCS had long been administered by the Farmer's Home Administration (FmHA), a Depression-era agency which managed farm loans. It looks at how farm loan programs were created in response to well-established characteristics of agriculture-- the uncertainties of weather and other factors that influence crop prices, the need of farmers for operating loans and the tendency of farm commodities to come on the market all at one time (e.g., harvest time), with a resultant glut effect on prices.
Outline
Introduction
Overview of the Farm Service Agency Mission of the FSA with Respect to Agriculture
Organization of the FSA
Sources of Loan Funds
Relationships to Funding Sources
Loans and Terms Offered
Purposes and Types of Loans
Example Loan Program
Amounts of Loans
Maturities of Loans
Repayment Terms
Loan Costs (Interest Rates, Fees, etc.)
Types of Loan Programs
What the Agriculture Industry Should Know about the FSA
The FSA in Oklahoma
References
From the Paper "The FSA is organized into and administered through so-called County Offices, though each office may be responsible for several adjacent counties. Individual County Offices are staffed primarily by employees who formerly served in the ASCS. In addition, however, some offices have an Agricultural Loan Officer attached, or have regular scheduled appointment hours with a visiting Agricultural Loan Officer. The Southwest Farm Advisor (1999) online fact sheet recommends that borrowers try to work directly with the Agricultural Loan Officer, since the ex-ASCS staff members at County Offices "simply are not up to speed" on current loan procedures."
This is a study and proposal of ways in which to increase use of services through improving public perceptions of quality of services at the Bladen County Mental Health Agency in North Carolina.
Abstract This paper develops recommended policies for implementation by the Bladen County Mental Health Agency that are expected to lead to improved public perceptions of the quality of services provided by the Agency. Second, the improved perceptions of service quality are expected to lead higher levels of use of those services by the Agency's target population.
Table of Contents:
Description of the Problem
Problem Definition
Statement of Purpose
Setting of the Problem
History and Background of the Problem
Scope of the Project
Significance of Project
Definition of Terms
Literature Review
Reactions to Managed Care
Health Care Marketing
Survey Methodology
Literature Summary and Transition
Option Selection
Criteria for Evaluating Options
Analyses of Option Alternatives
Applied Design Intervention
Grant Proposal Submission
Alternative Policy Decision
Option Selection
Descriptive of Alternatives
Statement of Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 2
Description of Alternatives
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Alternative 3
Data Collection Plan
Hypotheses Related to Objectives
Objective 1
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Objective 2
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Data Collection Plan
Data Analysis Plan
Limitation of Data Collection Plan
Hypotheses Related to Alternatives
Alternative 1
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Alternative 2
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Alternative 3
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Data Collection Plan
Data Analysis Plan
Limitation of Data Collection Plan
Summary of Results
Objective 1
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Analysis of Objective
Objective 2
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Analysis of Objective
Alternative 1 (Status Quo)
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Analysis of Objective
Alternative 2
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Analysis of Objective
Alternative 3
Hypothesis 1
Hypothesis 2
Analysis of Objective
Other Pertinent Data
Summary
Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclusions
Objectives
Alternative 1 (Status Quo)
Alternative 2
Alternative 3
Force-Field Analysis
Alternative 1 (Status Quo)
Alternative 2
Alternative 3
Policy Recommendations
Recommendations for Further Research
From the Paper "Bladen County, North Carolina has a small population spread over a rather large geographic area in the southeastern part of the state. The county's population has increased by eight-percent since the 1990 census to approximately 31,000 persons in the spring of 1999 ("County Population Estimates," 1999). The proportion of lower-income households in Bladen County is 51 percent higher than the national average ("Facts and Figures," 1999)."
Abstract This paper discusses the National Security Agency and the public rights in cyberspace that are being developed. By understanding how the security agency works with the ethical laws that are now being made, one can understand how laws come into being, and how this agency backs them up. The writer shows the reader that by knowing the laws of the land, the cyberspace issues that are at hand can be fully realized.
Abstract This paper provides a job placement agency with a road map for building good business relationships with companies that would be most promising as potential employers for the job seekers listed with the agency. The paper examines companies in three U.S. market sectors: finance, the food industry, and hi-tech. The candidates for employment, the business climate, and the companies that offer potential employment are each reviewed and analyzed by this paper.
The Candidates
The Business Climate: Industrial and Occupational Outlook
Fortune 100 Companies to Target
From the Paper "Many of the candidates served by this agency are a lot like a woman profiled by the Wall Street Journal last year. Morgan Hezlep, 31 at the time, graduated from St. Leo University, a small school with both a campus in Florida, and a well-regarded online degree program. While flying 200,000 miles in two years as a computer consultant, Hezlep earned a degree in computer information systems. Instead pf watching the in-flight movies, she "attended" class by downloading lectures by St. Leo's faculty and completing homework assignments. While Hezlep wanted the degree so she could attend law school, in the usual fashion, many of our candidates earned their degree in similar non-traditional ways, but want traditional, but better, jobs. St. Leo's is not a "correspondence" school, but a real university with a real football team, as the Wall Street Journal article points out. (Grimes, Feb. 20, 2003) That accords with the backgrounds of many of our candidates. While they may have gotten degrees at non-traditional life stages, perhaps after working for a few years and going to school at night, or in an accelerated 2-plus-year business administration course, very few earned their degrees in a completely correspondence-based college. This is useful information to have in presenting these candidates to the employers; some prefer candidates whose degrees are from "bricks and mortar" colleges, rather than online ones."
Abstract This paper examines how the idea of the chicken and the egg is one of interdependency, one cannot exist without the other and how the structure/ agency argument is one of the main issues debated in sociology today. It explores both perspectives by looking at sociologists that believe structures in society that shape the way that individuals act and those that support the agency argument who believe individuals create and shape society. These perspectives are contrasted with interpretist theories, which do see structure and agency as interdependent.
From the Paper "Talcott Parsons saw society as existing on many levels, starting with "values and choices", then "roles and institutions", which leads onto the complex social structures of society. He developed a "voluntaristic theory", this is the idea that social order is maintained through individual choice (or volunteering) to follow social norms and values. Parsons felt that sociology should study people's choice within the constraints of their societies. To identify what constrains choice, he uses the idea of the "unit act". The unit act consists of the actor, or the individual, they have goals, or desired outcomes that motivate the action. There are means that are available, which are used to meet the desired end. However there are conditions, which constrain and set the context for the action. Parsons argues that the individual unit act of person is linked to, and influenced by others individual unit acts."
Abstract This paper reviews three of the more prominent rating agencies who are globally recognized and who assist issuers in entering capital markets more economically and at frequent levels. These three rating agencies work in all countries that utilize the universal rating scale.
This paper also takes a look at the history of rating agencies and how their findings influenced major business decisions.
From the Paper "Three prominent credit rating agencies are widely acknowledged globally. They are Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings. They accord domestic and external ratings at the request of borrowers. They are present in almost all the countries having a universal rating scale. The Standard & Poor's rating agency was first instituted by Henry Varnum Poor in 1860 with the guiding principle 'the investor has the right to know'. In the year 1906, Standard Statistics Bureau Company was established to entail the financial information on US companies that in 1916 started to assign debt ratings to corporate and sovereign debt. During 1940 it introduced Municipal bond ratings. (International Credit Rating Agencies)"
