Abstract
This paper first explains that managing change is difficult because the processes must capitalize on the core competencies of the organization. Next, the author stresses that a big barrier to managing change effectively is employees' resistance to accept change; therefore, the responsibility for coordinating change is part of the strategic human resources function. The paper recommends using Lewin's change model with its phases of unfreezing, changing and refreezing to help management coordinate acceptance of change by the employee.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Introduction
What are the Key Issues?
Conclusion and Recommendations

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"Successful organizational change requires certain employee behaviors and the management relies upon the human resource strategist to develop strategies that will produce those required employee behaviors. One of these strategies is to manage knowledge effectively. This is the age of competition and information. The company that has more information is more competitive. As a result the management of a company, in order to develop a competitive edge, must not only collect the information but also manage it in a way so that employees know where to find which category of information."

Tags:methodology, competitive advantage, resistance strategic training

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that in today's business world, it is not at all uncommon for one company to merge with another, either voluntarily, or through the acquisition of one firm by another. The writer points out that corporations often grow to enormous size through these "imperial" takeover schemes and claims that eventually, the multinational conglomerate will be composed of numerous, formerly independent entities. In this paper the writer examines how the consolidation of firms involves many major changes and decisions. The writer then concludes that from out of multiple systems, one coordinated process must emerge, whether this coordinated arrangement consists of the integrated linkage of autonomous systems, or the establishment of an entirely new amalgamated system of procedures.

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"A profitable business would be impossible without accurate financial records. Financial Management Software Systems software can assist with organizing a company's cash inflows and outflows, weigh assets, and in general, monitor the movement of funds. Additional monetary resources may need to be allocated to a specific branch of the internal operation i.e. manufacturing or shipping. As well, circumstances might demand the temporary removal of funds from one area of the business to another, or from a physical plant in one nation to a ground operation in another. Managers must enjoy financial flexibility. They must also keep current with the accounts."

Tags:conglomerate, organizations, business, firms

Abstract
In this paper the author takes an in-depth look at bimanual coordination and assess the extent to which hands can move in a synchronous manner and, conversely, the extent to which they can be 'uncoupled' according to task demands. The author attempts to discover whether bimanual coordination is the product of learning or a physical process.

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Human movement is composed of a large number of components, which include neurons, muscles, and joints. Past studies on bimanual coordination have revealed a general preference to move the limbs in a symmetrical fashion, also denoted as in the in-phase mode. Its counterpart, the asymmetrical or anti-phase mode, is performed with lower degrees of accuracy and stability. This tendency to activate the homologous muscle groups is referred to as the muscle grouping constraint (egocentric constraint)."

Tags:Spatial, Temporal, Motor, Control, Cerebellum, Dyslexia, Homologous, Muscles, coordination, Neurological, Max, hands, Plank

Abstract
This paper looks at the effects of alcohol on hand-eye coordination. It specifically examines the basic effects of alcohol in the body, how it is metabolized, and its effects on the brain.

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"Ethanol is a small, very active and volatile molecule that dissolves readily in water and is absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. (NOVA) The way to measure the effect of ethanol in the body is by determining the blood's concentration. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is measured in grams of ethanol per milliliters of blood. The higher the rate of absorption the higher the BAC level will reach before the body's metabolic processes convert it into other substances. When alcohol is ingested, a small amount is absorbed through the..."

Tags:hand-eye coordination, alcohol, metabolized, brain, ethanol

Abstract
This paper explains what exactly a health unit coordinator does and why such a person is so vital to the successful running of a healthcare business. Referring to the book "Health Unit Coordination" by Myrna la Fleur, the paper examines the following issues: (1) The history of health unit coordination, including addressing the changing needs over time and in different environments, (2) The non-clinical management required of health unit coordinators, (3) Practical considerations such as managing patient charts and transcribing doctors orders, (4) Basic procedures necessary for appropriate health coordination such as admissions/transfers/discharges, (5) Physical anatomy and illnesses, (6) lastly, specialty services such as the need for health unit coordination in pediatric facilities and psychiatric units.

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"When assessing health unit coordination and program management, it is essential that one understands the need of a health unit coordinator to be familiar with all of the factors listed above, including the history of healthcare care administration. Health program management has never been a static reality. The priorities for patients and physicians, care workers and visitors, or external customers, has changed drastically over time."

Tags:medical, nurse, practice, hospital, clinic, doctor, administration

Abstract
This paper explains that there is an extensive body of literature discussing the roles of the curriculum coordinator, but there is no consensus on what that role entails. The paper stresses the importance of role theory in issues of position definition. The author states that the proposed research will examine the perceptions of the role of curriculum coordinator held by teachers, principals, vice-principals and curriculum coordinators themselves and will test whether these perceptions differ in relation to the perceivers' position within their schools.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Role Theory: Theoretical and Historical Research
Applications of Role Theory to Organizations, Institutions and Educational Institutions
Application to Organizations/Institutions
Direct Application to Educational Institutions
Application of Role Theory to Role of Curriculum Coordinator
Perceptions of the Role of Curriculum Coordinators
Summary and Conclusions

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"In some of the earliest research on role theory in direct relation to educational institutions, Biddle (1961) applied the theory to the role of the public school teacher and the relationships between the teacher's role and the problems of teacher recruitment. Specifically, the study examined teacher differences in teacher roles as perceived by teachers, college education majors and college students in other fields. The assumption underlying the study was that occupational choice was most often made because of role concepts and expectations. Questionnaires were used to elicit respondents' views of positive norms, negative norms, and expectations for teacher behavior in a variety of settings and situations."

