Abstract This paper discusses the future of continuing education programs for higher education institutions. It includes an assessment of adult learner outcomes plus several other trends. The author also explores the factors that are expected to impact higher education programs and future policies.
From the Paper "Continuing education consists of educational programs usually non-credit courses offered by colleges and universities to adults in the community usually during the evening ..."
Abstract The following paper provides a broad overview of a continuity plan geared towards enabling Riordan Manufacturing to comfortably overcome the loss of many employees as a result of the baby boomer exodus from the workforce. The paper examines the prospects of single point failure at Riordan Manufacturing and the methods of recruitment and selection by which the company can in an expeditious and cost effective manner find capable employees both full time and part time or supplemental. The paper then concludes with a brief review of what the company has done wrong and what it still may do right.
From the Paper "HR Consulting Firm and a Continuity Plan for Riordan Manufacturing The imminent departure of the baby-boomers from the workforce has forced all companies, Riordan Manufacturing among them, to seek out the expertise of human resources consultants so that they can devise a strategy by which an apocalyptic labor shortage may be avoided. The following paper will offer a tentative "continuity plan" which will take into account the following workforce issues: "single-point failure" or critical skills the dearth of which can severely (even fatally) debilitate Riordan Manufacturing; methods the company may wish to employ in order to recruit/select desirable full-time employees; methods the company can utilize to recruit part-time and supplemental employees; and what rationale exists for the use of these supplemental employees and - no less importantly - what risks and advantages accrue to a company employing such individuals."
Abstract This paper is a legal issue analysis of a newspaper or magazine article that discusses a legal aspect of a specific diversity issue - workplace harassment. This article offers a summary of the diversity issue, analysis of the legal issues and a presentation of thoughts and beliefs regarding this issue. The presentation is contextualized in terms of the challenges of managing that diversity issue within the workplace.
From the Paper "Restaurant Business revealed that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Cracker Barreland its parent for the alleged sexual and racial harassment of ten employees in three Illinois units of the restaurant chain. The E.E.O.C. alleges that the female workers had been subjected to sexual assaults, sexual propositions, obscene jokes and the circulation of pornography. The suit also alleges that some of the African-Americans among the ten employees represented by the E.E.O.C. were subjected to racial discrimination and harassment."
This paper addresses policymaking issues in the approach and implementation of the 1997 Budget Act, for which a congressional hearing was held about the implications of this act on healthcare policies.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, 2002, $ 89.95
Abstract This paper addresses policymaking issues in the approach and implementation of the 1997 Budget Act, for which a congressional hearing was held about the implications of this act on healthcare policies. The policymaking process is compared with the traditional textbook version, which represents some of the complexities involved, but hardly approaches the number of considerations that are truly involved. A brief history and explanation of the health care system in the US is also included.
Tags: NURSING, HEALTHCARE / HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE ISSUES, medicare policymaking issues
Abstract This paper discusses and reviews Nancy Dickenson Hazard 2004 article, "Global Health Issues and Challenges" which presents an overview of a number of Arista conferences held in various world regions. Participants identified global issues and conditions which affect nursing. They also focused on strategic actions for the nursing profession and on recommendations for actions aimed at creating healthy communities. The paper explains that Hazard's article was presented as an executive summary and synthesis of the reports made from the various Arista conferences.
Abstract This paper looks at both sides of the nuclear power debate. It focuses on global warming, political violence and the likelihood of change. The author looks at Chernobyl, and Three Mile lsland and how activists on both sides used it to further their message. It also looks at different facilities, their monitoring processes and ways to decrease the chances of accidents occurring in these plants. It also looks at recent incidents at nuclear facilities in the United States, Japan and Germany that have led to the re-evaluation of those government's nuclear policies. As a final note, the author presents many examples of demonstrations against the use of nuclear power, worldwide, to show how this has become a global issue.
From the Paper "Yet, dissenting voices call attention to the dangers of nuclear power: specifically, the devastating effects of the explosion at Chernobyl of the former Soviet Union in 1986, and the contamination of the plant Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania which happened earlier, in 1979. The Chernobyl explosion sent nuclear fallout for miles immediately surrounding the plant, making much of the land uninhabitable. In addition, radiation that caused severe environmental damage to the surrounding areas has been attributed to rising cancer rates throughout Europe. Though the plant at Three Mile Island did not suffer such a catastrophe due to a containment facility, which prevented radioactive materials from being released into the atmosphere, and therefore avoided severe environmental damage, the plant is now thoroughly contaminated, and it cannot be destroyed. Environmentalists argue that increased safety precautions are not enough; accidents like the aforementioned can, and will, happen again. The sound the call not for more nuclear power plants, but the halt of production of new nuclear power plants, and in some cases, argue that nuclear energy in its entirety should be phased out of the energy equation (Janger et. al., 219)."
Abstract This paper discusses the issue of abortion while taking a pro-life stance. It gives a brief overview of the pro-life movement and discusses the focus on the psychological and physical effects that abortion can have on women. In addition, it examines the pro-life alternatives that are available to women who are facing an unwanted pregnancy. This paper attempts to convince the reader to accept the pro-life stance on abortion.
From the Paper "The issue of abortion has long been one of debate in our nation. On one side of the issue there are advocates of a woman's right to choose which is referred to as the pro-choice movement. On the other side there are individuals and groups that assert that abortions should not be legal this is known as the pro-life movement. For the purposes of this discussion I would like to defend the pro-life stance."
