Abstract
This paper presents a Strategic Fit Analysis of AT & T. It identifies AT&T's vision, analyzes the value net, develops a competitive positioning analysis and describes the grand strategies being used. The paper includes charts.

From the Paper
"Few American companies have lasted as long as AT& in the market and fewer have gone through the significant changes that have characterized AT T's performance over the last years..."

Tags:AT&T, MCI, Verizon, strategic analysis

Abstract
This paper is about the acquisition of Telecorp by AT&T. It analyzes the accounting method used to record the transaction and the circumstances or transaction attributes that support the accounting method. The paper evaluates the structure of the merger transaction, and comments on the managerial and financial synergies of the combination, and the expected effect on expected revenues and costs, and the effect of the transaction on the stock prices of the companies involved. It reviews the tax effects of the merger, and looks at changes in stock price after the merger was announced

From the Paper
"TeleCorp PCS Inc is in a joint venture with AT T Wireless Services to build and operate digital wireless networks. TeleCorp is AT T Wireless' largest affiliate with licenses to serve more than million people in ten states..."

Tags:Acquisition Telecorp AT&T, stock acquisition transaction, SEC, 8-k, Form 10-K, accounting method, merger, consolidation, managerial and financial synergies, expected revenues and costs, stock prices, tax effects

Abstract
This paper discusses the role of information and technology in a key business decision of AT&T Wireless prior to its acquisition by Cingular. The paper suggests that the decision by AT&T to retain its TDMA technology platform while its competitors upgraded their networks to more scalable alternatives that could forward integrate expanding uses of wireless traffic such as image and music files, cost it competitive advantage and ultimately its independence.

From the Paper
"AT&T and TDMA Overview In 2000 SBC created a new wireless division by combining its wireless operations with those of Bellsouth to create Cingular Wireless (SBC, 2004). During 2004 Cingular Wireless acquired AT&T Wireless and transitioned that network into its own. SBC now operates as AT&T and its most recent currently available annual report is from 2004 while operations are finalized. AT&T Wireless' loss of its one-time market dominance and, indeed, its very independence, can almost be directly attributed to the faulty strategic decision to keep the TDMA technology that had been deployed for wireless service prior to its purchase of McCaw that had given it such a wide wireless network(Richman, 2004). This singular decision to employ a conservative, if not obviously antiquated technology platform would prove disastrous as the wireless market continued to expand rapidly in the new millennium."

Tags:at&t, tdma, technology

Abstract
This paper is a case study of AT&T as the company goes through its third breakup in twenty years, announcing in 2000 that it would affect a breakup of its business into different units. The paper explains that this restructuring would create separate wireless, broadband, business long distance and consumer long distance companies. The paper shows how this restructuring mirrored the breakup of the Bell telephone company that produced AT&T and several other companies in the first place.

From the Paper
"AT&T announced in 2000 a breakup of its business into different units, a restructuring that would create separate wireless, broadband, business long distance, and consumer long distance companies. This restructuring mirrored the breakup of the Bell telephone company that produced AT&T and several other companies in the first place. This would be the third time in two decades that the company had been forced to split into separate entities. The company was also prepared to sell off its non-strategic assets. The intent was to emerge a learner company with a clearer core business mission. Technological innovation was clearly a goal for AT&T during most of its history and the company developed a large number of new products for use in homes, offices and other sites to give the consumer access to the latest in telephonic capabilities."

Tags:at&t, case, study

Abstract
This paper provides an internal environmental analysis of the company, At&T. It describes the AT&T strategy and how the company stands against its competitors. The paper also provides a SWOT (strengths, weaknessness, opportunity, threats) analysis and examines its competitive liabilities. Lastly, the paper looks at the issue of highest managerial importance within AT&T. The paper contains charts and tables.

