Abstract This paper discusses one of the most contentious issues in contemporary American life, birth control.
This paper examines birth control in America and argues that birth control is something which should be readily available to all citizens just as long as certain protocols are followed. In so doing, however, this paper also points out the arguments of those who are unconvinced that wide spread birth control is desirable. In the end, this paper's central contention is that having a child is an enormously challenging development in the lives of young people (or old people, for that matter) and it should only be undertaken if the parents (or parent) possess the maturity, the desire and the resources necessary to do the job well.
Abstract This paper examines and compares two articles on how birth order affects a person's behavior. The two articles, "Born for Each Other" by Pamela Withers and "How Your Birth Order Influences Your Life Adjustment" by Lucille K. Forer, both express a general agreement that birth order does shape our attitudes and behavior.
From the Paper "The two articles to be compared in this report each focus on questions related to birth order. Pamela Withers, in "Born for Each Other", provides a list of common birth order characteristics and also discusses some aspects of what it means to be an only child. Lucille K. Forer in, "How Your Birth Order Influences Your Life Adjustment", considers the effect of birth order on relationships with parents siblings and self development. This essay will compare and contrast these two related articles each..."
Abstract This paper looks at studies which discuss whether the order of child's birth (first born, second born, etc) influences their personality and future. It compares how different children function according to their birth order and whether there are similarities in these. Psychological examinations are also performed and examined.
From the Paper "In previous years there have been quite a bit of research conducted on the subject of birth order and personality. However research on this matter has declined in at least the last 10 to 20 years. In all regards, it is the common perception that people who are first-born have the strongest disposition and have leadership tendencies. Research also tends to point out that children who are first-born usually have greater achievements in their professional careers. By the same token, these students are also more likely to have more mental disturbances than their younger siblings ( Nyman). There are conflicting results as to the popularity factor concerning the first born. Some researchers content that the first-born are generally more popular, thus more out-going. While others contend that the first-born are less popular?and perhaps more stand-offish (Nyman)."
Tags: sibling, rival, pressure, leader, follower, birth, order
Abstract This work delves into the process of locating the adolescent's birth mother; the effect on the adoptee, adoptive family and birth family; the adjustments required during the search and discovery phases; and the support system from the adopted family required to realize a successful search. This paper makes the assumption that the adopted parents are living and able to make reasonable contributions to the process.
From the Paper "The 2004 State Statute Reports issued by the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse that nearly all states continue to require sealed record adoptions with only 'non-identifying' birthparent information publicly available. Some states are relaxing these rigid rules (e.g., Illinois and Wisconsin) but the pervasive and often overriding legal concern for the individual's privacy continues to protect birthparents who have opted for adoption."
Abstract This paper examines some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with giving birth vaginally after having previously delivered by a Cesarean (VBAC). The paper looks at why doctors try to avoid them, but also gives support from the literature for their safety and success. The paper further discusses contraindications and the major problem which is uterine rupture following prior C-section. It points out that uterine rupture is usually due to Pitocin use, and that VBACs have a 98 percent success rate.
From the Paper "Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is becoming increasingly popular and the medical profession has tried somewhat to discourage it because of the risk of uterine rupture. While postpartum fever seemed to correlate with uterine rupture at VBAC in a recent study there was no relationship between single or double..."
Tags: Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC), VBA2C, VBA2+C, VBA3+C
Abstract This paper discusses the prophecy about the birth of Jesus found in Isaiah. The paper explains that this prophecy, which tells the story of Jesus' birth to the virgin Mary, is probably the most famous of all the prophecies about Jesus and chronicles the interactions between the prophet Isaiah and King Ahaz.
From the Paper "There are a number of messianic prophecies about Jesus' birth -- prophecies about the location, manner and time of his birth, about his genealogy and about events that were to occur at the time of his birth. Probably the most famous of these prophecies is the prophecy that Jesus would be born to a virgin found in Isaiah. Isaiah chronicles the interactions between the prophet Isaiah and King Ahaz. In Isaiah we read: "Then said the LORD unto Isaiah Go forth now to meet Ahaz..."
Tags: Bible, old and new testament, Isaiah, prophet, god, jesus, immanual, prince of peace, virgin birth
Abstract This paper discusses the idea that many people believe that birth order has some kind of an impact on personality formation. This paper analyses the evidence, as documented in academic and scientific literature, in an attempt to answer the question if these ideas are valid, or are they like the claims of astrology - too vague, and too subject to myriad other influences, to be substantiated in any way? This paper shows there is in fact clear empirical evidence that birth order can have a significant impact on at least some important aspects of human personality.
Abstract This paper examines the medical ethics of whether a low weight birth infant should receive life sustaining efforts from the ethical and legal perspective of the medical staff and the family members involved. The author points out the percentages of survival and legal statutes. The paper relates why these issues are crucial and how physicians are expected to assess the infants.
From the Paper "When we discuss the birth of a child, what comes to mind immediately is the beginning of life. No one thinks of imminent death or ailments that may indeed cause death. However, it is a cruel fact of life, for whatever reason that infants will die and that death does not discriminate. Sometimes, this fate involves those born prematurely or suffering from an extremely low body weight. These conditions will push a medical team into overdrive as they attempt to assess the viability of the child. This is not to determine if the child will die but to determine if the child will live. In addition to this, doctors must assess what type of quality of survival will occur, or will there be severe defects and will the child always be dependent on machines to exist."
