Abstract The hypothesis of this paper is that there is a positive relationship between providing recruiters with an individual mission assignment and their individual production. The Army promotes teamwork, and Army recruiting supports this by assigning station mission goals. This study determines whether individual mission assignments produce better individual results than station results. One of the measurements of a successful recruiter is the amount of contracts produced per year. Two geographically separate companies of recruiters with an 18-question questionnaire were surveyed ; also gathered was past production data for some of the recruiters who have worked both types of mission assignments. The hypothesis was supported.
From the Paper "The job of finding quality men and women to serve in the U.S. Army is that of the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). There are approximately 15,000 Army recruiters and guidance counselors that staff and support more than 1,700 recruiting stations and 64 Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS)(Documentum, 2003). It is not unusual for the USAREC mission to be between 80,000 and 100,000 persons per year (Documentum, 2003). With this in mind, USAREC employs different strategies and mission assignments to produce the most effective way of recruitment."
Abstract With the continued movement towards globalization, many American managers will have the opportunity to work internationally. Many of them will be transferred to another country, expatriated, and repatriated when they are transferred home. The paper shows that the process of expatriation and repatriation are much more involved for a company than executives originally anticipate. With this international trend, there becomes a stronger need to properly select and then prepare Americans for the foreign journey ahead of them. The paper explains that this training begins with cross-cultural training in general, focused on cultural dimensions, to very specific preparation for a certain foreign county, to family preparation for school and the roles females play in that society, for differences in management styles that are practiced, for the employee to American re-entry, and the issues that accompany that. The paper argues that, if American companies take the time to prepare the employee and family prior to the assignment, a much higher success rate is likely to be achieved. The paper takes an in-depth look at the cultural factors that might affect the success of these types of assignments.
From the Paper "The cultural dimensions that most experts would agree affect cross-cultural businesses include: societal culture versus organizational culture, high-context versus low-context cultures, monochronic versus polychronic cultures, the silent language, Hofstede's five cultural dimensions and Maryama's epistemological types. First, when examining societal culture versus organizational culture, one is looking at norms, behaviors and assumptions about how they are to act in a certain setting. In the organizational culture, this is usually derived from the values and behaviors of the top leaders and evolves into something all employees understand, even if it is unspoken. The same concepts apply to societal culture only they are socially derived."
Abstract This paper reviews and discusses the importance of assignments in the learning and assessment process. The paper reports that research has shown that assignments are correlated with academic success, success in time management and with a greater sense of accomplishment.
Outline:
Chapter 1:
Background
Historical Overview
Purpose
Assumptions
Delimitations
Summary
Chapter 2:
Review of the Literature
Measurement Methods
From the Paper "The individual assignments that make up the academic work of the school year reflect these broader aims of preparing students for the real world. Deadlines tell students that work cannot always been done at one's own pace; that the needs of others must frequently be taken into consideration. Assigning due dates to homework and papers gives young women and men an opportunity to learn to budget their time. Correct allocation of limited time and resources involves separating the important from the unimportant, and the essential from the inessential. The student is as much researching the skill of research, as she or he is digging out new facts. Getting things done on time can also include learning the skill of working well with others, and understanding those individuals' needs and constraints. It requires a sharing of resources and an evaluation of talents. Students must also be able to identify negative behaviors; to comprehend situations and ways of thinking that stand as barriers to the achievement of desired goals. They must be able to recognize ideas and prejudices that are unhelpful, and aid others in doing the same. These are the "hidden purposes" of any assignment. Joined together with the academic aims of the work, they provide a complete life lesson. Penalties for late assignments must respect these goals."
Abstract This paper is a case study of "Let It Pour: My First Assignment as Executive Assistant," noting ways in which the operation of a health care facility is in need of tighter organizational controls and an organizational structure that supports the changes in order to reduce costs and to make personnel more responsive to the needs of the organization and the patients at the same time.
From the Paper "The nature of the problem at Faith Community Hospital is organizational and managerial. Too many errors are being made in terms of fulfilling patient wishes and in heeding necessary regulatory and legal requirements in order to do so. It is necessary to maintain the goals of the organization and to live up to its Mission Statement, but this must be done in a manner that is both effective and legally above reproach. With many end-of-life issues, the system has been too lax so that the wishes of the patient are not being followed in all cases. It may be true that the family ha agreed to the actions taken, but the measure must be what the patient wants and has agreed to in writing. This protects the hospital while also assuring that the patient has his or her say. "
Abstract The paper reviews the modern concept of the power center. This paper defines the power center as "...those shopping centres that are designed or renovated specifically to attract big box tenants". This assignment examines a specific power center to explore their use of space and retail strategies. The power center this paper reviews is the Erin Mills Power Center located in the City of Mississauga. It is bordered by Highway 403 on the west so that the power center can be easily accessed by car by people from other cities.
