Abstract This paper discusses the management of disruptive behavior in children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or who are prenatally exposed to drugs. The paper recommends classroom modification and teaching the child self-management skills.
From the Paper "The purpose of this paper is to present some classroom management strategies that can be useful when disruptive behavior occurs with children who ..."
This paper discusses the ways that political challengers can fight the incumbency factor to unseat politicians who have held their seats for previous terms.
Abstract This paper states that unseating an incumbent is difficult but not impossible. This paper outlines that if a challenger can develop an effective message, raise a sizable amount of money and develop a strong grassroots operation, then a challenger can minimize or overcome the advantages of the incumbent factor. The author believes that most districts are winnable for challenger candidates if they develop the right type of campaign around these factors and remain on message.
From the Paper "The first aspect in creating an effective message is polling. During the 1998 Wisconsin Senatorial election, challenger Congressman Mark Neumann (R-WI) found though polling that he could be competitive against incumbent Russ Feingold (D-WI) if he based his campaign message on strong convictions on issues. ?Neumann's pollster . . . noted that, ?When we asked voters to name accomplishments by Feingold, very few could name even one. Those who could usually named campaign finance, which is not the kind of issue that gets voters out of bed and to the polls.?? Early polls had Neumann trailed by 10 to 26 points; he eventually lost 48.4% to 50.6%, because he forced the campaign to focus on issues. Most Wisconsinites respected Neumann's stances although they did not agree with them."
Abstract This paper analyzes the concept of disruptive innovation, also known as disruptive technology and disruptive change. Using Ron Adner's definition from his article titled ?When Are Technologies Disruptive? A Demand-Based View of The Emergence of Competition? as a guide, it attempts to investigate the dynamics of disruptive innovation in the marketplace. It looks at some of key characteristics and attributes inherent in any disruptive innovation and outlines some useful strategies companies can use to protect themselves through identifying, assessing and even creating disruptive innovation. It concludes with a discussion concerning some of the major hurdles companies undergo when contending with such an event in their market space.
Outline
Introduction and Objective
The Dynamics of Disruptive Innovations
Sustaining vs. Disruptive How to Identify and Assess Disruptive Innovation
How to Respond to Disruptive Innovation
Five Responses to Disruptive Innovation
Major Hurdles
How to Create Disruptive Innovation
Strategy #1 - Creating a New Market as a Base for Disruption Strategy #2 - Disrupting the Business Model From the Low End
Conclusion
From the Paper "Another common hurdle in the face of disruption comes to light once a company has decided to embrace the innovation while continuing to operate the current business. Since, a disruptive innovation creates the need for such a different business model, and usually a different product, there is no question that complications arise when a company tries to incorporate the new business within the current model. The issues are numerous and range from funding, human resources, leadership, and cost structures just to name a few. To minimize these risks and hurdles studies suggest that the new business functions be carried out as an independent entity, linking back to the parent only when necessary or to take advantage of clearly beneficial synergies."
Abstract In today's mega technological world, children at all grade levels are constantly being bombarded by stimuli that is often disruptive to their learning process. This paper focuses on the initial problem of disruptive (negative) classroom behavior and how a student can learn to manage said behavior in order to maximize learning.
From the Paper "Off task behavior is not a new phenomenon in a learning situation, albeit in an educational environment or one of business. The task of an effective teacher is to be able to counteract the problem with instructional methods and control procedures that minimize off task occurrences - thus maximizing learning. The results of the preliminary observational study clearly indicated that off task behavior consumes a significant portion of the total instructional time in a classroom environment over a period of one week. Therefore, the charge place before all educators is to adopt instructional and behavior methods that will reduce the likelihood of off task behavior becoming an instructional interference."
Abstract This paper closely studies the business case of Toronto-based WaveRider Communications. The paper describes how this company looks to provide worldwide wireless information technology access in the ever-changing and growing internet market. The paper discusses how WaveRider might be more successful by first looking at the company's products and technology and then examining how it fits in with Christensen's theory of disruptive technology.