Tags:concensus, definition, perceptions, teachers, principals

Abstract
This paper aims to explore how to coordinate the relationship between suppliers and buyers in the specific supply chain situation of one manufacturer and duopoly common retailers in order to gain managerial implications that could be useful to build the competition strategy for the manufacturers. The paper outlines the methodology to be used and presents a literature review. The paper finds that supply chain management coordination between suppliers and buyers offers a great many advantages and that among these advantages is the reduction of cost of goods along with reductions in costs associated with shipping of supplies and inventory.

Outline:
Purpose of Study
Introduction
Significance of Study
Methodology - Differential Games
Literature Review
Summary
Recommendations

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"UNEP states in regards to opportunity that a "strategic approach to sustainability enables the development of far stronger supplier relationships to deliver added-value, ensure reliability, enable innovation and provide sustainable 'stories' for communication to consumers to help build brand trust and loyalty." (United Nations Environment Program, 2008, p. 5) A strategic approach enables the securitization of the license "to operate within communities, legal systems and government that might otherwise be antagonistic. It gives permission for experimentation, exchange of ideas and the essential ingredients for innovation." (United Nations Environment Program, 2008, p. 5)
"In regards to risk are the "reputational challenges of underestimating consequences of failing to anticipate local community and opinion-former perceptions of environmental and social impacts and of not realizing the potential for mass media to mobilize global opposition and opprobrium with extreme speed." (UNEP, 2008, p.5) Benefits associated with responsible supply chain management are stated by UNEP to include those as follows: (1) better working conditions result in the reduction of turnover and improve both quality and reliability; (2) environmental responsibility improves efficiency and profitability; (3) risk are anticipated and managed, costs reduced and productivity enhanced; (5) communities, consumers and shareholders benefit; and (6) personal, community and corporate values of respect and equity are empowered."

Tags:game, theory, inventory, collaboration, production, transportation, costs

Abstract
The paper discusses how when an emergency occurs, there is no time to work out procedures for different levels of government to work together. The paper argues that the procedures have to be in place before the emergency occurs, so that there can be intergovernmental coordination.

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"An emergency is something which occurs without warning. In the modern world, where a major emergency, such as a natural disaster, is likely to involve more than one jurisdiction, when the emergency occurs there is no time to work out procedures for different levels of government to work together. The procedures have to be in place before the emergency occurs, and there has to be a high degree of realistic assurance that the..."

Tags:katrina, fema, government

Abstract
The paper relates that the lack of a known cause of developmental coordination disorder (DCD) raises the uncertainty of the most effective treatment method. The paper focuses on the two treatments therapists usually opt for; task-oriented interventions (top-down approaches) that teach purposeful goals, or an attempt to treat the underlying motor issues (bottom-up approaches) at the neural and muscular level. The paper points out that, although these therapies benefit the subjects, they do not serve as cures for their significant motor deficits. The paper concludes that this reinforces the need for further research as to the exact cause of DCD.

Outline:
Bottom-Up
Top-Down
Future Research
Conclusion

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"Thirteen years ago, researchers agreed upon including "Developmental Coordination Disorder" (DCD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV) (Iversen, Ellertsen, & Tytlandsvik, 2005). Today, a diagnosis of DCD often replaces the previously common assumption that a child who has uncoordinated motor skills is simply clumsy or going through an awkward phase. Approximately 5-8% of children between 5 and 11 years are diagnosed with DCD and therefore have significantly impaired motor function, which interferes with their activities of daily living. While many theories exist regarding the etiology of DCD, such as a secondary result of neuronal damage or neonatal insult, researchers have not defined an exact cause (Barnhart, Davenport, Epps, & Nordquist, 2007)."

Tags:bottom-up, top-down, therapy, motor, skills

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a diagnosis that is just coming into the spotlight in pediatric clinics across the world. The writer discusses that a referral to a physical, occupational, or behavioral therapist might only treat one of many symptoms and lead to an inefficient and limited treatment. With this disadvantage, a single therapist attempting to treat a child with DCD would be at a loss. The writer points out that due to its complex nature and wide-ranging symptoms, the best way to treat a child with DCD would be to attend to all of these symptoms with their respective therapists and address problems with the use of a team approach. The writer concludes that DCD is a multi-faceted disorder and its complexities present a number of challenges. The writer maintains that the key to providing the best treatment for children with DCD is to address each of these challenges with relevant treatments and maximize efficiency with a healthcare team.

Outline:
What is DCD?
What are the Treatments?
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
How Can We Address These Needs?
Conclusion

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"Since both bottom-up and top-down treatments are effective, there is little refuting either approach. Therapists are given the creative freedom to treat a child with either method, or a combination of the two. The collaboration of the bottom-up and top-down approaches, which could consist of strength training as well as treatment in gross motor skills, might be the most promising intervention in the physical therapy realm. The evidence, however, does show that physical therapy alone does not fully cure the problems that DCD presents. Children, even after the interventions, remained below the developmental level of their same-age peers, often because of psychosocial and fine motor issues. After physical therapy, children should be able to run without falling; however, they still might be unable to tie their shoes or continue to act out in class. Physical therapy is indeed crucial, but it must be used in tandem with the other necessary treatments to ensure that all aspects of the disability are addressed."

Tags:therapist, interventions, difficulties, motor, skills