Abstract This paper discusses three articles on data collection and analysis tools and their applications. This includes data mining, data warehousing and software packages used in the collection. This paper also analyzes the needs of the business upon which the correct data collection and analysis tools are selected.
From the Paper "Business today has more and more need for external consultants to use data collection and analysis tools in order to make assessment of business operations and processes. Many of the methods used today are computer-based, including software that does much of the job but still requires an able human operator to make decisions and input the correct information. Various analysts have made assessments of these methods to see how they are used and how effective they may be. Such tools are also used for analyzing performance in education, for assessing public programs, and for other tasks requiring a decision as to the value of a program or process. Bielski (2001) discusses the use of CRM, or Customer Resource Management system, which is used to track customer purchases while providing access to customer information using the computer. "
Abstract This essay discusses collective bargaining at the European level. The paper answers three questions posed by the customer: What are the main challenges to collective bargaining at the European level, what are the main legal challenges at the European level and finally, is collective bargaining at the European level possible today and in the future and if not, why not.
From the Paper "European nations have made a lot of progress in recent year in moving toward a more unified Europe. The countries have already converted to a single currency, the euro. Now as they state to think about increasing globalization even further, many trade unions from the differing countries would have and interest in coming together and collective bargaining jointly. However, there several hurdles in the way of this goal."
Abstract This paper debates the collection efficiency of child support by the government or private industry. It illustrates in detail the government's collection backlog and its inability to handle the immediate needs of families. The paper explores the possibility of overhauling the government system and setting up cooperation between the government and yet to be established private agencies.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Pulling Strings, Pulling Hairs
III. Combining the Best of Both Worlds
IV. Conclusion
V. References
From the Paper "The holiday season is upon us. Many consumers are currently participating in a frenzied shopping attempt to find just the right gifts for just the right purpose. It is a time of joy, a time of giving and a time of watching children's faces light up as they open their gifts. This is the way it is in most American households but for millions of children across the nation it won"t even come close. Children who live in single parent households and do not receive their child support on time or in many cases at all, will be facing a bleak holiday. And while the absence of holidays will be hard enough for these children, the struggle to pay for life itself faces their parents each and every day. Child support is not a luxury. It is the absent parent's contribution to the living needs of their children. It is rent, it is food, it is haircuts and sports, it is water, it is the phone bill and it is the braces on their teeth. Millions of non-custodial parents are currently behind in their child support payments. The government seems overwhelmed with the task of collecting the funds and private companies have begun to spring up throughout America. Is it a good idea for the government to release its hold on the child support collection issue and allow private industry to step in" Or should the government concentrate on fixing its problems and maintaining control? The best answer may be to utilize the best of both worlds and combine the two. "
Tags: child, support, collection, private, industry, families, non-custodial, parents, america
Examination of the collective bargaining process in state and local government according to John Piskulich in his book "Collective Bargaining in State and Local Governments".
Abstract This paper is a review of John Piskulich's book "Collective Bargaining in State and Local Governments". The paper covers Piskulich's discussion of policymakers, the role of unions, the various dimensions of the bargaining process, the history of the policy making process and the obstacles policy makers face.
From the Paper "In his book John Piskulich attempts to uncover why and how to manage collective bargaining. "Collective Bargaining in State and Local Governments" discusses how the collective bargaining process in the public sector has grown from a state of infancy to maturity. He makes note that policymakers are currently in a state of flux, constantly changing and modifying current regulations to keep up with the dynamic environments in which they work. John Piskulich emphasizes in his work that public-sector unions act as a significant force in operating government agencies."
Abstract This paper examines whether or not it is professional and ethical for nurses to engage in collective bargaining. In particular, the paper focuses on the appropriateness of nurses going -- or threatening to go -- on strike. The paper asks whether striking is an abandonment of the patient. The paper also reviews the purpose behind collective bargaining -- what it is intended to achieve and how it functions, particularly in unions for health care professionals.