Abstract This paper analyzes and examines organizational and environmental factors affecting human resource management. Part II discusses organizational factors affecting human resource management. In Part III, environmental factors affecting human resource management. Lastly, this paper concludes with recommendations for addressing the organizational and environmental factors affecting human resource management.
From the Paper "Human resource managers are like jugglers and tightrope walkers in some respect, i.e., they must balance the need to hire, retain, and train the employees who are the best qualified for the job while ensuring corporate profits steadily rise and corporate expenses hold steady at a reasonable level. As today's workforce becomes increasingly diverse, human resource managers are being faced with increasingly complex organizational and environmental factors that affect human resource management. These organizational and environmental factors have resulted in human resource managers evolving from old school sideline coaches to front-line fighters. Employees are crucial to an organization's success and human resources managers must ensure that they are maximizing every individual's abilities, knowledge, qualifications, and skills."
"This paper discusses the advantages and the problems with the resource-based view of the firm (RBV), a concept that is based first on the view that t...
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Abstract "This paper discusses the advantages and the problems with the resource-based view of the firm (RBV), a concept that is based first on the view that the firm is made up of a number of resources controlled by the administrators of the firm and useful to those who need these resources as needed. How these resources are constituted and how they are managed determines how effective the individual firm will be and account for differences between firms."
From the Paper The resource-based view of the firm (RBV) has become more prevalent in recent years and has been refined by various theorists. The concept is based first on the view that the firm is made up of a number of resources controlled by the administrators of the firm and useful to those who need these resources as needed. How these resources are constituted and how they are managed determines how effective the individual firm will be and account for differences between firms. Resources may be tangible, including various assets and easily identifiable elements such as personnel, machinery, facilities, and processes. Some resources are intangible, such as patents, vendor relationships, and other business relationships. While the importance of such resources is generally recognized, what has not always been recognized is that the existence of these resources helps identify what makes a given firm unique and so what that firm does best.
This paper discusses the importance of human resource management and focuses on some very essential tasks and responsibilities of the human resource department.
Abstract This paper discusses the growing significance of human resource management and focuses on different roles and duties assigned to HR managers. The American workforce is unique in its characteristics and is therefore more complex than workers in other countries. This distinctive and diverse workforce requires a very well organized and highly sophisticated human resource management team.
From the Paper "The American corporate world is facing serious challenges currently and productivity has become a grave problem for most of the firms in the United States. While we can attribute these challenges to the current slow down in the economy, it is important to understand that internal forces are equally responsible for lower productivity and efficiency, which is resulting in massive annual losses for both large and small firms. The economy is faced with a recession like situation where lower productivity and lower revenues are common issues being tackled by all firms. But here we need to understand that the companies, which will eventually come out of this negative situation intact, would be the companies with best and most sound internal forces."
Abstract This is a position paper on Human Resources Metrics. It argues for return on investment (ROI) rather than cost as the appropriate measure of human resources operations at a firm, and recommends establishment of a Vice President for Human Resources, reporting directly to the CEO.
From the Paper " The human resources operations of firms are often regarded simply a sa cost of doing business. It is increasingly being recognized however that as human ..."
Tags: human, resources, cost, roi, return, on, investment
Abstract This paper explores the field of human resource management and its relationship the smooth operation of a company. The author describes the field and the roles and responsibilities of the human resources department within an organization. The author argues that a strong human resource management team contributes to the efficiency of the entire organization. The results of three studies that support this thesis are presented and analyzed.
From the Paper "Human Resources Management is a department within an organization that is responsible for the manpower of that company. Whether it is a company that makes a million widgets a year, or a company responsible for the design of the next nuclear bomb the Human Resources Management team provides the workforce, the benefits, the labor dispute assistance and the training for the company to run more smoothly."
Abstract The paper states that employees are a company's most valuable asset and organizations constantly develop new strategies to improve their human resource management. The paper discusses human resource strategies and confirms that extensive changes are adapted to the requirements of the company. The paper also relates that a new component of the strategic human resource management is that of helping the employees cope with organizational change. The paper then quotes examples of a certain company's activities with regard to change and concludes with a discussion on the company's strategies.
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Change in the News
Literature on Change
Proposed Strategy for Change
From the Paper "A new component of the strategic human resource management is that of helping the employees cope with organizational change. This change can occur in numerous forms and can relate to several features of the business operations conducted by the organization. For instance, change occurs when the company undergoes a merger or an acquisition. The leadership of the company is prone to change and employees must be prepared to cope with it. What will this change mean to them? Maybe it will bring about new tasks, new colleagues, new responsibilities or new remuneration systems. Whichever the case, they must be prepared. Also, a change affecting the employees is given by the financial difficulties faced by the organization, when employees might themselves be subjected to repercussions, such as downsizing, delays in getting their salaries or reduced benefits. Finally, change can affect employees in the form of new internal policies which implement new codes of conduct."
Abstract This paper examines what the concept of "human resource planning" entails. It looks at the importance of this policy and its main components - goals and plans; current skills inventory; human resource forecast; implementation programs; evaluation and adjustment. It also examines the concept of "classification" and looks at the pros and cons of this job evaluation method.
From the Paper "Human Resource Planning is a process implemented by an organization for ensuring that an adequate number of qualified personnel will remain available at the required time for meeting its needs. A comprehensive human resource plan would ensure that the needs of the employees are met concurrently. Human Resource Planning also provides the basis and the required information for important personnel activities such as "classification" and ?selection,? the other topics of discussion in this paper."