Tags: pro-life, abortion, stance, posture, issue, womens, rights, choice, movement
Abstract This paper explores various issues in political geography: the world systems theory and the Vietnam War, the centripetal and centrifugal forces in Pakistan, Argentina's core areas, the Antarctic Treaty System, and Bamako, Mali.
Abstract This paper discusses physical and mental health issues for middle-aged lesbians, specifically women between the ages of 35-55. It discusses health risks for lesbians in general, and then for middle aged lesbians. It also examines the impact of homophobia on provision of health care services.
From the Paper "According to the Institute of Medicine IOM identifying the physical and mental health issues of lesbians in general and middle aged lesbians in particular is important because while lesbians clearly share many of the ..."
This paper discusses continuous auditing, which is defined as real-time reports issued simultaneously or a short time after the events, using electronic gathering of data and events, the only means to provide a proper audit process.
Abstract This paper explains that the traditional financial reports and the traditional audit style sometimes prove not enough because they lack the essential thing in today's business environment, updated information; therefore, continuous auditing seems to be getting more and more followers. The author points out that some of the drivers of continuous auditing are a better monitoring of financial issues within a company, ensuring that real-time transactions also benefit from real-time monitoring, prevention of financial fiascoes and audit scandals such as Enron or Andersen, and use of software to determine that financial controls are properly done. This paper stresses that continuous auditing involves a large amount of work because the company practicing continuous auditing will not provide one report at the end of a quarter, but will provide financial reports on a day-to-day basis.
From the Paper "The Sarbanes- Oxley Act was passed on the 30th of July 2002 with the declared goal of "deterring and punishing corporate and accounting fraud and corruption". As we have seen in the lines here above, continuous accounting aims exactly at providing a more secure platform in order to avoid fraud and a real-time process that is aimed at ensuring high-level financial control. In order to explain the benefits from continuous auditing with regards to Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we can use one of the examples given on one of the articles from www.cfo.com, which uses Crown Media for the case study."
Abstract In "The Japanese Today; Change and Continuity", they explain why Japan has come to be regarded as one of the three of four most important countries in the world. More than anything, the authors concentrate on the Japanese people, their society, political institutions, business organization and increasingly complicated and significant relations with the rest of the international community. They show that, in one very important sense, the success of Japanese society has almost been a miracle in the context of the defeat in World War Two. Indeed, the manner in which Japan has risen up after its conquest at the hands of the United States has truly been remarkable. One of the central issues that the reader is left pondering after reading this book is the phenomenon of Japanese homogeneity and its consequences for Japan's future. Indeed, in our multi-cultural world, Japan remains a society where discrimination continues to be practised.
Abstract This paper discusses the need for continuing professional development (CPD) among psychologists. The paper discusses the differing CPD requirements for psychologists in various countries and compares and contrasts these differences. The paper then discusses the arguments for and against CPD, including financial issues and adherence to theories learned.
From the Paper "Regularly undertaking CPD activity of an appropriate type and quality should keep them safe to practice and fit for purpose throughout their careers. No matter where someone is on the hierarchy, whether they have just qualified or have been qualified for 30 years, CPD is just as important, every professional needs to ensure that they are fit for purpose, safe to practice and up to date throughout their careers, QAA, (2003)"
"The majority of Psychologists know that their continuing professional development is important. But for some, when they hear the phrase 'continuing professional development' this is met by a yawn and an attempt to tot up the number of hours spent on activities which could count as CPD along with worries about where they will find the time to pursue CPD activities, APS (2006)."
Abstract The social order of the United States has been in a continuous debate over the issue of abortion since the early 1800s. State and federal laws have affected the legal medical practice of abortions and the individuals on both sides of the issue within the health care profession. The Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade contended that laws relating to women's rights were unconstitutional. However, the court also stated that the issue of when life begins, to address ethical concerns about abortion, would ultimately have to be determined by those in "medicine, philosophy and theology". This paper considers the ongoing and controversial abortion debate, looking at different theological and ethical perspectives as well as the medical perspective on the topic.
Abstract This paper reviews and discusses end of life issues. According to the paper, modern technology has made complex things that were once simple and straightforward. The paper goes on to say that to continue life-sustaining care in the face of certain eventual death, or to allow nature to take its course sooner, rather than later, is an extremely difficult decision. The paper reports that psychologists play a vital role in helping those responsible for care to make informed decisions; decisions that fit with their own moral sense, and which are in accord with general notions of what is ethical, and what is not. The paper notes that the American Psychological Association (APA) has formulated a code of ethics that addresses the full range of professional and moral concerns that a practicing psychologist is likely to encounter.
Outline:
Introduction
The Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (2002)
The Ethical Challenges of End of Life Issues Current Regulations and Recommendations
From the Paper "The definition seems to satisfy the needs of autonomy - the reference to "one's" choices, as opposed to those imposed from the outside, while at the same time elucidating the concept of "being a burden on one's family." The statement also distinguished between suicide, and a legitimate decision to end pain and suffering, even if that decision results in death. Understanding such religious sentiments, or being able to translate them into the formulations of other religions, or even atheistic philosophies, can go along way toward helping the psychological counselor in his or her mission to aid caregivers, and to help them assuage the pain and trauma of making such difficult decisions of life and death."