Table of Content:
The Strategy of AT&T
How AT&T Stands Against Its Competitors
AT&T's Environment - Telecom Industry Sales and Ad Expenditures
SWOT Analysis
Evaluation of Resources
Competitive Liabilities
AT&T's Crucial Business Activities
Key Rival Analysis
The Issue of Highest Managerial Importance

From the Paper
"The issue of highest managerial importance within AT&T is that of continued brand equity and performance. They have become the industry leader through a successful combination of superior quality and service, strategic mergers and buyouts, and exclusive contracts amongst other things. The efforts which propagated this effect must be continued. AT&T brand equity is very high, as exhibited by their sales and customers, something which must be expanded should AT&T hope to eclipse their competition and steal away the limited customers of the industry from their competitors. Should they hope to maintain domination, the effective strategy of cost and quality that has enabled them to achieve their current position must be carefully maintained by management, and increased and augmented at every opportunity."

Tags:products, competition, expenditure, resources

Abstract
A look at the corporate structure of AT&T and how it is divided into four sections: AT&T Network Services, AT&T Business, AT&T Consumer, and AT&T Labs. It then discusses its corporate culture and, finally, examines the corporate resources of marketing, finance, research and development, operations and logistics, human resource management, and information systems.

From the Paper
"AT&T is divided into four sections. The central section is Network Services, which is described as the network management and information technology unit of AT&T. It provides the technology to the other sections as well as having several resource teams servicing the other sections (AT&T Factbook 7). The three other sections all extend from the central Network Services. These sections are: AT&T Business, AT&T Consumer and AT&T Labs. AT&T business is described as being "among the world's premier voice, video and data communications companies, serving the local and global communications needs of more than 4 million public and private-sector businesses and governments in more than 850 cities across 60 countries" (AT&T Factbook 6). AT&T Consumer provides various communications services to residential customers (AT&T Factbook 7). AT&T Labs is the research and development section of the organization responsible for providing the technology and innovations the other sections depend on."

Tags:technology, lab, consumer, business

Abstract
The first part of this paper looks at the formal definitions of the terms ?at-risk youth? and ?juvenile delinquency.? The next part then examines the factors that contribute to the growing number of at-risk youth, such as abuse and addiction. In the last part, this paper looks at various programs created to address the problem of at-risk and delinquent youths. The paper also argues that, because such problems are largely the result of socio-economic factors, the only effective way to address the problems of at-risk youth and to stem youth delinquency is through programs that address these combined factors as a whole.

From the Paper
"The category of "at risk youth" has become a catchall phrase in recent years, having been applied to juvenile criminals, teenage mothers, adolescents with behavioral problems and high school dropouts. To define the category, however, experts like Caram (2002) limit this category to youth who are not yet in "serious trouble." In line with Caram, Resnick and Burt (1996) define the at risk category as the presence of "negative antecedent conditions" which make the youth vulnerable to criminal behavior. These antecedents are further worsened by negative behaviors and experiences that these youth often encounter in their lives."

Tags:criminal, offenses, petty, theft, drug, abuse, violence, teenage, mothers, adolescents, behavioral, problems, high, school, dropouts

Abstract
This paper investigates how the sexual abuse of children has an effect on at-risk youth behavior. The paper explains the relationship between being sexually abused as a child and youth behavior and then takes a look at how this problem is being addressed by the family, school, social service agencies and/or the government. The paper also focuses on ways to assist children, who have been sexually abused, avoid at-risk behaviors.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Sexual Abuse Of Children And Its Impacts
How Sexual Abuse Of Children Has An Affect On At-Risk Youth Behavior
How This Problem Is Being Addressed
Solutions To Assist Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused

From the Paper
"Lastly this particular research also found that depression did not necessarily explain the correlation between child sexual abuse and high risk sexual behaviors. This finding is actually consistent with previous research which has evaluated the interaction effects of emotional status and sexual abuse as it related to high risk sexual behaviors. The study found there were no interaction effects of depression on the correlation between child sexual abuse and sexuality variables such as the amount of unwanted pregnancies (Addy et al 2003). On the other hand, girls with high anxiety scores who also had experienced child sexual abuse had the most significant number of unwanted pregnancies (Addy et al 2003). In addition, Morrill, Kasten, Urato, and Larson (2001) discovered that depression and problems with drug and alcohol addiction did not serve as a link between sexual abuse and sexual risk in a sample of both women and men in substance abuse facilities in Massachusetts (Addy et al 2003). Overall such findings propose that the affects of child sexual abuse impact sexual behaviors through a social learning process (Addy et al 2003). That is this process is developed as a result of modeling and reinforcement as opposed to indirect contributory factors such as depression (Addy et al 2003)."

