This paper discusses that the United States and the international community should refrain from intervention into ethnic conflicts within sovereign nations except in the cases of extreme violence.
Abstract This paper defines international ethnic conflicts as disputes between communities within a sovereign nation that see themselves as having distinct rights over the power relationship between these communities, such as in Bosnia. The author believes that such ethnic conflicts should be monitored to identify a point at which it appears peace is deteriorating; and, at that time, substantial diplomatic effort should be expended to prevent further deterioration. The author concludes that only in cases of extreme violence should the United States and the international community rely on a military intervention to end the conflict.
From the Paper "The ambivalence in the American public's reaction to the international community's recent military intervention in Bosnia reveals a general ambivalence toward the use of military force where no tangible strategic interests are at risk. However, Milosevic did offer a tangible target against which the military force could be directed. The international community was able therefore to generate support against a common, identifiable enemy. Unfortunately, as Richard Betts points out, intervention in a civil war usually becomes an issue only when the sides are closely enough matched that neither can defeat the other quickly. Thus, in many cases, the international community may be unable to identify an enemy against whom they can rally support or they may be forced to wait until the situation deteriorates until choosing the better side becomes only a matter of degree. Unfortunately, the latter can often be the case in ethnic conflicts."
Tags: clinton, bosnia, community, deterioration, military
Abstract This paper argues that the deterioration in the relationship between America and Japan originated in the Japanese ultranationalism and militarism that threatened American security. Threatened by Japanese aggression, the United States imposed an embargo on Japan, which it felt would persuade Japanese leaders to moderate their aggression. The American embargo, however, only intensified Japanese aggression, since Japan became more desperate for raw minerals and international respect.
Abstract This paper is a book review of Jill Andresky Fraser's "White Collar Sweatshop: The Deterioration of Work and Its Rewards in Corporate America (2001)". Fraser argues that white-collar remuneration declined while cutbacks, layoffs and technological change increased workloads during the 1990s.
Abstract This paper explains that the title of David Leavitt's book "Gravity" represents the double motif in the story, which are the finality of his last days of life and the effect this has on his mother and the inevitable force that spares no one. The author points out that gravity is a universal force and the cause of virtually all deterioration of both human beings and their structures; although others may not die of the same disease that will take Theo, they all will die eventually. The paper relates that gravity also has a metaphysical and psychological meaning because it is the force that pulls down toward the earth and must be must be reckoned with just as Theo's mother is willing to defy gravity as long as she needs to be a source of support for Theo.
From the Paper "Theo has come home to his mother's house to die, and in a recollection he describes his first experience at the theater, enhanced by his mother's putting her own glasses on her son to enable him to see the action clearly. He wonders how deeply his mother is affected by his current condition and the various inconveniences and unpleasantries associated with his care, performed by his mother with no show of emotion. As the two attempt to engage in the normal activities of everyday life as much as possible, they enter a gift shop to buy a wedding present for his cousin. Theo's mother has always engaged in a competition with her sister, Bibi, regarding their sons. Bibi has only given Theo trivial gifts, so she wants to buy a suitably impressive gift to show her up."
Abstract This paper discusses that a deterioration and lapses in ethical standards have led to the demise of some corporation. The author uses a table form to explains the findings regarding each corporations. The paper includes the corporation's status at the height of its success, its leadership, types and kinds of lapses and the effects on the corporation.
From the Paper "The concept of business ethics is far more complex than it appears at first glance. There are many facets to corporate ethics including the company's obligation to its employees and to its stockholder, workers duties to their employer and the company's duties to regulatory agencies such as the SEC and watchdog agencies including the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency. There are also ethical duties to both related and unrelated third parties. For example, ..."
Tags: leadership, managemnet, ethical busienss behavior, enron, WorldCom, Global Crossing, Arthir Anderson, Adelphia, greeed corruption, losses to investors
Abstract This paper looks at a variety of aspects regarding minimum wage. It looks at the laws enacted, the rates set, and exceptions to minimum wage laws. The deterioration of the buying power of minimum wage is addressed, and statistical evidence of this deterioration is provided. Also included is an account of the economic impact of minimum wages.
Brief History of Minimum Wage
United States Minimum Wage
Minimum Wages Economic Impact
Different States Minimum Wages
From the Paper "The minimum wage as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act was passed in the year 1938. The first minimum wage was .25 per hour. However, it has increased over the decades with now as current federal minimum wage $5.15 per hour. But even with the increases, the Coalition on Human Needs has observed that the buying power of the federal minimum wage has deteriorated by almost twenty five percent over the last twenty years (about.com)."
Abstract The purpose of this report is to educate upper-level management and line managers on the importance of employee morale. It first discusses what morale is and its significance in the corporate structure. Then it addresses who is affected by low morale and how. It also explains the high costs related to low employee morale, the critical role managers play in morale, signs of deteriorating employee morale, and techniques for improving morale. In the concluding pages, a proposal is presented on how upper-level management within corporate America can help improve morale. Some of the solutions include transformational training for managers, employee empowerment, improved ties between reward and performance, and improvements on basic employee practices, all of which can be implemented using a 7-step morale-boosting program described in the recommendations section of this paper.
Outline
Overview: Report
Introduction: Employee Morale Problem
Background: Corporate America's Morale Problem
What is Morale?
Significance of Employee Morale
Deteriorating Employee Morale
Case Studies
Recommendations: Ideas for Improving Employee Morale
Techniques for Improving Morale
Action Plan
Tying it All Together
Conclusion
From the Paper "A great way to help upper-level management discover employee problems is through an employee satisfaction survey. A well-orchestrated employee survey can lead to high return rates and help uncover hidden many workplace problems. However in order to receive helpful information from these surveys they must: (1) establish clear goals and objectives, (2) ask the right questions the right way, (3) collect data the right way at the right time, and (4) ensure confidentiality. The most important thing is that management must take clear follow-up actions. After reviewing and collecting the data have a group meeting informing the employees on the findings of the survey, how management intents to go about addressing the issues, ask for feedback, and implement the necessary changes."
