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This paper discusses the concept of comparative worth between males and females in the workplace. It suggests that comparative worth is a good starting point for understanding how to create gender equality in the work place. The writer of the paper presents his opinion that there are many different factors that go into the wage decision calculus and that relying upon comparative worth alone is flawed. The paper discusses these assertions.

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"In the final analysis, comparative worth is an idealistic strategy to gender equality in application to wages within the workplace. However, the actual implementation of such a system requires not only a strong criteria for judging comparative worth, but also a complete shift within the organizational and financial planning of a company. As a result, it is extremely difficult to implement on a widespread basis. Creating a clear standard by which to understand and frame comparative worth is the first essential step for HR managers to attempt to implement such a policy on a large organization wide level."

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"Schuler reports that the statistics addressing the levels at which women and minorities are paid clearly demonstrate inequity. That is, female- and minority worker-occupations tend to garner wages and salaries that are consistently lower than in those occupations that are dominated by "White" male workers. Moreover, for those women and minorities that do somehow gain entrance to those occupations dominated by "White" males, there is the tendency to earn less on the average than their "White" male counterparts At issue here, as the topic of this research effort, is whether true worth can be established for jobs by workers who perform comparable duties; that is, can comparable worth become ingrained in public sector personnel ... "

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This paper uses case study related to personnel dissatisfaction with wage compensation at Twin Oaks retirement community. The paper makes recommendations to the institution's CEO that argue in favor of adopting comparative worth as a means of establishing job compensation.

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"The concept of comparable worth is a valid method of determining job compensation. This is true for a number of reasons particular from a human resources perspective. First , it eliminates gender or racial bias in compensation. Second, it equalizes wages for all workers for similar work. Third, it provides ongoing examination of an organization's compensation system to detect any biases based on race, ethnicity or gender. As the director of Twin Oaks' Human Resource department, this document will provide my recommendation to James Bledsoe pertaining..."

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"Comparable worth has emerged as a significant labor issue during the 1980s. The concept is simple: jobs requiring similar education, skill and mental efforts should enjoy similar compensation rates within an organization. The issue is hotly debated however, as proponents and critics alike seek to understand the ramifications. This paper examines the history of the comparable worth controversy and anticipates the direction of the issue in the 1990s.
The comparable worth issue grew from observations that women traditionally make less money than men. In 1960, the average woman worker earned 60 cents for every dollar earned by the average male worker. By 1985, that figure had increased only to 66 cents for women, despite the fact that many more women had entered the workplace in the intervening years, and could be (...)"

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The paper discusses the major reason behind the existence of unequal pay for equal work in the United States, that is rampant discrimination on the part of men who virtually control every aspect of the workplace. The paper looks at statistics provided by the federal government that highlight the unequal pay for women and then explores why discrimination exists. The paper considers the viewpoint of those who oppose all forms of comparable value but argues that action should be taken to eliminate unequal pay for equal work.

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"According to Jo Freeman, a staunch advocate for the rights of working women in the United States, the concept of "equal pay for work of equal value," nowadays known as comparable worth, has become in modern-day America a very heated issue, yet there appears to be little or no effort currently being done by the federal government nor by state and local governments to solve this enduring social and economic problem.
"However, as June O'Neill relates, those who support comparable pay for working women, also referred to as "pay equity," have in recent years "won important political support" from the U.S. Congress, state governors and the mayors of many large American cities. Not surprisingly, any policy that advocates equal pay for equal work for American women workers is bound to have wide appeal, due to the fact that many working single mothers, either divorced, widowed or never married, often have children to raise by themselves which always requires large expenditures in the form of food, clothing and shelter."

