Abstract The paper explores why the Tony Awards were named after Antoinette Perry and who exactly Antoinette Perry was. The paper discusses how these questions are often not mentioned when people talk about the Tony Awards, but there are many reasons that the Tony Awards were named after Antoinette Perry. The paper examines how the life and works of Tony Antoinette Perry affected Broadway, the lives of many GIs, actresses and actors and many others. The paper relates that the way to show the appreciation for all that Tony Antoinette had done for Broadway was to name the Tony Awards after her.
Abstract This paper presents an argument against capping medical malpractice awards. The paper discusses several reasons why capping awards should not be adopted as public policy, contending that capping limits injured patients' access to justice.
From the Paper "Capping medical-malpractice awards should not be adopted as public policy. It would be grossly inappropriate for several reasons. The much-discussed crisis in medical care that doctors and insurers attribute to malpractice litigation is misdirected and can be traced to other causes. The idea that malpractice awards are out of control and are increasing all the time is simply wrong and cannot be sustained by the facts which suggests that attempts to cap award amounts for punitive damages are being made in bad
Abstract This paper provides a comparative analysis of the Academy Awards and MTV-MA as award-giving bodies. The paper posits that both award-giving bodies have similarities and differences that arise from the culture, audience, commercial value and socio-political relevance of the movies and processes that each award-giving body undergoes. The paper in general attributes specific segments of American culture as the primary driver that distinguishes the Oscars from the MTV-MA.
From the Paper "These award-giving programs have their own niche and place at the spectrum of American entertainment. The Academy Awards' image differs radically from the MTV Movie Awards, though both programs enjoy popularity and renown not only in the entertainment business, but more specifically because of their influence in American culture. The Academy Awards' (referred to from now on as the Oscars) and MTV-MA's (MTV Movie Awards) importance is based, then, on their relevance to the entertainment business and the general public (as the audience and patrons of the entertainment business)."
Abstract This paper explains that, for more than a decade, scholars and judges of the legal world of international arbitration have been debating if a national court must enforce a foreign arbitral award that has been set aside by the authorities of the country where the award was made. The core issue, the author points out, relates to the identification of the legal order to which the arbitral award, which is being rendered in a given country, is said to belong. The paper presents cases that support showing deference to the judge of the seat and cases that support treating the arbitral award as an international decision. The sources are listed as footnotes instead of in a bibliography.
Table of Contents:
The Case for Showing Deference to the Judge of the Seat
The Case for Treating the Arbitral Award as an International Judicial Decision
From the Paper "This is brightly illustrated by a 1999 decision Baker Marine where the Second Circuit declined to enforce two awards made in Lagos, which had been set aside by the Nigerian Federal High Court for various reasons including excess of jurisdiction of the arbitrators and improper award of punitive damages . The US Court of Appeals considered that the parties had chosen Nigerian law to govern both their arbitral proceedings and their substantive rights and that therefore the US public policy on arbitration directed the judges to give effect to the intent of the parties by respecting the outcome of the dispute as decided under Nigerian law."
Tags: identification, punitive damages, baker marine, norsolor, french case law
Abstract This paper in APA style describes the implementation of TQM and manufacturing awards within the organization and suggests its benefits and drawbacks as a necessity to improvement and productivity. 20 pgs.
Abstract This paper examines the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which is administered through a complex set of processes under the management of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Technology Administration, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. It looks at how it was set up as an opportunity to examine an organization critically and identify strengths and opportunities in order to improve the company's overall quality. In particular, it discusses how serving on the Baldrige Award committee can be a rewarding experience in someone's career. Through the experience, people will be able to strengthen their ability to assess an organization, receive valuable training, and develop analytical and consensus building skills that can be applied to their own organization, as well as many others.
Outline
Introduction: How Did It Start
Criteria for Performance
Administration of the MBNQA
Board of Overseers
Board of Examiners
Judges
Senior Examiner
Examiner
The Selection Criteria
Criteria Expertise
Depth of Experience
Specialized Expertise
Examiner Skills
Final Selection of Members
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "This is the first of the three distinct groups. There are only a total of nine judges that oversee the entire process of administering the award. They must also help with the selecting examiners, review the scored applications, selecting the organizations to visit, and reviewing the results of the visit (Wadworth, p.109). Once that process is completed, they can select the organization to recommend for the Malcolm Baldrige Award. The judges are involved in the oversight of the entire process, but they do not actually get involved with the process until the many hours of work by the examiners are completed. Then it is left up to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to make the final decision for the award after further background evaluations of the recommended organizations have been completed."