Abstract All of us must age one day, and many of us worry about it. While we all have to expect that there will be an inevitable decline in our physical bodies and appearance, many of us hope that at least we will be able to retain our mental capacity and so grow both older and wiser. However the reality is that aging is often accompanied by a decline in mental capacity. Worse still it can be accompanied by a gradual deterioration in our memories. This paper discusses the very real fear that many of us will have to cope with a deteriorating mental capacity and a decline in cognitive abilities as we enter old age.
Abstract This paper describes the steps necessary for policy analysis development, particularly in the case of the city of Waterville. The paper describes the deterioration of the social structure of the city and then goes on to analyze the underlying problems and reasons for this deterioration. The paper concludes by discussing some solutions to the problems faced by the city of Waterville.
From the Paper "Another underlying problem is the diversification of the Waterville population, which is not twenty-five percent Hispanic. However, city and business leadership does not reflect this large population and there have been significant conflicts between the city leadership and the Hispanic community. Most of these conflicts are centered on the use of city parks, zoning, dances, hiring policies and police practices."
"Now that we have looked at the entire problem, the next step is to analyze their causes. Although Mayor Joyce Allen has stated that the decrease in local businesses can be attributed to the increase in drug use, there seems to be an underlying problem beyond the youth drug use."
Abstract The paper examines the literary techniques used in "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe and "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The paper describes the deterioration of the human mind in Hawthorne's character, Dimmesdale, and in Poe's narrator and shows how they share the same lack of knowledge that they are victims of their own mental deterioration.
From the Paper "Authors often use metaphors and symbols as techniques to make statements about characters. Character often lives parallel lives in novels and short stories and it is with great pleasure that we learn from them. Writers employ several different techniques to engage readers. Two stories that illustrate powerful symbolism are "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Each of these stories bring us into characters by allowing us see them change in a radical way. In "The Fall of the House of Usher," Poe uses the house as a metaphor for the narrator and Roderick's condition. The readers' attention is initially drawn to Roderick, whom we suspect might be mentally unstable. Through careful techniques Poe manages to illustrate how the fall of the house represents the fall of both the narrator and Roderick. In the same way, The Scarlet Letter demonstrates how one person can fall through another type of symbol and that is hidden but, nevertheless, powerful. Both stories demonstrate how the human mind can break down over time, given the right circumstances. "
A discussion about the IQ of the central character, Charlie, in the story "Flowers for Algernon" and the importance of appreciating the unfortunate gifts.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 1 source, 2001, $ 63.95
Abstract This essay discusses the negative impact that the experimental brain surgery has on the character of Charlie Gordon in "Flowers for Algernon". Charlie has an IQ of 68 and has an operation, which turns him into a genius. This sweet, innocent protagonist is transformed throughout the plot of the novel into an egotistical and intelligent man. His transformation is discussed in a negative sense as well as his quick deterioration, which ultimately lowers his IQ to less than in the beginning. This essay shows common human flaws and shows us many messages about the sanctity of life.
From the Paper "Every person is born with his or her own special characteristics, talents and flaws. Although many people attempt to change various aspects of their own lives they should appreciate who they are and give up the longing for perfection. In the novel "Flowers for Algernon", by Daniel Keyes, the protagonist, Charlie Gordon, has an operation in hopes of raising his IQ. Charlie is born retarded and has an IQ of 68. His mother abuses him, his parents abandon him because he is too much strain on the whole family, and his friends constantly laugh at his expense."
Abstract This paper deals with the social factors involved in the existence and deterioration of Bohemia.
Introduction
The Concept of Bohemia
Historical background
Analysis on the Bohemian history
On the present condition of Bohemia
Conclusion
From the Paper "The phenomenon that is Bohemia has been around our society for almost two centuries now with the same basic definitions of a bohemian as someone who lives an unconventional life and one who works in the fields of the arts, literature and theatre. But bohemian living is definitely not a fad or a fallacy; Bohemia is a social phenomenon that will continue to exist because of the need to reflect the reality a society fails to see. And since a society undergoes changes from time to time, bohemia adapts to its new environment by stripping off some of the basic ideals and characteristics we have confined it into."
Tags: artist, avant, garde, beat, bohemia, generation, lost
Abstract The following paper discusses the attitudes and strategies that should be used to get the best results from employees, what it takes to keep employees motivated, the attitude of the boss and different attitudes of employees and how it affects their job. All of the latter are discussed with reference to research studies of selected companies and their organizational patterns of behaviour.
From the paper:
"It is well known by Human Resources Personnel and Managers that positive employee attitudes create positive actions toward organizational goals. Employee attitude is increasingly cited in surveys as the number one performance-related issue of companies, both large and small. As attitudes deteriorate, so do commitment, loyalty and, most importantly, performance. In this research paper we are particularly looking at physical labor jobs such as landscaping, construction, farm workers and other environments which do not take place in an office settings."
Abstract A look at the events that lead up to the madness of King Lear. The author examines the character's deterioration throughout the play and the events that eventually lead to his downfall and madness.
From the Paper "In Shakespeare's play King Lear, Shakespeare introduces many themes. One of the most important themes shown in King Lear is the theme of madness. During the course of this play madness is shown in the tragic hero, King Lear. King Lear develops madness right in the beginning of the play but he actually shows it later to Gloucester and Edgar."
Tags: king, lear, mad, madness, shakespeare, tragedy, death