Tags:adolescent, assault, drug

Abstract
At-risk youths may be defined by a variety of factors including students who face disabilities, impoverished conditions or are ethnic or racial minorities. This paper explores at-risk youth in an attempt to identify trends in education, best practices and curriculum or instruction suggestions for educators working with at-risk youths. It discusses how to develop a method for promoting the highest level of achievement for students at risk.

Outline
Introduction
Trends/Issues/Best Practices Curriculum and Instruction for At Risk Student
Summary
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Examination of trends in education and student behaviors, best practices and other aspects of education and curriculum development are vital to the success of students in the at risk population. There are many negative consequences associated with students who are deemed 'at risk.' Many of these students are more likely to experience negative outcomes as a result of their status than students who are otherwise deemed 'ordinary' with regard to the classroom setting. The section below will explore the trends, issues, best practices and other matters related to educating at risk students including instructional methods.
There are many issues at stake for at risk students, the most statistically relevant of which is student drop out rates, which statistics suggest are approximately 30 percent for at risk students (Druian & Butler, 2001). The drop at rates for students comprising the at risk population are much higher than the rates for other students. The statistic is alarming, and suggests that at risk students are not getting the support they need in order to excel and find satisfaction in the classroom environment.
Findings also suggest that there is not at this time a relevant definition of what at risk students are or why the number of at risk students dropping out is increasing, however there is evidence to suggest that society will bear the financial burden for educating and supporting at risk students in the future (Druian & Butler, 2001; Levin 1986). This suggests that the at risk population is likely very diverse in nature and comprised of students from multitudinous backgrounds and environments."

Tags:education, youth, school

Abstract
This dissertation looks at the difference between at-risk youth that are mentored and at-risk youth that are not mentored and attempts to determine whether there is a difference between the two groups based on their graduation percentages. The paper hypothesizes that there will be a difference between these two groups and that mentoring these at-risk youth affects them strongly in their understanding of life and its obligations and their willingness to graduate.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
Introduction to the Problem
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Question and Hypotheses
Nature of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Assumptions and Limitations
Organization of the Remaining Chapters of the Proposal
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Introduction
Rationale for the Research
Theoretical Framework
Research Question's Relationship to Major Literature Themes
Developmental Support for Alternative Hypotheses Generation: Quantitative Analysis
Synthesized Research in Theme Area One - Mentoring Programs
Synthesis of Research for Theme Area Two - Other Mentoring Options
Summary: Contribution of This Research to the Field of Study
Chapter Three: Methodology
Philosophy of the Researcher: Quantitative Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Research Design Strategy
Sampling Design
Measures
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Limitations of Methodology
Expected Findings and Ethical Issues
Time-lines
Philosophy of the Researcher: Qualitative Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Research Design Strategy
Sampling Design
Measures
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Limitations of Methodology
Expected Findings and Ethical Issues
Time-lines

From the Paper
"These mentoring programs have succeeded so well in schools and communities across the country that they are also being considered and used where the juvenile justice system is concerned. Other options for juvenile offenders are adult courts and boot camps, but research has shown that mentoring programs, over the long-run, provide better outcomes than any of the other options for these juvenile offenders (Henriques, 1997). This also ties very strongly into the previously discussed issue of school-community mentoring programs, because those in the juvenile justice system believe that the juvenile offenders have been failed by both their schools and their communities when they turn to crime, drugs, and violence (Henriques, 1997). This may not be the case with every youth, but overall the statistics for the juvenile offender population lean heavily toward youth that are minority and/or disadvantaged in some way due to poverty, gangs, or other problems (Townsel, 1997)."

Tags:education, minorities, society, instruction