From the Paper "With the advent of ever-developing and constantly improving computer technology and the demand for quality access by people worldwide, countless companies have arisen with goals of providing better, cheaper and growing access to the internet for diverse and far-flung customers. One of these businesses, WaveRider Communications of Toronto, discovered and cornered its niche early in the technology game. Hoping to provide the world with a large amount of wireless internet availability, WaveRider planned to do so in the form of a "disruptive technology." This paper will provide an overview of the technology which WaveRider hoped to unveil, possible customer reactions to this technology, how this technology can indeed be considered "disruptive" and offer possible technologies and recommendations to WaveRider that might provide the company with opportunities for further innovation and growth. Waverider Communications was founded in 1997."
A discussion regarding the famous American phrase "Will it play in Peoria?" in relation to 'Contingent Work, Disrupted Lives: Labour and Community in the New Rural Economy'.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages), 3 sources, 2005, $ 89.95
Abstract This paper discusses Anthony Winson's and Belinda Leach's 'Contingent Work, Disrupted Lives: Labour and Community in the New Rural Economy' in relation to one of the most famous sayings in American history - "Will it play in Peoria?" According to this paper, this saying is rooted in the belief that small-scale local culture offer crucial insights into policies and products for the broader society. The paper further discusses how the origins of this commonly used phrase, is based on the practice of American musical theatre "trying out" acts in small towns like Peoria, Illinois, before moving to large cities like New York. This paper shows how this famous phrase is of direct relevance to understanding the significance of Winson's and Leach's work.
Abstract The paper explains that Nintendo created the three new target consumer groups of non-gamers, family members and the health and fitness industry with the development of the Wii. The paper discusses how being the first to launch a radically different console gave the company its competitive advantage which it then translated into its promotional strategy. The paper emphasizes how Nintendo's approach is disruptive because its strategy of attracting the non-gamers was changing the rules on which the competitive rivalry was based. The paper concludes with recommendations for Nintendo to capitalize upon this new brand equity.
From the Paper "Nintendo's two major competitors in the industry were Sony and Microsoft. Nintendo's experience showed that the games must strike a balance and not be too complex which would alienate certain segments of the market. These considerations led to the launching of the Wii which facilitated the implementation of a disruptive strategy in catering to non-traditional customers. There were three main segments: non-gamers, family members and the health and fitness industry."
Tags: target, market, non-gamers, consoles, competitiveness, brand, equity, Sony, Microsoft
Abstract The subject of this paper is the creation and administration of regional and national innovation systems. The paper assumes that the results of such systems, whether formal or informal, are key in determining their effectiveness. Since it is not possible to separate cultural from governmental or natural advantages, the primary focus of this paper is to find success and deconstruct it, wherever it occurs.
Table of Contents:
Innovation: Most Oppose it, and it is Politically Difficult
State-Sponsored Innovation Support Efforts
Science Parks, Incentives to Move Manufacturing
Definition of Successful Innovation
Whither Innovation and National or Regional Systems?
From the Paper "The general record of such state funds has been poor. The State of Ohio closed down its fund-of-funds investments after several scandals. The State of New Mexico, which had intended to invest over $200 million of state pension money, closed down its effort with an outside fund-of-funds manager due to differences between the managers (who wanted to focus on financial returns) and employees of the state (who wanted to direct money to political favorites)."
From the Paper "When the United States Congress was first established by the Constitution, most politicians agreed that the term of office for senators and representatives should be limited. In this way, Congress would experience a high turnover rate which would make it more "accountable to the voters". However, in recent years it has become clear that Congress actually has a very low turnover rate. In this regard, one commentator has noted that "during the past 50 years, the probability that an incumbent will win reelection has risen dramatically--to over 90 percent for representatives and more than 70 percent for senators". The reason for this low turnover rate can be seen in the fact that incumbents enjoy a number of advantages over their challengers in elections. ... "
Abstract This paper explains Mississippi voter demographics and voter turnout statistics. The results of the 2002 presidential election and the 2006 senatorial and house elections are related and candidates and issues for coming elections are discussed. The Republican Party, the paper concludes, has continued to gain strength in Mississippi with Haley Barbour becoming only the second Republican Mississippi governor in more than 130 years.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Median Income; Education
Partisanship: Democrat (Blue State)/Republican (Red State)
Voter Turnout
Last Presidential Election
Last Senate and House Race: 2006 General Election
U.S. Senate
First Congressional District
Second Congressional District
Third Congressional District
Fourth Congressional District
The Candidates
Senate Race
Incumbent Roger Wicker (R) and Ronnie Musgrove (D)
Roger Wicker
Ronnie Musgrove
House Race Choices: MS-1: Incumbent Travis Childers (D) and Greg Davis (R)
Particular Relevant Issues
From the Paper "The Democrats in Mississippi recently secured a new conservative member when Travis Childers won a special House election in a district that was long held by Republicans. According to Rep. Gene Taylor of Mississippi, both Democrats have socially conservative positions on such issues as gun rights and abortion, and campaigned as fiscal conservatives, prompting a member of the conservative Democratic Blue Dog Caucus, to call those efforts a mistake."