Abstract This paper explores the allocation or assignment of children to different classes on the basis of intelligence. The paper discusses the numerous practical and pedagogical reasons for this process of differentiation and assignment. Yet, the paper shows the many counter arguments which tend to emphasize the advantage of an inclusive and heterogeneous class situation. The paper reveals that these arguments are dependent to a great degree on the meaning and the application of the term 'intelligence'. The paper concludes that there is more in favor of not assigning classes on the basis of intelligence.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
The Advantage of Whole-Class Teaching
Assignment According to Intelligence
Conclusion
From the Paper "Many educational theorists refer to fundamental and basic premises that pertain to all of education. This ideal of education can be seen to encompass the promotion of the ethos of democracy and is related to the fact that it encourages channels of communication at different levels and facilitates purposeful and fruitful interaction between various elements of our complex society. Education in its idealized form is seen as breaking down barriers of both communication and misunderstanding between children and generating hope for the future."
An investigation of the issue of implementing an AWS-based work arrangement policy for immigration inspectors assigned to international airports in the Washington, DC district of the United States.
Abstract This study focuses on the inconsistent work scheduling process adopted by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), United States Department of Justice, for immigration inspectors assigned to the Washington (DC) District. Immigration Inspectors assigned to international airport duties in this area are not allowed to use AWS, or flexible work schedules. An AWS may mean working a compressed work schedule (CWS) in which a standard 40-hour work week is completed in fewer than five days. Specifically, the author focuses on the feasibility and success of implementing AWS-based work to this group. The author draws conclusions and makes recommendations from the research and data collected on this study, providing charts and graphs to support his findings. The author ultimately recommends that AWS-based work arrangement policy be implemented immediately, and that a CWS work schedule is most compatible with the organization's operational needs.
From the Paper "A wide variety of problems are reported by workers engaged in shift work (Jamal, 1989). Some researchers argue that these problems are attributable to the fact that shift workers find themselves out of line with established physiological and social rhythms. Nurses engaged in rotating shift work have been found to exhibit less favorable work behavior when compared to nurses on fixed-shifts. Rotating shift nurses also report lower levels of job satisfaction and organizational commitment, and higher frequencies of job absence (Jamal, 1989)."
This paper discusses relative value units (RVU), accounting, how values are assigned to various procedures, whether values stay the same when costs rise and what initiates the change in the RVU.
Abstract The following paper discusses how values are assigned to various procedures and how values stay the same when costs rise as well as what initiates the change in the relative value units.
From the Paper "One of the first questions about Relative Value Units in accounting is what is it? Larry Shackelford says, "The use of a resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS) allows procedures and costs to be indexed on a common or relative basis, using relative value units (RVUs) linked to the amount of resources consumed" (67). Accounting is easier using relative value units in discussing productivity with physicians or other providers than using fee schedules. The advantage of using resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS) is that it has a convenient format for comparing specialties within groups and with physician groups.Often those in accounting find it difficult to compare physician and mid-level providers services. Larry Shackelford says, "These difficulties may include developing a reporting format that compares physicians with other physicians in the same specialty within the group or with similar physicians externally. These reporting comparisons can be further complicated when comparing physicians across different specialties or within a multi-specialty group."
An examination of the career management for expatriate managers responsible for assigning others to corporate positions with training, role clarity, decision-making, mentoring and transference of values.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 18 sources, 2000, $ 63.95
Abstract The increased pace of the globalization of economic activity emphasizes the need for all corporations to prepare managerial personnel for responsibilities that must be discharged amid alien social structures. Managerial personnel assigned responsibilities in international situations who are not prepared to serve effectively in such situations create a multiplicity of problems for the corporation. The productivity and even the viability of a corporation's international operation are placed at risk. Additionally, the disillusioned manager may sever her or his connection with the corporation, thereby creating additional problems and costs for the firm (Roberts, Kossek, & Ozeki, 1998)."
From the Paper "Effective Career Management of International Assignees
Introduction
The increased pace of the globalization of economic activity emphasizes the need for all corporations to prepare managerial personnel for responsibilities that must be discharged amid alien social structures. Managerial personnel assigned responsibilities in international situations who are not prepared to serve effectively in such situations create a multiplicity of problems for the corporation. The productivity and even the viability of a corporation's international operation are placed at risk. Additionally, the disillusioned manager may sever her or his connection with the corporation, thereby creating additional problems and costs for the firm (Roberts, Kossek, & Ozeki, 1998)."