Tags:discrimination, inequality, wages, pay

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This paper examines the functional, operative and practical aspects of "Stomp" (a physical theatre and musical performance) and "Live Earth Concert" (a series of worldwide concerts held on the same day). It explains and compares different facets of these two performances, including the venue; atmosphere; musical aspects; lighting and sound enforcement. The writer reflects on the overall performances and notes that most people who attended both performances enjoyed "Stomp" (the relatively low budget unique creation) more. The writer concludes that both events were worth the price of the tickets, as "Live Earth Concert" was a great opportunity to see several artists performing on one stage and "Stomp" was a purely entertaining and exclusive show.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Introduction
Concert Summaries
Venue
The Performances
Sound and Acoustics
Music Aspects
Instruments and Equipment
Stage Lighting
Conclusion

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"A concert or as some colloquially call it a 'gig' or 'show' is a performance, that has music as the central entertaining premise. The performers and entertainers such as solo artists or bands, aim to generate a vigour, power and energy that in a sentence leave their audiences in rapturous admiration and awe at the vertical depth and wide coverage that they are able to generate in just a short space of time. The musical masterpiece 'Stomp' which is currently being staged at Vaudeville Theatre in London; and the benevolent global 'Live Earth Concert', which was held on the 7th of July 2007 and had Wembley Stadium London as one of its many venues; model two such concert performances."

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The paper discusses how, although some may choose to disbelieve it, the grim reality is that anyone can become a casualty of a car accident precipitated by the careless use of cell phones by unthinking motorists. For instance, the New England Journal of Medicine revealed in a 1997 study that using a cell phone while driving increases the risk of a motor vehicle accident by four times compared to those periods when a driver is not using a cell phone.

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The paper compares the texts "The Odyssey" by ancient Greek writer Homer, with "Gilgamesh", an old Babylonian epic poem written by an anonymous author. This paper makes the claim that the gods in "Gilgamesh" and "The Odyssey" are not perfect. They are less flawed, however, than the human characters present in both novels. It also discusses the differences between polytheism and monotheism. Several specific examples are given from each story to support this claim.

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"Polytheism is a norm in the everyday life of Eurydice. He lives in ancient Rome and never thinks twice about worshiping the almighty Zeus, Athena, and all the rest of his gods. After all, how could one god possibly possess all the traits that these gods have, and possess them to perfection? One can take the view that man created the gods of Gilgamesh and the Odyssey in his own image or in an image thought much greater. No matter which of the two, the image of these gods in Gilgamesh and The Odyssey was truly fashioned by man, and man is imperfect. Man is imperfect in thought and in action. Therefore, the gods of these two stories must be flawed as well. Nevertheless, despite a few flaws, the gods' characters and actions are certainly nobler and less suspect than those of either Gilgamesh or Odysseus."

Tags:athena, christian, enkidu, humbaba, odysseus, poseidon, religion, troy, utnapishtim, zeus

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" The researcher's proposed topic is the mobility of women into middle management. With the advent of women into management posi-tions in the early 1970s, it is important to study the progress that women have made in the corporate structure. While many com-panies give lip service to the notion that women have an equal chance to succeed in middle management, the success or failure of equal opportunity in the corporation can be measured statistically with respect to geographical regions, minority advancement, and management categories. This research will attempt to give an over-all viewpoint of the status of women, including minority women in management, taking into consideration the studies that have been made and the problems women in business need to resolve."

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This paper discusses and compares the soft drink companies that produce Coca Cola and Pepsi, giants within their respected industry. The paper contends that each company has its own unique way to reach the consumer, which is the ultimate company goal. The paper discusses how these two companies really match up against each other. Are they both giants of the same size, or does one have more net worth than the other? Is it Coke or Pepsi you'll be having today?

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"Coca-Cola was created on May 8, 1886 by Dr. John Stith Pemberton, an Atlanta Pharmacist. Pemberton was curious about the caramel-colored liquid he created so he took the syrup a few doors down to Jacobs' Pharmacy. The syrup was mixed with carbonated water and the rest is effervescent history. During the first year Jacobs' pharmacy sold about nine glasses of Coca-Cola a day at five cents per glass. In the 119 years since then, Coca-Cola has produced 10 Billion gallons of syrup which are used to produce more than 400 different brands of beverages today. Dr. Pemberton was a great inventor to create the ingredients for the most popular soft drink in the world, but not the smartest businessman. In 1891 Dr. Pemberton sold the company to an Atlanta businessman, Asa Griggs Candler, for $2,300."

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