Abstract The following assignment is for a third year sociology course. The topic discussed is collective social behaviour. The collective social behavior examined in this assignment is anti-war demonstrations. The writer uses social contagion theory and emergent norm theory in order to examine the nature of anti-war demonstrations.
From the Paper "Collective behavior is a very broad area of study. For example, in Collective Behavior Erich Goode states, 'Rumors and legends, fads, and collective protest- these and other social phenomena make up the subject matter of the field of collective Behavior'. Collective behavior is the relatively spontaneous, unstructured, extra institutional behavior of a fairly large number of individuals. The fact that collective behavior is such a diverse area of study means that many activities can be used to examine it. For this paper, demonstrations against the war in Iraq or anti-war demonstrations as they are commonly called will be used to examine many of the theories about collective behavior."
Abstract This paper presents an overview of the trash collection and waste-hauling industry. The paper focuses on the niche available to 1-800-Got Junk within this industry.
Tags: Trash Collection and Waste-Hauling Services, industry analysis
Abstract Amnesia is the loss of the faculty of memory and one of the common forms of brain disorder. This paper explains that it is caused by any organic causes, like infections, psychological trauma, or physical injuries to the brain. Amnesia can either be associated with loss of recollection of the past or of the events that immediately follow the accident. The paper explains that, in the former case, it is called 'retrograde amnesia', while the later condition is referred to as 'anterograde amnesia'. Retrograde amnesia is, in general, viewed as a problem with recovering remote information, while anterograde amnesia represents problems with registering new information.
From the Paper "There are different types of amnesia like retrograde, anterograde, lacunar amnesia, transient global amnesia and hysterical amnesia. Among these retrograde and anterograde amnesia are the two most prevalent conditions. Amnesia can be caused by brain damage due to accidents or infectious diseases and the condition can be temporary or more lasting depending on the severity of the damage. In general amnesia due to organic causes are of more permanent nature. The DSM defines retrograde amnesia as the, ?Loss of memory of events that occurred before the onset of the etiological condition or agent.? [Scottsdale] In retrograde amnesia the amnesiac looses long-term memory and he cannot recollect events that happened prior to the trauma. Before going into detail about retrograde amnesia it is necessary to have a brief outlook on the mechanism of the brain function."
Abstract The paper looks at the types of amnesia and their causes, including amnesia which targets short-term memory patterns (anterograde), long-term memory patterns (retrograde) and a transient global mode of amnesia. The paper then discusses the treatments available, which involve cognitive rehabilitation and medications, but shows how amnesia is a medical disorder which we have a limited scientific ability to address.
From the Paper "In many ways, the inhospitable nature of memory to empirical research has been a considerable obstruction to our understanding of the various afflictions to proper access of information as stored in the brain. However, by the same token, the nature and symptoms of many such afflictions as those which appear to target mental fidelity are helping to illuminate some of the as yet unresolved secrets of neurological functionality. In the necessary pursuit of effective medical treatment for individuals afflicted by memory loss of any nature, we have begun to breach new frontiers in the scientific comprehension of the peculiarities and implications of information retention and recall. Perhaps the most popularly recognized condition concerning memory retention and loss, and one that has been fairly useful as a source for theretofore unconsidered revelations about the inner-workings of memory storage, is amnesia."
Abstract This paper describes anterograde and retrograde amnesia and the causes of this disorder. The paper explores the areas of the brain involved, and describes studies from brain-damaged patients from whom this information has been established. The paper discusses temporally graded retrograde amnesia, and how it affects long-term memory, as well as temporary forms of amnesia.
From the Paper "Anterograde amnesia is characterized by a loss of memory for events which occurred following injury to the brain, whereas retrograde amnesia is characterized by a loss of memory for events which occurred before a brain injury."