Abstract This paper presents a detailed examination of the voting procedures for the Tony Awards. The writer explores the history and the current procedure and provides the winning entries from a recent award ceremony.
From the Paper "For almost every genre in the entertainment field there is an award available. The rock industry has the MTV awards, the country field as the CMT awards, and the actors on film have their Emmy awards. The theater also has an award that its participants can be nominated for. The Tony Award is considered to be a prestigious honor for anyone involved in the world of theater. The Tony Awards are decided through a voting process that has a long history behind it."
Abstract This essay covers the ?who,? ?what,? ?when,? ?where,? ?why,? ?how,? and other details about the award.
From the Paper "Congress named the Malcolm Baldrige award after the most honored Secretary of Commerce in January 22, 1981. Malcolm Baldrige is known for his strong support for quality management, and for having a hand in the drafting and passing of the Quality Improvement Act. Malcolm was considered to be the most lively, loved, and finest Secretary of Commerce. Even though he died in a rodeo accident in July1987, the memory of him lives on in the prestigious award."
Abstract This is a nursing proposal suggesting what nurses can do to reduce risk while strongly advocating caps on malpractice awards. The current legislature on malpractice caps and the level of reduced care to patients is discussed. The patients' own inability to afford service, the affordability to practice by physicians and their need to increase patients' costs for services by ordering many more than medically necessary are all covered.
From the Paper "There is a vicious cycle taking place in the world of healthcare that involves patients, attorneys, physicians and healthcare professionals and facilities and insurance companies. Medical malpractice premium rates are forcing doctors and nurse practitioners to order medically unnecessary tests and pad bills or fold their practices. According to the Center for Legal Policy (as cited by Stableford, 2005) "unnecessary medical tests and constant referrals to specialists for second and third opinions costs an unnecessary $60 billion to $100 billion." Law suits continue to climb at an alarming rate with unconscionable awards that are not consistent with something that can be measured tangibly. Attorneys play on the sympathy of juries for neurological deformities of infants that could have naturally occurred genetically, not necessarily as a result of medical error, yet huge awards for punitive damages are awarded."
Abstract This paper explains that the main reason why caps should exist on malpractice suit is the cost of malpractice insurance for doctors, which has forced many doctors to stop practicing medicine. The author points out that placing caps on malpractice awards might shield negligent doctors from being held accountable for their mistakes and might prevent patients from getting the monetary awards that match the economic and traumatic impact of the injuries they have incurred. The paper states that the solution to this issue is to place caps on malpractice awards; however, in extreme cases where negligence is apparent and the impact of such negligence is irrevocable, there must be exceptions to such caps.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Why Caps on Malpractice Awards Why No Caps on Malpractice Awards Discussion and Conclusion
From the Paper "The problems associated with malpractice awards came to the forefront in 2002 when a group of 60 specialists at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas refused to work because of the high cost of malpractice insurance. Their actions caused the hospitals emergency room to shut down. This gave Nevada and the nation a glimpse of the public health crisis that could ensue if caps are not placed on Malpractice Awards. In the case of Las Vegas, legislatures came together and placed a $350,000 cap on the amount of money that a patient could receive as a non economic award in a malpractice case. However, lawmakers did attach to exceptions to the bill including "one involving cases where there is "gross malpractice". The other where there is "clear and convincing" evidence that an award should exceed the $350,000 cap."
Abstract The paper suggests specific awards for the three main characters in Kurt Vonnegut's novel, "Slaughterhouse Five'. Specifically, the paper discusses why a scrapbook is a suitable award for Billy Pilgrim, why a pencil with an eraser is appropriate for the narrator and why a trip around the world would have benefited Valencia Pilgrim.