Abstract This is a lengthy research paper on how to teach aerobics to middle-aged women. It includes all the benefits, safety concerns, skills, 15 lesson plans and the history of aerobics. The objective of this assignment was to provide background information on aerobics and to create a potential client who would be likely to take the aerobics class.
Table of Contents:
Client Description
Description of Activity
Terminology
Rules
Equipment and Care
Safety Analysis
Warm-up
Skills to be Developed
Novelty Events
Block Plan
Audio Visual Aids
Articles Collected
Lesson plans
Evaluative Measures
Bibliography
Lesson Plans
From the Paper "More specific, the class will learn the basics of high and low intensity step aerobics classes, as well as the components to circuit-training, knowledge of target heart rate, importance of warm-up and cool-down. Each student will have a chance to lead a portion of aerobics to the class. Clients will also need to be able to determine their target heart rate by the end of the first few sessions. Included in each aerobics class will be static stretching in which each participant will learn how to correctly hold a stretch. By the time the end of the set of classes, the goal of the participant will be to gain flexibility and move throughout a greater range of motion."
Abstract Organizations and the professionals within organizations must be cognizant of many factors when moving personnel over boundaries of language and culture, and in doing so, must pay attention to several key categories. This report examines the expatriate assignment from the perspective of human resources (HR) management, cost of living allowances (COLA), and other factors, including an examination of French business culture.
From the Paper "In terms of cost of living allowances (COLA) in France, one has to look at the French economy to see what factors may affect the middle manager in this regard. Presently, "France is in the midst of a gradual transition, from a well-to-do modern economy that has featured extensive government ownership and intervention to one that relies more on market mechanisms" (Economic Structure, 2002). The government has privatized many large companies and banks, but some industries remain steadfastly public-sector, especially in the transportation field and the power industry. This type of capitalism that is flourishing in France is definitely regulated by laws, taxes, and socialist income distribution models."
Abstract This paper discusses how the twentieth century could be classified as one of technological development. Two of the main areas that saw great technological advancement and growth were communication and transportation. The paper further discusses how with gains in ways in which people communicate, how they distribute and share information, and in how people in this world are able to travel freely, the "size" of the globe has shrunken greatly. People are able to communicate with anyone anywhere, and can often travel to the same places, all with a minimum of cost or hardship or time. And yet, in this ever-shrinking world, there have arisen problems with issues such as national or ethnic identity.
A discussion on whether the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) should be allowed to continue managing the Internet's infrastructure, or whether an alternative group, such as the United Nations, should take over.
Abstract This paper discusses the history of the Domain Name System and ICANN before analyzing the arguments both for and against ICANN control. The paper goes on to consider the strength of the United Nations as an alternative. It is concluded that there is little evidence that the United Nations has the desire or capacity to take over control of the Internet. Therefore on the final analysis of the evidence, it is proposed that the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) be allowed to continue managing the Internet's infrastructure. However, it is noted that for ICANN to be successful in the future it must undergo a series of reforms, including a strong separation from the United States government, in order to make it a more accountable and internationally representative corporation.
Outline
Introduction
The Debate
History of ICANN
Concerns with Who Controls the Domain Name System (DNS)
The Case for the Continuation of ICANN Control
Should the United Nations Take Control?
Conclusion
From the Paper "Whilst the Internet was created by the United States and has its historical management strongly linked to the United States, since the opening of the network to commercial interests in 1995 the internet had existed in an International system and as a global resource, and thus must be seen in this context. In order to better understand the current situation and debate surrounding the management of the internet this essay will analyse the information and literature being produced from a range of academics, government and non-government organisations, and will then assess whether ICANN should maintain control or whether the United Nations should, in its capacity as a multi-governmental institution, take over the responsibilities of managing the internet currently entrusted to ICANN."
Tags: internet, ICANN, Domain Name System, DNS, US control
Abstract This paper discusses the teaching of writing to students and analyzes a website set up by a teacher that details her timeline method of teaching students to become more effective and successful writers. The paper shows how the writing website provides teachers with a step-by-step method for helping students learn to write more effectively. The paper approves of the timeline that divides the writing assignments up into smaller steps so that students do not become overwhelmed.
From the Paper "Teaching students to write is one of the most important duties that a teacher is charged with. Written communication skills are a vital part of education, employment and other aspects of life. It is rated so highly in the field of education that many states require that public school students go through a writing assessment at various grade levels for the purpose of assessing the writing lessons and curriculum(Barenbaum, 1988)."
"Teachers are constantly on the lookout for lesson plans or ideas that will help teach writing skills to their students."