Abstract This paper discusses the concepts behind infantile amnesia, or the inability of adults to recall personal experiences from early life. The paper provides theories on early autobiographical memory and factors that influence the development of infantile amnesia. The paper also explains how experiences that lack verbal communication skills are forgotten as a child matures, while on the other hand, events that are verbally encoded are more vivid and long-lasting.
From the Paper "Developmentalists and psychologists have long mused over the mysteries of memory and its origins. Anecdotally, people have had accounts of childhood memories, some as early as being in the womb. Prenatal memories are thought to affect how infants behave as soon as they are born into this world: newborns are observed to have preference over sounds or lullabies their mothers have sung to them prior to their births. Mothers are easily recognized because of the familiarity of their voices. Psychologists contend that sexual desires and even violent behaviours are rooted on traumatic birth experiences. The residue of these early experiences is thought to influence one's actions, regardless if they cannot consciously recollect these memories."
Tags: memory development, prenatal hypnosis, cognitive development
Abstract This paper investigates and outlines the different theories that explain why amnesia occurs in individuals. The paper explores how theorists view the temporary loss of memory as an unnatural problem in individuals that must be taken into account by both medical professionals and individuals who suffer from amnesia. The paper describes several of the different theories, including Lashley, Hebb, and Korsakaff.
From the Paper "One of the repercussions of the brain damage, or injury to the brain is a condition known as Amnesia, in which the individual suffers a loss of memory. Though the causes of amnesia are not limited to the direct injury of the brain such as an accident, and may occur to either a stroke, result of a disease, of the after-effects of excessive alcoholism, the presence of a chronic drug abuse, or psychological trauma or even stress, the subject of our study will be limited to Amnesia in relation to the brain injury."
Tags: drug, medicine, hospital, care, intensive, alcohol, trauma, accident, memory
Abstract This paper examines childhood amnesia and proposes an experimental method for testing it. It includes a literature review of relevant articles. It also includes an outline of an experiment to examine the 2:6 line in early childhood memory and expected results or hypotheses.
Abstract This paper explores the organic causes of amnesia, including Alzheimer's disease, with reference to shortage of ACH and Ronald Reagon who developed the diease in 1994. It also examines alcohol abuse, Korsakoff psychosis and the defiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), hippocampal damage due to encephalitis and lesions within the brain.
From the Paper "Prolonged low levels or complete lack of thiamine, which the body uses to convert carbohydrates into energy, eventually affects the brain and nervous system. Low levels of thiamine within chronic alcoholics, is due to what could be explained as malnutrition. Most heavy drinkers have poor eating habits, usually supplementing food with alcohol, hence nutrition is overly inadequate and essential vitamins the body requires are not received. Alcohol furthermore can inflame the lining in the stomach and delay the body's natural ability to absorb key vitamins it does receive. Over time this prolonged deficiency in thiamine, significantly damages important areas of the brain critical for memory, such as the thalamus and the basal forebrain."
Abstract This paper examines how collective bargaining is the process by which a group of people gets together and bargains together for a common goal that concerns all the people involved. In particular, it looks at how the concept has been gaining in popularity over recent years and how professionals are beginning to truly understand the role of unions and the role they play in the making of decisions in a company.
Outline
The Process of Collective Bargaining
Collective Bargaining in the Private Sector
Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
Why is Collective Bargaining Limited?
History of the Collective Bargaining Process
Norris Laguardia Act
NLR Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Taft-Hartley
Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
Certification and De-Certification
How Does a Labor Management Contract Affect the Budget of an Organization
Conclusion
From the Paper "Collective bargaining in Germany takes place at the regional level, but can also in some cases take place at the company or even at the national levels. The trade unions may sign up 'collective contracts' either with employer's associations or with individual employers, and these contracts are legally binding for everyone who has been involved in the negotiations -in part due to the principle of 'equal treatment' wherein all workers of the company are bound under any contract signed by the company after negotiations with employees and unions. The industry level collective bargaining efforts in Germany covered the construction business and the consumer non-durable business, and also the transport and communication industries, to quote a few. "