Outline:
Award 1: A Scrapbook for Billy Pilgrim
Award 2: A Pencil with an Eraser for the Narrator
Award 3: A Trip Around the World for Valencia Pilgrim
From the Paper "Billy Pilgrim is described as a character unstuck in time. His memory serves as the narrative structure of Slaughterhouse Five, a series of memories that occurs after Billy is in a plane accident. At the time of the accident, Billy is employed as an eye doctor in upstate New York. Billy has a wife, children, and comfortable life, but he is haunted by memories of his captivity during World War II, and digging out from his imprisonment in a work camp during the bombing of Dresden. Rather than finding comfort in material success and his physical survival, he is disenchanted with his current existence. He dreams as well that he is captured by aliens, who underline the principle that human beings have no free will, evidently reflecting Billy's sense of powerlessness over the actions that have shaped his life."
An analysis of three award nominated children's books, "Nobody in Particular", by Molly Bang, Eileen Spinelli's "Sophie's Masterpiece" and Deborah Hopkinson's "Fannie in the Kitchen".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 53.95
Abstract This paper will discuss the three books that would be chosen for the annual in 2000 for Caldecott Award Nomination for best young persons book. By understanding how these books are, the three best for the award, we can see why they were chosen for this merit. The three chosen books are: "Nobody in Particular", by Molly Bang, Eileen Spinelli's "Sophie's Masterpiece" and Deborah Hopkinson's "Fannie in the Kitchen", illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. By realizing the merits of these books, a choice can be made to best select the nominees for the award.
Abstract This paper explains how the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has embraced a commitment to superior quality service as means of maintaining a competitive edge. The paper explains the hotel company's efforts at quality customer service, improved productivity among employees, and the fostering of product loyalty among its customers. Also discussed is the company's history, awards it has received, its Total Quality Management approach to change, and the improvement of customer service.
Introduction
Company
History
Awards Gold Standards
Empowering Employees to Implement an Award Winning Approach
Using TQM to Drive Change and Improve Customer Service
Challenges and Benefits
From the Paper "In today's society, consumers are often seen more as numbers than actual people. Customer service is talked about frequently, but rarely delivered upon. Customer's requests or needs that go beyond what employees typically experience often fall upon the deaf ears of apathetic employees. Complaints are often handled equally as careless. One company, however, has a reputation for being different ? Ritz-Carlton Hotels."
Abstract This paper discusses how audit management is a fundamental element in government accountability, control and performance management. It provides a comprehensive look at the process for audit awards made by the Federal government. It examines compliance with the process itself and identifies the framework used for guidance in awarding audit contracts.
Outline
Introduction
Overview
Rationale for and Objectives of the Project
Research Questions
Hypotheses: Main and Secondary
Research Methodology
Desktop or Literature Search
Rationale for Search Methodology
Literature/Desktop Research
Summary
Authoritative Sources
Literature Findings
Desktop Findings
Analysis and Results
Summary
Justification for Audits
Evolving Role of Auditors
Types of Audit Contracts
Understanding the Audit Process
Best practices and Benchmarking
Conclusions
Recommendations
Bibliography
Appendices
From the Paper "The Federal government has to implement a system of checks and balances because of the broad range of responsibility that is involved in the contract process. Funkhouse reports on a local government auditing study that was conducted in large U.S. cities. A mail survey was sent to the head of each audit organization, followed be additional mailings and email and phone contact. The main outcome was that the audit directors clearly saw the value of the audit process in identifying problems in their jurisdictions. They were also proactive in initiating audits beyond those that were mandated and believed that in the long run, this would result in cost savings. The article further states that local government auditing will continue to get stronger and will eventually filter down to smaller municipalities."
Abstract This paper analyzes the marketing approach for the recent film, "Capote." The author acknowledges that this film was clearly meant for a more educated and selective audience, which impacted its marketing approach. This approach included waiting for the film to receive awards, and a careful release pattern that built on reviews and word-of-mouth to bring in the public. The writer concludes that the film's success shows that it found its target audience and may have drawn others along once the awards were announced and the quality of the film touted from the podium.
From the Paper "Many widely-accepted ideas about film releases govern what the industry as a whole does, among them the idea that certain times of the year are best for certain kinds of films, that a big star can assure a large opening weekend, that a high-grossing opening weekend is necessary if a film is to succeed, and so on. Many of these accepted ideas have been challenged from time to time by one or more films, and even when shown to be wanting, the underlying belief remains powerful and affects next year's product. Many of the independent companies have been taken over by larger entities and act as boutiques, but they still manage to continue to be the most likely to challenge accepted doctrine and to take more chances. Sony Pictures Classics is the sort of in-studio arm that has been developed to handle this sort of release, with Capote a prime example."
