Abstract
This paper looks at the meaning of quality and the J.D. Power & Associates new car quality report. Additionally, it considers how the report is made up, and what it is used for, and by whom.

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"This paper will look at the idea of quality as it refers to new cars and how it is used to rank new cars by J D Power and Associates. Quality is a reliable product that fits the customer's needs and expectations. How well the product meets the targets and tolerances determined by its designers is measured by how well the product performs for its intended use. The product's usefulness for the price paid, how long the product lasts..."

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This paper answers questions on regional trade associations and their effect on the global economy, along with the role of technology in the process of globalization. The paper discusses how regional trade associations create an environment where the members of the association can trade with one another with fewer restrictions and fewer barriers, which in itself benefits those members and increases the overall trade for the membership.

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"Regional trade associations have increased in number in recent years precisely because they serve the interests of the members by giving them more power in the global economy, though such associations have also created a number of tensions in some cases. NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Association) is a case in point, an association which has benefited the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in terms of increased business and a reduction in trade barriers, but the move has also caused problems within the U.S. because of the perception that business is moving out of the country to benefit Mexico while forcing labor to retrain and find new jobs. In truth, such changes are fueled as much by the larger processes of..."

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This paper analyzes the website of the American Diabetic Association, found at http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp. The paper explains that this site is sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, a respected group that provides information on diabetes to sufferers, guidance about testing and treatment and sponsors the search for cures. The paper describes how the site offers a great deal of information on the subject.

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"The website for the American Diabetes Association is found at http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp. This site is sponsored by the American diabetes Association, a respected group that provides information on diabetes to sufferers, guidance about testing and treatment, and sponsors the search for cures. The American Diabetes Association was founded in 1940 and remains the nation's leading nonprofit health organization "providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy" (The American Diabetes Association, 2005, About Us, para. 1). Members are made up of both consumers and health care professionals, meaning largely diabetics and their families and medical personnel. There is no advertising on the site, except for links and suggestions to reach other sites with information for diabetics. The closest thing to an ad is the appeal for donations to fund the work."

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This paper discusses and evaluates the use of databases at the British Columbia Muslim Association. The author finds that more extensive use of databases could be implemented and combined with the association's Web site.

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"The British Columbia Muslim Association (BCMA) is a largely volunteer organization that operates a central Web site with links to Islamic resources in the BC community. The Web site is currently undergoing ..."

Tags:databases, british columbia muslim association, bcma, distributed databases, oracle

Abstract
The following paper examines the controversial National Rifle Association. In particular, the paper considers the history of the NRA, its organization, its tactics, principles, and its record as a lobbying body. The paper reveals an organization committed to the inviolability of the Second Amendment - and surprisingly able to "get its way" on contentious gun control issues.

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"The following paper will look at the controversial National Rifle Association. In particular, the paper will look at the history of the NRA, its organization, its tactics, principles, and its record as a lobbying body. Ultimately, what the next several pages will reveal is an organization committed to the inviolability of the Second Amendment - and surprisingly able to "get its way" on contentious gun control issues. The history of the National Rifle Association is indeed an interesting one. The organization was founded in 1871 by Union Army officers Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate. Upset by the poor marksmanship..."

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This paper disucsses a regional trade associaton in Africa, founded as the Southern African Natural Products Trade Association (SANProTA) and now called PhytoTrade Africa, an organization dedicated; "To facilitate the development of a viable and enduring natural products industry in southern Africa, engaged in both domestic and export trade and based on resources accessible to poor rural communities."

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"Southern African Natural Products Trade Association (SANProTA) Regional Trade Association. Partnership of African states - Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Member groups - Southern African NGOs, Southern African CBOs, Southern African private sector. Related group - The Popular Coalition for the Eradication of Hunger and Poverty. Region-Marginal regions of South Africa..."

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Abstract
This paper assess the mental health and family services provided by Health Care Associates, Inc, a mental health and family/youth crisis intervention organization. The paper attempts to assess the organization's effectiveness in providing services to its client population.

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"To realize HCA's mission and goals, Nwalozie, who occupies the position of Executive Director, is assisted by a small, but highly qualified staff that is responsible for various components of the organization. The top levels of the organizational hierarchy, in order of their level of importance, are as follows: Executive Director, Medical Director, Director for General Psychiatry, Medical Coordinator and Clinical Coordinator. The remaining staff consists of a housekeeper, an administrative assistant, along with a clinical staff and students (HCA, n. d., "Organizational Chart") (see "Organizational Chart")."

Tags:Health Care Associates, Inc. Mental Health Family/Youth Crisis Intervention Services- Organization Assessment

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This paper performs a SWOT analysis on Computer Associates along with an industry analysis, identifies the challenges facing CA, identifies technologies advancements facing the industry and considers ethical challenges facing the industry and CA.

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"Computer Associates manufactures software for the information technology industry. Unlike companies such as SAP that create software to run companies from both a front-office and back-office standpoint, Computer Associates (CA) focuses its development efforts on creating software that is specific to information technology functions. This includes data security backup, portal management and enterprise management software. Computer Associates was founded and has become a global company with marketing efforts directed toward both the public and private sectors. This research considers the industry..."

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Abstract
This paper describes the role of the National Association of Social Workers, a US membership organization for social work students and practicing social workers. The primary functions of this organization include promoting the professional development of its members, establishing and maintaining professional standards of practice, advancing sound social policies, and providing services that protect its members and enhance their professional status. This paper additionally explores the topics of social work job opportunities, professional development opportunities, and the social work 'Code of Ethics'.

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"The social work Code of Ethics is a set of guidelines that social workers must adhere to. The Code of Ethics is broken
into two parts; ethical standards and ethical principles. Ethical standards pertain to different values that social workers must possess themselves in order to carry out the social work mission. The values include; service, social justice, dignity and worth of person, importance of human rights, integrity, and competence. Without these core values it would be impossible for a social worker to effectively help and empower his or her clients. Ethical principles refer to the rules that social workers must follow in regards to their relationship with clients, colleagues, and society, as well as, their responsibilities as a professional (NASW, Washington D. C. Chapter, 2007 Code of Ethics)."

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This paper examines the major duties of the chief financial officer (CFO) for the American Heart Association (AHA). It looks at the background of the organization and highlights the strategic elements of the CFO's position. The paper also examines the duties and functions within a non-profit organization that are not being addressed by the AHA and thereby presents suggestions for improvement.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of the American Heart Association
Mission/Vision of the American Heart Association
Brief Description of Products and Services
The CFO of the American Heart Association: Job Description
Core Functions of the CFO
Financial Reporting: CFO at the American Heart Association
Strategic Planning: Reinventing the CFO at the American Heart Association
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Measurement
Fraud Management
Fundraising
Conclusion: Suggestions for Improvement

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"In conclusion as stated by Hope, CFOs can transform their roles and for organizations like AHA, it adds greater value (Hope, 2006, page 104). The AHA CFO needs to embrace being a freedom fighter, analyst and adviser, architect of adaptive management, warrior against waste, master of measurement, regulator of risk, and more importantly a champion for change (Hope, 2006, page 3). Nevertheless, there has to be balance for these activities, since the CFO has to focus on activities that increase the marginal value in research and upholds the mission of AHA."

Tags:revenue, responsibility, forecasting, budget, fundraising, nonprofit