This paper discusses the close 1992 presidential election between challenger Bill Clinton and incumbent President George Bush (I), which was complicated by the third candidate Ross Perot.
Abstract This paper explains that, in light of his post-war approval rating, a win for Bush should have been an easy victory; however, William Clinton, the Democratic challenger, brought to the campaign a straightforward economic campaign, which appealed to the voters because, following the Iraq war, the United States was in a deep recession. The author points out that Bush's campaign of focusing on his experience and trust used by incumbents throughout history; furthermore, Bush brought Clinton's credibility into question, in terms of his lack of military service and other issues. The paper relates that Bush refused to believe that an economic recovery was not occurring, despite higher unemployment and the lowest interest rates since the Kennedy presidency; the result was one of the closest elections: Clinton was elected president.
From the Paper "It is important to first understand the incumbent's reliance on his popularity in the era of a victory in Iraq, and in the post-cold war atmosphere. In 1992, the American population found themselves in a changed world, where the Berlin Wall and intercontinental missiles no longer existed. The Soviet Union was no longer united, Germany had become united, and the threat of nuclear conflict, so long a staple of the American psyche, had disappeared. Bush had recently completed a successful military attack in Iraq, showing the power and force of the American military."
Abstract This paper explores the topic of disruptive technology in respect to the computer company of Xerox. In respect to this paper, the phrase disruptive technology refers to the transition that occurs in technologies where a specific form of technology is made obsolete by the introduction of a new form of technology that does the same task as the first, but is in some way more advanced than the first. This paper investigates the instances in which disruptive technology has impacted Xerox throughout the history of this company.
Abstract This paper examines how a dysfunctional or disrupted family represents a risk factor or cause for homelessness. It looks at how dysfunctional families are more often conflicting environments and how causes of conflict in such families range from relationships with stepparents, school problems, sexual orientation, pregnancy, alcohol and drug use, neglect and sexual abuse. It also discusses how other causes of homelessness in familial context include residential instability, broken ties with the family of origin, disrupted family histories, and substance abuse.
From the Paper "Martijn & Sharpe (2006) investigated causal pathways to homelessness and identified five different pathways. Each pathway is defined by the combination of precipitant factors for homelessness. Pathway one suggested that drug and alcohol, trauma with or without additional psychological problems are found prior to homelessness, pathway two emphasizes trauma and psychological problems (the absence of drug and alcohol) as precipitator factors for homelessness, pathway three reveals drug and alcohol and family problems, pathway four emphasizes family problems as a cause of homelessness, and pathway five focuses on trauma. The pathway four, focused on family problems revealed that the most important factors were neglect, physical and emotional abuse throughout childhood, and witnessing domestic violence at home."
From the Paper "Disruptive technologies flourish in an atmosphere of under-utilized technologies, a large potential user base and incumbent corporations with a low rate of innovation. These conditions exist throughout the world as the Internet causes a demand for communications services best served by the increased capacity provided through disruptive technologies of fiber optic optimization and switching."
Abstract Argues that deregulation created major economic, human resource and marketing disruptions in the industry. Examines background, pros and cons, examples, liabilities and funding ratios and consumer effects. Uses charts and tables.
From the Paper "CONSUMER EFFECTS OF AIRLINE DEREGULATION, AND EFFECTS ON COMPENSATION AND LABOR RELATIONS IN THE INDUSTRY
Introduction
Subsequent to the completion of the airline deregulation program almost 17 years, ago both the market structure and the ownership structure of the industry have been transformed. Deregulation brought about a rush of new airline companies into the industry. In 1978, the last full year of operation prior to the initiation of deregulation, there were 248 airline companies in the United States ("FAA Opens," 1985). By the end of the first full year of deregulation, there were 349 such companies.
By the end of the second full year of deregulation, however, some carriers-many old line-had failed or were on the verge of financial failure. By early 1983, the industry had ..."
